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Amit Shah calls urgent meet with Delhi CM Kejriwal, others as Delhi violence kills 7

On Feb 24, six people including a Delhi Police head constable were killed as pro-and anti-CAA groups battled each other. Several areas including Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Gokulpuri remained tense.

Feb 25, 2020

Delhi violence: Policeman, 6 civilians killed in CAA clashes, govt claims violence 'orchestrated'

Protesters supporting the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and those against it pelted stones at each other. Several people from both sides were injured in the clashes.

Feb 25, 2020

Trump's India visit: Ahmedabad ready to say Namaste Trump amid tight security

Amid high-security arrangements and massive decorations, Ahmedabad is ready to welcome US President Donald Trump here on Monday to participate in a roadshow with Prime Minister Narendra

Feb 24, 2020

India's robust health watch stalled coronavirus entry, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Hailing the qualified health professionals for "resisting" the Ebola, Nipah virus and Swine flu in the past, Harsh Vardhan said that the doctor-to-population ratio will also be as per WHO standards.

Feb 23, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes Khelo India Games as stepping stone to greater sporting success for country

A day after inaugrating Khelo India University Games, PM Modi praised the event in his Mann ki Baat broadcast.

Feb 23, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: 106 more deaths in China's Hubei, COVID-19 toll surges past 2300

A total of 234 infections among Chinese prisoners outside Hubei ended 16 straight days of declines in new mainland cases.

Feb 22, 2020

Donald Trump supports Bollywood movie featuring gay romance; President tweets in favour of rom-com?

The tweet in question featured the movie "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan", which stars Ayushmann Khurana.

Feb 21, 2020

Maha Shivratri 2020: Thousands of devotees throng Shiva temples across country to offer prayers

On Maha Shivratri, the greatest night of Shiva, devotees worship Lord Shiva and observe a strict fast.

Feb 21, 2020

English newspaper Guardian claims story about Srinivas Gowda running faster than Usain Bolt is 'fake news'

After all the hype about Srinivas Gowda, Guardian cites two experts who say his speed is mainly due to the buffaloes in Kambala race.

Feb 20, 2020

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

UK unveils new points-based visa system; Indians may benefit

The new system would mean that the citizens of the European Union will not be getting preferential access to living and working in the UK.

Feb 20, 2020

Valimai update: Ajith Kumar shoots despite injury

Ajith Kumar has completed the latest schedule of shooting of his upcoming movie Valimai in spite of suffering injuries.

Feb 19, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll hits 2,000 in China, cases fall for second day

Hubei reported 1,693 new cases as of Tuesday, down from 1,807 the previous day and the lowest number in the province since February 11.

Feb 19, 2020

J&K attracts Rs 670 crore investment ahead of investor summit: Toyota, Oracle show interest

J&K 2.0 is all set to lure investors from across India as it plans its first-ever investment summit in May.

Feb 18, 2020

HSBC layoffs 2020: London-based bank to axe up to 35,000 jobs in massive overhaul

Europe's biggest bank by assets, which has long underperformed rivals, reported profit before tax of $13.35 billion for 2019 versus $19.89 billion a year earlier.