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Indian-American teen choked in school, gets stricter punishment than assaulter

A video of an Indian American boy being bullied and choked by a white student at a school in Texas, United States, has sparked widespread outrage on social media. Shot by his classmates, the video shows Shaan Pritmani getting assaulted, choked and dragged out of the bench on which he was sitting. An US-based reporter […]

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Delhi water crisis: Khattar says AAP lying about Haryana not releasing enough Yamuna water

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday lashed out at Delhi water minister Satyendar Jain after the latter accused the administration of the neighbouring state of not releasing the national capital’s “fair share of water” amid a severe supply disruption. Speaking to reporters, Khattar said Haryana is “providing full water to Delhi” and it […]

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Govt allows exporting wheat consignments registered with customs authority prior to ban order

Relaxing norms, the government on Tuesday said it has decided to allow shipments of wheat consignments that were registered with the customs authority before the wheat export ban came into force on May 13.On May 13, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification banning exports of wheat with immediate effect to control […]

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Gyanvapi mosque survey: Court grants 2 days to submit report, commissioner axed

A local court on Tuesday granted two more days as had been sought for submitting a survey report by the commission on the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi where some Hindus have claimed worshipping rights. It, however, removed advocate commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra from his post. Special advocate commissioner Vishal Singh will present the report […]

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SC to hear Gyanvapi Masjid row on May 19, DM to protect ‘Shivling area’; Muslims’ access remains

The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that the Varanasi court order shall confine to the protection of the ‘shivling’ reportedly found but there won’t be any restrictions on the entry of Muslims and offering namaz in the Gyanvapi mosque. The top court adjourned the hearing till Thursday.  The top court bench comprising justices DY Chandrachud […]

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Dr Vijay Singla directs to draft policy for providing affordable health services in Punjab

Punjab Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research Minister Dr. Vijay Singla, on Tuesday, directed the health department officials to draft a policy focusing affordable health services to the residents of the state. Today, chairing a high-level meeting at Punjab Bhawan Chandigarh, Dr Vijay Singla said that Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann led […]

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As Punjab seeks additional central forces, Capt Amarinder reminds AAP of opposing extension of BSF jurisdiction

Welcoming the realization on part of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of the harsh security challenges state is faced with, by seeking additional central security forces, former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today reminded the party of its strong opposition to the central government’s move last year when it decided to extend the […]

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April wholesale inflation surges to 15.08%, up from 14.55% in March

India’s wholesale inflation soared to a three decade high in April as high commodity prices and supply-chain disruptions pushed up input cost for producers. Wholesale prices rose 15.08% in April from a year earlier, data released by the Commerce Ministry showed Tuesday. That is higher than the median estimate of a 14.92% gain in a […]

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US Presidential panel votes to process all green card applications within 6 months

A presidential advisory commission has unanimously voted to recommend President Joe Biden to process all applications for green cards or permanent residency within six months. To be sent to the White House now for approval, recommendations of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders( PACAANHPI) if adopted is likely to […]

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CBI holds search operations at Karti Chidambaram’s premises

The CBI today registered a fresh case against Lok Sabha member Karti P Chidambaram, the son of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, and conducted searches at nine properties linked to him in a case related to allegedly receiving illegal gratification through foreign remittances, officials said. According to the officials, the searches were conducted during […]