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The Quint
Rafale Deal: Plea in SC Over New Corruption Claims by French Media
The petition comes after a French news portal alleged corruption and loss to public exchequer of at least Rs 21k cr.
a day ago
NewsBytes
South Africa beat Pakistan in second T20I: Records broken
South Africa beat Pakistan in the second T20I to level the four-match series 1-1.The Proteas restricted Pakistan for 140/9 in 20 overs.George Linde (3/23) was terrific with the ball to disallow Pakistan from going the distance.In reply, South Africa won the match by six wickets and six overs to spare.Here we present the records broken.
12 hours ago
News18
Covid-19: Ten States Account for Over 80% of New Cases
India's total active caseload has reached 12,64,698 which now comprises 9.24% of the country's total infections. A net increase of 63,689 cases recorded in the total active caseload in a span of 24 hours.
13 hours ago
News18
With Centre's 'Fast-track Vaccine Approval' Move, Here are Covid Jabs that May Arrive in India Soon
The health ministry has said it would expedite the approval of vaccines not made in India to 'expand the basket of vaccines for domestic use and hasten the pace and coverage of vaccination'.
7 hours ago
News18
Maharashtra 15-day Curfew from 8 pm Today: What's Allowed and What's Not
As part of the curbs, cinema halls and theatres will remain shut, while shooting for films, serials and advertisement will also be stopped during the curfew.
4 hours ago
ANI
US issues warning to China; says action against Taiwan would be 'serious mistake'
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (local time) issued a warning to China stating it would be a "serious mistake" for anyone to attempt to change Taiwan's "status quo" amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the island country's sovereignty.
2 days ago
News18
WWE WrestleMania 37: Boos Rain Down as Roman Reigns Pins Edge and Daniel Bryan; Fans on Social Media Hail 'The GOAT'
Fans were divided as Roman Reigns defeated by pinning both Edge and Daniel Bryan at the same time to retain his WWE SmackDown Universal title at WrestleMania 37.
2 days ago
Firstpost
SBI Recruitment 2021: Application open for 67 Pharmacist posts in clerical cadre; steps to apply on on sbi.co.in
Applicants should be below 30 years of age to be a part of the recruitment drive. The last application date is 3 May.
6 hours ago
Firstpost
US FONOP in India’s EEZ: Storm in a teacup, but issue highlights residual baggage of Cold War era
It appears that the entire point of the exercise was to indicate to China that FONOPs are based on principles such as upholding the laws of the sea and not random muscle-flexing against strategic rivals
2 days ago
News18
Haley Says She'll Back Trump, Stand Down If He Runs In 2024
Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, often mentioned as a possible 2024 GOP presidential contender, said Monday that she would not seek her party's nomination if former President Donald Trump opts to run a second time.
22 hours ago
The News Minute
Parts of Karnataka to witness thundershowers over next two days
For Bengaluru, the IMD has predicted a partly cloudy sky over the next two days with a chance of light rain in some areas.
a day ago
News18
WWE RAW Results: Drew McIntyre Gets Attacked after Setting Up Clash with Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania Backlash
Drew McIntyre was attacked by T-BAR & MACE after he beat Randy Orton and Braun Strowman in a triple threat match to set up a title fight with WWE Champion Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania Backlash.
11 hours ago
NewsBytes
Prince Harry to attend Prince Philip's funeral sans Meghan Markle
The funeral of the British Royal family's patriarch, Prince Philip, will be held on April 17. Queen Elizabeth's husband of 73 years, Prince Philip passed away on Friday at the age of 99. The Buckingham Palace said that Prince Harry will be attending the funeral, but not his wife, Meghan Markle. Markle, being pregnant, has been advised not to travel outside the US.
2 days ago
PTI
K'taka CM says lockdown could be imposed if need arises
<p>(Eds: Minor edit in last para) Bengaluru, Apr 12 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday said the state government could impose lockdown if the necessity arises.</p>
a day ago
News18
Congress Banks on Rahul's Bengal Rallies, BJP Hopes They Will End Up Hurting Mamata's TMC
Buoyed by Rahul's Bengal entry, Congress says only it can stop BJP in the state. But BJP believes Congress-Left-ISF bloc will eat into TMC's Muslim vote bank.
2 days ago
ANI
Lahore hospitals run out of oxygen supply amid rising coronavirus cases
Lahore [Pakistan], April 13 (ANI): Amid a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the city, several Lahore hospitals have run out of oxygen supply on Monday.
15 hours ago
News18
Coronavirus: List of States Where Board Exams are Postponed
Punjab & Uttar Pradesh government have postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 exams while Chhattisgarh government has decided to reschedule the Class 10 board exam
2 days ago
News18
WWE Star Hulk Hogan Booed by Crowd at WrestleMania 37 Events
During the first night of WrestleMania 37, Hogan made various appearances on the show.
a day ago
News18
As Delhi Touches Yet Another Peak With Over 11k Cases, 14 Hospitals Fully Dedicated to Covid Fight
CM Arvind Kejriwal chaired an emergency meeting to take stock of the administration’s preparedness to meet with the increasing demand for beds for COVID-19 patients.
a day ago
News18
Mamata Threatens Dharna After Election Commission Bans Her From Campaigning for 24 Hours
Meanwhile, senior TMC leader Derek O'Brien accused the EC of being 'extremely compromised' and asserted that the ruling party 'were winning Bengal.'
a day ago

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