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Veteran Doordarshan News Anchor Neelum Sharma Passes Away at 50 After Battling Cancer
A DD News tweet said Sharma was a founding anchor with over 20 years of association with the broadcaster.
Padma Shri Awardee Damodar Ganesh Bapat Dies at 84 in Chhattisgarh
Padma Shri awardee Damodar Ganesh Bapat suffered a brain haemorrhage. He spent his life in the treatment and service of leprosy.
Educational Institutions in Himachal's Kangra Shut Today Due to Heavy Rain
Kangra deputy commissioner cum district magistrate Rakesh Kumar Prajapati issued the direction on Saturday morning following heavy rain in most parts of the district since Friday evening.
2 Arrested in Noida for Stealing Cash, Jewellery from 40 Flats over Six Months
The accused — identified as Kapil Jatav (31) and Mohammed Sajid (30) — both natives of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh, were held from a spot near the Sector 51 metro station on Thursday, the police said.
SpiceJet to Start 12 New Flights from October, Introduces Daily Flight to Aurangabad
Besides the new flight connecting Delhi and Aurangabad, SpiceJet has introduced new flights on the Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram and Kolkata-Ahmedabad sectors.
Mins Before UNSC Meeting on Kashmir Issue, Imran Khan Makes Another Attempt to Get Global Support; Dials Trump
The telephonic conversation comes minutes ahead of the United Nations Security Council's scheduled meeting on Kashmir issue. Friday's discussion will not be considered a full security meeting but rather referred to as closed door consultations.
NSA Ajit Doval Returns to Delhi After Assessing Situation in Kashmir for 11 Days
Visuals of Doval having lunch with locals, with closed shops in the backdrop, at an undisclosed locality were circulated in the media. He was heard saying in the video that once the new administration is set up, things will change.
Elderly Tamil Nadu Couple Who Fought Robbers Get Bravery Awards
As per the visuals of the incident, an armed robber first tried to strangulate Shanmugavelu. While he was trying to free himself, Senthamarai, who was inside the house, came out and started attacking the assailants by hurling stools, chairs at them.
Incessant Rains Continue in Odisha, 20 Gates of Hirakud Dam Opened to Release Excess Water
The situation in west Odisha returned to normalcy after heavy rainfall and flash floods crippled life three days ago, affecting over 2.96 people 1951 villages and 9 urban areas of 39 blocks spread over 11 districts.
Two Minors Who Sexually Abused 12-year-old Girl Few Months Ago in Telangana Held for Raping Her
After the sexual abuse, the girl's parents had pulled up the boys then but didn't lodge any complaint with the police, fearing social stigma.
Kite Threads Disrupt Services on Delhi Metro's Blue Line for over One Hour
The services were affected between the Dwarka and Rajiv Chowk metro stations and restoration work is underway, officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.
Dalits in Tughlakabad Protest Demolition of Delhi's Ravidas Temple
Carrying black flags and banners, Dalits first assembled at the PWD rest house here and then took out a protest march on the national highway, before converging on the sugar mill chowk. They also raised slogans against the Centre.
Two Class 10 Students Die of Electric Shock from Flag Hoisting Pole in Gujarat
The boys brought the metal pole, which was supposed to be used to hoist the tricolour, to the ground. But when they lifted the pole, it accidentally touched a live wire hanging over the terrace.
Chief of Defence Staff, Kashmir, Population Control and Corruption: ‘Naya Bharat’ Teaser in Modi’s I-Day Speech
The first Independence Day speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term was all about consolidating the gains India has made under his leadership.
Independence Day: Delhi Metro Services to Run Normally Today; Restricted Movement on Violet Line Stations
All metro stations will remain open on Independence Day but parking at the stations will be closed from 6 am on August 14 till 2 pm on August 15.
People of J&K, Ladakh to Benefit from Revocation of Special Status, Says President Kovind on Eve of I-Day
The law “will enable the people to access and enjoy the same rights, same privileges and same facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country”, Kovind said in his address to the nation on the eve of the 73rd Independence Day.