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Raj Thackeray’s MNS to contest Maharashtra polls

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will contest the October 21 state Assembly elections, party President Raj Thackeray announced here on Monday. “We will contest the Assembly elections and shall also win… The candidates and the seats on which we shall contest will be announced in the[Read More…]

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No review of order, Bilkis to get relief: SC (Lead)

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review its April order directing the government to pay a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to Bilkis Bano, a Gujarat riots victim, along with a job and accommodation. In April, the apex court had directed the Gujarat government[Read More…]

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SC dismisses Vaiko’s plea seeking Farooq Abdullah’s release

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed MDMK General Secretary Vaiko’s habeas corpus petition seeking the release of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah from detention. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that ‘nothing survives’ in the petition after taking note[Read More…]

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Kovind urges youths to refrain from e-cigarettes

Ranchi, Sep 30 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday appealed to the youth here to stay away from the impact of e-cigarettes. “Youths are falling victim to e-cigarettes. The Central government has banned it this month. Sixteen states and one Union Territory has banned e-cigarettes, while the Jharkhand government[Read More…]

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Australia’s iconic Bondi beach set for revamp

Sydney, Sep 30 (IANS) Australia’s world famous Bondi Beach will get a multi-million-dollar revamp, with plans revealed on Monday to improve it’s iconic lifeguard tower and facilities in order to cope with skyrocketing tourist numbers. With millions of visitors flocking to Sydney’s Bondi Beach every year, an outdated and undersized[Read More…]

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After drama, Aishwarya allowed to enter Rabri’s house

Patna, Sep 30 (IANS) Aishwarya Rai, the estranged wife of Tej Pratap Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad’s elder son, was allowed to enter official residence of her mother-in-law Rabri Devi after several hours of high voltage drama and police intervention, police on Monday said. According to district[Read More…]

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Who will fill the political vacuum in Kashmir?

Kashmir Panchayat members of BJP readying for Assembly polls BY Zaffar Iqbal Srinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) Rifat Subhan, BJP Panch from Panzinara Sumbhal in North Kashmir, camping in a Srinagar hotel says she is ready to fight Assembly elections for ending ‘dynastic rule’ in the valley. She says associating with[Read More…]

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ED’s response sought over Shivakaumar’s bail plea

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) response on a plea filed by Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar seeking regular bail in a money laundering case against him. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait while slating the matter for further hearing on October 14,[Read More…]

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Over 70 killed for honour in Pak’s Sindh in 2019

Karachi, Sep 30 (IANS) Over 70 people were reportedly killed in the name of honour in Pakistan’s Sindh province in the first six months of this year, it was revealed. Official figures on Sunday suggested that some 78 people were killed from January to June 2019 in different parts of[Read More…]

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Ruby Rose undergoes emergency surgery after stunt injury

Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS) Actress-model Ruby Rose revealed that she underwent emergency surgery several months ago after she herniated two discs doing stunts for “Batwoman.” According to the her graphic Instagram video post, the two discs were close to severing her spinal chord, requiring emergency surgery at the risk[Read More…]

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When Tiger performed parkour on top of 100 houses

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Bollywood’s action hero Tiger Shroff jumped on top of about 100 houses in for an action sequence that was shot in Italy. “War” director Siddharth Anand says that there is no one better than Tiger in parkour in India and that they wanted to exploit his[Read More…]

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Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria takes charge as IAF chief

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria took charge as the new chief of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi on Monday. Bhaduaria took over from his predecessor Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa who retired after serving in the IAF for over four[Read More…]

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Hafiz Saeed’s terror funding case to be shifted to Lahore

Lahore, Sep 30 (IANS) The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday allowed that a terrorism financing case against Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, be shifted from a Gujranwala anti-terrorism court (ATC) to the one here. LHC Chief Justice Sardar Shamim Ahmed heard a petition filed[Read More…]

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UNSW Sydney set to mark Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary

Sydney, Sep 30 (IANS) As Australia gets ready to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary with week-long exhibitions and interactive discussions at various universities, Mahatma Gandhi’s bronze bust at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) here keeps reminding students of his commitment to humanity and importance of education in[Read More…]

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India’s handmades tale to go stronger: FabIndia MD

Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) Lifestyle brand FabIndia has launched an Experience Centre in Jaipur for its products across categories and services. The Centre houses FabCafe, Tug Bug (a playing space), a wellness centre, an interior design studio and an alteration studio in addition to the other offerings. Launching the Centre[Read More…]

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The Manganiyar Seduction in Washington DC

Washington DC, Sep 30 (IANSlife) ‘The Manganiyar Seduction is headed to Washington DC. The ensemble – comprising more than 40 Manganiyar singers and instrumentalists from Rajasthan – will be performing at The Kennedy Center of Performing Arts on November 1 and 2. Directed by Indian director Roysten Abel, ‘The Manganiyar[Read More…]

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