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New Delhi: India's total tests conducted for detection of COVID-19 are nearing 16.5 crore, the Union Health ministry said on Wednesday highlighting that an average of more than 10 lakh tests conducted daily has ensured that the cumulative…
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Ayodhya: All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) member Zafaryab Jilani said on Wednesday said the mosque which is planned to come up in Ayodhya following last year's Supreme Court verdict was against the Waqf Act and "illegal" under…
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Kolkata: Sanitaryware makers to manufacturers of consumer durables remain optimistic about an economic revival in 2021 but cautious as the risk of COVID-19 pandemic still exists, officials said on Wednesday. Many companies across…
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New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three promoters of a south India based company on money laundering charges in an over Rs 6,300 crore alleged ponzi or chit fund fraud case where lakhs of investors hailing from various…
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New Delhi: Army chief Gen MM Naravane on Wednesday visited various high-altitude forward areas in eastern Ladakh and reviewed India's overall military preparedness as the tense border standoff with China in the region prolonged for over…
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Mumbai: Terming farmers as the country's "spine", Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said it is unfortunate that the central government is "ignoring" the plight of peasants. Talking to reporters here on the occasion of the National…
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Mumbai: Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik's son Vihang Sarnaik appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here on Wednesday for questioning in an alleged money laundering case. This is the second time that the MLA's son is appearing before…
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New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said 23 lakh people in the world had already received the COVID-19 vaccine and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi when India's turn would come. In a Twitter post, the former Congress…
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New Delhi: On the birth anniversary of former prime minister Charan Singh, known for espousing the cause of farmers, the government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to their welfare and expressed hope that the farmers protesting…
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Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said it is the responsibility of those in power to aptly honour farmers, but unfortunately cultivators are now forced to stage protest for their rights. On the occasion of the National…
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