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'Action on Kangana Ranaut Being Taken at Behest of Congress': MP Pragya Thakur
The Bollywood actress has been involved in a constant back and forth with various political leaders, including Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut, after she compared Mumbai to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK).
'No Need to Worry in Mumbai': Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Meets Kangana Ranaut
Athawale, a BJP ally, made it clear he does not agree with the remarks made by Ranaut, who had likened Mumbai to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and criticised the city police.
UK Opens New 'Simplified' Points-based Student Visa Route
The new Student Route is a welcome announcement for thousands of Indian students who opt for a UK education every year to gain international exposure.
AMU to Skip Centenary Celebrations, Bury Time Capsule Recounting Varsity's History
According to AMU spokesperson Shafay Kidwai either the date of the function can be pushed or a modified and truncated programme may be held, he said referring to the coronavirus situation.
Maratha Quota: Can't Compare 30% Marathas With Marginalised Sections in Remote Areas, Says SC
The court’s formal order, which was released on Thursday, has held that the Maharashtra government has prima facie failed in making out a special case for the Maratha community that could enable it to breach the ceiling of 50 percent reservation in govern...
ISRO's Sriharikota Space Centre Reports 62 Covid-19 Cases, Continues to Operate at 50% Capacity
Those infected include 50 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel who are now under observation at a hospital within the campus in Sriharikota.
IIT Kharagpur Develops Affordable Device to Predict Severity in Chronic Disease Remotely
The device, named as SenFlex.T, synced with an android monitoring App through Bluetooth can continuously monitor breathing patterns, heart rate, and Oxygen saturation level for patients.
Delhi Metro's Red, Violet and Green Lines Resume Services after 172 Days of Covid-19 Lockdown
On Monday, the Delhi Metro resumed partial services on the Yellow Line. The Delhi Metro services were suspended on March 22.
Indira Ekadashi Vrat 2020: Date, Time and Significance of the Day
Indira Ekadashi is also referred as Ekadashi Shradh. Like any other Ekadashi fast, the day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It prays for salvation of the forefathers or dead ancestors.
DCW Chief Swati Maliwal Demands Chargesheets in 3 Days, Capital Punishment for Rapists of Minor & 86-yr-old
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted last month while an 86-year-old woman was raped on September 7.
Mizoram Football Association Writes to Kiren Rijiju Questioning Jeje Lalpekhlua's Arjuna Award Snub
Mizoram Football Association demanded answers for Jeje Lalpekhlua being overlooked for the Arjuna Award despite being nominated three times.
Over 5L Fake Entries Found on PM Kisan Beneficiaries List in Tamil Nadu, Fraudsters Swindle Rs 110 Crore
While Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has assured action against those involved in the irregularities, DMK has ordered a CBI probe into the PM Kissan scam.
Malaysia Palm Oil Producers Look To Prisons, Rehab Centres To Solve Labour Crunch
Malaysia's labourreliant palm oil companies are looking to recruit recovering drug addicts and prisoners to solve a severe shortage of migrant foreign workers as the coronavirus pandemic shuts borders and hampers output of the edible oil.
Academics Extend Solidarity with JU Prof Subjected to Casteist Abuse for Opposing Exams Amid Pandemic
Professor Maroona Murmu received support from the alumni of Centre for Historical Studies, JNU, and other concerned citizens for the online abuse.
States' Borrowings Soar 51% Over Last Year, Maha, TN and K'taka Account for 38% of Incremental Loans
The cash-starved states are grappling with rising expenses due to the pandemic. But, the biggest negative surprise came from the Centre, which went back on its commitment to compensate them at 14 per cent for the revenue losses arising from GST.
Consulting Experts on Aarey Metro Carshed Shifting: Maharashtra CM
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, he said experts were being consulted to find out how the metro rail carshed, which was being built in a part of the land in Aarey area, can be shifted without affecting the expenditure already incurred on it.