India

In Bangladesh, some voters allege being barred from polling booths

At least three voters in southeast Bangladesh, including a journalist, told Reuters on Sunday that they were barred from entering polling booths or were told their ballot papers had already been filled in, hours after voting began in the nation's general election.

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches 100 Ujjwala Sanitary Napkin units in Odisha

Under the novel initiative, which will cover 93 blocks in 30 districts of Odisha, oil marketing companies (OMC) will set up 100 manufacturing units at the Common Service Centres (CSC) at an estimated cost of Rs 2.94 crore, he said.

19 days ago

Rani Mukerji gets slammed on social media for her remarks on #MeToo movement in India

Rani Mukerji's viewpoint appeared to be flawed to many, who criticised the actress on social media, saying that she is among those who blames women for such cases, and not the perpetrators.

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Uttar Pradesh: Woman thrashed, disrobed, made to run naked in village by eve-teasers

Police have registered a case against the four miscreants involved in the incident and have arrested one of them, said Circle officer Yadavendra Yadav Sunday, adding they are trying to apprehend others.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali already starts working on film starring Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan together?

It has been reported that Sanjay Leela Bhansali indeed wants to make a movie with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan together, the plot of which will be similar to the movie Saudagar.

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Triple talaq bill in RS on Monday; Congress, others set to oppose it

The ruling BJP has issued a whip in the Upper House asking its members to be present. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will table the bill in the Upper House.

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Bengaluru: Nandi Hills, Muthathi River closed for New Year's Eve

This rule has been followed for the past ten years and the Chikkaballapura police said that it will be the case this time too.

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Bidi smoking cost India Rs 805.5 billion last year: Study

The poor already bear the brunt of these costs, and unhindered use of bidi tobacco threatens to push even more households into poverty, according to the study published in the journal Tobacco Control.

19 days ago

Prohibitory orders at Sabarimala extended

The first phase of the current season opened on November 15 and closed on December 27. The season is referred to as 'mandala pooja'.

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Dipika wins the Bigg Boss 12 trophy, Sreesanth loses

Bigg Boss 12 finale, December 30, 2018 full episode: And Dipika Kakkar is the winner of Bigg Boss 12! Deepak Thakur had decided to quit Bigg Boss 12 finale for Money Briefcase worth Rs 25lacs. Now Dipika and Sreesanth were just one step short of lifting the Bigg Boss 12 winner's trophy.

19 days ago

Citizenship amendment bill may not get through in Winter session

A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which is examining the bill, will be held on Monday to finalise the proposed legislation before being submitted to the Lok Sabha.

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Who was Mrinal Sen? Veteran filmmaker passes away at 95

Mrinal Sen reportedly suffered a heart attack, and died at 10.30 am on Sunday at his residence.

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Deepika Padukone on Priyanka Chopra wedding: She has always craved it

Deepika Padukone spoke at length about Priyanka Chopra's wedding with Nick Jonas.

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Petrol and diesel prices at its lowest in 2018

Petrol prices, which have been on a decline since October 18 except for one day, are at their lowest level of 2018. Diesel rates are at their lowest since March-end.

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Deepika Padukone on breakup with Ranbir Kapoor: I was exhausted, wanted casual relationship

Though Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone kept mum on their relationship for six long years, ever since their marriage, the duo has amazed everyone with their candid response to love and relationship questions.

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