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Phase 2 of Malabar Naval Exercise with Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups to Begin Tomorrow
The exercise will highlight enhanced convergence of views among the four vibrant democracies on maritime issues, and showcase their commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order.
Delhi Police Receives Over 2,000 PCR Calls About Bursting of Crackers on Diwali Night
Bursting of firecrackers could be heard across Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Diwali night even though a ban was imposed on its sale and use in the national capital region by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) till November 30 midnight.
BJP's Surprise Bihar Move: Tarikishore, Renu Devi Could Take over from Sushil Modi as Deputy CM
Sushil Kumar Modi proposed the name of Tarikishore Prasad as the party's legislature party leader which was seconded by all the newly elected MLAs.
Leading Players Vie for All-India Open Snooker Tourney in Chennai
Leading 83 cueists in India will vie for honours in All India open snooker championship 2020.
Upcoming G20 Summit Will Be a 'Milestone', Focus on Addressing Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to India Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati said the virtual summit on November 21-22 will largely focus on addressing the implications of the coronavirus pandemic, future health care plans and steps for reviving the global economy.
Registration of Non-agricultural Lands Through 'Dharani' Portal to Begin on Nov 23: CM K Chandrasekhar Rao
On October 29, Rao had launched the online portal, which has records pertaining to about 1.46 crore acres of land and people can access the records any time at the click of button. Initially only agricultural lands were registered through Dharani portal.
Labour Ministry Seeks Feedback on Draft Rules Under Code on Social Security
The draft rules provide for operationalization of provisions in the Code on Social Security, 2020 relating to Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), gratuity, maternity benefit, social security and ce...
Pakistan Used Heavy Artillery During Friday's Shelling in J&K: BSF Officer
Five security forces personnel were among the 11 persons killed in multiple instances of ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC between the Gurez and Uri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, even as the Indian Army caused extensive damage to Pak...
Cabinet Nod Likely on Coastal Shipping Bill in December; to Boost Coastal Cargo Movement: Mandaviya
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020, which proposes to do away with the requirement of trading licence for Indian flag vessels for coastal trade besides creating a competitive environment to reduce transportation costs, has been circulated for interministeria...
WATCH: Strange Video of Caribbean Fish Walking On the Ocean Floor Is Proof 2020 is the Craziest Year Yet
Most fishes have a structure called swim bladder – the gas-filled organ which helps them swim by maintaining buoyancy. The shortnose batfish do not have such a structure. Due to this, they remain close to the bottom.
Children’s Day 2020: Why India Celebrates 'Bal Diwas' on Jawaharlal Nehru’s Birthday
On Children's Day in India, schools host and plan various events and special activities for students.
Zomato Raises $195 Million in Funding from 6 Investors, Valuation Touches $3.6 Billion
Upon closing of the fund raise, Info Edge's shareholding in Zomato shall stand reduced to about 20.8 per cent on fully converted and diluted basis, it added. Comments from Zomato could not be elicited immediately.
India Rejects Pakistan's List of Terrorists Involved in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said India has repeatedly called on Pakistan to give up its "obfuscation and dilatory tactics" in discharging its international obligations in the trial of Mumbai terror attacks.
Top Posts at Facebook Given to Those Who Have Strong Govt Associations: Ex-Employee Tells Delhi Assembly Panel
The former Facebook employee claimed that the executive team of the social media giant, including its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is "generally aware of such gross inaction and misappropriation" of the community standards and other policies of the company.
'Running Business in the Name of Ram Temple Trust': Mahant Dharmadas Sends Notice to Modi Govt Over Alleged Irregularities
Mahant Dharmadas of Ayodhya Nirvani Akhara accused the body of running a business in the name of the trust and contrary to the original motive behind the Supreme Court's order.
Elgar Parishad Case: Bombay HC Quashes Bail Plea of Activist Varavara Rao, Orders Medical Exam by Private Hospital
The Supreme Court last month had directed the Bombay High Court to expeditiously hear Rao's bail plea.