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Not Good To Use Live Animals To Perform In Films, Says Activist
Given the scope of creativity that animation and special effects provide, animals must not be used for entertainment in films, says Lynn de Souza, who is closely involved with animal welfare.....
Jaitley Moves Finance Bill 2017 For Passage In Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday moved the Finance Bill, 2017, for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha, saying that since it provides for electoral bonds, it required consideration as a Money Bill, which can only be debated in the Lower House. ....
Congress Minister Demands End To 'red Beacon' Culture In Bihar
Taking cue from Punjab, a Congress minister in Bihar on Tuesday demanded an end to the use of "red beacon" on the official vehicles of ministers in the state. ....
58 Soldiers Died In Natural Calamities In Three Years
Between 2014 and 2016, 58 soldiers died in natural calamities, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. ....
ED Arrests Mining Baron For Money Laundering
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested sand mining baron J. Sekhar Reddy on charges of money laundering, three months after the CBI held him for exchanging crores of demonetised currencies.....
15 Illegal Slaughter Houses, Meat Outlets Shut In Ghaziabad
The Ghaziabad administration sealed on Tuesday 15 slaughter houses operating illegally in the city. ....
Minister Sidhu On TV Show: Punjab Mulls Legal Options
The Punjab government is exploring legal opinion on the issue of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's appearance on a popular television comedy show after he became a cabinet minister in the Amarinder Singh government.....
Majority Find Chewable Tobacco Easily Available Despite Ban
A survey participated in by more than 10,000 people found that majority of them have chewable tobacco easily available in their cities despite a Supreme Court ban on the product.....
ICC Names Ankur Khanna As New CFO
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the appointment of Ankur Khanna to the post of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).....
Pujara Gains No.2 Slot; Jadeja Pips Ashwin To Top ICC Test Bowler's Chart
Indian players continued to rule the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test rankings as Ranchi double-centurion Cheteshwar Pujara gained four spots to a career-best No.2 spot while his teammate Ravindra Jadeja consolidated his stay on top of the bowler's list after pushing fellow tweaker Ravichandran Ashwin to the No.2 spot. ....
