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Three 'kanwariyas' run over by car in Punjab's Fathegarh Sahib

India, Aug. 9 -- Three 'kanwariyas' were killed, while another was seriously injured after a car hit them on the Sirhind GT Road at Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab early Sunday, police said. The incident o... Read More


Alcohol ban in Bihar failed to prevent violence against women: NCAER study

India, Aug. 9 -- Bihar should revoke the ban on alcohol as it failed to prevent violence against women from rising, and anecdotal evidence suggests that legal drinking was substituted by an increase i... Read More


Railways approves merger of Chitrakutdham Karwi-Kanpur, Pratapgarh-Kanpur Express trains

India, Aug. 9 -- Indian Railways has approved the merger of the 14109/14110 Chitrakutdham Karwi-Kanpur Central Express and 14123/14124 Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Kanpur Central Express. The merge... Read More


India ships 18 tonnes of makhana to Australia

India, Aug. 9 -- India has shipped 18 tonnes of Mithila makhana by sea route from Bihar to Australia, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. The consignment, sourced from makhana growers of Darbhang... Read More


IAF band to perform at Param Yodha Sthal at India Gate complex

India, Aug. 9 -- The Indian Air Force band (IAF) is set to perform at the Param Yodha Sthal adjoining the National War Memorial on Sunday, ahead of the 80th Independence Day. According to officials, ... Read More


BEML Q1 loss narrows to Rs 27 cr

India, Aug. 9 -- State-owned BEML has narrowed its consolidated net loss to Rs 27.01 crore in June quarter FY27, helped by increased revenues. It had reported a net loss of Rs 64.11 crore in the firs... Read More


Technology, transparency key for urban cooperative banks to stay competitive: Shah

India, Aug. 9 -- Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged urban cooperative banks to embrace technology, ensure transparency and modernise customer services to remain competitive. Speaking at the in... Read More


No charges for UPI users, vast majority of transactions to remain free for merchants as well: Govt

India, Aug. 9 -- The Government on Saturday categorically stated that consumers and small merchants will continue to enjoy free Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services to allay fears regarding the l... Read More


Lebanon authorities detain Bashar Assad-era officer

India, Aug. 9 -- Lebanese authorities detained a former senior Syrian military officer who commanded an army division under ousted President Bashar Assad and might hand him over to Damascus on alleged... Read More


Padikkal seals spot with stylish hundred as Jaiswal, Pant fail

India, Aug. 9 -- Devdutt Padikkal assured his spot in India's playing eleven for the opening Test with a stylish century on the second day of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, while seas... Read More