The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Friday officially recommended the inclusion of Baseball/Softball, Cricket (T20), Flag Football, Lacrosse (sixes), and Squash in the 2028 Olympic which will be hosted by Los Angeles, United States of America. The official announcement on the inclusion of these five sports is yet […]
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Sharad Pawar raises concern over security of women, contractual hiring in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Friday expressed concerns over the declining law & order situation in the state of Maharashtra. He also slammed the Eknath Shinde Govt over the ‘security of women’ in the state. Addressing a Press Conference, Pawar claimed that there were 19,533 women reported “missing” from the […]
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami takes safari tour in Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, interacts with tourists
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami went for a safari in Jhirna Corbett Tiger Reserve (part of Jim Corbett) on Friday morning. The Chief Minister was thrilled to see the sight of a tiger chasing a deer. Dhami also discussed tiger tourism with the tourists at the Tiger Reserve. He also fed food […]
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Tamil Nadu: Husband seeks safe return of wife stranded in Israel amid ongoing conflict
In a heartfelt plea to the Indian government, Dr Ramesh, a Professor at Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, has requested the safe return of his wife, Dr Radhika, who is currently stranded in Israel due to the ongoing conflict in the region. Dr Radhika had embarked on a two-month training program in Israel, which has now become […]
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PM Modi commends athletes at Sansad Sports Competition, hails India’s medal haul at Asiad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the performance of the Indian athletes at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, adding that their exploits have filled fellow countrymen with pride and boundless joy. Addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the ‘Sansad Sports Competition’, which was held in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing, Prime Minister […]
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Delhi Court warns AAP’s Sanjay Singh not to give political speech in Court in Excise Case
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday warned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh not to give a political speech here in the courtroom and said if such speeches are made, then the court will direct his production through video conferencing. The judge made the remark […]
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People perform Ganga Aarti in Varanasi in support of Israel in its fight against Hamas
People on Friday performed Ganga Aarti in Varanasi in support of Israel in its ongoing conflict with the terrorist organisation Hamas based in Gaza. A large number of people participated in it. People also raised slogans for Israel. The participants said that they were with Israel in its fight against Hamas and […]
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Senior Congress leader Ponnala Laxmaiah resigns from Congress, likely to join Bharat Rashtra Samithi
Former minister of united Andhra Pradesh and Senior Congress leader Ponnala Laxmaiah, through a letter to All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge, resigned from the Congress party on Friday. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce my decision to discontinue my association with the party. I have reached a point where I […]
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Stock market sees fluctuations, Sensex and Nifty end in the red
The stock market experienced a day filled with fluctuations, with indices attempting to turn green at one point but ultimately closing in the red. The Sensex, India’s benchmark index, ended 198.97 points lower, settling at 66,209.42, while the Nifty concluded the day 59.70 points down, closing at 19,734.30. Market sentiment was mixed, with […]
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Delhi Police busts illegal casino at a farm house, Rs 8 lakh in cash seized
A team of Inter-State Cell, Crime Branch busted an illegal ‘Casino’, which was being run at a farmhouse at Dera Village of south Delhi, police said. According to the police, 47 persons, including 5 organisers, were found to be involved in illegal gambling activities. Cash worth Rs 8.06 lakhs, casino […]
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Karnataka govt mulls purchasing electricity from external sources
Pointing out that electricity production in the state is on the decline, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that a meeting will be held to discuss the possibility of purchasing electricity from external sources. “Electricity production is on the decline, while the demand is on the rise. Last year, the state utilized 900 […]
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SC issues notice to UP govt on Mukhtar Ansari plea challenging Allahabad HC order
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Uttar Pradesh government on Mukhtar Ansari’s plea challenging Allahabad High Court order convicting him under Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. A bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi sought reply from Uttar Pradesh Government on the plea by Ansari. Ansari has challenged Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow […]
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Abortion plea: Foetus gets another three days to live, SC to hear matter on October 16
In the ongoing petition for medical termination of the pregnancy of a married woman who is over 26 weeks pregnant, the foetus gets another three days to live as the Supreme Court on Friday sought a report from AIIMS on various aspects, including whether the foetus is suffering from any substantial abnormality. […]
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As war rages in Gaza, protests erupt after Friday prayers in Hyderabad, J-K and Lucknow
Amid Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in Gaza, following the terror attacks that have, so far, claimed over 1,300 lives and left more than 3,300 injured, locals in Hyderabad, and elsewhere, staged protests in support of Palestine after offering Friday prayers. Holding up placards, local youth in Hyderabad chanted slogans […]
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Delhi police detains AAP workers protesting against arrest of Sanjay Singh by ED
Delhi Police on Friday detained AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) workers protesting against the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Excise policy case. AAP workers staged a massive protest outside the AAP office demanding the release of Sanjay Singh. “There has been no evidence against Sanjay Singh, but only because he is a big leader of […]