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Big Blow for Nirav Modi as New York's Bankruptcy Court Rejects Plea Seeking Dismissal of Fraud Charges
The allegations were made by Richard Levin, the court appointed trustee of three US corporations--Firestar Diamond, Fantasy Inc and A Jaffe--indirectly owned by Nirav Modi previously.
'During My Tenure, No Terrorists Could Enter Within 100 km of Srinagar': Satya Pal Malik on Civilian Killings
So far, 11 people, including members of minorities and non-local workmen, lost their lives in shootings targeting civilians in Jammu and Kashmir this month.
Three Indian Americans Appointed As White House Fellows
The White House on Monday named 19 young emerging leaders as its fellows for 2021-22, three of whom are Indian Americans. The prestigious White House Fellowship programme embeds professionals from diverse backgrounds for a year of working as a full-time,...
ISKCON Urges Bangladesh Govt To Take Steps Against Perpetrators Of Violence
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Monday appealed to the Bangladesh government to take strict action against the perpetrators of violence, arrange for the security of the minorities and restore peace there. Two ISKCON devot...
Hindus Denounce Violence Amid Attacks In Bangladesh
Dhaka, Oct 18 (AP) Protests continued Monday in Bangladesh's capital to denounce a wave of violence against Hindus following an image posted on social media that was perceived as insulting to the country's Muslim majority. New attacks took place Sunday...
At 1,485, Maharashtra Logs Lowest Covid-19 Cases in 17 Months; 27 Die, 2,078 Recover
Among the eight regions of Maharashtra, the Mumbai region reported the highest 691 new COVID-19 cases, followed by 356 cases in the Pune region.
Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai: Police Limit Number of Processions. Check Details Here
According to the guidelines, only five trucks are allowed per procession carrying only five persons on each vehicle, provided there’s prior permission from police.
Aide of NCB Witness in Mumbai Cruise Drugs Bust Held in Job Fraud Case in Pune
Last week, the Pune police had issued a lookout circular against Gosavi, the main suspect, in connection with the cheating case to prevent him from leaving the country.
IIT Delhi Alumnus Donates $1 million to Institute to Support Research in Computer Science
The Mohit Aron Endowment will be used to support the faculty’s research activities and ensure that students of the department can attend conferences, workshops in India and abroad.
Maharashtra Extends Timings For Restaurants, Shops; Amusement Parks to Open From Oct 22
The decision comes after a meeting between Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the Covid-19 task force.
Over 102 Crore Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Provided to States, UTs: Centre
Over 10.72 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, The Union Health Ministry said.
Rajasthan Govt Allows Bursting Green Crackers On Diwali. Here Are Other Rules
The government has fixed two hours for bursting crackers on Diwali.
Congress Accuses BJP of 'Diverting Attention' from Issues in UP, Will Boycott Deputy Speaker's Election
Nitin Agarwal, who was elected as a legislator on the Samajwadi Party ticket but then cozied up to the ruling BJP, is all set to be the deputy speaker of the UP Assembly.
Onions at Rs 39/kg, Tomatoes at Rs 45: Fuel Price Hike Dulls Festive Cheer as Vegetable Rates Soar
Prices of onion and tomato have witnessed a hike while the average prices of pulses and major edible oils have remained almost the same
Baghel Govt Begins Crackdown on Cannabis Trade, to Work With Odisha Cops to Counter Trafficking
A man was recently killed and 17 others were injured as an SUV laden with cannabis crushed them in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur during a religious procession.
EXCLUSIVE | After More Civilian Killings, Centre Dispatches Special Intel Team to Srinagar Again
These officials, according to sources, had come back to Delhi on Saturday and have been sent again after fresh orders by home minister Amit Shah.