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After meeting the family members of the Forest Department watcher, who was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi resumed his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Prayagraj on Sunday.
In view of the farmers’ protest, the Union Home Ministry has imposed a temporary ban on internet services in seven districts of Punjab until February 24.
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena and Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Sunday inaugurated two All-Women Police Posts at Khan Market in the city’s central area.
Rajkumar Santoshi’s lawyer Binesh Patel confirmed that the filmmaker has been granted bail in the cheque-bouncing case and that the court has postponed the judgement for the next 30 days.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman on Sunday was taken to hospital after he suffered a blow to the head during a Comilla Victorians practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Randy Sparks, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and the founder of the folk music group the New Christy Minstrels passed away at the age of 90.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has given the go-ahead for a caste-based survey in the state on the lines of neighbouring Bihar, a senior official said on Sunday.
Chhattisgarh government has declared a half-day state mourning today on the demise of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj.
A fire broke out in a house due to a short circuit, in the Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh, in which five people sustained injuries, an official said. The incident took place on Saturday night.
Restoration work is underway at the Patel Nagar-Dayabasti section near the Zakhira flyover in the National Capital after ten wagons of goods train derailed on early Saturday morning, officials said. (READ MORE)
Legendary South African allrounder Mike Procter died at the age of 77 on Saturday. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Procter’s wife Maryna confirmed the news and said that he died following complications during heart surgery.
IMD forecasts light-moderate rain in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh for next 2 days. Delhi’s min temp: 9°C, max: 27°C with partly cloudy conditions, as per IMD.
After halting in Varanasi, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will resume from Anand Bhawan in Prayagraj on Sunday.