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French Police Shut Down Rave Party Defying COVID-19 Restrictions
Several hundred French police on Saturday shut down an illegal rave party in northwestern France that had been underway since New Year's Eve in defiance of a curfew and coronavirus restrictions on large gatherings, officials said.
75-year-old Farmer Protesting Against Agri Laws Hangs Self at UP-Delhi Border, Leaves Suicide Note
Sardar Kashmir Singh, a native of Bilaspur in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district, hanged himself in a mobile toilet using a rope, police said.
Plan to Name Roads After Muslim Leaders in Bengaluru Dropped After Tejasvi Surya Objects
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday described the move as reeking of "communal mentality of two-nation theory", and requested the Bengaluru municipal authorities to revise the list with non- Muslim public figures.
After Pardon, Blackwater Guard Defiant: ‘I Acted Correctly’
Evan Liberty was reading in the top bunk of his cell one evening late last month when a prison supervisor delivered news he had hoped for.
Co-WIN Coronavirus Vaccine App Will Let Indians Register for COVID Vaccine: How It Will Work
At the moment, the Co-WIN is still under development, and the government is yet to share its availability details on Google Play Store, and Apple App Store. The app may also launch on Jio phones that run on KaiOS.
Modi's High Approval Rating a Matter of Pride for All Indians, Says BJP
While Nadda tweeted to laud Modi's leadership, the BJP also held a press conference wherein Union minister Prakash Javadekar said it is a "rare phenomenon" that the prime minister's public approval has been rising over the past six years, defying the gene...
PM Narendra Modi's High Approval Rating a Matter of Pride for All Indians, Says BJP Chief JP Nadda
American firm Morning Consult, which regularly tracks approval ratings of world leaders, said over 75 per cent people approve of Modi while 20 per cent disapprove, putting his net approval rating at 55 per cent.
Hina Khan has a Rocking New Year with BF Rocky Jaiswal, Friends Priyank Sharma and Rohan Mehra
Hina Khan welcomes the new year at a house party with beau Rocky Jaiswal, actors Priyank Sharma, Kanchi Singh, and Rohan Mehra.
Reforms Necessary But Govt Must Offer High MSPs for Crops Other Than Just Paddy: Nobel Winner Abhijit Banerjee
Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting at various borders adjoining Delhi against the laws, fearful that these will leave them at the mercy of big corporates by weakening the MSP and mandi systems.
Congress Launches Assam Campaign With Promises of Farm Debt Waiver, Microfinance Loans to Women
The Congress on Friday sounded the poll bugle in Assam by announcing waiver of farm debts and microfinance loans for women, implementation of minimum income guarantee scheme 'Nyay', free electricity up to 120 units for the poor and middle class and ensure...
Inside Kangana Ranaut's New Year Party with Arjun Rampal, Gabriella Demetriades and Team Dhaakad
Kangana Ranaut hosted a special brunch for the crew of her forthcoming film Dhaakad, to mark the beginning of the new year.
Appeals Court Vacates Order Delaying Woman's Execution
federal appeals court has cleared the way for the only woman on federal death row to be executed before Presidentelect Joe Biden takes office.
At Least 17 Villagers Hacked to Death by Militants in Eastern Congo
At least 17 people were found hacked to death in a part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ravaged by attacks from Islamist militants, a local official said on Friday.
India Asks Pakistan to Ensure Early Release of Indian Prisoners
The request came in the context of the exchange of the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen by both the countries as part of a practice to do so on the first day of every calendar year under the framework of a 2008 agreement.
BioNTech Founders Warn of Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Gaps
The delays have caused consternation in Germany, where some regions had to temporarily close vaccination centres days after the launch of an inoculation drive on December 27.
Upcoming Tata Gravitas SUV to be Unveiled on January 26 in India on Republic Day 2021
The upcoming Tata Gravitas SUV is based on the Harrier 5-seater version and will have larger rear overhang to adjust additional row of seating.