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Bharat Bandh: Several political parties, trade, transport or bank unions have extended their support of the farmers, demanding repeal of the contentious agri laws passed by Parliament.

Actors Sonam Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are among the growing list of celebrities from from Bollywood who have extended their support to farmers protesting against the Centre's new farm laws. Farmers have called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, warning...

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In an official statement, the CPCB said the water quality of the river was becoming toxic with high ammonia levels due to discharge of untreated waste in it and directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to take time bound action and ensure no sewage is discharge...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes for the father of the Indian Constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar, who died on December 6 in 1956.

Dr BR Ambedkar, considered the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, passed away in 1956.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed the arrival of the Indian seamen in Dubai. Chandrashekhar Bhatia of the Gulf Maharashtra Business Forum (GMBF) said that the Indian nationals took a flight to Mumbai from the Dubai International Airport on Saturday...

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The former Chief Minister said, he fell to the "trap" and accused Congress leader Siddaramaiah of a conspiracy, as he stated that even BJP had not "betrayed" him to that level.

Lieutenant General R.P. Kalita, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, Colonel of the Kumaon and Naga Regiments and the Kumaon Scouts, unveiled the statues of the "Kumaoni Soldier" on Friday.

He also directed officials to ensure that healthcare workers are trained in large number to administer vaccines.

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Mithu Nath, the General Secretary of district unit of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad also said he is 'outraged' by the alleged shut down of the Vivekananda Centre in Christian-majority Meghalaya state capital Shillong.

The high court made the observation while staying the proceedings under section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code against Mohammad Saad, who was accused of deliberately not informing the local authorities about taking part in the event and...

Rollback of the new farm laws remains the bone of contention with the next round of negotiations scheduled for Wednesday, a day after the Bharat Bandh called by the protesting farmers. The government, meanwhile, appealed to farmer unions to send senior ci...

Called "The Marigold - The Ring of Prosperity", the chunky circular band weighs a little over 165 grams (5.8 ounces).