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English-Vinglish Debate Yet Again as Karnataka Raises Red Flags on Andhra Govt's Move
The Andhra government last week passed a law to make English the medium of education in all government schools, while directing students to learn Telugu or Urdu as an additional language. Karnataka has criticised this move.
Love Aaj Kal Actress Arushi Sharma Says Acting Was Not Her Plan
Arushi Sharma, who hails from Himachal Pradesh, is playing an important character in director Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal.
Accused of Demanding Bribe, Telangana Woman Surveyor Beats Man With Footwear
The woman surveyor and some other staff had visited the area on Monday to serve notice on the man asking him to stop the work on his house as a status quo order was issued by the High Court in the matter, police said.
Demand for Campaign by Anurag Thakur Increased: BJP Leaders
Earlier in the day, the poll panel issued a show cause notice to Thakur and his party colleague Parvesh Verma for their controversial remarks during recent election rallies.
No Coronavirus Case in Gujarat So Far, Airport Screening in Place: Govt
The state government said it has stepped up efforts to bring back students from Gujarat, who are currently studying in China, following their appeal to the authorities to evacuate them at the earliest.
Tottenham Hotspur Sign PSV Eindhoven Winger Steven Bergwijn
Tottenham Hotspur signed Steven Bergwijn from PSV Eindhoven on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.
Over 76% Turnout till 5 pm in Third Phase of Rajasthan Panchayat Polls
There are 10,865 candidates in the fray for the post of sarpanch and 28,223 are contesting for the posts of panch in the third phase, which is being held in 17,516 wards of 1,700 gram panchayats in 49 panchayat samitis.
US House Passes Bill on Sanctions Against Chinese Officials for Meddling in Dalai Lama's Succession
The bill, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by the president, will also prohibit China from opening any new consulate in the US until Beijing allows Washington to open its diplomatic station in Lhasa, the Tibetan capital.
Congress Alleges Poll Code Violation by PM Modi, Asks EC to Take Note of His NCC Rally
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said it does not behove the prime minister to make such remarks to impressionable minds while addressing the NCC rally on Tuesday in Delhi.
Indore Authorities Mull Implementation of SC-mandated Social Service for Gujarat Riot Convicts out on Bail
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde on Tuesday granted bail to 15 convicts in the 2002 Ode riot case, but directed that they shall not live in Gujarat.
Google Announces $1 Million Grant to Promote News Literacy in India
The money will be given to Internews, a global non-profit, which will select a team of 250 journalists, fact checkers, academics and NGO workers for the project, a statement said.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Air India to Suspend Mumbai-Delhi-Shanghai Flight From January 31
The flights AI 348/349 running on Mumbai- Delhi- Shanghai sector has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Outbreak.
Man Booked for Giving Triple Talaq to Wife Over Phone in UP's Fatehpur district
Besides her husband and his brother, the woman, who got married last year, has named six other people in her complaint, Station House Officer (SHO), Kotwali, Ravindra Srivasatava, said.
Sensex Darts up 232 Points; Nifty Above 12,100
The 30-share BSE index settled 231.80 points, or 0.57 per cent, higher at 41,198.66. It hit an intra-day high of 41,334.86 and a low of 41,108.19.
Taliban Attack at Police Post in Northern Afghanistan, 10 Cops Killed
Afghan police and security forces have come under frequent attacks in recent weeks, even as the United States and the Taliban have held talks about a possible troop withdrawal agreement.
Any Amount of Alcohol During Pregnancy Can Affect Baby, Says Study
It was found during a research that drinking alcohol in any trimester can affect the baby, in many cases leading to lower birth weight and poorer cognitive functioning.