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Bengal post-poll violence: Gang rape survivors move SC for SIT probe
The 60-year-old woman alleged that she was raped in front of her 6-year-old grandson by Trinamool workers on the intervening night of May 4-5, and termed it "a glaring living example of the nature of post-poll violence unleashed throughout the state against family members of those who opposed the ruling party".
Apna Dal assures BJP of continued alliance in UP
The Apna Dal (S) has been BJP's ally since 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Apna Dal working president and Anupriya Patel's husband, Ashish Singh Patel, said, "We have not put forth any demand before the BJP. We will contest the forthcoming UP elections together BJP."
Single dose sufficient for those already infected by Covid: Study
The hospital announced on Monday that it conducted a study on 260 healthcare workers who got vaccinated between January 16 and February 5 to assess the immunological memory response in all those patients. All patients were given the Covishield vaccine. Two significant observations came out of the study, which has been published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, a peer-reviewed journal.
'Misleading, handful transactions; no full implementation of ONORC in Delhi': SC
The Centre, in its written submission in the suo moto case of problems and miseries of migrant workers, said: "The claim of GNCTD regarding launch of One Nation One Ration Card plan in NCT of Delhi is misleading, as they claim to have implemented it only in circle 63 Seemapuri. "Only a handful of transactions conducted in single circle with about 42 ePoS machines cannot be considered as implementation of ONORC."
Am not going to move out: 'Ousted' Kerala Catholic Nun
It was in August 2019, the Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) after getting the clearance from the Vatican dismissed Sister Lucy Kalapurakkal from the church at Manathavady in Kerala for disobeying church authorities. Sister Kalapurakkal had last year supported the nuns' strike in the state demanding the arrest of rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who headed the Roman Catholic Diocese in Jalandhar.
Fuel price hiked again; petrol nearing century mark across the country
With the rise, petrol has reached very close to hitting the century mark all across the country extending the scope of historic high prices that had already made the fuel hit and cross the Rs 100 per litre mark in certain cities and towns of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh.
Modi wishes new Israeli PM Bennett, looks to deepen ties
"Excellency Naftali Bennett, congratulations on becoming the Prime Minister of Israel. As we celebrate 30 years of the upgradation of diplomatic relations next year, I look forward to meeting you and deepening the strategic partnership between our two countries," Modi tweeted.
Ram temple trust slams allegations of fraud
In a statement issued around midnight on Sunday, the Trust said, the current sellers had a registered agreement years ago at a price, and after the 'bainama' (sale deed) on March 18, they sold it to the Trust. Trust secretary Champat Rai, said, "After the Supreme Court order, a lot of people started coming to Ayodhya to purchase land.
Oil Minister defends high fuel prices citing govt spending on welfare schemes
Speaking to reporters, Pradhan said: "I accept that the current fuel prices are causing trouble to the consumers, there is no ambiguity over it. But whether it is the Centre of the state governmentsover Rs 35,000 crore is being spent on vaccination during a year. "All these expenses (are there) and along with those, investments are required for job creation and developmental activities," he said.
India logs 70K Covid cases, lowest since March 31 and 3,921 deaths
On June 13, India recorded 80,834 cases. India's overall tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,95,10,410. The active cases have come down below 10 lakh. The country has 9,73,158 active cases presently and has witnessed 3,74,305 deaths so far. According to the Health Ministry, a total of 1,19,501 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours
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