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Ram Mandir: PM Modi has to pick from two dates for Bhoomi Pujan at Ram Janmabhoomi

The Ram Temple Trust has given Prime Minister Modi two possible dates to begin construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Jul 18, 2020

White House moves Bush, Clinton portraits to 'tablecloth storage' room

White House has moved portraits of two recent Democrat presidents to a secluded room, replacing them with century-old Republican presidents.

Jul 18, 2020

J&K govt approves ₹25 lakh insurance cover for elected panchayat members

The Governemnt of Jammu and Kashmir has approved a life insurance cover of up to Rs 25 lakhs to the elected body members and those in the municipal bodies who've lost their lives to militants.

Jul 18, 2020

Rajasthan suffering due to discord within Congress, think of people: Vasundhara Raje

Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, after remaining quiet during the recent political cacophony in Rajasthan, on Saturday broke her silence and tweeted that the people were suffering due to rift in the Congress government.

Jul 18, 2020

Fact-Check: No Amarnath Yatris died; there was no accident in Ramban

A viral social media post had claimed that 16 Amarnath Yatris died in a bus accident and 32 others left injured. Here's the truth behind it.

Jul 18, 2020

India's New Consumer Protection Act is coming; how it can help you

According to a Central Government notification, on July 20, 2020, certain provisions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, shall come into force. Scroll down to find what is India's new consumer protection act all about and how can it help you?

Jul 18, 2020

Fire destroys organ, shatters stained glass at Nantes cathedral in France

A fire broke out on Saturday at a 15th century cathedral in the French city of Nantes, authorities said, adding that the blaze has now been contained. It comes only a year after the devastating fire at the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, one of France's greatest architectural treasures.

Jul 18, 2020

Maharashtra: 72 more SRPF troopers test COVID positive in Gadchiroli

In an alarming development, 72 more troopers of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) posted in Gadchiroli tested Covid-19 positive on Saturday, officials said.

Jul 18, 2020

Aditya Thackeray files petition in SC against UGC decision on final year exams

Aditya Thackeray has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the UGC's decision on the final year exams to be held before September 30th.

Jul 18, 2020

Check COVID hospital bed availability in Bengaluru | full list

Since the BBMP announced its new dashboard showcasing the hospital beds available in the city, there have still been complaints of it not loading or that the hospitals are still refusing to admit patients. The BBMP has issued an alternate link to the dashboard now, we check the hospital beds available in real-time.

Jul 18, 2020

HDFC Bank Q1 results: Profits surge 20% to Rs 6,658 crore

Lending major HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 19.6 per cent increase in standalone net profit for the quarter ended June 30 of FY21 on the year-on-year basis.

Jul 18, 2020

Mexican cartel shows off might in viral video; armoured vehicles, machine guns & more

"Only Mencho's people," members of the cartel shout, pumping their fists and flashing their long guns. The cry was a salute to their leader, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, one of the country's most-wanted drug lords.

Jul 18, 2020

Shocking: Manipur IPS officer ADGP Arvind Kumar shoots self; critical

ADGP (Law and Order) Arvind Kumar, IPS, allegedly shot himself with his service gun at his official quarter at 2nd Manipur Rifles Complex in Imphal. He has been taken to a hospital.

Jul 18, 2020

Ram Janmabhoomi Trust meeting may decide on date of bhoomi pujan, PM Modi likely to attend event

The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet in Ayodhya on Saturday and people expect that the date for bhoomi pujan (land worship) for the construction of the Ram temple will be announced at the meeting.

Jul 18, 2020

25th Maharaja of Mysore: Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar who turned monarchy into democracy

Today marks the birth anniversary of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the last official king of Mysore. The 25th Maharaja's centenary celebrations concluded today with the Vice President of India in attendance.

Jul 18, 2020