Patna, Oct 3; GANASHAKTI: The death toll in rain-related incidents in Bihar soared to 73 on Thursday even as forces involved in relief and rescue operations fished out rotting corpses from water-logged areas in several places.
The torrential rain that took place between September 27 and 30 has created a flood-like situation in 15 districts of the state, including the state capital.
Kohima, Oct 3 (PTI) Thousands of people representing different Naga tribes attired in their traditional dress on Thursday took out a protest rally here against the proposed Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
The protest march was held under the aegis of Joint Committee on Protection of Indigenous People (JCPI), Nagaland and North East Forum of Indigenous People (NEFIP).
They submitted a memorandum to Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.
Pune, Oct 2 (PTI) There is a need for an interfaith movement for world peace, former Union minister Karan Singh said here on Wednesday.
He was speaking at the `World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy' organized by the MIT World Peace University on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.
What we need today is an "inter-religious movement for world peace", Singh said.
Lucknow, Oct 2 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged on Wednesday that rape accused were being protected in Uttar Pradesh and demanded lodging of a rape case against BJP leader and former Union minister Chinmayanand.
Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday declared that India is now open defecation-free.
Speaking at a 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' programme here on Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Modi also said the world appreciated India for providing toilets to over 60 crore people.
Palghar, Oct 3(PTI) A newborn baby girl was found dumped in a dustbin by unidentified persons in Virar town of Maharashtra's Palghar district, the police said.
The child was found inside a gunny sack in a dustbin on a stretch of road between Global City and Narangi Phatak in the town on Wednesday afternoon.
Pithoragarh, Oct 3 (PTI) A joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan with focus on counter terrorism operations in mountainous terrain began here on Thursday.
The 12-day exercise named KAZIND-2019 was inaugurated by Brig SK Mandal, Commander of the 111 Independent Infantry Brigade.
It will will conclude on October 15, an Indian Army spokesman said.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is among the world’s most protectionist countries but the United States is trying to negotiate a limited trade deal with the South Asian nation to resolve their differences, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said on Thursday.
The United States and India have been locked in trade disputes for months that have led to tit-for-tat tariffs. Washington has been concerned about Indian policies that mandate foreign firms to store more data locally, restrict the way U.S. e-commerce giants operate and impose price caps on medical devices.
Prasar Bharati’s Assistant Director of Programme R Vasumathi has been suspended for failing to telecast live a speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered at the Singapore-India Hackathon 2019.
Prasar Bharati is India's public broadcaster service that includes Doordarshan.
Singapore-India Hackathon 2019 was held at IIT Madras's research centre in Chennai on September 30.
Kanpur: City has always attracted the filmmakers owing to its various locales apt to shoot scenes. In the past, various films shootings hàve been taken. Currently, one more film based on Premchand story will be filmed here. It is expected to begin soon.
Although this documentary type of Hindi movie will be based on the common man's everyday problems.
The story revolves around the landlord's atrocities on a village farmer.
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