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Ukrainian farmers 15-year battle for stolen tractor ends in disappointment

Bangladesh, Aug. 23 -- In the spring of 2010, Yuriy Tsaruk, a modest farmer in Ukraines Rivne region, purchased a tractor that he hoped would modernize and expand his small agricultural operation. The... Read More


Legislative Charade

Dehradun, Aug. 23 -- The two-day session of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha in Bhararisain (Gairsain) stopped just short of being a farce. Were it not for the fact that a supplementary budget was passed ... Read More


Online Gaming bill gets President's approval, rules to be framed

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- India's sweeping ban on online money gaming became law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to legislation that completed its parliamentary journey in a record three da... Read More


Jama'at Schools Takeover:Political Parties SlamGovt

Srinagar, Aug. 23 -- PDP president Mehbooba Mufti described it as yet another attack on the institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is unfortunate that the ruling party is going "against its own ... Read More


Our hopes dashed when Centre didn't restore statehood: J&k CM

Jammu, Aug. 23 -- Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that all the hopes of his government, expecting restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, were shattered in the just concluded parlia... Read More


New Income Tax law ratified, to take effect in 2026

India, Aug. 23 -- New Delhi The Income-Tax Act, 2025 that received assent of President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday will come into force on April 1, 2026, a government notification said. "The Income-t... Read More


Unsafe portions of 7,630 UP schools demolished: Govt tells HC

LUCKNOW, Aug. 23 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court that between April 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, a total of 7,630 government primary, junior h... Read More


"Not scared": Tejashwi Yadav following FIR against him over 'objectionable' post on PM Modi

Katihar, Aug. 23 -- Following an FIR against him over an 'objectionable' post on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday affirmed that he is "not scared" of any FIR. He as... Read More


BJP leader arrested over suicide by youth in Pauri

Dehradun/Pauri, Aug. 23 -- A 32-year-old man, Jitendra Singh, was found dead by suicide in his car in Talwari village of Pauri block on the morning of 21 August. The incident has prompted police actio... Read More


"If I die, Akhilesh Yadav should be held responsible": Expelled MLA Pooja Pal trains guns on Samajwadi Party Chief

Lucknow, Aug. 23 -- Days after being expelled from the Samajwadi Party, Chail MLA Pooja Pal addressed a letter to party chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of strengthening criminal elements within the... Read More