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Assam, Mizoram In Letter War On Border Issues
Amid tension on the border, governments of Assam and Mizoram have engaged in a letter war over issues related to the boundary dispute between the two states. The Assam government alleged that the police in Mizoram are setting up "bunker like structures" a...
Greek Priest Shot In Lyon, France; Assailant Flees - Police Source
A Greek Orthodox priest was shot and injured on Saturday at a church in the centre of the French city of Lyon by an assailant who then fled, a police source and witnesses said.
Rajasthan Govt, Gujjars Agree Upon 14 Points of Reservation Demand
Gujjar leader Himmat Singh said the talks were positive and the agreement would satisfy the community, adding that there was no need for an agitation now.
Sangeeta Singh Appointed New Vigilance Commissioner of Gujarat
She retired from the IAS on Saturday on attaining the age of superannuation, said the notification issued by Deputy Secretary to the Home Department, Samir Joshi.
Rublev Beats Anderson In Vienna For His 5th Final In 2020
Andrey Rublev advanced to his fifth final of the season Saturday after Kevin Anderson pulled out in the second set of their semifinal at the Erste Bank Open.
Johnson Considers New National Lockdown For England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering ordering England back into a national lockdown next week after scientists said the coronavirus was spreading faster than their worst predictions, a government official said on Saturday.
Philippines Evacuates Nearly 1 Million as Typhoon Goni Nears
Typhoon Goni is expected to slam into Catanduanes Island Sunday morning with wind speeds of up to 205 kilometres per hour (127 miles per hour) before crossing the main island of Luzon, the state weather forecaster said.
James Bond Actor Sean Connery Passes Away, Kajal Aggarwal Ties the Knot with Gautam Kitchlu
Tributes poured in for legendary actor Sean Connery after the news of his demise broke. Also, Bollywood celebrities celebrated Halloween and actress Kajal Aggarwal tied the knot with Gautam Kitchlu. Read these and more in today's Entertainment wrap.
Yamaha India Launches Apparel and Accessories Range on Amazon India, Includes Protective Riding Gear
Yamaha will also retail other merchandise like stickers, key chains along with other two-wheeler accessories.
Sean Connery (1930-2020): A Poor Coffin Polisher Who Ruled Hollywood As James Bond
Sean Connery was raised in near poverty in the slums of Edinburgh and worked as a coffin polisher, milkman and lifeguard before his bodybuilding hobby helped launch an acting career that made him one of the world’s biggest stars.
Elusive Dalit Votes for BJP or More Opposition Room for Congress-SP. Who Gains from Mayawati's Twist?
Mayawati’s sharp attack and limited endorsement for the BJP came in the backdrop of 48 hours of intense political fight that played out over elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats. The fact that the BSP has fielded a candidate despite having no capacity to win...
Nirmala Sitharaman Wanted Me Out of Ministry Before 2019 Budget Came Out: Ex-Finance Secy Subhash Chandra Garg
Subhash Chandra Garg said he "did not share a good and productive working relationship" with Sitharaman, who came to the finance ministry "with some pre-conceived notions about me".
Union Home Secretary to Review Covid-19 Situation in Delhi on Monday Amid Sudden Spike in Cases
Top officials of the Union Health Ministry and the Delhi government will attend the meeting.
More Than 150 Evacuated From Russian Coronavirus Hospital After Fire
More than 150 patients were evacuated on Saturday from a makeshift coronavirus hospital in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk in the southern Urals following an oxygen explosion and fire, the Emergency Ministry said.
Once in a Blue Moon: Rare Blue Moon to Appear in the Sky Tonight
The Blue moon is generally the third full moon of the season. However, NASA says there is a myth around the blue moon where people wrongly assume it’s the second full moon of the month.
Democracy Will Not Survive if We Lose: CPI(ML) on Why RJD Alliance Was a Must for Bihar Polls
CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said alliance with RJD brought no ideological compromise and said the Tejashwi Yadav party was among the rare outfits that never supported the BJP.