Turkey’s top court today refused to hear an appeal by a leading pro-Kurdish lawmaker against his expulsion from parliament over terror charges linked to a social media post. Parliament this month stripped Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) of his seat after he was convicted of “spreading […]
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Crew members of Madhuri Dixit’s reality show test positive for Covid-19
Some crew members of a dance reality show judged by actor Madhuri Dixit have tested positive for the COVID-19. In recent weeks, there has been observed a spike in the number of Covid cases in the country, particularly in Maharashtra. The members of the show ‘Dance Deewane’, which is judged […]
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Janata Dal former Prime Minister H D Devegowda tested positive for Covid-19
Janata Dal (Secular) chief and former Prime Minister H D Devegowda Wednesday confirmed that he tested positive for Covid-19. “My wife Chennamma and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are self-isolating along with other family members. I request all those who came in contact with us over the last few days […]
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Ishrat Jahan ‘fake’ encounter case: CBI court discharges last three accused
A special CBI court in Ahmedabad on Wednesday discharged three cops accused in the extrajudicial killing of Ishrat Jahan, Javed Shaikh alias Pranesh Pillai, and two others in June 2004. The three police officials — IPS officer GL Singhal, retired police officer Tarun Barot, and Anaju Chaudhari — filed the discharge […]
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Air pollution hits alarming levels in Nepal
Nepal has ordered schools to close for four days after air pollution climbed to hazardous levels, forcing millions of students to stay home across the country. Air pollution is a chronic problem in the rapidly growing capital city of Kathmandu and an additional headache for the government that is struggling […]
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Punjab Schools, Colleges to remain closed till April 10
All schools and colleges in Punjab would now remain closed till April 10, 2021. As per the latest notice released by the Punjab Government, the closure of all educational instiutions have been extended. Earlier, the government had closed the schools, colleges and all educational institutions in the state till March […]
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Virat Kohli’s suggestion not feasible, raises club versus country debate: BCCI official
Ahead of the first ODI of the recently-concluded series against England, India skipper Virat Kohli had spoken about the need to keep players in the loop when it comes to scheduling games as life in the bio-bubble can get taxing both physically and mentally. But the Board of Control for Cricket in […]
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Negative RT-PCR report mandatory for visiting Uttarakhand from April 1
In view of the second wave of COVID-19 in the country, the Uttarakhand government on Tuesday announced that a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report will be mandatory for those arriving from 12 states including Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh from April 1. “Persons travelling from states namely — Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab. Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Madhya […]
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India reports 53,480 new Covid-19 infections, 354 deaths
India reported 53,480 new COVID-19 cases and 354 related deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the union health ministry on Wednesday morning. With these additional cases, the total number of infections in the country has reached 1,21,49,335. Maharashtra reported 27,918 cases in the said period. With 354 new deaths, the death toll […]
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Chandigarh administration approves excise policy for 2021-22
The Chandigarh administration has approved the excise policy for the year 2021-22. “In the second round of e-tendering, held on March 30, Chandigarh Excise and Taxation Department received a total of 19 tenders/bids electronically against 10 of the 16 pending liquor vends/licensing units,” read an official statement. “The first round of e-tendering was held on […]
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Two tourists stuck in snow rescued in Leh
Two tourists who were stranded between Khardongla Top and North Pullu due to heavy snow accumulation were recently rescued by Leh Police and a team of the Indian Army. According to the official release from District Police Leh-Union Territory of Ladakh dated March 29, the police received information that two tourists were stuck in between Khardongla Top and North Pullu due to huge snow accumulation ranging from three […]
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Barty, Medvedev march on in Miami, Korda run continues
World number one Ashleigh Barty advanced to the semi-finals of the Miami Open yesterday as Russian top seed Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the quarter-finals of the men’s tournament. Barty battled through her third three-setter of the fortnight to oust seventh seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in 2hr 16min […]
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IPL 2021: Captaincy will make Pant even better player, says Ponting
Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said that wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant deserves to lead the franchise looking at his recent performances. Ponting’s remarks came as Pant was announced as Delhi Capitals skipper on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of IPL 2021 due to a shoulder injury. “Unfortunate that Shreyas will miss the tournament, but looking forward to seeing […]
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Man commits suicide after killing wife in Delhi
A man allegedly killed his wife and then committed suicide at a farmhouse in the Holambi Khurd area of Delhi. The incident took place on Monday on the occasion of Holi. Two cousins of the deceased man informed the police about the incident. An FIR has been registered in the case and […]
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Covid-19: Devotees gather in huge number to play ‘Kapda Fad’ Holi in Mathura
Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases, hundreds of devotees gathered and played ‘Kapda Fad’ Holi or ‘Huranga’ in the premises of Dauji Temple in Baldeo area of Mathura district on Tuesday. “Everywhere people play Hoil but here in Dauji Temple, we play Huranga, which is called ‘Holi khasam huranga’,” said a devotee. “The sister-in-law tears the […]