In the first phase of the ongoing Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, a voter turnout of 35.03 percent was reported till 3 pm on Thursday, according to the Election Commission. Baghpat witnessed the highest percentage of voter turnout of 38.03 per cent followed by Agra (37.02 per cent) and Mathura […]
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UP polls: Bridegroom casts vote ahead of his wedding in Muzaffarnagar
A bridegroom in Muzaffarnagar on Thursday hit the polling booth in his wedding dress to cast his vote in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh elections. “Pehle matdaan, uske baad bahu, uske baad sab kaam, (first voting, then anything else),” said Ankur Balyan, the bridegroom, emphasizing the importance of voting. “I also […]
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PM Modi hits out at Congress for using name of former CDS Rawat in polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing ‘Vijay Sankalp Sabha’ in Uttarakhand’s Srinagar city lashed out at Congress for using late Chief of Defence Stadd (CDS) General Bipin Rawat’s name to gather votes. PM Modi also stated that a Congress leader even called late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat ‘Sadak ka Gunda’. […]
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Nepal: Long dark Covid-19 shadow looms over tourism destination Thamel misses
Kamal Raj Singh Suwal just had started his restaurant in Thamel, one of the major tourist hubs in the Nepali capital when the COVID-19 pandemic was slowly spreading globally in 2019. With the onset of the pandemic, his business came to a complete halt. His shop which earlier use to […]
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Hijab row: Karnataka CM Bommai to decide over extending closure of schools, colleges today
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that he will take a decision over extending the closure of high schools and colleges by evening amid the row over Hijab in educational institutions. “I’ll hold a meeting with Primary and Secondary education Minister BC Nagesh and other officials along with State […]
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WWE wrestler, actor ‘The Great Khali’ joins BJP
Indian professional wrestler and actor Dalip Singh Rana, also known as ‘The Great Khali’, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday in presence of Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh, BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh and Lok Sabha MP Sunita Duggal here in the national capital. Addressing a press conference, Rana said, […]
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Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Allahabad HC grants bail to Union MoS Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday granted bail to Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur violence case. On October 3, eight people, including four protesting farmers, died after being mowed down by an SUV allegedly belonging to Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish Mishra. A […]
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BJP stands in solidarity with every victim Muslim woman: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government stands with ‘Har Majloom (every victim Muslim woman)”. Addressing a public rally in Saharanpur, PM Modi said, “Our government stands with ‘Har Majloom (every victim Muslim woman)’. Those people (Opposition parties) are trying to trick Muslim […]
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China suspends import of beef from Lithuania amid diplomatic row
China has suspended imports of beef from Lithuania, a document released by the Chinese General Administration of Customs said on Thursday. The relations between China and Lithuania deteriorated after Taiwan opened its official representative office in Vilnius last November. Beijing lodged a protest to Lithuania and later downgraded the bilateral relations to the level of charges d’affaires. “Starting February 9, 2022 (inclusive), the acceptance […]
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Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman’ to debut early in IMAX theatres
Touted to be the first big tentpole of 2022, Robert Pattinson’s highly-anticipated film ‘The Batman’ will premiere early in IMAX theatres. The DC fan event will be held on March 1 in more than 350 Imax locations across the US. Many auditoriums are already sold out, according to Warner Bros’ official statement obtained by […]
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UP polls: In U-turn, RLD chief now says he’ll cast his vote
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on Thursday took a “U-turn”, stating that he will try to cast his vote in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura. He has earlier in the morning said that he may miss out on voting because of his election rallies. The RLD chief is a voter in the Mathura Assembly […]
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Manoj Bajpayee’s mother-in-law passes away
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has lost his mother-in-law, Shakeela Raza, today morning. After learning about the unfortunate news, Manoj rushed to Delhi from his shoot location to be with his family. As per a source, the condition of Shabana Raza’s mother was extremely critical for the past few days and she died due to prolonged illness. This […]
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Indonesia to purchase 42 Rafale aircraft from France
French Defense Minister Florence Parly on Thursday said Indonesia has agreed with France on the purchase of 42 Rafale fighter jets. “It is official: Indonesia has ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets. Our strategic partnership will benefit from our defence relationship. France is proud to contribute to the modernization of the armed forces of our partner, which plays a key role within ASEAN […]
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UP reports 35.03 pc voter turnouts till 1 pm in first phase polls
Uttar Pradesh reported 35.03 percent voter turnout till 1 pm on Thursday in the first phase of the state Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission (EC). The Shamli district witnessed the highest voting percentage with a voter turnout of 41.84 percent, while Gautam Buddh Nagar district witnessed the lowest […]
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RTI reply reveals rent of Congress headquarters, Sonia Gandhi’s residence not paid
The rent of several properties occupied by Congress leaders, including the official residence of Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, has not been paid. In reply to an RTI filed by activist Sujit Patel, it has been revealed that rent of several of these properties is pending. The RTI reply by […]