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UN Rapporteur, media bodies call for immediate release of Kashmiri journalist

The Press Club said that it opposes the “imposing of UAPA on mediapersons” and the “misuse of this draconian law by NIA in randomly arresting Irfan Mehraj”. It said that Mehraj’s arrest “ominously points towards a violation of freedom of speech and expression”

21 March,2023 06:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Former Pak PM Imran Khan gets protective bail in two terrorism cases

A two-judge bench comprising Justice Shehbaz Rizvi and Justice Farooq Haider granted protective bail to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief in the terrorism cases till March 27

21 March,2023 05:37 PM IST | PTI
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J&K: Policeman sacked for unauthorised absence from service in Samba

Selection grade constable (SgCt) Varinder Pal Singh is the second policeman removed from service on account of prolonged absence and gross service misconduct within one month in the district, a police spokesman said

21 March,2023 04:59 PM IST | PTI
World News

Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water, says UN

The statement from UNICEF underscored the dire situation in impoverished Pakistan, a country with a population of 220 million that months later is still struggling with the consequences of the flooding, as well as a spiraling economic crisis

21 March,2023 04:37 PM IST | AP
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Rahul Gandhi writes to speaker, seeking permission to respond to allegations

Rahul Gandhi said in the letter, "I had written to you on March 17 seeking your permission to respond to totally baseless and unfair charges hurled at me by senior ministers in the Lok Sabha"

21 March,2023 04:33 PM IST | ANI
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Chhattisgarh: Eight killed in lightning strikes, hailstorm amid untimely rains

Chhattisgarh Revenue Minister said that damage to crops was reported in different districts and the compensation will be distributed to farmers after assessment

21 March,2023 04:28 PM IST | PTI
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Ramadan 2023: History, significance and interesting facts about the 'holy month'

Muslims follow Hijri Calendar which consist of 354 or 355 days. That’s why each year the holy month approaches 11 days earlier than the previous year

21 March,2023 04:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

United States tells China not to overread likely Taiwan president visit

In recent weeks, senior U.S. officials in Washington and Beijing have underscored to their Chinese counterparts that transit visits through the United States during broader international travel by the Taiwanese president have been routine in recent years, according to a senior administration official

21 March,2023 04:19 PM IST | AP
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Lok Sabha passes Rs 1.48 lakh crore supplementary grants without debate

On March 13, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary had tabled the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in the House amounting to a total of Rs 2,70,508.89 crore

21 March,2023 04:12 PM IST | PTI
World News

Man kills father with liquor bottle in Shimla, arrested

The incident happened in Vikasnagar area on Monday, they said, adding the accused Navpreet (22) has been arrested

21 March,2023 04:11 PM IST | PTI
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Manish Sisodia says cooperated in probe, CBI opposes his bail plea

Sisodia's counsel, while making submissions on the bail plea of the AAP leader, said his custodial interrogation was no longer required and he was not a flight risk

21 March,2023 04:04 PM IST | PTI
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Naxal violence down by 77 per cent: Government tells Lok Sabha

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the geographical spread of violence has significantly reduced

21 March,2023 04:00 PM IST | PTI
Gujarat: Man from Chhattisgarh lynched on suspicion of being thief

Gujarat: Man from Chhattisgarh lynched on suspicion of being thief

The victim Ramkeshwar Kherwar was lynched by a group of people in Vansol village in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, Deputy Superintendent of Police V R Bajpai said

21 March,2023 03:52 PM IST | Kheda | PTI
BJP is just a tenant, not owner of democracy, says Congress

BJP is just a tenant, not owner of democracy, says Congress

Congress spokesperson and chief of the party's media and publicity department Pawan Khera also said that the BJP was resorting to "theatrics" and "drama" to divert the country's attention from the Adani issue

21 March,2023 03:45 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Threat calls made to Union minister Nitin Gadkari's office, say police

Threat calls made to Union minister Nitin Gadkari's office, say police

The caller identified himself as one Jayesh Pujari, alias Jayesh Kantha, the same person whose name had been used to make similar calls to the minister's office in January, he said

21 March,2023 03:38 PM IST | Nagpur | PTI
Misuse of 'draconian' UAPA, says Mehbooba after NIA arrests Kashmiri journalist

Misuse of 'draconian' UAPA, says Mehbooba after NIA arrests Kashmiri journalist

The agency alleged that the investigation revealed that the JKCCS was funding “terror activities” and had also been propagating a secessionist agenda in the Valley

21 March,2023 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Punjab govt not afraid of taking strict measures to curb criminal activities'

'Punjab govt not afraid of taking strict measures to curb criminal activities'

Arvind Kejriwal said the strict action against criminals taken by the Punjab government has shown that the "AAP is a hardcore patriotic party"

21 March,2023 02:31 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Adani issue: Opposition leaders protest in Parliament House, demand JPC probe

Adani issue: Opposition leaders protest in Parliament House, demand JPC probe

Accusing the government of helping businessman Gautam Adani by not ordering a probe into allegations of fraud levelled against his group, the party demanded that Adani be arrested

21 March,2023 01:36 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Those who try to disturb state's peace will be severely dealt with, Punjab CM

Those who try to disturb state's peace will be severely dealt with, Punjab CM

Bhagwant Mann said, "Our children need books and not weapons. Punjab has always led the country, and will continue to do so in the future"

21 March,2023 01:26 PM IST | Punjab | ANI
New study shows long Covid-19 infection linked with risk of 'face blindness'

New study shows long Covid-19 infection linked with risk of 'face blindness'

The condition that can make people fail to recognise familiar faces, has been estimated to affect between 2 and 2.5 per cent of people in the world

21 March,2023 01:06 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mamata Banerjee likely to meet Naveen Patnaik during Odisha trip

Mamata Banerjee likely to meet Naveen Patnaik during Odisha trip

The Trinamool Congress supremo, who is scheduled to reach Bhubaneswar on Tuesday afternoon, will go to Puri by road and offer puja at the Shree Jagannath Temple on Wednesday

21 March,2023 01:05 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Ukraine hints it hit Russian missiles in occupied Crimea

Ukraine hints it hit Russian missiles in occupied Crimea

The region's Russian-appointed governor reported an incident in the area of the same Crimean town, Dzhankoi in the northern part of the peninsula, though he did not mention cruise missiles as an attack target.

21 March,2023 10:14 AM IST | Kyiv | AP

French govt fights to survive with 2 no-confidence motions

The Senate, dominated by conservatives who back the retirement plan, passed the legislation last week.

21 March,2023 07:32 AM IST | Paris | Agencies

World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning

The United Nations chief said it more bluntly, calling for an end to new fossil fuel exploration and rich countries quitting coal, oil and gas by 2040

21 March,2023 07:27 AM IST | Berlin | Agencies
Bank Holidays in April 2023: Banks to remain closed for 15 days in these states

Bank Holidays in April 2023: Banks to remain closed for 15 days in these states

It is important to note that the holidays are different in specific states and may not be 15 days in all the states in April 2023, check the full details here

20 March,2023 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra: NMC contractors fined for stealing power

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) detected power thefts at seven locations in the city, the power company stated in a release

19 March,2023 06:43 PM IST | Nagpur | PTI

'Don't deliver bhaang', Zomato tells user; Delhi Police joins in

"Hello @zomato, I live in Delhi not Gurugram. It has been a ritual to consume Bhaang on Holi every year, more so because my birthday falls on Holi. Please try to understand my situation," a user replied to Zomato's tweet

08 March,2023 05:50 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The bards of Marathwada

The bards of Marathwada

A scholar from the drought-prone region draws attention to eight shahirs known for their strong anti-caste voices and a musical legacy nearing extinction

20 March,2023 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
20 March,2023 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
20 March,2023 05:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
19 March,2023 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
19 March,2023 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
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