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Unacceptable: Govt on Iranian supreme leader's comment on Indian minorities

India on Monday strongly deplored comments made by Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the condition of minorities in India, calling the remarks "misinformed and unacceptable".

Unacceptable: Govt on Iranian supreme leader's comment on Indian minorities
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 11:07 PM IST

News updates: Iran's supreme leader's comments on Indian Muslims are 'unacceptable', says govt

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News updates: Iran's supreme leader's comments on Indian Muslims are 'unacceptable', says govt
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 10:45 PM IST

A tale of two wills: Baba Kalyani vs Gaurishankar over mother's will

When there are two wills produced before the court, which one will be executed? Experts weigh in

A tale of two wills: Baba Kalyani vs Gaurishankar over mother's will
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 10:33 PM IST

4th RE-Invest summit: 100-day work shows our priorities, says PM Modi

PM highlights approval to building 12 industrial smart cities, Rs 1 trn fund to promote innovation, EV initiatives

4th RE-Invest summit: 100-day work shows our priorities, says PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 10:26 PM IST

RG Kar impasse: Bengal govt, medics finalising minutes of meeting

Ahead of the meeting, Banerjee, while speaking to a Bengali news channel, appealed to the junior doctors to end the cease work

RG Kar impasse: Bengal govt, medics finalising minutes of meeting
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 10:18 PM IST

Nipah virus strikes back for the sixth time, Kerala on high alert

This time, the victim was a 24-year-old man from Malappuram's Thiruvali panchayat, around 20 kilometres away from Pandikkad, where a 14-year-old died in July this year due to Nipah

Nipah virus strikes back for the sixth time, Kerala on high alert
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 10:15 PM IST

Puri Buch row: Youth Congress workers stage protest outside Sebi office

Youth Congress activists on Monday demonstrated outside the SEBI office in Mumbai, demanding a probe into allegations raised against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her resignation.

Puri Buch row: Youth Congress workers stage protest outside Sebi office
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 9:54 PM IST

Agri, allied sectors in Tripura faced Rs 2,024 cr loss due to recent floods

A long-term plan is also being chalked out to help the farmers through various means, a senior official said

Agri, allied sectors in Tripura faced Rs 2,024 cr loss due to recent floods
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 9:40 PM IST

Meeting between agitating junior doctors, WB govt begins at Mamata's home

After four unsuccessful bids to initiate a dialogue to resolve the deadlock, a delegation of agitating junior doctors arrived at Banerjee's residence for the crucial talks

Meeting between agitating junior doctors, WB govt begins at Mamata's home
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 7:48 PM IST

Kerala filmmakers plan to form alternative body to represent the fraternity

B Unnikrishnan, general secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), said, "Anyone is free to form an organisation" and refused to elaborate further

Kerala filmmakers plan to form alternative body to represent the fraternity
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 7:20 PM IST

Cong to get chairship of external affairs, agri, rural dev, edu committees

In all, the Congress is set to have the chairship of four department-related standing committees -- three in the Lok Sabha and one in the Rajya Sabha

Cong to get chairship of external affairs, agri, rural dev, edu committees
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 7:01 PM IST

All should work for sustainable water management: Water resources secy

Mukherjee emphasised the inclusion of ground voices in these discussions, particularly two women water warriors who will speak about their real-life experiences managing water resources

All should work for sustainable water management: Water resources secy
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 6:51 PM IST

Chhattisgarh govt to get 240 e-buses in a boost to green initiative

The e-bus service will commence soon in Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai, and Korba

Chhattisgarh govt to get 240 e-buses in a boost to green initiative
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 6:42 PM IST

AAP MLAs to meet on Tuesday to discuss name of new Delhi CM, says party

A meeting of AAP MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said.

AAP MLAs to meet on Tuesday to discuss name of new Delhi CM, says party
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 6:03 PM IST

Kolkata rape case: Doctors demand police resignation, transparency in probe

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Junior doctors across India are demanding government accountability and an impartial, transparent probe into the rape and murder case of trainee doctor in Kolkata

Kolkata rape case: Doctors demand police resignation, transparency in probe
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 5:58 PM IST

Climate change risks grow faster for wealthy, poorest remain at risk: Study

On the other hand, high-income consumers spent larger shares of their budget on easier-to-substitute goods so that they suffer smaller reductions of consumption, the researchers said

Climate change risks grow faster for wealthy, poorest remain at risk: Study
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 5:54 PM IST

Anant Chaturdashi 2024: Know the date, timings, importance, and more

Anant Chaturdashi is a festival honouring Lord Vishnu, celebrated by both Jains and Hindus. It occurs at the end of Ganesh Chaturthi and falls in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada

Anant Chaturdashi 2024: Know the date, timings, importance, and more
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 5:42 PM IST

Shradh 2024: From time, rituals to significance and more about Pitru Paksha

This year Purnima Shraddha 2024 falls from September 17. Shraddha, or Pitru Paksha, is marked over a period of sixteen days when auspicious rituals such as Pind Daan are performed

Shradh 2024: From time, rituals to significance and more about Pitru Paksha
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 5:09 PM IST

Drones, paragliders banned during President Murmu's 2-day visit to Indore

The ban will be in force from September 17 to September 19, and any violation will invite legal action, he said, adding that commercial flights are exempt

Drones, paragliders banned during President Murmu's 2-day visit to Indore
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 4:47 PM IST

DU releases Spot Round-I admissions schedule, applications start on Sep 18

Candidates who applied for Common Seat Allotment System (CSAS-UG)-2024 but are not admitted to any college as of 5 pm on September 17 are eligible to participate in the Spot Round-I admission process

DU releases Spot Round-I admissions schedule, applications start on Sep 18
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 4:41 PM IST