Delhi HC mandates private schools to implement pay commission recommendations for staff

Delhi HC mandates private schools to implement pay commission recommendations for staff

New Delhi, Nov 20 - The Delhi High Court has said that private schools must adhere to the recommendations of the sixth and seventh Central Pay Commissions (CPC) and ensure the payment of mandated salaries and benefits to their teaching and non-teaching employees.

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Cattle smuggler held after encounter in UP’s Mirzapur

Cattle smuggler held after encounter in UP’s Mirzapur

Mirzapur (UP), Nov 20 - A notorious cattle smuggler, Ajit Paswan, was arrested after he suffered bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with police personnel in Mirzapur district.

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BJP will probe all scams in Telangana: Kishan Reddy

BJP will probe all scams in Telangana: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, Nov 20 - Telangana BJP president G. Kishan Reddy has reiterated that if his party is voted to power in the state, it will order a judicial probe into all corruption scandals by the BRS government.

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Inter-state traffic diversions in Ayodhya for upcoming mela

Inter-state traffic diversions in Ayodhya for upcoming mela

Lucknow, Nov 20 - The Uttar Pradesh Traffic Police has announced inter-state traffic diversion routes for the upcoming Kartik Mela and Parikrama.

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Bengal BJP approaches HC after permission denied for mega rally

Bengal BJP approaches HC after permission denied for mega rally

Kolkata, Nov 20 - `The BJP's West Bengal unit on Monday approached the Calcutta High Court after the city police denied permission to the party to stage a mega rally on November 29, which was supposed to be attended by Union Home Amit

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At minus 0.8 degrees, J&K’s Srinagar records season’s coldest night

At minus 0.8 degrees, J&K’s Srinagar records season’s coldest night

Srinagar, Nov 20 - At minus 0.8 degrees Celsius, J&K’s Srinagar city recorded the coldest night of the season so far, said officials on Monday.=

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Kerala govt official faces suspension for conducting prayer in office

Kerala govt official faces suspension for conducting prayer in office

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 20 - A child development officer in Kerala's Thrissur was suspended on Monday after a probe found him guilty of conducting a prayer at the workplace to remove "negative energy".

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Delhi: Man hit with pistol butt, fired at; accused at large

Delhi: Man hit with pistol butt, fired at; accused at large

New Delhi, Nov 20 - A 23-year-old man sustained injuries after two men fired at him and hit him with a pistol butt here, an official said on Monday.

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HCs, session courts can grant bail despite FIR in different state, says SC

HCs, session courts can grant bail despite FIR in different state, says SC

New Delhi, Nov 20 - The Supreme Court on Monday pronounced a judgement that the High Courts and Sessions Courts can give transit anticipatory bail to the accused even if the FIR is registered in a different state.

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What was Gov. doing for three years: SC questions TN Governor over delay in clearing Bills

What was Gov. doing for three years: SC questions TN Governor over delay in clearing Bills

New Delhi, Nov 20 - The Supreme Court on Monday raised questions over the delay by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi in giving assent to the Bills passed by the state legislature.

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K’taka govt to set up fact checking units for preventing false news propaganda

K’taka govt to set up fact checking units for preventing false news propaganda

Bengaluru, Nov 20 - The Karnataka government has decided to set up fact checking units to counter false news and information propaganda, state Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Monday.

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MRPS extends support to BJP in Telangana polls

MRPS extends support to BJP in Telangana polls

Hyderabad, Nov 20 - Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) has announced its support to BJP in Telangana Assembly elections.

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‘Fake & bogus’, Cong slams Ministers for claiming Indian economy crosses $4tn mark

‘Fake & bogus’, Cong slams Ministers for claiming Indian economy crosses $4tn mark

New Delhi, Nov 20 - Congress on Monday slammed the central government for claiming that India's GDP has crossed the $ four trillion mark as totally fake meant to generate more euphoria and a pathetic attempt at both sycophancy and headline management.

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Teenager found dead in J&K’s Budgam

Teenager found dead in J&K’s Budgam

Srinagar, Nov 20 - The body of a teenager was found near his residence on Monday in J&K’s Budgam district, said police.

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Pinarayi Vijayan’s statewide outreach tour evokes huge public response

Pinarayi Vijayan’s statewide outreach tour evokes huge public response

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 20 - Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday expressed elation at the "overwhelming" public response to the ongoing statewide outreach tour undertaken by him and his cabinet of ministers.

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Jilted lover kills 2 members of family in Bihar

Jilted lover kills 2 members of family in Bihar

Patna, Nov 20 - A jilted lover shot dead two members of the same family and injured four others in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district on Monday while the victims were returning home from the Chhath Puja ghat, police said.

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K’taka family murder case: FIR on youth for spreading hatred

K’taka family murder case: FIR on youth for spreading hatred

Udupi, Nov 20 - An FIR was filed against a youth in Karnataka's Udupi district for making a statement on social media, claiming that an opportunity was lost to "finish off" the killer of a Muslim family, police said on Monday.

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One arrested in Kolkata for betting on WC ODI final

One arrested in Kolkata for betting on WC ODI final

Kolkata, Nov 20 - One person was arrested here for indulging in betting for the World Cup ODI final, said police on Monday.

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Cong govts did record corruption, deprived people of welfare schemes: Sonowal

Cong govts did record corruption, deprived people of welfare schemes: Sonowal

Guwahati, Nov 20 - Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has accused the previous Congress governments of depriving people from welfare schemes, adding that the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given enormous importance to the development of the northeastern region.

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SC issues notice on Kerala’s plea against Governor’s inaction to assent bills

SC issues notice on Kerala’s plea against Governor’s inaction to assent bills

New Delhi, November 20 - The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea filed by the state of Kerala against "inaction" on the part of the Governor Arif Mohammed Khan in giving assent to the bills passed by the state legislature.

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