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Karnataka Congress Leader Siddaramaiah Tests COVID Positive
Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and has been admitted to a private hospital in the city, an official said on Tuesday. ....
1 Killed, Holiday Declared As Rains Pound Mumbai, MMR
At least one person was killed in Thane as heavy rain clobbered Mumbai since Monday night with the state government declaring a holiday in the city and Mumbai Metropolitan Region areas, officials said here on Tuesday. ....
India COVID Update: With 56K New Cases, India's Tally Mounts To 19.6 Lakh
With 56,282 new coronavirus cases and 904 deaths in the last 24 hours, the total tally in India rose to 19,64,537 and 40,699 deaths, the data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare revealed on Thursday. ....
Writer, Activist Sadia Dehlvi Dead
Writer, columnist, filmmaker and activist Sadia Dehlvi, a prominent critic of radical interpretations of Islam who urged a holistic understanding of the religion and was also a vocal critic of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on the ground that it discriminated against Muslims, died here late Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She had turned 63 on July 16. ....
Mahinda Rajapaksa Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New Prime Minister
Leader of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party Mahinda Rajapaksa took oath as the nation's new Prime Minister on Sunday after his party secured a landslide victory in the recently concluded parliamentary election. ....
India Corona Update, August 9: Record 7 Lakh Tests Conducted In 24 Hours
Though its tally of Covid-19 cases has crossed 21.53 lakh so far, India is continuing with its policy of ramping up tests and has set a new high of over 7 lakh tests in a single day, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Sunday. ....
CBI To Visit Faridabad Residence Of Sushant's Brother-in-law, Record Statement
Days after registering a case against Rhea Chakraborty and her family members in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a Central Bureau of Investigation team is likely to record the statement of the late actor's father and sister.....
Amit Shah Stresses On Thorough Probe Of Any Crime
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday emphasized on thorough investigation of any crime, saying it plays a "pivotal role in delivering justice". ....
Pranab Mukherjee's Daughter Posts Emotional Tweet
As former President Pranab Mukherjee remains in critical condition after a brain surgery, her daughter and Congress leader Sharmistha Mukherjee on Wednesday posted an emotional message on her Twitter handle. ....
August 15: Celebrate An Artful Independence Day
While physical get-togethers to mark India's Independence Day may not be possible this year in the light of the pandemic, virtual celebrations seem to pave the way forward, with interactive exhibitions about the history of the National Anthem, the times and influences of Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. Bharat Ratna awarded musical maestros connecting freedom with their music are just a few clicks away.....
