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Sharad Yadav announces `Sajha Virasat Bachao Sammelan` to be held tomorrow in Delhi

Sharad Yadav announces `Sajha Virasat Bachao Sammelan` to be held tomorrow in Delhi

Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav on Wednesday said that various opposition parties are expected to join an event to save India’s “composite culture”.

Doklam standoff: Chinese, Indian boat patrols clash at Pangong lake

Doklam standoff: Chinese, Indian boat patrols clash at Pangong lake

Indian and Chinese soldiers were involved in an altercation in the western Himalayas on Tuesday, further raising tensions between the two countries, which are already locked in a two-month standoff in another part of the disputed border.

Govt asks Google, FB, Microsoft, others to remove Blue Whale links

Govt asks Google, FB, Microsoft, others to remove Blue Whale links

The government directed internet major website Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Microsoft and Yahoo to immediately remove links of the dangerous online game Blue Whale Challenge. The online game has led to suicides of children in India and other countries.

PM Modi speaks to Bihar and Assam Chief Ministers, says monitoring flood situation

PM Modi speaks to Bihar and Assam Chief Ministers, says monitoring flood situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar about the deteriorating flood situation in the state. In a post on Twitter, the Prime Minister said he is monitoring the situation in the state closely. “My thoughts are with all those affected by floods in parts of Bihar. The situation is being monitored closely,” he wrote. “The Centre assures all support to Bihar government to mitigate the flood situation. Teams of National Defence Response Force are in Bihar for rescue and relief work,” he added.

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy: Dr. Kafil Khan, the `Hero` doctor, removed as ward head

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy: Dr. Kafil Khan, the `Hero` doctor, removed as ward head

Days after 60 children, including 34 infants, died at the Baba Raghav Das Medical College and Hospital in Gorakhpur after a private supplier allegedly cut the oxygen supply over unpaid bills, the tragic incident has turned into a full blown political slug fest, with questions being raised about the role of doctors at the hospital who responded to the crisis.

Two sisters burnt alive by unidentified attackers in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Two sisters burnt alive by unidentified attackers in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Two teenage girls in Bareilly were set ablaze while they were asleep at their home early Friday morning. They have admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of the district hospital.

Venkaiah Naidu sworn in as 13th Vice President of the country

Venkaiah Naidu sworn in as 13th Vice President of the country

Former Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has been sworn in as the 13th Vice President of India today. He has been administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan