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Millet dishes now onboard Indian Railways amid International Year of Millets celebration [details]

IRCTC's chief regional manager Ajit Kumar Sinha said that all the vendors in Uttar Pradesh -- including 78 static units at railway platforms -- have been asked to add millet-based food items in their menu.

Mar 30, 2023

Seven held for forcing woman to remove hijab in TN, sharing video on social media [details]

The Tamil Nadu Police arrested seven persons including a juvenile for allegedly forcing a woman to remove her hijab at the Vellore Fort Complex in Tamil Nadu.

Mar 30, 2023

Centre gives full basic customs duty exemption on import of drugs for rare diseases

In a significant step, the Centre has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs as well as food for special medical purposes imported for treatment of all rare diseases and personal use under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021, through a general exemption notification.

Mar 30, 2023

Fire breaks out during Sri Rama Navami celebrations in Andhra temple

A fire broke out during Ram Navami celebrations at a temple in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district on Thursday.

Mar 30, 2023

"I lost my father...wanted to end my life": Actress Ramya credits RaGa for saving her life [details]

More popularly known by the name Ramya, the Kannada actress was talking during a popular weekend chat show, where she credited Rahul Gandhi even for the emotional support provided to her

Mar 30, 2023

Rioting shatters Ramzan peace in Chh. Sambhajinagar; calm now [details]

The clashes broke out around midnight on Wednesday in the Kiradpura area with some people from different communities shouting slogans followed by stone pelting at each other.

Mar 30, 2023

Defamation case: Now Patna court summons Rahul Gandhi on April 12

After Surat court, now Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by Patna MP-MLA court on April 12 on a petition filed by BJP senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi

Mar 30, 2023

"Doesn't matter who's next PM," says Mamata pitching for Oppn unity

Mamata reiterated her stand that instead of thinking of who will be their leader after the polls, the prime object of the opposition parties in the nation will be to oust the BJP from power.

Mar 30, 2023

Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: Rijiju deplores Congress reaction to German foreign ministry 'note'

The German Foreign Ministry said, "It takes note of verdict, suspension from Parliament, and appeal will show whether verdict stands and suspension has basis. It expects standards of judicial independence and democratic principles to apply in Rahul Gandhi's case"

Mar 30, 2023

Ram Navami: KCR, Jagan greet people; Best wishes, greetings, messages to share with well-wishers

Like every year, the Chief Minister said the state government is officially organizing the Kalyana Mahotsavam of Sri Sitarama with pomp and grandeur in Bhadrachalam.

Mar 30, 2023

Why are COVID cases rising in India again: Waning immunity, dropped precautions cited as reasons

Daily new Covid cases in India jumped to a 5-month high of 2,151 on Wednesday and health experts have started cautioning the public over the looming threat of the disease's next possible outbreak.

Mar 29, 2023

Delhi reports 300 new COVID cases; positivity rate nears 14% [details]

Delhi on Wednesday reported 300 new Covid infections in the last 24 hours, against 214 cases reported on previous day, as per the government health bulletin.

Mar 29, 2023

How to spot fake news; simply look at language used, says new study [details]

Through a new study, researchers from the University of Birmingham have established that there are distinguishable stylistic differences between the language used in real and fake news.

Mar 29, 2023

CAG detects irregularities in appointments, promotions in two agricultural universities of J&K [details]

CAG observed that the human resource departments of both universities were far from satisfactory and were plagued by irregular appointments, favoritism, and inadmissible financial up-gradations.

Mar 29, 2023

Hyderabad Police crack whip on social media trollers, book 20 cases against Telugu troll channels

Hyderabad police have cracked the whip on trollers and booked 20 cases against owners of various trolling channels for objectionable, defamatory and insulting content with morphed videos

Mar 29, 2023