Ex-SP MLA held for threatening to blow up Parl

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23:58

Ex-SP MLA held for threatening to blow up Parl

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The Delhi police crime branch on Monday arrested former Samajwadi Party MLA Kishore Samrite from Bhopal for allegedly threatening to blow up Parliament, officials in the national capital said. They said Samrite had on Saturday allegedly sent a package along with the threat letter to the...
23:27

Child abduction messages on social media fake, says Mumbai police

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The Mumbai police on Monday said news circulating on social media of children getting kidnapped from various parts of the metropolis was fake and asked people not to believe in rumours in this connection. News that children have been kidnapped from areas like HDIL Kohinoor, Kanjurmarg, BMC...
23:08

UP Dalit rape survivor set afire by accused dies

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A Dalit girl, who was allegedly burnt after rape by two men in Madhotanda area in Lucknow, succumbed to her burns at a hospital in Lucknow on Monday, 12 days after the incident. Superintendent of police Dinesh Kumar Prabhu said that the victim died during treatment at the King George Medical...
22:47

Kedarnath temple panel bans entry of devotees into sanctum sanctorum

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The Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee on Monday banned the entry of devotees into the sanctum sanctorum of Kedarnath for the time being in view of a huge rush of pilgrims. After nearly a two-month dip in footfall during the monsoon season, there has been a sharp rise in the number of...
22:23

Gyanvapi post: Raj BJP worker gets death threat

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A Bharatiya Janata Party worker in Rajasthan's Alwar district has received a death threat in a letter which accuses her of having insulted the prophet, the police said on Monday. The woman said she found the letter days after she put up a social media post on the Gyanvapi mosque. A...
22:11

Goa Congress MLAs who joined BJP meet Nadda, Amit Shah in New Delhi

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Seven out of the eight former Congress MLAs in Goa, who joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party last week, on Monday met BJP president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was also present during...
21:30

Maharaja Hari Singh's birthday declared as annual holiday in J-K

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Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday declared the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh, which falls on September 23, as an annual holiday in the Union Territory. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh ji, 23rd of September every year shall be observed as a holiday in...
21:25

Queen concludes final journey to be laid at rest at Windsor

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After an epic journey by road and air since she passed away peacefully aged 96 in Scotland on September 8, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin concluded its final journey to Windsor Castle for a Committal Service and private burial at St. George's Chapel on Monday evening. The roughly 40-km route by...
21:11

Tharoor gets Sonia's nod to fight Cong prez poll

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Senior Congress leader and Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor has reportedly received nod from Congress president Sonia Gandhi to contest for the post of the party president. Tharoor had reached out to Sonia Gandhi in a meeting on Monday, citing he can make internal democracy stronger, said sources....
21:04

Kangana Ranaut visits Mathura's Banke Bihari temple with family

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Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, on Monday, visited the Thakur Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, where she along with her family offered prayers. A crowd of devotees and locals were seen running towards her as she got down from the car on the VIP route heading towards the Banke Bihari...
20:43

MP orders probe into 'morphed' photo of Modi

Modi clicks photos of a cheetah released in Kuno National Park, MP/PIB Photo
Modi clicks photos of a cheetah released in Kuno National Park, MP/PIB Photo
A photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding a camera with its lens cap on while apparently clicking pictures of the recently-released cheetahs has gone viral, prompting the Madhya Pradesh government to order a probe into the 'morphed' image. This is a very serious issue. Fabrication...
20:22

Foreign currency worth Rs 6.05 crore seized at Amritsar international airport

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The customs department at the Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar has seized foreign currency worth Rs 6.05 crore from a passenger, officials said on Monday. On the evening of September 18, during security check of baggage of outgoing international passengers, airline...
20:07

India records 14th monkeypox case

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A 30-year-old Nigerian woman has tested positive for monkeypox in Delhi, making it the city's ninth and India's 14th case of the infection, officials said on Monday.The woman was admitted to the LNJP Hospital in New Delhi with blisters and pus-filled lesions on genitals on September 16.Her test...
19:54

Queen's funeral: Why Harry didn't wear his uniform

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At Queen Elizabeth's funeral ceremony on Monday, while several members of the royal family were seen sporting military uniforms, there were some who wore suits.According to People magazine, the late monarch's state funeral started with a procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster...
19:03

President Murmu at Westminster Abbey

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President Droupadi Murmu at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, London. She is accompanied by Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.  -- ANI
18:55

Queen's coffin being taken to Windsor Castle

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has competed a procession at walking pace through central London and is bound in a hearse for her final resting place at Windsor Castle.After being pulled more than a mile from Westminster Abbey on a gun carriage by 142 Royal Navy sailors, the coffin was...
18:23

TV actress Nishi Singh passes away

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TV actress Nishi Singh, best known for her role in Qubool Hai, is no more. Confirming Nishi's demise, actor Karanvir Bohra took to Instagram Stories and wrote, Sad to hear this news. #Omnamahshivay. Nishi Singh, who acted in shows like Tenali Rama and Hitler Didi, died on Sunday,...
18:15

World leaders observe 2-min silence for Queen

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World leaders from American President Joe Biden to French President Emmanuel Macron to Indian President Droupadi Murmu joined members of the public in observing a two-minute silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II as the funeral service ended in London with the recitation of 'God Save the King',...
18:05

Capt Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his party

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Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh joins the Bharatiya Janata Party.He alos merged his party Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) with the BJP.More details awaited.  -- ANI
17:23

Meghan looks stunning at the funeral

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Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, at the funeral. 
17:18

Recognise him?

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That's adventurer and Britain's Chief Scout, Bear Grylls, at the funeral. The TV star was appointed as Chief Scout in 2009 when he was 34, making him the UK's youngest ever Chief Scout.
17:15

The grand abbey of Westminster

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The Cosmati Pavement of Westminster Abbey was laid in 1268 by craftsmen from Rome. It is comprised almost entirely of stone recycled from ancient Roman monuments, including purple porphyry beloved by emperors. Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, Charles Dickens, Rudyard...
17:09

From a son to his mother

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On top of the Queen's coffin inside a wreath of flowers lies a card that read: 'In loving and devoted memory. Charles R.'R stands for Rex. 
16:50

Queen's coffin leaves Abbey for Windsor

Kate with George, Louis and Charlotte
Kate with George, Louis and Charlotte
The Queen's coffin is now being carried out of Westminster Abbey and will begin the journey to St George's Chapel in Windsor.Following her coffin are the King and the Queen Consort, then the Princess Royal (Anne), the Duke of York (Andrew) and the Earl of Wessex (Edward).The Prince and Princess...
16:45

Kate cuts a stylish figure

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The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, at the funeral. 
16:39

Last Post, National Anthem played at Abbey

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King Charles III, joined by royal family members as well as members of the royal household, followed the coffin as it made its journey from--  Westminster Hall to the Abbey.The Queen's children -- King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward were part of the...
16:07

A message for the queen

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King Charles III reached to the people of Britain and wrote yesterday, As we all prepare to say our last farewell, I wanted simply to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my Family and myself in this time of grief. 
16:00

The message in the wreath for the queen

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At King Charles III's request, the wreath on the coffin contains foliage of Rosemary, English Oak and Myrtle (cut from a plant grown from Myrtle in the Queen's wedding bouquet) and flowers, in shades of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white, cut from the gardens of Royal Residences.
15:49

President Murmu signed the Condolence Book yesterday

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President Droupadi Murmu and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra formed the official Indian delegation at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday. The President and the Foreign Secretary arrived at the Abbey in a procession alongside other Commonwealth heads of...
15:47

The symbols or royalty

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Flowers and a card were place at the top of the Queens coffin. That's the Queen's crown, the orb and the scepter.  
15:42

Queen's coffin enters Westminster Abbey

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The procession carrying the Queen's coffin enters Westminster Abbey through the West Gate. Members of the Queen's guard will carry the coffin from the gun carriage and into the funeral service.As the coffin entered the abbey, the choir sang lines, known as The Sentences, from Revelation...
15:36

After 30 years, cinema halls to reopen in Kashmir

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Aaqib Bhat is eagerly waiting for the opening of the first multiplex of Kashmir in Sonawar area of the city, which he says will put an end to his regular visits outside the valley to watch Bollywood movies on big screen.I travel once every three to four months to Delhi or Jammu to watch the...
15:34

Ukraine's First Lady in London for funeral

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Ukraine's First Lady visits Westminster Hall. Prior to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, First Lady Olena Zelenska paid her respects to the Queen and met with Princess of Wales Kate Middleton in Buckingham Palace.
15:20

Queen's coffin leaves Westminster Hall

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The Queen's coffin was lifted from the catafalque where it has been resting since Wednesday afternoon and will be taken to Westminster Abbey for her funeral service. It will be carried on the state funeral gun carriage from Westminster Hall to the Abbey, towed by 142 sailors from the Royal Navy.
15:11

Elgar case: HC refuses to grant bail to DU professor

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The Bombay High Court on Monday rejected the bail plea filed by Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, who is an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.  A division bench of Justices N M Jamdar and N R Borkar said the appeal filed by Babu against the special court...
14:48

Bidens met the Queen in 1982

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US president Joe Biden@QEII funeral. Today Jill and I signed the Official Condolence Book for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We first met the Queen in 1982, and will always remember her kindness and hospitality. Her legacy will loom large in the pages of British history, and in the story of our...
14:40

President Murmu meets Bangladesh PM in London

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President Droupadi Murmu met with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and her sister, Sheikh Rehana just before commencement of the State Funeral at London.
14:29

Cheetahs from Namibia enjoy 1st meal in India

One of the cheetahs brought from Namibia
One of the cheetahs brought from Namibia
Siblings Freddy and Alton, two of the eight cheetahs brought from Namibia, were seen frolicking in their quarantine enclosure in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Monday, a day after all of them were served food for the first time since their arrival in India. Sisters Savannah and Sasha...
13:30

Queen to be buried in 30-yr-old special coffin

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, is made of English oak, lined with lead and it was built decades ago, according to British media reports on Monday.  The coffin is made of oak from the Royal Family's Sandringham Estate according to royal...
13:11

A True Countrywoman

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King Charles has a hard act to follow and he ascended thethrone at a difficult time for the country whose union is weak. I hope he will be what Kautilya calls, in the Arthashastra, a Rajarshi who brings about the welfare of his people, writes Rachel Dwyer. Read the column here. 
12:55

Dog is tied to car and dragged on road in Jodhpur

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A video going viral on social media shows a dog chained to a car driven by a doctor being dragged on the road in Jodhpur. The police booked a case against the driver on the complaint of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi.  On the other hand, the...
12:41

Cong leader DK Shivakumar appears before ED

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Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for questioning in a money laundering case. The 60-year-old Congress leader reached the office of the federal agency at A P J Abdul Kalam Road around noon and was seen entering the office...
12:05

Man held for making hoax bomb call in Mumbai

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A man was arrested for making a false bomb threat call at Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai, police said on Monday. The arrested has been identified as Dinesh Suttar and will be presented before the court today. The accused, Dinesh Suttar will be presented before the court today. FIR was registered...
11:58

Thousands camp on roads for Queen's funeral

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Senior citizens and children are among those camping along the funeral routes, over 48 hours in some cases, to bid a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.  Some of those have come from as far as the UK countryside and have even brought with them bedding and tents to battle a...
11:40

Amarinder meets Nadda

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Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh meets BJP National president JP Nadda in Delhi.  He will join the BJP in Delhi today.
11:12

Canada shooting: Indian student dies

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A 28-year-old Indian student has succumbed to the injuries sustained during a shooting rampage in Canada's Ontario province that also claimed two other lives, including that of a police constable, police said.  Satwinder Singh, who was injured in the shooting last Monday in Milton, died...
10:45

Rahul to walk through Kerala for 12 days

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with party leaders and workers resumed the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Punnapra Aravukad, Alappuzha, on Monday.The yatra entered its 12th day in Alappuzha.Over 200 kilometres have been covered till now.Earlier, the Congress leaders resumed the Kerala leg of the...
10:41

Markets bounce back after falling in early trade

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Benchmark indices began the trade on a bearish note on Monday in tandem with weak global market trends, but soon recovered all the early lost ground and were trading in the positive territory.  After a weak beginning, the 30-share BSE Sensex further declined 299.15 points to 58,541.64...
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Kickstarting a new career?

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Fun moments from the final of the Krishnanagar MP Cup Tournament 2022. And yes, I play in a saree, Mohua Moitra, the MP from Krishnanagar, tweets.
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Biden says Covid pandemic is over in US

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US President Joe Biden says the coronavirus pandemic is 'over' in the US. Biden said in an interview aired Sunday that the Covid pandemic in the United States is over.With Covid restrictions largely eliminated in the country and travel having rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, the comments...
09:51

Jaishankar arrives in New York for UNGA

EAM Jaishankar with Ruchira Khamboj
EAM Jaishankar with Ruchira Khamboj
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived here for the high-level UN General Assembly session, with a packed diplomatic week ahead that will include more than 50 official engagements including bilateral, plurilateral and multilateral meetings.  Jaishankar arrived in New York...
09:40

Charles reflects on 'dear mother' ahead of funeral

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Britain's King Charles III reflected upon his late mother's lifelong service in a thank you message ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday morning.  President Droupadi Murmu, who is representing India at the state funeral, and the heads of state...
09:37

That's a new picture of the Queen

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The Royal Family released this picture ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral today. The photo was taken to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee - the first British Monarch to reach this milestone. Tomorrow, millions will come together to commemorate her remarkable life, 
09:15

No objection to madrassas survey, but...: Deoband

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Prominent Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband on Sunday said it has no objections to the Uttar Pradesh government's survey of private madrassas but the whole system of such institutions should not be denigrated if a few don't follow rules.   At a conference of representatives from...
08:58

Mumbai Police prohibit transportation of cattle to curb lumpy skin disease

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The Mumbai Police have prohibited the transportation of cattle in the city in order to prevent the spread of lumpy skin disease.        The police issued an order to this effect on September 14 and it will remain in force till October 13, an official said on Sunday. ...
08:55

Delhi Police to question actor Jacqueline Fernandez again on Monday

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The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing is likely to question Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Monday in connection with an extortion case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. This is the second time that she has been summoned for questioning by Delhi Police for her...
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Prez Murmu meets King Charles ahead of Queen's funeral

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Ahead of Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, President Droupadi Murmu met King Charles III at a reception held at Buckingham Palace on Sunday. President Murmu also signed the condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II, at the Lancaster House near Buckingham Palace in London. The president also...