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Documentary on Modi: Delhi HC issues summons to BBC on defamation suit
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Documentary on Modi: Delhi HC issues summons to BBC on defamation suit

New Delhi, May 22: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a summon to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on a defamation suit filed by an NGO claiming that its documentary cast a slur on the reputation of India, its judiciary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Besides the BBC (UK), Justice...
SC-appointed panel, SEBI hit walls in probing Adani groups transactions: Cong
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SC-appointed panel, SEBI 'hit walls' in probing Adani group's transactions: Cong

New Delhi, May 22: The Congress on Monday alleged that the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee and the SEBI have "hit walls" while investigating the Adani group's transactions and stressed the need for a joint parliamentary committee probe to unravel the truth in the matter. The Congress'...
Most Rs 2K notes will come back from circulation by Sep 30: RBI Governor
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Most Rs 2K notes will come back from circulation by Sep 30: RBI Governor

Chennai, May 22: The Reserve Bank of India expects most of the outstanding Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes to come back to the banks by September 30, the last date for deposit/exchange of such notes, Shaktikanta Das, the RBI Governor said. While speaking to reporters on Monday, he said that most...
Active Covid cases in country decrease to 7,623
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Active Covid cases in country decrease to 7,623

New Delhi, May 22: India recorded 473 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases dipped to 7,623, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,839 with seven deaths which include one fatality reconciled by Kerala, the data updated...
The birth of terrorism in Pakistan and its influence in India
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The birth of terrorism in Pakistan and its influence in India

Guwahati, May 20: In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., the threat of global terrorism -- rooted in the Middle East and South Asia -- has taken the center stage. While these extremely violent religious extremists represent a minority view, their threat is real. ...
Spike in counterfeit notes, peoples choice may have contributed to withdrawal of Rs 2,000 banknotes
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Spike in counterfeit notes, people's choice may have contributed to withdrawal...

Chennai, May 20: Factors like increase in counterfeiting of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes, people preferring lower denomination notes may also be the reasons for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announcing the gradual withdrawal of that note. According to RBI's annual report for FY22, during...
NIA arrests absconding associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
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NIA arrests absconding associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

New Delhi, May 20: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an absconding associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi over his involvement in the terrorist-gangster drug smuggling network, an official said on Saturday. The accused was identified as Yudhvir Singh alias Sandhu, a...
Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah set to arrive in Guwahati on May 24

Guwahati, May 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Guwahati on May 24 for a two day visit. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Shah on May 25 will hand over appointment letters to 45,000 youths who were recruited into various state government...
Modi unveils Mahatma Gandhis bust in Hiroshima
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Modi unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Hiroshima

New Delhi, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima, Japan, saying Gandhian ideals of peace reverberate globally and give strength to millions. In a tweet, Modi said, "Unveiled Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Hiroshima. This bust in Hiroshima gives...
India logs 782 Covid cases
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India logs 782 Covid cases

New Delhi, May 20: India on Saturday recorded a single-day rise of 782 COVID-19 infections, while the number of active cases came down to 8,675, according to Union health ministry data. With the fresh cases, the country's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4.49 crore (4,49,85,705). The death toll...
Kiren Rijiju takes charge of Earth Sciences Ministry
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Kiren Rijiju takes charge of Earth Sciences Ministry

New Delhi, May 19: Kiren Rijiju on Friday assumed charge as Earth Sciences Minister and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving him an opportunity to handle various portfolios. Rijiju, who was removed as Law Minister on Thursday, refused to answer questions about his previous ministry...
After RRR, Baahubali, Vijayendra Prasad turns to Lachit Borphukans saga
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After 'RRR', 'Baahubali', Vijayendra Prasad turns to Lachit Borphukan's saga

New Delhi, May 19: After being revived by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the 17th-century general Lachit Borphukan's story is being brought to life by 'RRR' screenwriter, film director and Rajya Sabha MP Vijayendra Prasad in a novel titled 'Brahmaputra: The Ahom Son Rises (Book 1)'. ...
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