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Bible removed from some schools in US state for ‘vulgarity or violence’

Williams said that the district committee that reviewed the Bible determined it “does not contain sensitive material as defined in Utah Code 76-10-1227, 76-10-1201 or 76-10-1203.” But it was decided to limit the book to the higher grades

03 June,2023 08:55 AM IST | Agencies
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‘America can now breathe a sigh of relief’

Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling and budget cuts package deal, sending it to President Joe Biden

03 June,2023 08:43 AM IST | Agencies
India News

50 dead as Express train derails, crashes into another in Odisha

A PTI reporter at the spot said several people were trapped under the derailed coaches, and locals were assisting emergency services personnel to rescue them, but darkness was hindering the operation

03 June,2023 08:41 AM IST | Agencies
India News

‘Punishment for mere tendency, rather than proof’

Law panel suggests not only keeping sedition law, but making it tougher by increasing min. jail term to 7 years

03 June,2023 08:39 AM IST | Agencies
India News

1983 World Cup winners throw weight behind protesting wrestlers

In a joint statement, the 1983 triumphant team said, “We are distressed and disturbed at the unseemly visuals of our champion wrestlers being manhandled. We are also most concerned that they are thinking of dumping their hard earned medals into river Ganga”

03 June,2023 08:36 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Indian democracy’s collapse not in global interest, says Rahul Gandhi

Earlier, at a reception hosted for him by eminent Indian American Frank Islam, Gandhi confidently said the BJP will be “decimated” in the next three-four Assembly elections by the Congress

03 June,2023 08:33 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Militants exchange fire with security forces in Manipur

Tribals Nagas and Kukis constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill districts. Around 10,000 Army and Assam Rifles personnel have been deployed in the state to bring back peace. After a relative lull for over a fortnight, the state witnessed a spurt in clashes and gunfights between militants and security forces

03 June,2023 08:11 AM IST | PTI
India News

Have ordered high-level probe to determine cause of derailment: Railways Ministe

Vaishnaw stated further that troops from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRF), and local authorities were rushed to mobilise rescue and relief at the scene of the horrific derailment

03 June,2023 08:07 AM IST | ANI
India News

Train tragedy: Odisha govt declares a day's mourning, no state celebrations toda

Speaking to ANI on the incident, Vaishnaw said the accident was unfortunate and the rescue operation began shortly after word of the incident reached his ministry

03 June,2023 08:03 AM IST | ANI
India News

233 killed, around 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash

Several coaches of the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, on the way to Howrah, derailed and fell on adjacent tracks, an official said

03 June,2023 07:57 AM IST | ANI
India News

The need to normalise protests

Maybe it’s time for the government to allocate special days on which aggrieved citizens can air their complaints

03 June,2023 07:10 AM IST | Lindsay Pereira
India News

Verifying house help could end up saving your life

All employers must ensure that correct procedure is followed and police verification should be done before hiring anyone. In the Santacruz murder case, the company that hired the caretaker checked his background through some mobile application that has a data bank of all court cases

03 June,2023 07:07 AM IST | The Editorial
In 10 points, know all the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

In 10 points, know all the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Delhi Police registered two FIRs against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh based on complaints by the wrestlers. They alleged that instances of sexual harassment occurred at different locations, including foreign countries

02 June,2023 11:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Odisha train accident: In 10 points, here's what we know so far

Odisha train accident: In 10 points, here's what we know so far

The Odisha train accident resulted after coaches of the Bengaluru-Howrah train derailed at Bahanagabazar and collided with the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, causing its coaches to overturn. The goods train was also involved as the derailed coaches hit its wagons

02 June,2023 11:10 PM IST | Odisha | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Pankaja Munde to bring out book of GRs during her tenure

Maharashtra: Pankaja Munde to bring out book of GRs during her tenure

Pankaja, who served as the minister of rural development, women and child welfare when BJP's Devendra Fadnavis was the chief minister between 2014 and 2019, was speaking to reporters a day prior to the ninth death anniversary of her father

02 June,2023 10:43 PM IST | Aurangabad | PTI
Coromandel, Bengaluru-Howrah Express trains derail; 50 dead, 179 injured

Coromandel, Bengaluru-Howrah Express trains derail; 50 dead, 179 injured

A railway official said that several coaches of 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah superfast express travelling to Howrah, derailed at Bahanagabazar and fell on the up line

02 June,2023 10:14 PM IST | Balasore | PTI
Train derails in Odisha after head-on collision, several injured

Train derails in Odisha after head-on collision, several injured

The accident happened around 7.20 pm near Bahanaga Bazar station when the train was on the way to Chennai Central station from the Shalimar station near Kolkata, officials said

02 June,2023 08:42 PM IST | Balasore | PTI
Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rahul's 'IUML completely secular' comment

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rahul's 'IUML completely secular' comment

Gandhi, during a media interaction at the National Press Club in Washington, US, was asked about his party being in alliance with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala while talking about secularism, to which he answered "Muslim League is a completely secular party

02 June,2023 08:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Wrestlers protest: Allow law to take its due course, says Meenakshi Lekhi

Wrestlers protest: Allow law to take its due course, says Meenakshi Lekhi

According to PTI, the Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi was in Agra to highlight the achievements of the Modi government in the past nine years

02 June,2023 08:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Six police personnel injured in mob attack in Jharkhand

Six police personnel injured in mob attack in Jharkhand

Sharma had sought the administration's help, following which heavy police deployment was made in the area, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Ratan Chothe said

02 June,2023 07:58 PM IST | Ranchi | mid-day online correspondent
MP with heinous allegations against him safe under PM's protective shield: Rahul

MP with heinous allegations against him safe under PM's protective shield: Rahul

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue and asked why no action has been taken against Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, so far

02 June,2023 06:01 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Jordan’s crown prince Hussein weds saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif

    Jordan’s crown prince Hussein weds saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif

    Jordan’s heir to the throne, Crown Prince Hussein wed Rajwa Al Saif in a lavish wedding at Zahran Palace in Amman. Crown Prince Hussein, 28, and Princess Consort Rajwa, 29, had announced their engagement in August 2022. Princess Consort Rajwa is a Saudi-based architect. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan witnessed its first major royal wedding in 30 years on June 01. The Jordan’s Royal family claims to be direct descendants of Prophet Muhammad. 

    02 June,2023 06:48 PM IST
    Tropical Storm Mawar intensifies rains for Japan, threatens floods and mudslides

    Tropical Storm Mawar intensifies rains for Japan, threatens floods and mudslides

    Warnings were issued in parts of western and central Japan, with up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) of rain forecast through Saturday evening

    02 June,2023 04:26 PM IST | Tokyo | mid-day online correspondent

    Minor girl gangraped in Tripura, one arrested

    Two others allegedly involved in the crime are still at large.

    02 June,2023 01:36 PM IST | Agartala | PTI

    Sri Lanka economy shows 'tentative signs of improvement': IMF

    These remarks were made by International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura on Thursday at the end of his two-day official visit to the debt-trapped island nation

    02 June,2023 10:55 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
    WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

    WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases

    16 May,2023 01:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Mother's Day: How different religions honour mothers

    We occasionally take for granted the unselfish care that our mothers provide. Mother's Day is an opportunity to express our love and appreciation to them as well as to acknowledge our debt to them

    12 May,2023 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    PlayStation-controlled robot fertilises human eggs to help conceive first babies

    According to a report by MIT Technology Review, one of the engineers involved in developing the world's first insemination robot had limited experience in the field of fertility medicine. However, they were able to utilise a Sony PlayStation 5 controller to help with the development process

    29 April,2023 04:24 PM IST | San Francisco | IANS
    You can bat on them!

    You can bat on them!

    Brilliant batting deeds were witnessed during IPL-16. The young guns came to the party and veterans like Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane joined in. All this bodes well for the forthcoming WTC final at The Oval

    01 June,2023 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
    29 May,2023 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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