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"Diwali is soul of our culture and traditions": Om Birla extends festive greetings

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday extended greetings to all people on the occasion of Diwali, emphasising how deeply rooted the festival is in India culture. Om Birla also ca... Read More


"9.6 million voters are bogus": Sanjay Raut backs Raj Thackeray; calls for November 1 march ahead of BMC elections

Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday expressed support for Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who recently alleged that 9.6 million fake voters have been adde... Read More


Mohol downplays political angle to Ajit Pawar face-off

India, Oct. 20 -- Union minister of state for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Sunday said that the forthcoming elections of the Maharashtra Olympic Association (MOA) will be conducted in a "friendly... Read More


Louvre thieves identified? Minister says heist carried out by 'experienced team, possibly foreigners'

India, Oct. 20 -- The Louvre remained closed for a second day Monday as police hunted the thieves behind a daring daylight heist that saw priceless jewels stolen, even on camera. Interior Minister La... Read More


Vietnam, Austria boost security, digital technology cooperation

Hanoi, Oct. 20 -- Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Le Quoc Hung led a Vietnamese delegation to Austria from October 16 to 19, aiming to foster bilateral cooperation in security, poli... Read More


Transport dept drive: 5k vehicles challaned, 1,400 seized in two weeks for operating sans permits

LUCKNOW, Oct. 20 -- In a state-wide crackdown against unauthorised passenger transport in Uttar Pradesh, enforcement teams of the transport department issued nearly 5,000 challans and seized over 1,40... Read More


Rawalpindi Test: Pakistan win toss; opt to bat first against South Africa

Rawalpindi, Oct. 20 -- Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second and final Test of the series, which is being played at the Rawalpindi Crick... Read More


Bihar Elections: AAP releases list of 40 Star Campaigners, including Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday released a list of 40 star campaigners for the Bihar Assembly Elections, including National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bha... Read More


Mohol refutes allegations in rRs.r230-Crore land deal, says he cut all business ties before becoming minister

India, Oct. 20 -- Pune MP and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol on Saturday refuted allegations linking him to the Rs.230-crore land deal involving a prime 3.5-acre plot and hostel... Read More


NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar to hold hunger strike demanding farm loan waiver

India, Oct. 20 -- In response to farmers' unhappiness with the flood relief package, the opposition parties have started pressuring the state government for a farm loan waiver. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawa... Read More