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Rain, high-velocity winds lash Delhi; more expected
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) A fresh bout of rain and high-velocity winds lashed the national capital overnight, bringing the mercury down by several notches on Sunday morning.
NewsThe QuintSunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You
We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads so that you wouldn't have to.
PoliticsLatestlyFourth of July 2020: Joe Biden, US Presidential Candidate, Says Wearing Mask 'Most Patriotic Thing to Do'
"This Fourth of July, one of the most patriotic things you can do is wear a mask," Biden said. His remark came hours after Trump, while addressing a rally in Mt Rushmore in South Dakota to kickoff Independence Day celebrations, was seen without a face mask despite the raging transmission of COVID-19.
NewsThe QuintJeyaraj & Beniks: Accountability for Torture Must Start At The Top
Torture in police remand, as opposed to judicial remand – and the difference must be stressed – is widespread.
PoliticsLatestlyDonald Trump Replies to PM Modi's Fourth of July 2020 Greeting, Says 'Thank You My Friend, America Loves India'
"I congratulate @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and the people of the USA on the 244th Independence Day of the USA. As the world's largest democracies, we cherish freedom and human enterprise that this day celebrates," Modi had stated in his greeting on Twitter earlier today.
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43 people killed in lightning strikes in UP, Bihar; rains lash several parts of country
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) At least 43 people were killed after being struck by lightning in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as rains and thunderstorm occurred in several parts of the country on Saturday, officials said.
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BJP's welfare work during lockdown biggest 'seva yagya' in history: Modi
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the BJP's welfare work during the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown as the biggest seva yagya in history and asserted that the party has come to represent all sections of society due to its service to the people.
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Third time lucky for Mumbai resident as she returns home from South Africa after two failed attempt
Johannesburg, Jul 4 (PTI) It was third time lucky for Mumbai resident Lopa Mudra as she was among 247 stranded Indian nationals who returned home from South Africa on Saturday on one of the two repatriation flights this weekend.
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West Bengal's unemployment rate of 6.5 pc in June 'far better' than national average: Mamata
Kolkata, Jul 4 (PTI) West Bengal's unemployment rate of 6.5 per cent in June was far better than the national average, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday, citing a report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).
NewsThe QuintTale of ‘Two Modis’: What The ‘Politician’ & PM Achieved In Leh
PM Modi has to deliberate if, willy-nilly, he has followed Jawaharlal Nehru’s course, with regard to China.
NewsNews18Pakistani Hindu Refugees Will Get Indian Citizenship, Says Amit Shah after Meeting Delegation in Delhi
Shah said the head of the family would get a certificate and it will be valid for the rest of the family as well.
NewsLatestlyDelhi's Recovery Rate Crosses 70%, Overall Count Surges to 97,200 Including 3,004 Deaths
The cumulative toll of recoveries stood at 68,256 - way higher than the number of active cases which was stated as 25,940. The overall count of cases is 97,200. As per the stats, the recovery rate in the national capital was found to be 70.2 percent.
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BJP's relief work during lockdown was biggest 'seva yagya': PM Modi
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Lauding BJP workers for the party's relief work during the nationwide COVID-19-induced lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said this was the biggest seva yagya.
NewsED TimesDelhi Government And Industry Leaders Come Together On CII’s Platform To Discuss Revival Of Delhi’s Economy
“The Delhi Government is going to launch a platform to give jobs to the blue collar workers in order to ease the situation of migrant and daily wage labourers”, commented Mr. Jasmine Shah, Vice Chairman, Dialogue & Development Commission, Government of NCT of Delhi, at the CII Delhi e-Conclave, organised on 3 July 2020. Since […]
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Light rains, cloudy sky expected in Delhi in next 3-4 days
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Light rains and cloudy skies over the next three-four days are expected to keep the mercury in check in the national capital, Meteorological department officials said on Saturday.
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Women leading fight against COVID-19 in northeast: Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the women in the northeast are taking the lead in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and helping the region emerge as a model for COVID-19 management.
NewsFirstpostGeopolitical chess: India has answered China's fait accompli with app ban and political signaling; onus now shifts to Beijing
India’s decision to ban 59 Chinese apps is an astute move as it circumvents WTO regulations on the question of national security and presents China with few retaliatory options
NewsNews18'Biggest Seva Yagya in History': PM Modi Lauds BJP's Relief Work During Covid-19 Lockdown
BJP state units presented a report card to Modi regarding the public service works and outreach undertaken during the nationwide lockdown period on Saturday evening in the 'Seva Hi Sangathan' meet.
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PM Modi lauds welfare measures undertaken by BJP during COVID-19 lockdown
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the welfare measures undertaken by the BJP during the nationwide COVID-19-induced lockdown as seven state units of the party gave a presentation of their work at a video conference.
NewsThe QuintIn Leh, Locals Anxious About Future Amid India-China Standoff
Locals in Leh discuss the Galwan Valley face-off and media reportage on developments at the border.
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Strategic affairs experts hail Modi's visit to Ladakh; say his message to China 'clear'
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) By visiting Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a very clear signal that India is ready to escalate the cost on China for its misadventurism and that the armed forces are adopting a firm approach in defending the country's territories, strategic affairs experts said on Saturday.
NewsLatestlyAfghanistan President Ashraf Ghani’s Cousin Shot Dead in Kabul
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's cousin was shot to death inside his home in Kabul on Friday. However, no terrorist group has claimed the responsibility of the attack. More details are still awaited. Last month, Ghani had agreed to hold a round of negotiations with the Taliban in Qatari capital of Doha.
NewsThe QuintOn Day One, Delhi University’s OBE Mock Test Runs Into Glitches
From registration hurdles to finding irrelevant question papers, DU final-year students are unhappy with mock test.
NewsThe QuintUS Turns 244: ‘As An Indian, I Feel Racial Equality Has Improved’
Within a month of George Floyd’s murder, over 20 US city & state govts scaled-back Police & formed new supervision.
NewsHuffPost IndiaJayaraj, Bennix Custodial Deaths: A Woman Constable Risked Her Safety To Provide Crucial Testimony
Five accused policemen have been arrested in the case, but since giving her statement, the woman constable has not appeared in public.