The family of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala, who was shot dead on May 29, took his body home from the Mansa Civil Hospital on Tuesday. The body was sent for a post-mortem to the hospital. Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead in the Mansa district of […]
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BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri alleges attack on BJP workers by TRS activists; Police denies political angle
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharmapuri taking to Twitter alleged that the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) activists attacked BJP workers in villages Renjal, Mendora Mandal, Balkonda in the Nizamabad district in Telangana. Taking to Twitter on Monday Dharmapuri tweeted, “Another dastardly attack on BJP Telangana workers! Renjal Village, […]
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Afghanistan: Man arrested for smuggling weapons to Pakistan
Taliban forces have taken a man into custody in connection with the weapon smuggling to Pakistan, a local media reported. The Taliban forces on Saturday discovered and arrested a man who was attempting to smuggle a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition through Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak town, Khaama Press reported […]
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J-K: 2 terrorists killed in Awantipora encounter
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Awantipora in South Kashmir on Tuesday. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Rajpora area of Awantipora on Monday evening. The slain terrorists have been identified as Shahid Rather, a resident of […]
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WHO raises alarm on tobacco industry environmental impact, human health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed new information on the extent to which tobacco damages both the environment and human health, calling for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction it is causing. Every year the tobacco industry costs the world more than 8 million human lives, 600 million trees, 200 000 hectares […]
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Justin Trudeau announces handgun freeze in new gun control proposal
Following recent mass shootings in the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a proposed freeze on handgun ownership in Canada that would effectively ban their importation and sale. This new regulation comes in the backdrop of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead. […]
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Xi Jinping backs new Hong Kong leader John Lee who oversaw crackdown on democracy movement
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met newly appointed Hong Kong chief executive, John Lee and thanked him for achieving a major transition in the city what he described as from “chaos to order.” In a meeting in Beijing, Xi congratulated Lee on his election win and appointment by the […]
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Nominations for Padma Awards-2023 open till September 15
Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday said the online nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2023 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day 2023 opened on May 1, 2022. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is September 15, 2022. The nominations/ recommendations for Padma Awards will be received […]
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Sri Lanka seeks another USD 500mn credit from India for fuel
Amid the continuing economic crisis in the country, Sri Lanka is in talks with India for another credit line of USD 500 million for fuel imports. This issue was discussed when Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week, Daily Mirror […]
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J-K: Jitendra Singh inaugurates school building in Budgam
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated an upgraded Boys High School building having a smart class facility with a digitalised system at the Ompora Municipality in Budgam. The 10-room double-storey school building comprises smart classrooms, library and a common hall. During interaction with staff and students, the Minister assured […]
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PM Modi to visit Shimla today, participate in Garib Kalyan Sammelan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to participate in the ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ and release the 11th instalment of financial benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will participate in the ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’. This […]
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BCCI announces Rs 1.25 crore prize money for ‘unsung heroes’ of IPL 2022
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Monday announced the prize money of Rs 1.25 crore for the ‘unsung heroes’ of IPL 2022. Indian Premier League 2022 concluded on Sunday after Gujarat Titans (GT) were crowned champions as they defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 […]
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets new IPL champions
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday met IPL 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans. After lifting the IPL title in their debut season, Gujarat Titans held a roadshow on Monday from the Usmanpura Riverfront to Vishwakunj Riverfront.Bhupendra Patel met the players and congratulated them on clinching the title in their debut season. Apart […]
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Tamil Nadu: YouTuber Karthick Gopinath arrested over collecting funds for temple
Tamil Nadu’s Avadi Police Commissionerate on Monday arrested YouTuber S Karthick Gopinath on the charge that he collected funds for renovating a temple in Perambalur district. The arrest was made under a complaint filed by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department Executive Officer who alleged that he had cheated devotees […]
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New Rajya Sabha members from Telangana, Bihar take oath
Two newly-elected Rajya Sabha members Ravichandra Vaddiraju and Aneel Prasad Hegde from Telangana and Bihar took oath on Monday. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu administered the oath to both the members of Rajya Sabha in his chamber. Vaddiraju and Hegde were elected as members of Rajya Sabha in the bye-election from Telangana and […]