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MVA poll candidates being paid Rs 60 lakh to withdraw candidature: MNS

Mumbai, Jan. 2 -- Maharashtra Nirman Sena (MNS) leader Yogesh Chile on Friday alleged that in the Panvel area of Navi Mumbai, Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) opposition candidates are being paid ... Read More


Parties scramble to rein in rebels ahead of nomination withdrawal deadline

India, Jan. 2 -- With the deadline for withdrawal of nomination forms ending today, political parties across the spectrum spent Thursday reaching out to rebel candidates from their own ranks, urging t... Read More


Delhi Police registers FIR over fake news of teachers told to count stray dogs

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR in connection with the circulation and amplification of false, misleading and malicious information on social media, alleging that teacher... Read More


Contraceptive shortages are driving up abortions in Nepal

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- Amid a shortage of family planning commodities, including birth control shots and implants, health facilities across the country are reporting a sharp rise in abortions. Accordin... Read More


After new state BJP chief, Cabinet expansion buzz grows in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Jan. 2 -- After the appointment of Pankaj Chaudhary as the new Uttar Pradesh BJP chief, the long overdue expansion of the state council of ministers and changes in the organisation are next o... Read More


EAM Jaishankar reiterates India's 'right to defend' and 'strategic autonomy' in responding to external threat

Chennai, Jan. 2 -- Reiterating India's strategic autonomy and its right to defend against any external threat, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the country will independently dete... Read More


Himachal student dies after alleged sexual assault, ragging

Shimla/Dharamshala, Jan. 2 -- Three students of a government college in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala have been booked for ragging and voluntarily causing hurt while a professor has been booked for s... Read More


Will Smith accused of sexual harassment by former tour musician in new lawsuit

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 -- Will Smith is being sued by a musician who toured with him, with the performer alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. US entertainment magazine Peopl... Read More


Fubara speaks to Rivers people about 'sounds of war' after Wike's threats

Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, on Thursday, urged residents of the state not to be troubled in the face of rising political tension. Speaking during the New Year cross... Read More


Pune Municipal polls: BJP, Shiv Sena to contest separately over seat-sharing dispute

Pune, Jan. 2 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena will contest the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections separately following differences over seat-sharing, leaders from... Read More