Addiction to drugs is neither cool nor a style statement, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Saturday. PM Modi also said drugs only bring with them darkness, destruction and devastation, and lauded the efforts of people working at the grassroots to eliminate the […]
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Rahul Gandhi continuously meeting Punjab Congress leaders to resolve crisis in state
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has ramped up efforts to resolve the crisis in Punjab Congress and he is continuously meeting Punjab Congress MLAs, MPs and prominent leaders at his residence. On Friday, the leaders who reached Rahul Gandhi’s residence to attend a meeting included Vijendra Singla, Rana Gurjit Singh, RS MP Shamsher Singh Dhillon, and MLA Lakhvir Singh. Rahul Gandhi also […]
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Farmers to submit memorandums to Governors against farm laws today
To mark the completion of seven months of the ongoing farmers’ agitation, the farmers will take out a tractor rally on Saturday in the national capital and will submit memorandums to Governors across the country against the three farm laws. While speaking to ANI, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) youth wing president Gaurav Tikait at Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar […]
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Dawood Ibrahim’s brother Iqbal Kaskar sent back to judicial custody
Gangster and Mumbai serial blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim’s brother Iqbal Kaskar has been sent to judicial custody of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court, Thane, an official said on Saturday. He was sent back to judicial custody after interrogation. Mutha Ashok Jain, DDG (South West region), NCB said that the Narcotics Control Bureau […]
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JP Nadda calls meeting of senior BJP leaders today, Amit Shah to participate
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda has called a meeting of senior party functionaries here at the party headquarters at 11 am today, said sources. According to the sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also participate in the meeting. It is to mention that Nadda is likely […]
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India logs 48,698 new Covid-19 cases, 1,183 deaths
As many as 48,698 new COVID-19 cases, 64,818 recoveries, and 1,183 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday. The total number of positive cases now stands at 3,01,83,143, including 2,91,93,085 recoveries and 3,94,493 deaths. There are currently 5,95,565 active cases in the […]
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Uttarakhand to issue Chardham Yatra guidelines for pilgrims from 3 districts
As Uttarakhand has allowed state residents to undertake the Char Dham Yatra from July 1 amid COVID-19, the state government will be issuing guidelines for the pilgrimage for people from three districts. Government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal informed these three districts are Chamoli, Uttarkashi, and Rudraprayag. Uniyal also mentioned that the state government will […]
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Sydney to enter two-week hard lockdown tonight, says state premier
Sydney will enter a hard two-week lockdown tonight as authorities try to contain a fast-spreading outbreak of the highly infectious Delta coronavirus variant in Australia’s largest city, the state premier said. More than a million people in downtown Sydney and the city’s eastern suburbs were already under lockdown due to […]
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Google will now warn users when its search results might be unreliable
Google will now be telling its users when search results are rapidly changing around a breaking story, with some searches bringing up a warning that “it looks like these results are changing quickly,” and a subheading that will explain “if this topic is new, it can sometimes take time for results to be […]
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BSE-listed hybrid fintech company Choice International reports INR 167 million net profit for FY21
BSE-listed Choice International Limited, a fintech conglomerate, reported a net profit of Rs 167 million on a revenue of Rs 1,687 million for the year 2020-21 (Apr-Mar), up 35 percent and 30 percent respectively over the previous year. The revenue growth for the year under review was largely driven through the stock […]
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Delhi: Petrol reaches Rs 98.11, diesel Rs 88.65 per litre
Petrol and diesel prices have witnessed a surge in the national capital and stood at Rs 98.11 per litre and Rs 88.65 per litre, respectively on Saturday. As compared to Friday, petrol and diesel have become costlier by 35 paise per litre. Residents of Delhi say that they are facing hardship as fuel […]
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Here is your horoscope for 26 June, 2021
Aries With the Moon at the top of your solar chart today, dear Aries, you’re especially alert to your performance, reputation, or responsibilities. However, today’s Neptune station points to some lack of clarity. Ultimately, a temporary lull in motivation levels or letdown can redirect you along a more empowering path. […]
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Can make WTC better, but one shouldn’t take anything away from NZ: Paine
Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) can make the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle a little better but he also added that one should not take anything away from New Zealand. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor played unbeaten knocks off 52 and 47 respectively as New […]
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WTC champions BlackCaps arrive in New Zealand
The New Zealand squad, which won the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC), arrived home on Saturday. The official Twitter handle of BlackCaps posted a photo of players landing home safely with the caption: “Home. #WTC21.” This is New Zealand’s second major international trophy, following their ICC Knock […]
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Israel reimposes indoor mask requirement as Covid cases surge
As Israel reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, the authorities have reimposed an indoor mask requirement, with a top health official warning the spread of the coronavirus was accelerating. The decision was made on Friday and people have been asked to wear masks both indoors and at mass gatherings outdoors. Citing Health Ministry, Times […]