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Opposition MPs to raise former Twitter CEO's "pressure" remark in parliame
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Amid the former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's allegation that the Indian Government threatened to shut down the microblogging site's operation in India is sparking debates, the Opposition party MPs are set to raise the remark in the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Communication and Infor
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Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission seeks views of public, religious organi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid a raging debate on the need to introduce uniform laws for every citizen of the country, the Law Commission of India has solicited the views and ideas of the public and recognised religious organizations to examine the Uniform Civil Code, officials said on Wednesday.
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Afghanistan: 6 killed, 8 injured amid rains, flooding in country
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Six people have been killed and at least 8 injured in seven provinces across Afghanistan due to recent rains and flooding, TOLOnews reported citing the Taliban-led State Ministry for Disaster Management.
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As mercury soars, Yogi govt directs UP roadways to repair AC buses
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday instructed UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to improve the maintenance and repair of buses, especially AC buses, to ensure safe and comfortable commutes amid the scorching heat prevailing in the state.
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Jharkhand: Amid heatwave schools upto Class 8 to remain closed till June 1
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a circular notification issued by School Education and Literacy Department, Jharkhand Government, it said," While making partial amendments and due to excessive heat in the state of Jharkhand and keeping in mind the heat, all categories of government run in the state, Unaided / Unaided (i
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Former union minister YS Chowdary meets BL Santosh as BJP discusses politi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid speculation of a possible tie-up between BJP and TDP for the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, BJP leader from the state YS Chowdary met party general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh in the national capital on Wednesday
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Purola communal tension: SC declines to hear plea against 'Mahapanchayat'
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea to prevent 'Mahapanchayat' proposed to be held in Purola Town of Uttarakhand on June 15 amid rising communal tensions in the state.
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PML-N 'rules out' electoral alliance with any party in upcoming polls: San
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Rana Sanaullah's statement comes amid reports that the newly-formed Istihkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) is intending to form an electoral alliance with the ruling PML-N to contest in the upcoming general elections set to be held in October this year.
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India sending 20,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan amid humanitarian
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
This new project entails using Iran's Chabahar port to carry 20,000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan. This generous deed intends to relieve the severe food scarcity that many Afghans are currently experiencing, as per Khaama Press.
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Amid inflation moderation, experts suggest continued vigil on outlook
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The inflation index for rural and urban was 4.17 per cent and 4.27 per cent respectively
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IMD issues orange alert in Eastern states for five days amid continuous he
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"In Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, the temperature may reach near 40-45 in the coming days. The heat wave is continuing in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. An orange alert has been issued in these parts for the coming five days," he said.
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Pakistan's new budget depends on concessions from China
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The country remains mired in political and economic crises, amid punishing inflation that neared 38 per cent in May. On Monday, the central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at a record-high 21 per cent, saying it thinks inflation has "peaked."
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