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Plea in HC Says 12,000 Women Denied Widow Pension; Centre, AAP Govt Asked to Respond
The petition states that according to response received under RTI Act, widow pension of around 12,000 women has been discontinued by WCD ministry during the lockdown.
Indian Peacekeepers' Efforts Result in Surrender of 39 Cadres of Armed Group in DR Congo
India is the fifth largest contributor of uniformed personnel to the UN Peacekeeping mission.
West Bengal School Education Dept to Further Extend Suspension of Academic Activities: Official
All the schools in the state are closed till July 31 due to the pandemic situation.
Gujarat Cops Told Not to Express Political Views or Partake in Anti-govt Drive on Social Media
The strict guidelines were issued against the backdrop of an online campaign for pay hike of police personnel in the state which evoked a huge response on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Those Betraying Party Won't be Able to Face Public, Says Ashok Gehlot
Gehlot also reiterated that a conspiracy to topple his government was being hatched but said he was confident that they will complete their tenure.
Karnataka Govt Inaugurates 112 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Bengaluru
Of the 112 stations, 12 are direct current fast charging points and 100 are alternate current points, including scooters.
Coronavirus Highlights: Amarnath Yatra 2020 Turns Virtual as Pilgrimage Cancelled, Aarti to be Telecast; No Lockdown in Bengaluru from Tomorrow
Coronavirus Highlights: The annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sources told CNN-News18 on Tuesday.
Will Begin AstraZeneca Vaccine Trial in India After Applying for Licence Next Week, Says Serum Institute
SII, the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world, has been chosen by Oxford and its partner AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it gets ready.
Will Not Join BJP, Our Fight to Save Congress by Effecting Leadership Change in Govt, Says Pilot Camp MLA
Mukesh Bhakar, MLA from Ladnun, Nagaur, who was dropped as the state youth Congress chief last week, also appealed to the party high command that in order to save the Congress, they must act now and change the state leadership.
Rajasthan ACB Asks Dissident Congress MLAs to Appear before It within Three Days
The ACB had registered an FIR against Bhanwarlal under the Prevention of Corruption Act on July in connection with two audio tapes, which allegedly indicate a plot to bring down the Congress government in the state.
Delhi Riots: Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Man Arrested in Murder Case
The court said in its July 18 order that the case was sensitive in nature and there were serious allegations against the accused.
Muzaffarpur Shelter Home: Brajesh Thakur Moves HC Against Jail for Life for Sexual Assault
The high court is likely to take up this week his appeal seeking to set aside trial court's January 20 judgment convicting him in the case and February 11 order sentencing him to life imprisonment till his last breath.
LeT's Terror Funding Module Busted in Jammu, One Arrested
The security forces apprehended Mubashir Bhat, a member of the module who was asked to collect a consignment of Hawala money from Jammu, officials said.
Bijapur Dalit Lynching Case: Complaint Lodged Against Victim on Charges of Molestation
The complaint, this time against Talwar stated that the reason the angry locals had beat him up was because he was allegedly teasing and had misbehaved with women.
West Bengal Governor to Meet Shah Over Situation in State
The meeting, scheduled at 12 pm, comes amid growing animosity between the Raj Bhawan and Nabanna over a host of issues relating to governance and policies.
4 Lucknow Localities in Complete Lockdown from Today Due to Sudden Surge In Covid-19 Cases
During the lockdown, the traffic will continue on the national highway and state highway falling in these four areas.