New Delhi: India has officially exited the technical recession phase that was brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, official data on Friday showed that the country’s Q3FY21 GDP grew by 0.4 per cent. Though not comparable, the GDP had grown by 3.3 per cent in the corresponding quarter of FY2019-20. India had entered technical recession […]
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SUV with 20 gelatin sticks found dumped near Mukesh Ambani’s house
Mumbai: In a shocking development, an SUV filled with at least 20 gelatin sticks was found abandoned outside Antilia, the lavish multi-storied home of billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, here on Thursday evening, officials said. “A Scorpio with 20 gelatin sticks was found near Mukesh Ambani’s Mumbai residence. The Crime Branch of Mumbai Police is investigating the […]
SUV with suspected explosives found outside Mukesh Ambani’s home
Mumbai: Mumbai Police went into a tizzy after an SUV filled with suspected explosives was detected outside Antilia, the lavish multi-storied home of billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, here on Thursday evening, officials said. Top police officers have rushed to the spot for investigation, and the entire area has been cordoned off. Further investigations are underway. A […]
Delhi Police denies Kejriwal’s security reduced
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has reduced the security of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, sources in the CM’s office told IANS on Thursday, though the Delhi Police denied Kejriwal’s security had been relaxed. The sources said six commandos were deployed for the Chief Minister’s security so far, which has now been reduced to only […]
No fundamental right of same-sex marriage: Centre to HC
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that there is no fundamental right to seek recognition for same-sex marriage. The government stated this in an affidavit filed in reply to a petition by same-sex couples seeking enforcement of fundamental right of choice of partner. “Despite the decriminalisation of Section 377 of the […]
Yogi government stops Azam Khan’s ‘Loktantra Senani’ pension
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh): The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has stopped the Loktantra Senani pension being received by Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan. Khan had been receiving the pension, Rs 20,000 per month, since 2005. He was among the 37 beneficiaries of the pension in Rampur district. Azam Khan was jailed during the Emergency […]
Shahjahanpur woman was set ablaze after failed rape attempt
Shahjahanpur (UP): The BA second year student who was found half-burnt near a highway in Shahjahanpur, has now told the police that three people tried to rape her in a field near Rai Kheda village on Monday evening and when they did not succeed, they poured kerosene and set her on fire. Superintendent of Police S. […]
UP Assembly passes anti-conversion law
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Bill, 2021 was passed by the UP Assembly on Wednesday by a voice vote. The opposition demanded that the Bill should be sent to the select committee. The Congress’ Aradhana Mishra said that marriage was a private matter of an adult individual and the new law was […]
Ishant Sharma felicitated by President Kovind, Shah on 100th Test
Ahmedabad: Fast bowler Ishant Sharma was on Wednesday felicitated by President Ram Nath Kovind and Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of his 100th Test match. Sharma is only the second Indian fast bowler after former captain Kapil Dev to play 100 Test matches. Sharma received a commemorative plate from President Kovind and a special cap from […]
40 lakh tractors to be part of farmers’ movement: Tikait
New Delhi: Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday warned the Centre that if the demands on the three controversial laws are not met, then 40 lakh tractors would join the farmers’ agitation. While speaking to IANS, Tikait said: “Whenever the need arises, 40 lakh tractors would become a part of the movement.” As per […]