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Court Sends Controversial Bihar MLA Anant Singh to Two Days' Police Custody
The order was passed by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Kumar Madhavendra of the Barh sub-divisional court here on an application moved by police seeking the Mokama MLA's custody for interrogation.
India Stands for Freedom of Navigation and Over-flight, Says MEA on South China Sea Tensions
The assertion came amid tensions in the region over a Chinese survey ship antagonising Vietnam since July. The vessel sailed through waters near the Spratly Islands where Vietnam has several oil and gas projects.
Calcutta High Court Grants Protection from Arrest to Mukul Roy Till Sept 5 in Cheating Case
Mukul Roy moved the high court seeking anticipatory bail in the case of cheating filed by one Santu Ganguly against Baban Ghosh, who claims to be a local BJP labour wing leader.
UAE-Bound Man Held at IGI Airport with Foreign Currency Worth Rs 20 Lakh Hidden in Deodorant Containers
On physical checking, 80,000 Saudi Riyal, 2,80,000 Nepalese rupee and 2,00,000 Bangladeshi taka, total worth approximately Rs 20 lakh concealed in two deodorant perfume containers kept inside his bag were found.
Soon, 'Like, Subscribe and Comment' to RBI as Bank Decides to Embrace Social Media to Engage With Youth
RBI which had run a public awareness campaign in 2017, has so far been using the media, including audio-visual and text messages (it sent 241 crore SMSes) to reach out to the public in FY19, as per the RBI annual report 2019.
SC to Take Up Tomorrow Plea of Lawyers on Missing UP Girl Who Alleged Harassment by BJP Leader
The family members of the missing woman had filed a complaint accusing Chinmayanand, a former Union minister, for their daughter’s disappearance. A case was registered against the leader on Tuesday following orders of the UP Police.
Top Challenger of Afghan President Says Ready to Quit Elections for Peace
The twice-delayed presidential election comes as the US and Taliban are trying to seal an agreement under which US forces will withdraw in exchange for a Taliban security guarantee and a promise of power-sharing talks with Ghani's government.
Thanks to IL&FS Fiasco, NBFC Funding to Commercial Sector Plunges 20% in FY19, Says RBI Report
Credit flow from NBFCs to the commercial credit stood at Rs 9.34 lakh crore as of FY19, down from a high Rs 11.60 lakh crore as of FY18, the RBI says in its annual report for 2019, released on Thursday.
Bigger Role in Store for Aditya Thackeray in Next BJP-Shiv Sena Govt, Says Devendra Fadnavis
'I am happy that Aditya Thackeray is thinking of fighting these elections. I see him as a very bright person. He works hard,' Fadnavis said.
Pakistan Must Stop Spreading Lies on J&K and Start Behaving Like a Normal Neighbour, Says Centre
'We strongly condemn highly irresponsible statements by Pakistani leadership on matters internal to India,' MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
Violent Protest Erupts in Capital of Indonesia's Papua, State Power Firm Cuts Off Electricity
For almost two weeks, the region has been racked by civil unrest over perceived racial and ethnic discrimination, although some protesters are demanding an independence vote.
Sonam Kapoor Has Decided to Wear Only Red Clothes During The Zoya Factor Promotions, Here’s Why
Directed by Abhishek Sharma, The Zoya Factor stars Sonam Kapoor, Dulquer Salmaan and Angad Bedi. It will release on September 20.
Jurgen Klopp Expects No Easy Ride in UEFA Champions League Defence
The UEFA Champions League draw will take place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, as the best teams in Europe await their fate.
Lessons of sustainability We Can Learn From the World Water Week
World Water Week in almost 30 years of its existence has become the leading voice for water conservation-related issues around the world.
Watch: Neymar Fulfils His ‘Dream’ With Cameo in Netflix Show Money Heist
The footballer tweeted out a video in which he is seen making in a cameo appearance on the Netflix series La Casa de Papel, which is translated into English as Money Heist.
Former Pak President Zardari Shifted to PIMS from Jail for Medical Checkup
Asif Ali Zardari, the 64-year-old husband of the country's first woman prime minister Benazir Bhutto, was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau in a corruption case on July 1. He was shifted to Adiala jail earlier this month.