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Indian Railways to Extend Services of Special Trains Between Mumbai, Bihar; Check Full List Here
In a statement, Western Railway said that these special trains on Mumbai, Barauni, Samastipur and Bhagalpur routes will run on special fares as fully reserved trains
Child Rights Body Seeks FIR Against Makers of Web Series 'Bombay Begums'
Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, 'Bombay Begums' released on Netflix on March 8.
Attorney Dershowitz Sues Netflix For USD 80 Million Over Epstein Show
Miami (AP) Attorney and Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz is suing Netflix for USD 80 million over his portrayal in the streaming service's "Filthy Rich" series about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in the Miami federal...
Justice Dept. Refocuses Long-standing Anti-violence Program
The Justice Department is refocusing a longstanding violent crime initiative amid a string of violence and mass shootings across the U.S. that includes embedding federal agents with local homicide investigators and sweeps to arrest wanted fugitives with a...
Ex-official In Bolivia Charged For Bribes In Tear Gas Deal
Bolivia's former interior minister has has been arrested in the U.S. for allegedly taking part of $602,000 in kickbacks from Floridabased businessmen accused of selling tear gas at inflated prices to the conservative government of former interim President...
Groups Accuse Tennessee Valley Authority Of Misusing Funds
Four environmental organizations on Wednesday asked the Tennessee Valley Authority's internal watchdog to investigate whether the nation's largest public utility misused ratepayer money for lobbying and litigation that fought federal environmental regulat...
More Than 100 Missing, Feared Dead After Nigeria Boat Sinks
More than 100 people were missing and feared dead after a boat with more than 165 passengers, including women and children, broke up and sank as it was traveling in Nigerias northern Kebbi state, officials said Wednesday.
GOP Senators Set Summer Deadline On Congress' Policing Bill
Congressional bargainers should reach a bipartisan deal on revamping policing procedures by summer or abandon the effort, Republicans said Wednesday, a day after George Floyds family used visits to the White House and the Capitol to prod lawmakers to act.
One New Case Takes Mucormycosis Count In Bengal To 13
One more case of mucormycosis was detected in West Bengal, taking the total number of people diagnosed with the fungal infection in the state to 13, a health department official said on Wednesday. Two more persons, suspectedly died of the fungal infecti...
Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah Lead Americana Music Awards
Singersongwriters Jason Isbell and Amythyst Kiah are both up for three nominations at this year's Americana Honors and Awards show, which will resume inperson after the pandemic forced the cancellation of last year's awards ceremony.
Tamil Nadu Govt Hikes Covid Time Incentive for Journalists
Stalin has announced hiking the incentive from Rs 3,000 given during the previous AIADMK government to Rs 5,000, an official release here said.
Several Killed, Wounded in Rail Yard Firing in San Jose, California; Shooter Dead
Santa Clara County Sherif's Deputy Russell Davis told reporters there were "there are multiple injuries and multiple fatalities" and the shooter was now dead.
Law for Recovery of Damage to Property During Protests Comes into Effect in Haryana
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said on Wednesday that the Act was notified by the state government earlier this month.
Suhana Khan Enjoys Pool Party, Shilpa Shetty Returns to Super Dancer 4
Suhana Khan enjoys pool party with girl gang. Shilpa Shetty makes a grand return to Super Dancer 4. This and more in today's entertainment wrap.
Can't Undo Sexual Offence; Can Give Psychological Security with Compensation to Victim: HC
The court noted that the boy-child was subjected to physical and mental trauma and emotional scar was left on his psyche. Delhi High Court tried to provide a psychological security by offering a sum of money to the victim.
Covid Second Wave Jeopardises Study Abroad Plans
The deadly Covid-19 second wave continues to disrupt plans of students going abroad for pursuing academic pursuits.