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Rahul attacks PM Modi on LAC standoff, BJP calls him ‘sarfira’

24 Jul 2020 07:13 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his handling of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) standoff with China in another video on Thursday. This is the third in a series of videos released recently on social media where the Congress leader opines about the ongoing border

If PM Modi can go to Ayodhya, why curbs on Muslims: AIMIM MP on Eid guidelines

24 Jul 2020 07:13 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Lok Sabha member Imtiaz Jaleel has condemned the guidelines set by the Maharashtra government for the upcoming Bakr-e-Eid. In an interview with The Daily Guardian, the Aurangabad MP demanded that the state open mosques and allow temporary markets, and threatened to flout the restrictions if

India won’t accept China’s unilateral attempt to change status quo: Govt

24 Jul 2020 07:12 AM IST

New Delhi: India on Thursday forcefully reiterated that it will not accept any unilateral attempts to change the status quo along the LAC with China. In his weekly briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, “India is fully committed to observing and respecting the LAC and that

Mumbai’s oldest Ganpati pandal to host idol in a room this Chaturthi

24 Jul 2020 07:12 AM IST

The oldest Ganpati pandal in Mumbai, Shree Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Sanstha, will celebrate its 128th year this Ganesh Chaturthi. Due to Covid-related concerns, the Sanstha has decided to set an example and keep its affairs low-key this year. The pandal, which is famed for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi traditionally without drums and

Producers’ body moves HC against age limit on film sets

24 Jul 2020 07:12 AM IST

The Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPPA) has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court against the Maharashtra government for imposing restrictions on individuals who are 65 years of age and above from shooting and participating in any shooting-related work. The petition was filed through advocate Ashok Saraogi. “As

Air India forms panel to select employees for leave without pay

24 Jul 2020 07:11 AM IST

The government-owned Air India on Thursday formed a 4-member committee to identify redundant or surplus employees to be sent on compulsory leave without pay (LWP) for a period from six months up to five years. “ Air India has constituted a committee for identification of redundant/surplus manpower resources”’. The Committee

Bihar floods: Rivers flow above danger mark, 13 die

24 Jul 2020 07:09 AM IST

Thousands of hectares of standing paddy crop have been washed away.

Bihar Health Minister finally gets time to visit hospital after 3 months

24 Jul 2020 07:09 AM IST

Bihar’s Health Minister Mangal Pandey visited the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) to take stock of the Covid-19 pandemic, after a gap of over three months. The state has faced widespread criticism after images and videos of the dire state of government hospitals were circulated on social media recently.

Haryana sanctions Rs 384 crore for road projects

24 Jul 2020 07:09 AM IST

CHANDIGARH: In an attempt to strengthen road network during Covid-19 crisis, Haryana has kickstarted inauguration and laying of foundation stones of at least eight major projects. By this step, it has become the first state in the country, to begin the construction of eight national highways and 11 roads. The

Punjab CM withdraws 6,000 cops from non-core duties to fight coronavirus

24 Jul 2020 07:07 AM IST

Following Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh’s directives, Punjab Police on Thursday withdrew 6,355 personnel from non-core duties to create Covid-19 reserves and reinforce its field force at police stations and in the armed battalions. While 202 Covid-19 reserves have been created in police stations across districts, another 20 have been

Dalit man dies after being beaten by cops for not wearing mask

24 Jul 2020 07:07 AM IST

A Dalit youth allegedly died in police custody after being picked up for not having a mask and helmet in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. After Y. Kiran Kumar died while being treated for a head injury in a private hospital in Guntur on Tuesday, the police registered a case of

Punjab: Rs 5,000 fine for violating home isolation

24 Jul 2020 07:07 AM IST

Covid-19 patients flouting home isolation rules in Punjab will have to shell out Rs 5,000 as fine, as per the new guidelines announced on Thursday by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh. Currently there are 951 patients in home isolation across the state. The CM also announced a Rs 5,000 fine