Thursday, August 29, 2019

Pak. successfully carries out night-training launch of ballistic missile Ghaznavi: Army

The ballistic missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to 290 kms, the military’s media spokesperson said.
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Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh

India wants to have good neighbourly relationship with Pakistan, but it should first stop exporting terror to India, the Defence Minister said.
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Metro train passengers can now carry heavier bag

One bag weighing up to 25 kg is allowed and baggage in the form of bundles will not not permitted on metro trains: govt.
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U.S. ready to fight Amazon fires only in cooperation with Brazil

On Monday the countries of the G7 pledged $20 million to tackle blazes engulfing parts of the world’s largest rainforest that is crucial for maintaining a stable global climate.
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Don’t treat children as NRC ‘collateral damage’: Assam NGO

The govt. should ensure the protection of children from all forms of physical and psychological abuse without discrimination of any kind, says Universal Team for Social Action and Help
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Census data say hardly any post-1971 foreigners in Assam: Rights group

Assam saw a mammoth influx of immigrants from 1901 to 1971, but it reduced drastically thereafter, says Rights and Risks Analysis Group report
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‘Why have you kept ‘War And Peace’ book at home,’ Bombay HC asks Vernon Gonsalves

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case accused Vernon Gonsalves to explain why he kept “objectionable material”
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T.N.’s Dindigul lock and Kandangi saree get GI tag

The lock is known throughout the world for its superior quality and durability while the cotton saree is characterised by large contrast borders
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PM Modi to launch ‘Fit India Movement’ today

A committee comprising government officials, members of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), national sports federations, private bodies and fitness promoters has been formed to advise the government on the campaign.
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IS module: NIA searches houses of five in Coimbatore

No arrests made as part of the searches, according to sources
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Duterte arrives in Beijing to raise South China Sea with Xi

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is in Beijing for a meeting with counterpart Xi Jinping. Mr. Duterte is expected Thursday to bring up a 2016 rul
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Germany’s far-right AfD hopes for first state election wins

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany has polled strongly in both Brandenburg and Saxony states, part of its eastern electoral heartland.
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Scoot to launch flight to Singapore from city

It will be operated five days a week from October 27
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Bharat rebuts Botcha’s charge

‘Land well outside CRDA area; yet to get possession’
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Real estate boom back in Donakonda

Investors pick up positive signals from the Amaravati Capital controversy
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Lively interaction marks legal awareness camp

Students urged to do their bit to check child abuse, rights violations
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Public policing to rein in traffic violators

‘All it takes is sending a pic through Whatsapp to the transport wing’
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U.S. man indicted on terror charge in alleged IS-inspired plot

A federal grand jury indicted Rondell Henry, 28, of Germantown, on a new charge of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State.
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Morning Digest: Officials say 36 suffered pellet injuries in Kashmir since August 5, UK PM sparks outrage with Parliament suspension, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Politics live: Rahul Gandhi is liked by Pakistan, says Smriti Irani

The day's political developments from across the country
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‘War on nature must end,’ says activist Greta Thunberg in New York

The 16-year-old completed a 15-day journey across the Atlantic shortly after 4:00 pm (2000 GMT), stepping off the boat onto a Manhattan dock to cheering crowds chanting her name.
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Bolsonaro says Amazon nations should decide region’s future

The Brazilian leader also escalated a deeply personal dispute with French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of portraying himself as “the one and only person” concerned about the environment.
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Congress to blame for J&K row: Mayawati

BSP chief re-elected party national president
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