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Former UP minister arrested just before marrying for the sixth time

Chaudhary Bashir, a former Uttar Pradesh minister, has been charged for the sixth time with planning to marry under Section 3 of the Protection of Muslim Women's Marriage Act, 2019 and Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code.

Aug 2, 2021

"Belong to both states": CJI says; To withdraw from Krishna river case hearing

On Monday, Chief Justice N.V. Ramana said he would not hear the Andhra Pradesh government's appeal against the Telangana government's decision on the Krishna river dispute. The river, according to him, belongs to both the states.

Aug 2, 2021

India records 41,134 new Covid cases and 424 deaths in 24 hrs

According to India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 41,134 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, with 424 deaths. The administration has asked states to limit gatherings in their districts.

Aug 2, 2021

Twist in tale: 'Hostage' says she is married to abductor

In a surprising turn of events, a girl who was alleged to have been 'kidnapped' by a Muslim youth and five others, took to social media to refute the charges and declared she has been married to the youth "of her own free will".

Aug 2, 2021

Global spike in Covid cases may lead to dangerous variants

The third wave of Covid-19 lashing countries across the world is creating fertile breeding grounds for extra infectious and probably vaccine-resistant new variants, scientists warn.

Aug 2, 2021

UNSC Presidency: India vows to work for humanity, focus on terror

India took over the presidency of the Security Council on Sunday with a pledge to work for entire humanity while bringing a focus to the challenges of terrorism.

Aug 2, 2021

Covid cases rise in Tamil Nadu for 4th consecutive day; Govt swings into action

The Tamil Nadu health department has swung into action following a slight increase in the number of fresh Covid cases.

Aug 2, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 198.2 mn; US, Russia, Indonesia report huge jump

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 198.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.22 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.11 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Here's a review of global surge from many countries worldwide

Aug 2, 2021

When will Covid third wave hit and peak in India? New study report has answer

During the second wave peak, India had recorded over 4,00,000 fresh Covid positive cases

Aug 2, 2021

India beat Australia 1-0, storm into women's hockey semifinals for the first time

The Indian women's hockey team made history on Monday as it stormed into the semifinals of the Olympic Games hockey tournament for the first time.

Aug 2, 2021

Old fears of virus loom over K'taka; new COVID cases outnumber recoveries — again [details]

As epi-centre of the pandemic in the state, Bengaluru reported 409 fresh cases on Saturday, taking the city's Covid tally to 12,27,748, including 8,553 active cases.

Aug 2, 2021

India takes over UNSC presidency with pledge to work for humanity, focus on terror [details]

India will be organising three high-level signature meetings focusing on its priority areas -- maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.

Aug 2, 2021

Muharram procession allowed in Srinagar after 30 years; Shia leaders hail decision [details]

Shia leaders hail the decision to carry Muharram procession and assured to follow COVID protocol strictly.

Aug 2, 2021

Educational institutions to remain closed in J&K; no weekend curfew [details]

Covid-19 trajectory is fluctuating in UT with 145 new positive cases reported in the last 24 hours.

Aug 2, 2021

100-year-old ex-guard at Nazi death camp to face trial after 76 years; found accessory to around 3,500 deaths [details]

According to reports, the centenarian—whose identity was withheld—served at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp as a guard from January 1942 to February 1945.

Aug 2, 2021