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Former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha detained in Delhi while protesting against the forcible removal of migrants, reported NDTV

Union minister Yashwant Sinha (Photo - Daily Excelsior)
Union minister Yashwant Sinha (Photo - Daily Excelsior) 

Former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha detained in Delhi while protesting against the forcible removal of migrants

Beheaded body of Dalit man found in UP's Fatehpur district; 3 arrested: Police

Pakistan violated ceasefire in Poonch at about 1900 hours today

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire in Gulpur sector, District Poonch at about 1900 hours today

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Amphan now a 'super cyclone' and it is a serious issue, the only other cyclone in Odisha in 1999 was very deadly: NDRF DG S N Pradhan

25 NDRF teams deployed on ground for cyclone Amphan, says PMO

During review, PM told that 25 NDRF teams deployed on ground for cyclone Amphan, 12 others ready in reserve: PMO

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Bhubaneswar-New Delhi trains’ route diverted due to Cyclone Amphan

In the wake of the threat posted by cyclone Amphan, the Indian Railways on Monday said that the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar special train will run on a diverted route for the next four days.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Sensex plummets 1,068.75 points to end at 30,028.98

We express our gratitude to PM for understanding and promoting vision of MNREGA, says Rahul Gandhi

The Prime Minister has approved an additional budget of ₹40,000 crore for the MNREGA scheme created during the UPA era. We express our gratitude to PM for understanding and promoting vision of MNREGA, says Rahul Gandhi

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Bois Locker Room' matter: Delhi HC directs Delhi Police Cyber cell to complete investigation expeditiously

'Bois Locker Room' matter: Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police Cyber Cell to complete the investigation expeditiously into the matter

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

NCW writes to TikTok over video glorifying acid attack

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday said it wrote to the video-sharing social networking service TikTok over a video in which one of its users allegedly glorified acid attack and crime against women.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Rupee settles 33 paise lower at 75.91 (provisional) against US dollar

Heavy traffic jam seen at Yamuna Bridge on Vikas Marg

Fire breaks out at a residential building in Mazgaon area in Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray takes oath as member of Legislative Council

Seven killed in fire at shop-cum-residential complex at Gwalior in MP

CBSE announces date sheet for pending class 10 and class 12 board exams

CBSE announces date sheet for pending class 10 and class 12 board exams. Students to carry own sanitiser bottles, wear mask to centres: CBSE on pending board exams.

Parents to ensure their ward is not sick, candidates to follow physical-distancing norms: CBSE on pending board exams

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

We note with deep regret that fiscal stimulus package has left several sections high and dry, says P Chidambaram

Fiscal stimulus is of Rs 1,86,650 cr amounting to 0.91% of GDP; totally inadequate given the gravity of economic crisis, says Chidambaram.

We express our thorough disappointment, request govt to reconsider stimulus package, says Chidambaram

Fiscal stimulus is of Rs 1,86,650 cr amounting to 0.91% of GDP; totally inadequate given the gravity of economic crisis, says Chidambaram

Announce comprehensive fiscal stimulus of not less than Rs 10 lakh cr of real additional expenditure equivalent to 10% of GDP, says Chidambaram

Borrow more, spend more to give a stimulus to economy, says Chidambaram to Centre

Govt is being opportunistic by pushing reforms, it is bypassing discussion in Parliament and this will be resisted, says Chidambaram

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

PM Modi to chair a high-level meeting with MHA, NDMA today at 4PM to review Cyclone Amphan

PM Narendra Modi to chair a high-level meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) today at 4 PM, to review the arising cyclone situation in parts of the country.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Massive searches underway in J&K villages to nab cop killers

Security forces on Monday started a massive cordon and search operation in two villages in J&K's Pulwama district following intelligence reports about the presence of militants there, police said.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Bodies of man, woman who jumped to death into Ganga canal fished out

Bodies of a man and a woman who allegedly committed suicide by jumping into the Ganga canal here have been fished out, police said on Monday.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Taliban attack kills 7 in Afghanistan's Ghazni

At least seven people were killed and 25 others injured in a Taliban attack and an ensuing gunfight outside an intelligence agency camp in Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Monday, a security source said.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Rupee slips 31 paise to 75.89 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 31 paise to 75.89 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday tracking weak opening of domestic equities and sustained foreign fund outflows.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Sensex slumps by 721.07 points, currently at 30,376.66

Sensex slumps by 721.07 points, currently at 30,376.66. Nifty slumps by 214.20 points, currently at 8,922.65.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

5 UP policemen punished for laxity in checking cow slaughter

Five policemen, including a Station House Officer (SHO), have been sent to the police lines for their failure to check cow slaughter incidents in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Low intensity quake in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh experienced a low intensity earthquake on Monday, an official said here. There was no loss of life.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

12 migrants injured in accident in UP

At least 12 migrant labourers were seriously injured after a bus in which they were travelling to Bihar collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

Cyclone alert for Bengal, Odisha as 'Amphan' intensifies

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a cyclone alert for West Bengal and north Odisha coasts as an extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Amphan' was over the central parts of the South Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.

Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST

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Published: 18 May 2020, 9:08 AM IST