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Rupee Spurts 23 Paise Against Dollar in Early Trade
The rupee opened strong at 63.45 at the interbank forex market against previous close of 63.63 per dollar as stocks soared to record levels after strong economic data.
Mark Wahlberg Donates 1.5 Million Dollars in Michelle Williams' Name
For 'All the Money in The World' re-shoots, Wahlberg was paid $1.5 million for the re-shoot while Williams made just around $1,000, or $80 a day.
Temple Visit, Khichdi Dinner on Agenda as Rahul Gandhi Embarks on Amethi Tour
Rahul Gandhi will reach Amethi via Rae Bareli for a two-day visit.
Foster Father of India-Origin Girl Found Dead in US May Face Death Sentence
A grand jury in Dallas County, Texas, on Friday returned several charges, most notably capital murder, against Sherin's foster father Wesley Mathews.
4 Retired Judges Back Dissenting Voices in Supreme Court, Write Open Letter to CJI
The letter by former Supreme Court judge P B Sawant, ex- chief justice of Delhi High Court A P Shah, former Madras High Court judge K Chandru and ex-Bombay High Court judge H Suresh was given to the media. It also went viral on social media.
Afraid of Accidents, Manohar Parrikar No Longer Rides a Scooter
"People ask me whether I travel on a scooter. I tell them that I don't anymore. My mind is filled with work-related thoughts and if I ride my scooter while my mind is somewhere else, then I could meet with an accident," Parrikar said.
Google Honours Mahasweta Devi on 92nd Birth Anniversary
The Padma Vibhushan awardee was best known for her works including "Hajar Churashir Maa", "Chotti Munda Evam Tar Tir", "Rudali", and "Jhansir Rani".
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Offers 'Donation' During Settlement Talks With Govt
Prince Alwaleed, whose net worth has been estimated by Forbes magazine at $17 billion, is chairman and owner of international investment firm Kingdom Holding, and one of the country's most prominent businessmen.
Netanyahu in India LIVE: Sushma Swaraj Meets Israel PM, Says Excited to Receive You
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu has arrived in India on Sunday at 1:45 pm for a six-day visit. PM Modi has broken protocol and received his Israeli counterpart at the airport with a warm hug, an honour given to the former during his visit...
China Demolishes Megachurch, Sparking Fears of Campaign Against Christians
Demolition of the church comes as authorities prepare to implement new, stricter regulations on religion which come into force on February 1 as part of a broader effort to put religious practice under the direct supervision of the state.
Constitution Benches to Hear 8 Matters, Including Aadhaar, From January 17
Apart from Aadhaar, the apex court will also deal with a challenge to its 2013 judgment, re-criminalising gay sex between consenting adults.
Madras High Court Allows Cock Fight in Thiruvallur, But Conditions Apply
The cock fight will be part of centenary celebrations of late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran and birth anniversary celebrations of late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
Not in a Position to Release Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu, Says Siddaramaiah
His remarks come in the wake of a letter written to him by his Tamil Nadu counterpart Edappadi K Palaniswamy demanding the immediate release of 7 tmc feet of water to the state as per the final order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
Video Shows Alarming Attack on Nitish Kumar’s Convoy With Large Stones and Bricks
On Saturday, the police took out a flag march in the village and inspected the location where the convoy was attacked.
Supreme Court Crisis LIVE: Bar Council Tries to Bridge Divide, Forms Delegation to Meet All Judges
SCBA had on Friday dismissed the extraordinary press conference of four senior Supreme Court judges where they made certain allegations, saying that had “concealed more than they revealed".
'Not a Constitutional Crisis, Outside Intervention Not Needed': Judge Kurian Joesph Day After 'Rebellion'
Justice Joseph Kurian said the judges had acted only to "enhance the trust of the people in judiciary."
