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Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer company of the movie 'Emergency', approached the Bombay High Court seeking the release of the film and a censor certificate.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch his party's campaign for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election. He will hold two large public rallies in the Ramban and Anantnag districts. These rallies are aimed at supporting Congress candidates participating in the first phase of the elections scheduled for September 18. Tariq Hamid Karra, the head of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), stated that Rahul Gandhi will travel from New Delhi to Jammu. His first campaign stop will be in support of Vikar Rasool Wani, a former chief of the party's Jammu and Kashmir unit, who is running for the Banihal assembly seat, according to the news agency PTI.
Indians won silver and bronze in both men's high jump T63 and javelin throw F46 after Deepthi Jeevanji's bronze in the women's 400m T20 category as the country's track and field athletes clinched five medals at the Paralympic Games here on Tuesday. Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in the men's high jump T63 while Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar took the second and third sports in the javelin throw F46 final. The 32-year-old Kumar cleared 1.88m while the 29-year-old Thangavelu's best effort was 1.85m. World record holder Frech Ezra of the USA won the gold. T63 classification is for athletes with single through knee or above knee limb deficiency.
A group of eminent Indian-Americans has launched a grassroots campaign in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in key battleground states. Vice President Harris, 59, who is of mixed parentage, is up against Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump, 78.
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Yoga Guru held for allegedly raping NRI woman
A yoga teacher has been arrested here for allegedly raping a Non Resident Indian (NRI) under the pretext of having a relationship with her in her previous birth, police said on Wednesday.Based on a complaint by the woman, the police registered a case against the Pradeep Ullal (54) of Kevala Foundation in Mallenahalli in that district. The complainant hails from Punjab but is settled in California, USA.
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India-Brunei elevate bilateral ties to ‘Enhanced Partnership' as PM Modi holds talks with Sultan Bolkiah
India and Brunei on Wednesday elevated the bilateral ties to “Enhanced Partnership” as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah discussing defence, trade and energy among other topics along with exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. PM Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to Brunei on a bilateral visit, was welcomed by Sultan Bolkiah and his close family members at the Istana Nurul Iman, which is the official residence of the Sultan, a
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Brunei an important partner in India's Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision: PM Modi
"I thank you and the entire royal family for your kind words, warm welcome. On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I extend my wishes to you and all the people of Brunei on the 40th Independence Day. Your majesty, we (India and Brunei) share centuries old cultural ties. The basis of our friendship is the great cultural legacy. Our relationship has become stronger every day under your leadership. Your majesty, I am elated that I have got an opportunity to visit Brunei in the beginning of my third tenure (as PM), and also discuss about the future with you. Brunei is an important partner in India's Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision," says PM Modi
in his remarks during meeting with the Sultan of Brunei.
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Badlapur assault case: HC suggests names for committee to suggest SOPs
The Bombay High Court today suggested three names for the formation of a committee to suggest Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the police, hospitals and schools while investigating cases related to sexual assaults on minors.
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Brunei, India to focus on agriculture, industry, and pharma: PM Modi
"We have decided to focus on mutual cooperation in agriculture, industry, pharma and health as well as technology and cyber security. In the energy sector, we discussed the possibilities of long-term cooperation in LNG. To enhance cooperation in the defence sector, we took positive views on the possibilities of defence industry training and capacity building. To strengthen our cooperation in the field of space, we have agreed on satellite development, remote sensing and training," PM Modi said today.
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News update: MCD ward committee election begins amid heavy security deployment
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PM Modi meets Sultan of Brunei
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Zee Entertainment approaches Bombay HC seeking release of Kangana's film 'Emergency'
A plea has been filed in the Bombay High Court, claiming that the censor board has arbitrarily and illegally withheld the censor certificate of the film.
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Gujarat flooding worsened by extensive urban development, says study
An analysis of recent flooding in parts of Gujarat showed that it was caused by severe weather conditions and exacerbated by extensive urban development, altered elevations and compromised drainage patterns, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT-GN) have said. Parts of Gujarat witnessed flooding due to heavy rains between August 20 and 29.
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One dead, several missing as heavy rain pounds Nagaland
One person died and several others were reported missing after heavy rainfall damaged houses and major portions of National Highway-29 in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday night, as roadside houses were damaged in flashfloods caused by torrential rain at Pherima in the district, they said. The Chumoukedima district administration is assessing the situation, while search operations have been initiated to locate the missing people, the officials said.
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Maharashtra transport body employees' state-wide strike enters 2nd day; 63 of 251 bus depots completely shut
The strike by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees for salary hike and other demands entered the second day on Wednesday, which continued to cripple the services and cause inconvenience to lakhs of passengers, especially ahead of the Ganesh festival. The employees are demanding salary parity with state government employees, seeking a pay scale adjustment to match that of their counterparts in the state sector.
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Security measures augmented at Delhi Civic Centre ahead of ward committee polls
Security measures have been strengthened in and around the Civic Centre with authorities anticipating a face-off between workers of the opposition BJP and the ruling AAP during the MCD's ward committee polls on Wednesday, officials said. A company of paramilitary personnel along with the Delhi Police personnel has been deployed in and around the Civic Centre in central Delhi, they said.
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PM Modi to visit Singapore today: Top 5 things on agenda explained
In Singapore, PM Modi will hold talks with the country’s senior leadership, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. He will also meet business leaders in Singapore to hold talks on advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, and sustainable development. Read here for more details.
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Speeding SUV runs over woman in Mumbai's Malad
Pedestrian woman dies after being hit by a speeding SUV in Mumbai's Malad area, police officials said today.
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Delhi forest dept asks transport dept for land for compensatory plantation
The Delhi Forest Department has asked the Transport Department to hand over 50,895 square metres of land to it and also pay more than Rs 40 lakh to carry out compensatory plantation for trees felled at a cluster bus depot in Burari, according to official documents. The Forest Department's communication, dated August 23, to the Transport Department follows a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order which directed the Deputy Conservator of Forests (Central) to forfeit the Transport Department's security deposit for non-compliance with the compensatory afforestation requirements.
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First Published: Sep 04 2024 | 9:11 AM IST
