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Week-long Indra Jatra festival begins in Kathmandu amid COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal] September 18 (ANI): Area in front of Kaal Bhairabin Durbar Square was packed with devotees and onlookers on Saturday to witness the inauguration of Ya: Shi, a sacred pole signalising Lord Indrain in the main square of the shrine.
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Tibtan writer dies after eight years for failing health following release
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tibet [China], September 18 (ANI): A Tibetan monk, who was jailed for three years for criticising Chinese government policies in Tibet, died this week in Sichuan's capital Chengdu after suffering ill health for eight years following his release.
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Former tennis players Ivanovic, Goerges presented Jana Novotna Award
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Florida [US], September 18 (ANI): Former World No 1 Ana Ivanovic and Germany's recently retired Julia Goerges were presented with the Jana Novotna Award by the BGL BNP Paribas Luxembourg Open earlier this week.
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Uncle of terrorist arrested in Delhi surrenders in Prayagraj
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): The uncle of terrorist Osama, who was among six terrorists arrested earlier this week has surrendered to police in Prayagraj, according to police sources.
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Mumbai: Man taken into custody in connection with Pak terror module
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18 (ANI): A joint team of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Mumbai Police Crime Branch has taken a person into custody from the Jogeshwari area of the city in connection with the terror module busted by Delhi Police earlier this week, said the
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Daily wholesale prices of edible oils drop significantly post reduction in
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): A massive difference in daily wholesale prices was reported, following the Centre's decision to slash the standard rate of duty on edible oils a week ago to check prices, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.
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SC to hear plea on compensation for detention of Manipur activist under NS
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday posted after two weeks a plea filed by the father of activist Erendro Leichombam seeking compensation for his son's detention under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) over a Facebook post that cow dung or cow urine wil
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UK launches COVID-19 booster shots for priority groups
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], September 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Kingdom has begun to administer third coronavirus vaccine doses to medical and social care workers as part of their vaccination campaign, which will fully launch next week, the National Health Service said on Thursday.
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One month after Taliban takeover, trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan resu
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 16 (ANI): Trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has resumed after more than three weeks of uncertainty in Kabul, according to media reports.
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NIA officials reach West Bengal's Jagaddal to probe bombing incidents outs
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], September 16 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials reached Jagaddal on Thursday to probe incidents of bombings outside Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arjun Singh's residence last week.
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Taliban to build 'regular' army, include former servicemen
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 16 (ANI): Weeks after the Taliban's announcement to form a caretaker government, the Taliban-led government's "acting chief of staff", Qari Fasihuddin on Wednesday said that they are working to form a 'regular' army and the plan to form one will be finalised so
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Rahul Gandhi to attend last rites of Oscar Fernandez in Bengaluru
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Bengaluru on Thursday morning to attend the last rites of senior party Oscar Fernandez who passed away earlier this week.
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