Actor Javed Khan Amrohi, known for Nukkad, Lagaan, dies of lung failure

Mumbai, February 14 Veteran theatre and film actor Javed Khan Amrohi, best known for his roles in popular DD serial “Nukkad” and films such as “Lagaan” and “Chak De! India”, died on Tuesday due to lung failure at a hospital here, according to his filmmaker Ramesh Talwar. He was…

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SDM, cops among 39 booked after mother-daughter allegedly immolate themselves during anti-encroachment drive in Kanpur; Opposition attacks government

Kanpur (UP), February 14A day after a mother-daughter duo died allegedly due to self-immolation during an anti-encroachment drive in Kanpur Dehat, police on Tuesday booked 39 people including a sub-divisional magistrate, four revenue officials, a police station head and several other cops on murder and other charges.Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Maitha) Gyaneshwar…

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Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid in first challenge to Donald Trump

Washington, February 14 Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said on Tuesday that she will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, putting her at odds with one-time boss Donald Trump, the ex-president also seeking to win back the White House. “I’m Nikki Haley and I’m running for president,” Haley…

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BBC ‘most corrupt’ organisation in the world: BJP; says I-T dept should be allowed to do its work

New Delhi, February 14 The BJP on Tuesday accused the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) of unleashing “venomous” reporting against India and alleged that its propaganda and the Congress’ agenda go together. The remarks came soon after Income Tax officials surveyed the British broadcaster’s offices in Mumbai and Delhi. Addressing…

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Big battle Karnataka: What is happening in the key southern state?

Vibha SharmaChandigarh, February 14Karnataka on Monday witnessed a major political spat between the BJP and the Congress over “frequent” visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah tothe poll-bound state.After PM Modi kicked off Aero India in Bengaluru, leaders of Karnataka Congress took potshots at him, calling…

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Only those ‘elected’ should be taking decisions in Punjab, says Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh, February 14 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hit out at Governor Banwarilal Purohit, saying only those who have been “elected” by people should be taking decisions in Punjab, and not those who are “selected”. The retort comes a day after Purohit sent a letter to the CM,…

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If nothing to hide, why govt running away from JPC probe into Adani issue: Congress

New Delhi, February 14 The Congress on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was “running away” from a JPC probe into the Adani-Hindenburg issue and said such an investigation be allowed if the government has nothing to hide in the matter. The Congress’ attack on the government came after Union Home…

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If nothing to hide, why is govt running away from JPC probe into Adani issue: Congress

New Delhi, February 14 The Congress on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was “running away” from a JPC probe into the Adani-Hindenburg issue and said such an investigation be allowed if the government has nothing to hide in the matter. The Congress’ attack on the government came after Union Home…

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Pulwama attack anniversary: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath pay tributes to soldiers who laid down lives

New Delhi, February 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019. तुम्हारी शौर्य गाथा सूर्य हैं, आसमान हो तुम।हमारा गर्व तुम हो, शान हो, अभिमान हो…

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I-T teams at BBC’s Delhi, Mumbai offices for survey operation: Officials

New Delhi, February 14 As part of its investigation to look into suspected tax evasion, Income Tax Department sleuths today conducted a survey operation at the BBC’s offices in Delhi and Mumbai, the officials said. Incidentally, the surprise action by the I-T Department sleuths has come weeks after the BBC…

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India does not believe in countering security challenges in neo-colonial paradigms: Rajnath Singh

Bengaluru, February 14 India does not believe in giving “sermons or cut-and-dried” solutions to countries in need of assistance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In an address to his counterparts from various countries at Aero India here, Singh also called for united efforts to counter pressing security challenges,…

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On Hindenburg-Adani row, Amit Shah says BJP has ‘nothing to hide or be afraid of’

New Delhi, February 14 Countering the opposition onslaught against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in the backdrop of Hindenburg report against the Adani group, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said for “us nothing is there to hide or fear”. In a widely televised interview conducted by…

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On Hindenburg-Adani row, Amit Shah says ‘there is nothing to hide or be afraid of’ for BJP

New Delhi, February 14 Countering the opposition onslaught against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in the backdrop of Hindenburg report against the Adani group, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said for “us nothing is there to hide or fear”. In a widely televised interview conducted by…

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