ED identifies two new angles in Bengal ration distribution case

ED identifies two new angles in Bengal ration distribution case

Kolkata, Nov 18 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified two new lines of irregularities in its ongoing probe into the multi-crore ration distribution case in West Bengal, sources said.

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Raj polls: BJP, PM made failed attempt to copy Congress’ guarantees, says Kharge

Raj polls: BJP, PM made failed attempt to copy Congress’ guarantees, says Kharge

New Delhi, Nov 18 - Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge who is scheduled to address two rallies in poll-bound Rajasthan on Saturday, said the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a failed attempt to copy-paste his party's poll guarantees in the state.

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Delhi’s air quality continues to be ‘very poor’

Delhi’s air quality continues to be ‘very poor’

New Delhi, Nov 18 - Air quality in the national capital continued to be "very poor" on Saturday with the overall AQI reaching 340, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data.

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ILBS case: Kejriwal sends report to L-G, seeks suspension of Chief Secy

ILBS case: Kejriwal sends report to L-G, seeks suspension of Chief Secy

New Delhi, Nov 18 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday sent to Lt Governor V.K. Saxena the report against Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar recommending his immediate removal and suspension from the post for "favouring" MetaMix Technologies Pvt Ltd, where his Karan

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Congress leader Manish Tewari hails Punjab and Haryana HC quashing 75% quota in pvt sector

Congress leader Manish Tewari hails Punjab and Haryana HC quashing 75% quota in pvt sector

New Delhi, Nov 18 - A day after Haryana and Punjab High Court quashed a 2020 Haryana government law providing 75 per cent reservation in private sector jobs to locals, senior Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday said that it is in keeping

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Day after joining Congress, actor Vijayashanthi appointed Telangana poll coordinator

Day after joining Congress, actor Vijayashanthi appointed Telangana poll coordinator

New Delhi, Nov 18 - With less than a fortnight left for the crucial Assembly election in Telangana, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday appointed actor-turned-politician Vijayshanthi as chief coordinator of the campaign and planning committee, a day after she joined the party.

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Alok Sharma appointed new Director of SPG

Alok Sharma appointed new Director of SPG

New Delhi, Nov 18 - The government on Friday appointed Alok Sharma, a 1991 batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, as Director of the Special Protection Group (SPG).

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Cyrus Poonawala undergoes angioplasty after heart attack, stable

Cyrus Poonawala undergoes angioplasty after heart attack, stable

Pune, Nov 18 - The Chairman and Managing Director of Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawala, suffered a mild heart attack late on Thursday.

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Chhattisgarh polls: 68.15% turnout in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in IED blast

Chhattisgarh polls: 68.15% turnout in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in IED blast

Raipur, Nov 17 - A total of 68.15 per cent of voters on Friday exercised their franchise in the second phase of voting for the Chhattisgarh Assembly election in 70 of the total 90 seats, an official said.

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Delhi HC upholds over Rs 2 cr tax demand imposed on Gymkhana Club

Delhi HC upholds over Rs 2 cr tax demand imposed on Gymkhana Club

New Delhi, Nov 17 - The Delhi High Court has affirmed the imposition of Rs 2.92 crore luxury tax on the Delhi Gymkhana Club by the city government in 2014.

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‘Pig Butchering scam’: Zerodha CEO alerts against rising threats in India as several, including journalist, duped

‘Pig Butchering scam’: Zerodha CEO alerts against rising threats in India as several, including journalist, duped

New Delhi, Nov 17 - Amid a surge in "Pig Butchering" aka "romance" scam, online brokerage firm Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has raised apprehensions about the growing number of people in Indian becoming its victims.

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Delhi HC allows environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta, facing FCRA case, to travel abroad

Delhi HC allows environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta, facing FCRA case, to travel abroad

New Delhi, Nov 17 - The Delhi High Court has granted environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta, facing a Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), permission to travel to Switzerland and Germany.

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Goa police urge restaurants to arrange cab for inebriated customers

Goa police urge restaurants to arrange cab for inebriated customers

Panaji, Nov 17 - To curb road accidents taking place due to drunk driving, Goa police on Friday urged restaurants and clubs owners to arrange cabs for inebriated customers.

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After continuous gunfight, 29 more Myanmar Army soldiers flee to Mizoram

After continuous gunfight, 29 more Myanmar Army soldiers flee to Mizoram

Aizawl, Nov 17 - A total of 29 more Myanmar soldiers, including a major and a captain fled to Mizoram after their camp in the neighbouring country was captured by anti-military insurgents, top police officials said on Friday.

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Probe bogus voter ID cards used in Youth Congress election: CEO tells Kerala Police

Probe bogus voter ID cards used in Youth Congress election: CEO tells Kerala Police

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 17 -Kerala Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Kaul on Friday asked the State Police Chief to conduct a probe and submit a report in alleged case of bogus voter ID cards being used during the Youth Congress office bearer election.

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Attack on civilians in Gaza is genocidal: Congress

Attack on civilians in Gaza is genocidal: Congress

New Delhi, Nov 17 - The Congress on Friday condemned the Israel’s action in Palestine saying that its attack on the civilians are ‘genocidal’ and it is shocking that many influential countries, that choose to speak the language of human rights and justice

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Waqf Board recruitment case: Delhi court sends 3 accused to 14-day judicial custody

Waqf Board recruitment case: Delhi court sends 3 accused to 14-day judicial custody

New Delhi, Nov 17 - A Delhi court on Friday sent three persons arrested in a case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitments, which also involves AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan, to 14-day judicial custody till December 1.

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Terrorist killed in encounter in J&K’s Rajouri (Lead)

Terrorist killed in encounter in J&K’s Rajouri (Lead)

Jammu, Nov 17 - A terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at Budhal area in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Friday, police said.

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EOW unearths multicore crypto-ponzi scam in Odisha, mastermind held

EOW unearths multicore crypto-ponzi scam in Odisha, mastermind held

Bhubaneswar, Nov 17 - The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has unearthed another multi crore crypto-ponzi scam and arrested three fraudsters including the mastermind.

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Extensive impact of illicit trade on kids, families & future generations: Director, Delhi Police Academy

Extensive impact of illicit trade on kids, families & future generations: Director, Delhi Police Academy

New Delhi, Nov 17 - Addressing the FICCI-CASCADE Capacity Building Program for Police Officers, Vijay Singh, Director, Delhi Police Academy, on Friday underscored the extensive impact of illicit trade on children, families, and future generations.

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