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Happy Pongal 2020: Date, Significance and All You Need to Know
Pongal is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya to convey appreciation for providing energy for agriculture.
JNU Students' Union to Take Final Call on Movement Against Fee Hike Tomorrow
The JNUSU has been observing a registration boycott over the issue, while the JNU Teachers' Association (JNUTA) is on a "non-cooperation" mode with the administration, which has led to a stalemate in the university.
No Discussion on Uniform Code for Pharma Marketing Practice with PM Modi, Says IPA
The industry body was reacting to reports that said Modi had warned India's top pharmaceutical companies to strictly adhere to marketing ethics, and not to bribe doctors with women, foreign trips and gadgets.
Govt Likely to Take More Steps to Deal With Finance Sector Problem: NITI Aayog VC
The government since August has taken several steps, including liquidity support to housing finance companies, one-time partial credit guarantee to public sector banks for purchase of high-rated pooled assets of NBFCs and mega merger of public sector bank...
'Year to Implement Bilateral Decisions': PM Modi Tells Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
During their interaction, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov briefed Prime Minister Modi on his country's position on key international and regional issues. Lavrov is in Delhi to participate in the 'Raisina Dialogue'.
India, China Must Find Equilibrium on Key Issues, Says Jaishankar
In his address at the Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar said both the countries will have to get along with each other but the challenge is how it will work.
Shiv Sena Was in Touch With NCP, Congress Before Maharashtra Poll Results: Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut also said it was Sharad Pawar who first decided that the NCP, the Congress and the Sena will join hands to form a coalition government.
Bengal BJP Chief Stands by Comments that Anti-CAA Protesters Were 'Shot Like Dogs' in BJP-ruled States
Slamming his critics, Dilip Ghosh said those who are castigating him had themselves opened fire on protesters on various occasions.
In A First, Census to Collect Data on Households Headed by Transgenders
Under the head 'sex of the head of the household', there will be sub-options viz male, female and transgender, officials said.
US Can Hike Tariffs if China Violates Trade Deal, Says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
The 'phase one' agreement to be signed on Wednesday will call a truce between US and China after nearly two years of trade conflict.
Bheeshma Actor Nithiin to Reportedly Tie the Knot in April 2020
Telugu actor Nithiin is said to be getting married in April this year. There has been no official confirmation, but preparations have begun already.
Rajinikanth's Daughter Soundarya Shares Pictures of First Pongal Celebrations After Wedding
Soundarya Rajinikanth, who tied the knot with Vishagan Vanangamudi in February last year, celebrated her first Pongal after the wedding.
China Blasts Human Rights Report Accusing it of Building a Surveillance State, Praises Current Situation
In recent years, Beijing has also been accused of seeking complete control over students and other Chinese living abroad, as well as influencing media and politicians in countries such as Australia and the US.
UPSC Mains Result 2019 Declared at upsc.gov.in, Check via Direct Link
Candidates, who sat for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission from September 20 to September 29, 2019, can check the score via direct link.
Sensex, Nifty off Record Highs; Banking Stocks Drag
After trading on a volatile note through the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 79.90 points or 0.19 per cent lower at 41,872.73.
Many AAP Candidates Charged with Corruption, Rape & Other Offences: BJP's Vijay Goel
Vijay Goel claimed that many candidates in the list announced by the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday had cases against them under charges of corruption, violence, rape, rioting and other criminal offences.