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Former Defence Minister George Fernandes aged 88 dies, funeral to be held in Delhi
Former Defence Minister George Fernandes passed on Tuesday morning, January 29, following prolong illness. Aged 88, Fernandes, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, had swine flu for the last few days. Read more
Uttar Pradesh: Adityanath government announces Uri movie tax free in state
In a cabinet meeting held at Kumbha Mela, Prayagraj on Tuesday Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath waived off recent released Bollywood movie Uri: The Surgical Strike from state GST.
Following the meeting, among various announcements, the UP CM shared the decision of exempting the movie from the state GST. He said “This film will instill a feeling of nationalism in the youth and the citizens of the country”. Read More
India jumps 3 notches in Corruption Perception Index; stands 9 ranks above China
In the 2018 ranking of the Corruption Perception Index released by Transparency International, with 41 points India saw a marginal improvement of 3 ranks. In comparison to last years position of 81, the country now stands at 78. Read more
ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cup Australia 2020 schedule released; find pools and fixture details
ICC has released the schedule and match fixtures for the ICC T20 World Cup Australia 2020. The Australia cricket board is all set to host both men and women T20 world cup together next year in Australia. Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 will be played from October 18 to November 15, 2020. The top 16 best men’s teams will play 45 matches during the tournament including the finals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
East of Kailash murder mystery resolved, masseuse’s son arrested
The body of an elderly couple that was found inside their flat in South Delhi’s East of Kailash area was murdered by Masseuse’s son, confirmed police.
Police have arrested the 17-year boy and his mother who have been working for the couple from past 7 years. The purpose of the murder is reported to be robbery. Read More
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2020 schedule released; find pools and fixture details
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Australia 2020 schedule released; find pools and fixture details
