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In a First, Indian Envoy Briefs US on Ground Situation in Kashmir Amid Reports of Human Rights Violation
The briefing, first such by the top Indian diplomat for members of the House foreign affairs committee, comes as there has been an increasing voice of dissent and uneasiness among lawmakers on the curbs in Kashmir, several of which have been removed.
Won't Rush Trade Deal with US, Will Ensure National Interest Remains Paramount: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said the BJP-led government would remain extra careful and approach trade deals with caution, saying that deadlines cause rush and can compromise national interest.
Kashmiri Students Announce Boycott of Annual Sir Syed Celebrations in AMU over Situation in J&K
Sajad Rathar, a Kashmiri student leader and former vice president of the AMU students' union, said, 'When the rest of the world is celebrating the 202nd birth anniversary of Sir Syed Khan, we are living in pain.'
Labour Force Participation of Women in India Quite Low, Says IMF Director
According to the report titled 'Empowering Women & Girls in India for the Fourth Industrial Revolution', 95 per cent or 195 million women are employed in the unorganised sector or are in unpaid work.
Leaves of Administrative Officers Cancelled in UP as Ayodhya Case Hearing Enters Final Stage
A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has been hearing the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit for 39 days and had earlier set the deadline to finish arguments on October 18.
Disabled Persons to be Exempted From Rules of Odd-even Scheme in Delhi
The road-rationing scheme is set to return in the national capital for the third time from November 4-15.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Eases Real Estate Policy, Boosts Start-ups Ahead of Mega Investment Summit
Slated to be implemented from April 2020, the MP Start-up Policy 2019 was also approved by the cabinet and aims to boost incentives for the start-ups.
Naveen Patnaik Says Will Not Celebrate Birthday Tomorrow Due to Cyclone Fani
Well wishers, party leaders and others have been asked not to visit Naveen Niwas, the chief minister's residence here, to wish Patnaik, who is turning 73 on Wednesday.
25-year-old Man Lynched on Suspicion of Temple Theft in Telangana
The man, who works as a mason, was on Monday thrashed by the group after he was caught allegedly trying to steal from the place of worship, a senior police official said.
7 Pilgrims from Karnataka Killed As Mini Bus Falls into Valley in AP
After a visit to the famous hill shrine of Lord Rama at Bhadrachalam in neighbouring Telangana, the pilgrims started off for the Satyanarayana Swamy temple at Annavaram in Andhra Pradesh when the tragedy occurred.
Three More Weeks to Prevent Dengue Outbreak, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
The campaign that was started in September will run till mid-November. The campaign urges people to remove stagnant water in their homes by cleaning vessels regularly and checking for mosquito larvae for ten weeks, on Sundays, at ten o'clock.
Madurai Collector Reviews Preventive Measures against Outbreak of Dengue
Rao also asked general public to keep their premises clean. He also advised people to visit the government hospitals and Primary Health Centres in case of dengue symptoms.
Eliminate Mosquitoes, Remove Garbage: HC Orders Goa Govt over Plea on Increase in Dengue, Malaria
The order was issued in reply to a PIL filed by a resident of Panaji Atchut Dhond. In his PIL, Dhond highlighted the menace of mosquitoes resulting in spike of dengue and malaria cases.
With Special Focus on Tackling Pakistan’s ‘Mischief’, NSG to Set up New Hubs in Kashmir and Punjab
Punjab government has been asked to acquire land in the vicinity of Amritsar and Pathankot to build the NSG hub.
Arvind Kejriwal Thanks Delhi Residents for Participating in His Anti-dengue Drive
Kejriwal had launched '10-hafte, 10-baje, 10-minute' campaign, exhorting Delhi residents to look for stagnating waters in and around their homes for ten minutes every Sunday for ten weeks and dispose them to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.