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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that talking about various aspects related to the Muslim community without backing it with credible empirical data were usually dismissed as rhetoric.

As many as 325 patients lost their lives taking the death toll in the country to 482876.

The suspected IED blast also left one jawan injured.

Six people died and 20 others were admitted to the civil hospital after gas leakage at a company in Sachin GIDC area of Surat early morning today

As many as 12 fire force personnel have reached the spot for the firefighting.

Hyderabad: Vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday clarified that Paracetamol or pain killers are not recommended for teenagers after being vaccinated with Covaxin. “We have received feedback that certain immunisation centres are recommending taking 3 paracetamol 500 mg tablets along with Covaxin for children. No paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin,” […]

New Delhi: The Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSCO) unit has busted a gang hacking into and solving reputed online examinations including Graduate Management Admission Test examination (GMAT) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) with the help of Russian hackers and arrested six people, an official said on Wednesday. The accused were identified as […]

New Delhi: The union health ministry on Wednesday said Covid-19 patients under home isolation will stand discharged after at least seven days from testing positive and no fever for three successive days, in revised guidelines for home isolation of mild or asymptomatic cases. It also advised people not to rush for self-medication, blood investigation or […]

New Delhi: After ‘Sulli’ deal and ‘Bulli Bai’ aap, new controversy has emerged on social media where now Hindu women with derogatory words and photos are being targeted and bullied. This started with a Telegram app-based channel where highly derogatory posts about Hindu women were being uploaded. After the row on social media, the government […]

Madrid: Seems like Spanish actor Esther Acebo, who is best known for her role in the popular show ‘Money Heist’, follows Indian culture. A picture has been doing the rounds on the internet in which Esther can be seen standing by one of her home’s walls that has a huge portrait of Lord Ganesha. Isn’t […]

New Delhi: The Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 will be conducted as per schedule from Friday, the union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said on Wednesday. Keeping in view the restrictions being imposed by governments to curb the spread of Covid, the commission has urged the States to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the […]

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday announced night curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Thursday and a complete lockdown on Sunday in the wake of surging Covid-19 cases. No physical classes will be allowed for students of Classes 1 to 9. Creches, kindergarten classes, and play schools will not be […]

New Delhi: Capital markets regulator Sebi has embarked on a recruitment drive inviting applications for 120 senior-level executives as part of its plan to beef up its headcount for faster and more effective execution of its role. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) plans to recruit legal as well as IT experts, researchers, […]

New Delhi: With the vaccination drive for adolescents entering its third day, as per the Co-WIN portal 1,06,27,277 children in the 15 to 18 years’ age group have been vaccinated with the first Covid-19 vaccine dose so far. According to the government’s Co-WIN portal, 1,33,64,030 children have registered so far for the first dose of […]

Lucknow: The Congress on Wednesday cancelled its four marathon races listed this week and also decided not to hold any big rallies in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh amid rising cases of the novel coronavirus infection. Party sources said apart from the infection scare, the decision also took into account the recent stampede-like situation in Bareilly where […]

New Delhi/Chandigarh: In a “‘major security lapse”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stuck on a flyover in Punjab for 15-20 minutes on Wednesday due to blockade by some protesters and returned without attending an event at a martyrs’ memorial. Reacting sharply, the Union Home Ministry asked the Punjab government to fix responsibility for the serious […]

"A programme was organised at Natubaug maidan on December 19 in Pune where the accused have made hate speeches that could incite people and hurt the religious sentiments," said Pune police.

"The union territory is likely to report 10,000 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The daily positivity rate of the national capital might touch 10 per cent," said Delhi Health Minister in a press conference today.

The national capital has been listed among the states showing an unprecedented surge in Covid cases since last week.

  New Delhi: The Mumbai Police probing ‘Bulli Bai’ app have arrested the third accused behind the controversy. The police said that they have arrested one 21-year-old Mayank Rawal and have also detected links to Nepal. Earlier, the police had arrested one engineering student Vishal Kumar Jha and one Shweta Singh. According to the police, […]

"Dharma sansad held Uttarakhand discussed eliminating Muslims. Similarly, dharma sansad held in Raipur also talked about eliminating Muslims. In Uttarakhand, BJP is in power and Congress in Chhattisgarh

The active caseload of COVID cases in the country now stands at 2,14,004.

"In this way, human dignity is defended and we live in truth and honesty. Thank you all for respecting my privacy and for your kind comments," Bhargava wrote.

Patel was the husband of the late theatre actress Ruby Patel and father of well-known TV actress Shernaz Patel, son mediaperson Marzban, and another daughter Feeroza.