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Nun rape case: Former Bishop remanded to judicial custody till October 6

In Kerala, a Magistrate court at Pala today remanded rape accused former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal to judicial custody till October 6.

Home Minister chairs meeting of central Zonal Council in Lucknow

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired the meeting of 21st Central Zonal Council in Lucknow in which Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand while representative ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh participated.

BJP accuses Congress of hatching conspiracy to get Rafale deal cancelled

BJP has accused the Congress of hatching a conspiracy to get the Rafale deal cancelled.

PM inaugurates Sikkim's first airport in Pakyong, says govt keen to make North East 'engine of India's growth story'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that his government is committed to make the Northeast region an "engine of India's growth story".

Govt extends ITR, audit report deadline till October 15

The government has extended the due date of filing the Income Tax Returns and Audit Reports for Assessment Year 2018-19 to 15th of next month for certain categories of taxpayers.

Ease of Living Index is a transformative initiative of the Ministry: Hardeep Singh Puri

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today said, Ease of Living Index is a transformative initiative of the Ministry to help the cities assess livability as per national and global benchmark.

20kW FM transmitter of All India Radio inaugurated at Gharinda in Amritsar

A 20kW FM transmitter of All India Radio located at Gharinda close to the international border at Attari in Amritsar was formally inaugurated today by Vijay Sampla Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment.

Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates 2-day National Orientation workshop on NeVA

Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal today inaugurated two-day National Orientation workshop on National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).

Naval officer Abhilash Tomy rescued from Indian Ocean

Indian Naval officer Abhilash Tomy was rescued from the Indian Ocean today, three days after he suffered a severe injury when the main mast of his boat was ripped off in a storm, officials said.

Ravi Shankar Prasad accuses Rahul Gandhi of compromising with national security on Rafale deal

Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Congress President Rahul Gandhi of compromising with national security by questioning the integrity of PM Narendra Modi on the Rafale deal.

SC refers female genital mutilation case to a five judge constitution bench

The Supreme Court today referred the plea challenging the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) of minor girls, among Dawoodi Bohra Muslims to a five-judge constitution bench.

Vice President urges ISRO scientists to play important role in expanding citizen centric services

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu today asked ISRO scientists to play an important role in expanding citizen centric services by providing Satellite Data and help in formulating strategies for better Governance.

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