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West Bengal BJP MLA Debendra Nath Ray found hanging, family calls it 'murder'

In a shocking incident, BJP MLA Debendra Nath Ray was found hanging in Bindal village near his village home. The MLA belonged to Hemtabad, North Dinajpur district of West Bengal.

Jul 13, 2020

Two terrorists neutralised in encounter in J&K's Anantnag; exchange of gunfire underway

An encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday, the police said.

Jul 13, 2020

Sachin Pilot's office sealed in Jaipur after two staff members test COVID positive

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader Sachin Pilot's office here has been reportedly sealed on Sunday after two employees of the department tested positive for Covid-19.

Jul 13, 2020

Pope 'very pained' by decision to turn Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum into mosque

Pope Francis said on Sunday he was hurt by Turkey's decision to make Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum a mosque, the latest religious leader to condemn the move.

Jul 13, 2020

Vande Bharat: Air India announces 14 more flights between India, UK

National carrier Air India on Sunday announced 14 additional flights between India and the United Kingdom under Vande Bharat Mission, for the evacuation of Indians stuck in the UK amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 13, 2020

Assam flood situation worsens; 13 lakh affected, toll at 44

The flood situation in Assam worsened further on Sunday with two more persons losing their lives in the deluge in Nagaon district, taking the death toll to 44 in the state, while the situation deteriorated across 24 of the 33 districts, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials said.

Jul 13, 2020

Hindu Samhati leader Tapan Ghosh died of Covid-19

Right-wing organisation Hindu Samhati leader Tapan Ghosh, 67, who had tested Covid-19 positive, died at a city hospital on Sunday night, July 12

Jul 13, 2020

Russia might beat US to a COVID vaccine; University completes trails

Russia has become the first nation to complete clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine on humans, and the results have proven the medication's effectiveness, the media reported on Sunday.

Jul 12, 2020

The Rajasthan war is on: Sachin Pilot says 30 MLAs with him; Gehlot Govt in trouble

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader Sachin Pilot will not attend the legislative party meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, July 13 and has openly announced that the Ashok Gehlot-led government in the state is in minority.

Jul 12, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir to open for tourism from July 14; see guidelines

The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to open the union territory for tourism in a phased manner starting July 14 and has issued a set of guidelines for the same. The first phase will see tourists arriving by air only.

Jul 12, 2020

Sachin Pilot-Gehlot rift: Congress' loss, BJP's gain; party on ventilator

Sachin Pilot has been at loggerheads with Ashok Gehlot even before the Congress came to power in Rajasthan riding on an anti-incumbency wave in December 2018.

Jul 12, 2020

Local tourists in Pahalgam Kashmir asked to go home or face legal action

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases in the valley, District Administration Anantnag asked the visitors in Pahalgam to vacate the picturesque tourist spot within two hours or face legal actions. Lockdown has been re-imposed in red zone areas disallowing all public movement.

Jul 12, 2020

Bengaluru Christ University students say NO to online exams; cite lack of notes, connectivity issues

Christ University has decided to conduct online exams for non-final year students, a decision that has started an online protest from students.

Jul 12, 2020

Telangana Governor tests COVID negative; 15 staffers test positive

At least 15 staff members, including a cook and security staff of Telangana Raj Bhavan, tested Covid-19 positive whereas the Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and her spouse, who also gave samples, have tested negative.

Jul 12, 2020

500,000 Hong Kongers cast 'protest' vote against new security laws

In a city of 5.5 million, 500,000 Hong Kongers cast a symbolic 'protest' vote against the new security laws imposed by Beijing in the city.

Jul 12, 2020