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UP: Man arrested for forcing wife to convert after marriage
A Muslim man has been arrested in Gorakhpur for allegedly marrying a woman by hiding his identity and then trying to force her to undergo a religious conversion, police said on Monday.
One-sided discussion: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir
The Indian High Commission in London has objected to a debate among a handful of United Kingdom lawmakers on the "safety of farmers" and "press freedom."
Kolkata: Nine, including firemen, killed in fire; CM visits spot
A massive fire in a high-rise building, that houses the offices of Eastern Railways, in Kolkata's Strand Road claimed the lives of nine people, including four fire department personnel.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.24 million with 15K+ new cases
India on Monday reported more than 15,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.24 million cases.
Thackeray smells 'something fishy' as NIA probes Ambani bomb scare
As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the investigation into the explosives-laden vehicle parked near billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai home recently, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that there was "something fishy" about the central agency's involvement.
Women's Day: Karnataka CM proposes six-month child care leave
On the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced a proposal to provide six-month child-care leave to government women employees, and the up-gradation of Anganwadis situated in Bengaluru and other cities into creches for the benefit of working women.
Muzaffarnagar: Pregnant woman found hanging under mysterious circumstances
A pregnant woman was found hanging at her home in Muzaffarnagar under mysterious circumstances, police said on Monday.
MP Assembly clears anti-conversion Bill with 10-year imprisonment
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2021, which aims to check religious conversions through marriage or any other fraudulent means in the state.
Completely misreported, says CJI Bobde on 'marry rape victim' remark
Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde on Monday defended his controversial remarks made at a hearing of a rape case last week.
Maharashtra: Man beaten to death on suspicion of being thief
Police has arrested four persons for allegedly killing a 24-year-old man on suspicion of being a thief in Maharashtra, an official said.
Ban dating app for extra-marital affairs survey, says Sena MLC
Shiv Sena MLC Maneesha Kayande on Monday demanded a ban on a French dating app that had carried out an extra-marital affairs survey among Indian women.
On Women's Day, Rajya Sabha MPs call for equal representation
On the occasion of International Women's Day today (March 8), several women Members of Parliament (MPs) spoke in the Rajya Sabha to discuss and highlight the need for the empowerment and safety of women in India.
Lucknow: Cold-storage owner booked over gas-chamber explosion
An FIR has been registered against the owner of a cold storage unit after two laborers were killed following an explosion in a gas chamber two days ago, officials said on Monday.
Batla House encounter: Ariz Khan convicted for killing police inspector
A Delhi court on Monday convicted Ariz Khan alias Junaid, accused in the 2008 Batla House encounter, for the killing of police inspector Mohan Chand Sharma.
Bhagavad Gita holds the key to all the problems: Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday talked about how Bhagavad Gita holds the key to remove all problems of the world. He was inaugurating a part of the Gita Museum built at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam Centre in Kurukshetra.
Rajya Sabha adjourned after Congress demands discussion on fuel prices
The second half of Parliament's Budget Session began on a heated note today as the Opposition led by Congress demanded a discussion on the rise in fuel prices, leading to the adjournment of the House until 1 pm.
Farmers' protest: Key Delhi borders stay closed; traffic diverted
Several borders of Delhi connecting it to the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh stayed closed for vehicular movement either fully or partially today, as thousands of farmers from across the country continued to protest against central government's three new farm laws for over a 100 days there.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.22 million with 18K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported more than 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.22 million cases.
Coronavirus: India reports biggest surge in infections in 2 months
India on Sunday reported over 18,700 fresh coronavirus infections, marking a 59-day high.
'Test, track, and treat': Centre to states/UTs reporting COVID-19 surge
Eight states and Union Territories—that have been recording a sharp rise in the daily COVID-19 cases—were on Saturday directed by the Centre to return to the "test, track, and treat" strategy.
UP: 5 killed, over 25 injured in Aligarh bus accident
In a tragic incident, five people lost their lives while more than 25 were injured as two buses, run by the Haryana Roadways, collided in the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
UP: Child Rights body to probe 3-year-old's death outside hospital
A day after a three-year-old girl died outside a private hospital in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the national child rights organization has stepped in to investigate the matter.
Jammu: Three booked for duping man of Rs. 1.92 crore
Three persons, including a woman, were booked on Saturday by the Crime Branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police for allegedly duping a man of Rs. 1.92 crore on the pretext of selling him a house in a posh area in Jammu, officials said.
Six BJP activists injured in bomb blast in Bengal
Six BJP activists were injured, two of them critically, in an alleged bomb attack by the rival TMC workers in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, police said on Saturday.
MP: Two killed in brawl at BJP MLA's birthday bash
Two persons attending the birthday bash of a BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district were killed over some dispute, police said on Saturday.
UP: Kidnapped three-year-old girl rescued from Punjab
A three-year-old girl, who was kidnapped from a locality in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was rescued from Punjab's Jalandhar, police said on Saturday.
Raped 27 years ago, woman files complaint against two
Raped on several occasions by two men at the age of 12 about 27 years ago, the victim, who had become a mother, has now lodged a case against the accused on court orders after her son inquired about his father's name.
Farmers block Western Peripheral Expressway as agitation enters 100th day
Farmers protesting the three new central farm laws on Saturday blocked the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Western Peripheral Expressway in Haryana to mark 100 days of their ongoing agitation.
'Not so sasti anymore': Taapsee Pannu on Income Tax raids
Film actor Taapsee Pannu, who recently faced Income Tax raids, has opened up about the three days of search that took place at her properties this week.
Rajasthan: 14-year-old girl abducted, raped repeatedly by relative
A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly abducted by her distant relative, raped repeatedly and forced to work, has been rescued from Pokaran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan after 22 days, the police said on Friday.
Fire destroys powerloom factory in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi town
A powerloom factory was gutted in a major fire that broke out in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra's Thane district in the wee hours of Saturday, an official said.
PM will chair committee formed to mark 75-years of freedom
On Friday, the government issued a gazette notification announcing the formation of a high-level committee to commemorate 75 years of India's independence on August 15, 2022.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.19 million with 18K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.19 million cases.
Owner of explosives-laden vehicle near Mukesh Ambani's house found dead
The owner of the vehicle, recently found parked near billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai home laden with explosives, was found dead on Friday, the police said.
CBSE Class X, XII Board exam date-sheet revised
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday released a revised date sheet for Class X and Class XII 2021 board examinations.
Overseas Citizens need permission for 'Tabligh, journalistic activities': Centre
Overseas Citizens of India or OCI cardholders will require special permission if they want to take up any research, missionary, Tabligh or journalistic activities, according to fresh rules issued by the Union Home Ministry on Friday.
Nepalese Police fires at three Indians, one killed
A young man was killed after the Nepalese Police allegedly fired at three Indians who had gone across the border from Pilibhit district to attend a fair in Nepal's Kanchanpur.
Supreme Court grants Amazon Prime India head protection from arrest
The Supreme Court on Friday granted protection from arrest to the India Head of Amazon Prime Video, Aparna Purohit.
Odisha pays tribute to Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary
Odisha on Friday paid rich tribute to legendary leader Biju Patnaik as his five-time Chief Minister son Naveen Patnaik called upon people to keep alive the ideologies of "service and self-esteem" followed by the veteran politician all through his life.
Police: Rape survivor set ablaze in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh
A 33-year-old rape survivor was set afire in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district, police said on Friday.