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At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan killed after bus overturns in Iran

At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan were killed after their bus overturned in central Iran, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday citing the Iranian state media.

Centre seeks time to verify and clear bills of lawyers representing Delhi govt

The Supreme Court in the case Government of NCT of Delhi v.

Grasim achieves record-breaking Ebitda of Rs 20,837 cr

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Grasim Industries, announced that the company had set a new record, achieving its highest-ever annual revenue of Rs 1,30,978 crore for the financial year 2023-24.

PAYTM TO SELL ENTERTAINMENT TICKETING BUSINESS TO ZOMATO FOR RS 2,048 CR

The transaction is expected to benefit both companies in the long run. Paytm will be able to focus on its core business areas, while Zomato will gain a valuable asset that can drive growth and enhance its customer experience.

Excise policy case: HC extends interim bail of businessman Amit Arora till Aug 30

Delhi High Court on Wednesday extended interim bail of accused businessman Amit Arora in Delhi Excise Policy case till August 30, noting his precarious health condition.

Man's decomposed body found in Dwarka, wife arrested

A man's body was found in a decomposed state in Delhi's Dwarka district, police said on Tuesday.

AIIMS DELHI CONSTITUTES TWO COMMITTEES TO ASSESS SAFETY MEASURES AT CAMPUS

The AIIMS Delhi administration on Wednesday appealed to striking resident doctors to resume duties in the interest of patient care, saying a collaborative internal security audit will be conducted to assess safety and security measures within the campus.

Court seeks NIA response on jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid's bail plea

The Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday sought a response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding the bail plea of jailed MP Sheikh Andul Rashid, popularly known as 'Engineer Rashid'.

Kiran files nomination for RS seat

Kiran Chaudhary, the daughter-inlaw of former Haryana Chief Minister Chaudhary Bansi Lal, filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat on August 21.

CONGRESS LEADERS PUT UP UNITED FRONT AT KEY ELECTION MEETING IN DELHI

CHANDIGARH D espite recent reports of internal rifts, Congress leaders from Haryana displayed a united front at the first meeting of the Haryana Pradesh Election Committee held in New Delhi.

Saffron leader's video statement stirs a hornet's nest in Haryana

In a move that has further intensified the already charged political atmosphere in Haryana, BJP leader and cabinet minister JP Dalal's recent controversial statement that the BJP would not allow any other party to govern Haryana for more than six months has become the focal point of a heated political debate.

TN has attracted investments worth about Rs 10 lakh crore in 3 years: MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said that the state has attracted investments worth over Rs 9 lakhs and created 31 lakh new jobs.

Post Office Superintendent dies by suicide after CBI raid

Post Office Superintendent T.P. Singh allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday after a CBI raid in Bulandshahr Main Post Office regarding a corruption investigation.

Kumaraswamy dragged in as Sidda raises 'discrimination' by Guv

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wondered whether the Karnataka governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has not discriminated against him after granting immediate permission to prosecute him in the alleged MUDA 'scam' while following a delaying approach in the case of HD Kumaraswamy.

BJP likely to hold Election Committee meeting on August 25 for Haryana, J&K assembly polls

As the Election Commission of India announced the dates of the state assembly elections in Haryana and 1 Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP is making preparations and is likely to hold its Central Election Committee meeting on August 25, 2024, at the BJP headquarters in Delhi.

CHAMPAI SOREN HINTS AT FLOATING NEW PARTY

\"I will not retire from politics. In the new chapter that I have started, I'll strengthen the new organisation and if I find a good friend in the way, I'll move ahead with that friendship to serve the people and state,\"

Bharat Bandh is political, says Ramdas Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has termed today's Bharat Bandh announced by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti \"political\" and added that the bandh was not needed.

Kurian files nomination as BJP candidate from MP for Rajya Sabha polls

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh George Kurian filed his nomination at the state's Legislative Assembly in Bhopal on Wednesday.

'NEED SAFE SOCIETY...': WIFE OF SOURAV GANGULY HOLDS CANDLELIGHT PROTEST

Dona Ganguly, Odissi dancer and wife of former Indian team captain Sourav Ganguly, along with members of her dance academy held a candlelight protest against the rape-murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday and asserted that the people needs a \"safe society.\"

Pigeon fails to fly during I-Day celebration, SP seeks action

After the incident, a video of the incident went viral on social media and people started comparing it with a scene from a popular web series 'Panchayat' season 3.

Murder carried out in a coordinated manner: BJP's Manoj Tiwari

Bharatiya Janata Party MP, Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday alleged that the sexual assault and murder of a female doctor in West Bengal's Hospital was carried out in a very coordinated manner as some had tried to erase the evidence of the incident that happened on August 9.

Centre notifies appointment of judges in Allahabad and Andhra HCs

On Wednesday, the Centre Government, through the Law and Justice Ministry, notified the appointment of several Additional Judges as permanent Judges of Allahabad High Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court.

MVA calls Maha bandh on Aug 24 over Thane horror

Amid the ongoing protests over the alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls by a school attendant in Maharashtra's Badlapur, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has called for a Maharashtra Bandh on August 24.

MIXED RESPONSE TO BHARAT BANDH NORMAL LIFE HIT IN BIHAR, J'KHAND

SP, BSP extend support, but strike had little impact in UP and other northern states

ECI puts Haryana recruitment results on hold till polls are over

The recruitment processes already initiated by the government have been permitted to continue

Injured Messi Out Of Argentina's Squad For Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers

Star forward Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.

India And Japan Important Guards Of Indo-Pacific Region, Says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed India and Japan as ‘important guards’ of the Indo-Pacific region and said the partnership between the two nations is essential for peace and stability in the region.

Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Kejriwal Till Aug 27

In the Excise Policy case, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody in the CBI case until August 27, 2024.

Apple To Start Assembling iPhone 16 Series In India

Apple is set to start assembling the Pro models of its upcoming iPhone 16 series in India soon after their launch, according to a report by Money Control on August 20.

Gukesh plays out draw against reigning world champion Ding Liren in 1st round

India's chess star D Gukesh played out a draw against the reigning world champion Ding Liren in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis.