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Rajinikanth Moves Court Against Property Tax Demand on Wedding Hall Closed Due to Lockdown
In the writ petition filed by the actor, it is stated that there has been a tax demand for the period between April and September this year, the period during which he had not conducted any business at the hall.
Army, NDRF Join Relief Work in Flood-hit Hyderabad as Death Toll Rises to 19; PM Assures All Possible Help
At least 19 people were killed since Tuesday night in different areas here in wall and house collapse incidents due to the heavy downpour, officials said. The victims included a toddler.
Apple Enters 5G Race With New IPhone 12 Range
Apple Inc on Tuesday launched its nextgeneration iPhone 12, with faster 5G connectivity that the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its sales booming through the end of the year.
Chhattisgarh HC Quashes FIR Against Woman Over COVID-19 Info
The Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed an FIR registered by the police against a woman who had tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in her hometown Rajnandgaon from New Delhi in June, holding wrong legal provision was applied in the case. The HC...
COVID-19: DMRC To Survey Travel Pattern Of Commuters
Amid the COVID-19 situation, the DMRC is conducting an online survey to study the possibility of commuters planning their travel in flexible timings in order to avoid overcrowding while using the rapid transit system, officials said on Tuesday. The link...
COVID-19: 1,341 Cases, 46 Deaths In Pune, 998 Discharged
The COVID-19 caseload of Pune district increased by 1,341 in the last 24 hours to reach 3,09,193, while 46 deaths during this period took the toll to 7,250, an official said on Tuesday. A total of 998 persons were discharged as well, he added.
Over 1,100 Inmates Pursue Education In Nagpur, Amravati Jails
Over 1,100 inmates in jails in Nagpur and Amravati are pursuing education through a programme helmed by the Indira Gandhi National Open University, its regional director said on Tuesday on International Day of Education in Prisons. The International Day...
Nepal's COVID-19 Caseload Reaches 115,358 With 3,556 Fresh Cases
Nepal on Tuesday reported as many as 3,556 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the country's COVID-19 tally to 115,358, according to the health ministry. The worst-affected Kathmandu Valley alone reported 2,129 new cases in a single day, it said.
Swapna Suresh, Prime Accused in Gold Smuggling Case, Gets Bail in ED Matter
Suresh, however, will continue to remain behind bars as she is an accused in the alleged terror link of the case probed by the National Investigation Agency.
Delhi Govt Tells CBSE to Postpone Board Exams to May, Further Reduce Syllabus as Schools Remain Shut Amid Pandemic
In a letter to the CBSE, the Directorate of Education (DoE) said due to the COVID-19 pandemic a major chunk of time of 2020-21 academic session (approximately seven months) could not be utilised for classroom teaching learning process as schools in Delhi...
Raj Police Launches Drive For Women's Safety And Security
The Rajasthan police on Tuesday launched a campaign to spread awareness among woman about the crime against them and to educate them of their rights and ways to secure justice if they end up becoming its victims. Named 'AAWAJ' -- Action Against...
Centre Reaches Out to Stakeholders on Farm Bills, Rajnath Meets Farmers & Policy Experts
Singh along with Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has so far held a series of meetings with farmers and many others associated with the farm sector to deliberate upon the three agriculture-related bills recently passed by Parliament.
Sensex and Nifty End Marginally Higher, HCL and Kotal Bank Among Top Gainers
HCL Tech was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, climbing 3.94 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Infosys, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement and Tech Mahindra.
CM Yogi To Witness Star-studded Ramlila At Laxhman Qila In Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will witness this year a star-studded Ramleela at Laxhman Qila in Ayodhya, which will be telecast live in 14 languages, including Urdu, across the country. He will be one of the few in the audience...
Hearing Into Salim Malik's Request For Cricketing Return Concludes; Decision In 15 Days
The hearing into tainted former Pakistan cricket captain Salim Malik's appeal seeking permission to become a coach has been completed by a PCB-appointed independent adjudicator, who will announce his judgement in 15 days' time. Malik and his lawyer, Sa...
Bust of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Installed Sans Permission in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur, Removed
A police official said that since the bust of Shivaji was installed without permission, it was later removed from the spot with all respect.