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Bharat Bandh 2020: What is closed during all-India general strike on Jan. 8?

Wondering what is affected by the Bharat Bandh strike on January 8? Here's everything you need to know about the all-India general strike.

Jan 6, 2020

JNU violence case transferred to crime branch after registrar, pro-VC meet LG

Unprecedented violence was seen in the JNU on Sunday as a masked mob thrashed students and teachers inside the JNU with wooden and metal rods, injuring many.

Jan 6, 2020

Iran steps back from nuclear deal, says no limits on uranium enrichment: State media

Iran was to announce its latest stance on the deal but its announcement coincided with a major escalation of hostilities with Washington following the US killing of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in Baghdad.

Jan 6, 2020

Shias protest in Kanpur against killing of Qassem Soleimani, Sikhs in Lucknow against Nankana Sahib attack

Hundreds of Shia Muslims took to the streets to protest against the killing of Iran's General Qassem Soleimani. Sikhs, on the other hand, protested against the attack on Nankana Saheb Gurdwara in Pakistan.

Jan 6, 2020

Will not implement CAA, NRC and NPR in Delhi if voted to power, announces Congress

Congress has also demanded one-day special Delhi Assembly session to clear the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) stand over the CAA.

Jan 6, 2020

JNU violence: Students block police flag march in campus after mob attack

The tension at JNU campus comes in the aftermath of violence unleashed by a masked mob upon the students and teachers of the university on Sunday evening.

Jan 6, 2020

Iraq wants foreign troops out after Qassem Soleimani's death; Trump threatens sanctions

Democratic critics of the Republican president have said Trump was reckless in authorizing the strike.

Jan 6, 2020

Infant death toll reaches 109 at JK Lon hospital in Rajasthan amid nationwide outcry

The local authorities are scrambling to bring in additional staff and equipment amid a rising outcry over poor healthcare facilities in the country.

Jan 6, 2020

JNU violence: At least 20 admitted to AIIMS after masked mob attacks students, teachers

There were terrifying moments for students as the masked men and women barged into hostels, ransacked rooms and beat up the frightened students.

Jan 6, 2020

Video of Sadhguru's answer to Swara Bhaskar's questions goes viral

A video featuring Swara Bhaskar expressing her fear of missing her name in NRC and Sadhguru's answer is going viral on social media. Many peopled shamed for lying after enjoying all the luxuries of the country.

Jan 5, 2020

Amid Nankana Sahib attack outrage, Sikh youth killed by unidentified person in Peshawar

A 25-year-old Sikh youth, Ravinder Singh, has been killed in Peshawar, Pakistan, two days after a Muslim mob pelted stones at Nankana Sahib, trapping Sikh devotees inside the shrine.

Jan 5, 2020

UP woman claims rape by 39 men, villagers up in arms

The villagers alleged that the woman had filed fake rape cases after her husband was asked to repay Rs 2.50 lakh that he had borrowed from these 39 people

Jan 5, 2020

UP becomes first state to kickstart implementation of Citizenship law, shortlists migrants

The presence of migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh has been found mainly in Lucknow, Hapur, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Noida and Ghaziabad.

Jan 5, 2020

'Murli Manohar Joshi an unwavering personality': PM Modi wishes veteran BJP leader on 86th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi's residence on his 86th birthday. MM Joshi was the BJP President between 1991 and 1993.

Jan 5, 2020

Petrol, diesel prices surge for 4th day: Check latest rates in key cities

Petrol price was increased by 9 paise per litre and that of diesel by 11 paise, as per the information on the Indian Oil Corporation website.

Jan 5, 2020