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Nana Patole, Congress workers detained in Nagpur during protest on unemployment

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole and some party leaders were detained during a protest march on the issue of unemployment organized by the party's youth wing in Nagpur.

08 December,2023 06:29 PM IST | PTI
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Ethics panel punishing me for practice that is routine: TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra faced expulsion from the Lok Sabha following the adoption of the Ethics Committee's report that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification

08 December,2023 05:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Six Palestinians killed in Israeli military's latest West Bank raid

Israeli forces stormed into a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Friday to arrest suspected Palestinian militants, unleashing fighting with local gunmen in which six Palestinians were killed; among the dead were a 14-year-old boy and the founder of the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade.

08 December,2023 04:07 PM IST | AP
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Mahua Moitra's expulsion 'black day' for Parliament: CPI(M)

The CPI(M) on Friday claimed that Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha is a "black day" for the Parliament.

08 December,2023 04:06 PM IST | PTI
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Lok Sabha expels TMC MP Mahua Moitra in "cash-for-query" scam

The Lok Sabha on Friday expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra after holding her guilty of sharing her credentials with others and accepting gifts from a businessman to extend favours

08 December,2023 03:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra was expelled from Lok Sabha on Friday after the Ethics Committee was tabled in the Lower House for discussion. Moitra was accused of having accepted cash from businessman Darshan Hiranandani in lieu of raising questions on Gautam Adani in the Parliament. 

08 December,2023 03:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Chhagan Bhujbal says Dalit families attacked over poll in Ahmednagar district

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Friday said that two Dalit families were attacked in Ahmednagar over a dispute tied to an election and demanded strict action against the perpetrators.

08 December,2023 02:46 PM IST | PTI
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Time of post-lunch session of Rajya Sabha changed to 2 pm from 2.30 pm: Dhankhar

After the listed papers were tabled in the Rajya Sabha in the morning session, Tiruchi Siva of the DMK pointed out the change of time printed on the business schedule of the day and wanted to know the reason

08 December,2023 02:24 PM IST | PTI
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Sonia Gandhi's birthday: A look at former congress president's political journey

Sonia Gandhi's birthday 2023: As the former president of Congress celebrates her birthday on Saturday, here's a look at her political journey

08 December,2023 01:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Former Telangana CM KCR admitted to hospital after fall, may require surgery

Rao, who quit as chief minister on December 3 following his party's defeat in the recent assembly elections, has been staying at his farmhouse at Erravelli near here and been meeting party leaders and common people

08 December,2023 12:37 PM IST | PTI
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UPI payment limit to hospitals, educational institutes raised to Rs 5 lakh: RBI

Unveiling the December bi-monthly monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said the limit for various categories of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions has been reviewed from time to time

08 December,2023 12:30 PM IST | PTI
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RBI retains repo rate at 6.5 per cent for fifth time in a row

The rate increase cycle was paused in April after six consecutive rate hikes, aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022

08 December,2023 12:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Oppn targets state govt over farmers' issues on second consecutive day

Oppn targets state govt over farmers' issues on second consecutive day

The Opposition continued to accuse the government of ignoring the needs of farmers during the current Maharashtra winter session. They pushed for better prices for onions, an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for cotton, and the requirement that farm loans be waived.

08 December,2023 12:20 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Sonia Gandhi's Birthday: Here's how Sonia rose through ranks in Indian politics

Sonia Gandhi's Birthday: Here's how Sonia rose through ranks in Indian politics

Sonia Gandhi, Indian politician, was born on December 9, 1946, in Lusiana, Italy. Ahead of Sonia Gandhi's Birthday 2023, here's a look back at how she rose through the ranks in Indian politics. 

08 December,2023 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Two trains cancelled due to heavy rainfall in Nilgiris; relief ops on in Chennai

Two trains cancelled due to heavy rainfall in Nilgiris; relief ops on in Chennai

In view of the heavy rainfall in the state, 2 trains from Mettupalayam and to Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu have been cancelled, the railway informed on Thursday.

08 December,2023 11:12 AM IST | Nilgiris | ANI
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, overall AQI at 374

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, overall AQI at 374

Visuals from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital, Kalindi Kunj and Akshardham showed smog engulfing the city at around 7 am

08 December,2023 09:45 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Sonia Gandhi's birthday: Here are some top quotes of former Congress president

Sonia Gandhi's birthday: Here are some top quotes of former Congress president

Sonia Gandhi's birthday: Born on December 9, 1946, Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's wife, was the longest serving president of the Congress, having been elected since 1998

08 December,2023 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sonia Gandhi's birthday: Interesting facts about former Congress president

Sonia Gandhi's birthday: Interesting facts about former Congress president

Sonia Gandhi's birthday: Sonia Gandhi has been the longest-serving President of the grand-old party while witnessing several highs and lows in the political arena

08 December,2023 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BSF, Punjab police recover Pakistan drone in Amritsar

BSF, Punjab police recover Pakistan drone in Amritsar

According to officials, the drone was recovered from the farming field adjacent to Dhanoe Kalan village in Amritsar

08 December,2023 08:10 AM IST | Amritsar | ANI
Probe panel formed on US inputs on national security: Jaishankar

Probe panel formed on US inputs on national security: Jaishankar

Replying to a supplementary question on the US charges, the minister said it was not directly connected to the original question which was on the foreign visits of Union ministers

08 December,2023 06:09 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Cyclone Michaung: PM nod for release of Rs 450 cr to Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Michaung: PM nod for release of Rs 450 cr to Tamil Nadu

Following an aerial survey and a hi-level meeting with Chief Minister M K Stalin at the Secretariat, Singh said the first instalment of Rs 450 crore had been released earlier to the state.

08 December,2023 06:06 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Chennai flood 2023: K Annamalai slams MK Stalin led Tamil Nadu government

    Chennai flood 2023: K Annamalai slams MK Stalin led Tamil Nadu government

    Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai visited the Chennai Ambattur Industrial Estate on December 8 and inquired about the industries affected by the Chennai flood 2023. Annamalai visited the KKR metal components industry, inspected it, and enquired about walking in knee-level water in the company. Annamalai launched a scathing attack on the Tamil Nadu government for its lack of assistance in the flood-hit areas. He further added that the government needs to spend its reserves equally in different parts of Chennai. While speaking to ANI, K Annamalai said, “The government has to acknowledge that something wrong has happened and address the situation. The government has to spend its reserves equally in different parts of Chennai.”

    08 December,2023 05:30 PM IST | Mumbai
    After a day's break, COP28 negotiators turn back to fossil fuels

    After a day's break, COP28 negotiators turn back to fossil fuels

    COP28 negotiators came back to discuss the future of fossil fuel after a day of rest; they will work to finalise the global stocktake

    08 December,2023 11:02 AM IST | Dubai | AP

    PM Modi cannot be forced to take actions contrary to Indian interests: Putin

    He also spoke favourably of PM Modi's tough posturing and stance when it comes to defending the national interests.

    08 December,2023 08:23 AM IST | Moscow | ANI

    "India strategic partner but those behind assassination plot need to be..."

    Kirby was responding to a question on the impact that the alleged plot would have on the bilateral India-US relationship

    08 December,2023 08:19 AM IST | Washington | PTI
    Sharad Pawar: A veteran statesman

    Sharad Pawar: A veteran statesman

    Sharad Pawar's political career has been marked by resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to public service

    06 December,2023 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Commemorating LGBTQIA community's contribution to fight HIV/AIDS

    Commemorating LGBTQIA community's contribution to fight HIV/AIDS

    World AIDS Day is on December 1. Let's reflect on the progress made in fighting HIV/AIDS, remember those lost to AIDS, and support those living with the disease.

    01 December,2023 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Tulsi Vivah 2023: The marriage is reverred element of Dev Diwali celebrations

    Tulsi Vivah 2023 will be observed on November 24, Friday. The vivah is part of Dev Diwali, which literally translates to Festival of the Gods. It is pertinent to understand what is Dev Diwali before knowing why Tulsi Vivah is part of the festivities of Dev Diwali. 

    24 November,2023 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Dada jumped, India rose at Brisbane!

    Dada jumped, India rose at Brisbane!

    Twenty years ago on this day, then India captain Sourav Ganguly produced an innings at the Gabba that stunned the world and forced the Australians to view him differently as a Test batsman

    07 December,2023 06:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
    05 December,2023 01:20 AM IST | Mumbai | C Y Gopinath
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