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Live updates : Breaking News August 16
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August 16, 2021 11:03 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
A CRPF jawan was injured after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces in Langate area of Handwara, Kupwara today
A CRPF jawan was injured after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces in Langate area of Handwara, Kupwara today
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August 16, 2021 9:50 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Govt restricts export of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits with immediate effect
Govt restricts export of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits with immediate effect
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August 16, 2021 8:43 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
US soldiers kill two armed men at Kabul airport, in Afghanistan
US soldiers kill two armed men at Kabul airport, in Afghanistan, reports AFP quoting Pentagon
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August 16, 2021 8:42 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
US President Joe Biden will address the nation on Afghanistan tonight
US President Joe Biden will address the nation on Afghanistan tonight.
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August 16, 2021 8:11 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
UNSC Emergency meeting: UN urges Taliban to protect freedom of all people
US official says US military commander met face-to-face with Taliban to seek non-interference with Kabul airport evacuation.
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August 16, 2021 7:25 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Delhi Cantt rape case: Parents of the deceased child move High Court seeking direction for judicial inquiry and constitution of SIT for a probe.
Delhi Cantt rape case: Parents of the deceased child move High Court seeking direction for judicial inquiry and constitution of Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a probe.
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August 16, 2021 6:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Commercial operations from Kabul airport have been suspended today
Commercial operations from Kabul airport have been suspended today. This has forced a pause in our repatriation efforts. We are awaiting the resumption of flights to restart the process: MEA Spox Arindam Bagchi
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August 16, 2021 6:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
2nd edition of exercise Zair-Al-Bahr between the Indian Navy and Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) was conducted
The second edition of exercise Zair-Al-Bahr between the Indian Navy and Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) was conducted from 9-14 Aug 21 in the Persian Gulf.
The present edition of the exercise included a three-day harbour phase followed by a two-day sea phase.
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August 16, 2021 5:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
UPA Govt had reduced fuel prices by issuing Oil Bonds of Rs 1.44 lakh crores, says Sitharaman
UPA Govt had reduced fuel prices by issuing Oil Bonds of Rs 1.44 lakh crores. I can't go by the trickery that was played by the previous UPA Govt. Due to Oil Bonds, the burden has come to our Govt, that's why we are unable to reduce prices of petrol & diesel, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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August 16, 2021 5:57 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
The glitches in the new income tax portal are expected to be fixed entirely in the next 2-3 days, says Sitharaman
The glitches in the new income tax portal are expected to be fixed entirely in the next 2-3 days, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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August 16, 2021 5:42 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Afghan military plane crashes in Uzbekistan
Afghan military plane crashes in Uzbekistan, reports AFP
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August 16, 2021 5:07 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Mandaviya along with CM and State Health Ministerattends a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram to review the COVID-19 situation
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya along with CM Pinarayi Vijayan and State Health Minister Veena George attends a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram to review the COVID-19 situation in the state
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August 16, 2021 5:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Punjab Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval for payment of subsistence allowance of 10,000 per month
Punjab Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval for payment of subsistence allowance of 10,000 per month, with effect from October 24, 2019, for family members of eight of the 27 Punjabis killed in Mosul, Iraq in 2014: State Govt
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August 16, 2021 5:05 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi inaugurates a drinking water project at his parliamentary constituency, Wayanad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi inaugurates a drinking water project at his parliamentary constituency, Wayanad. The project is launched under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), says Rahul Gandhi
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August 16, 2021 3:46 PM (IST) Posted by Sri Lasya
Delhi Court sends businessman Gautam Thapar to judicial custody
A Delhi Court sends businessman Gautam Thapar to judicial custody. He was recently arrested by Enforcement Directorate in an alleged bank loan fraud case.
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August 16, 2021 2:51 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
PK Agrawal assumes the charge of DGP, Haryana
PK Agrawal assumes the charge of DGP, Haryana
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August 16, 2021 2:50 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Meenakshi Lekhi kickstarts 'Jan Ashirvad Yatra' from vaccination centre in Delhi
Meenakshi Lekhi kickstarts 'Jan Ashirvad Yatra' from vaccination centre in Delhi
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August 16, 2021 2:49 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Kerala on 3-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Wayanad
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Kerala on 3-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Wayanad
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August 16, 2021 2:49 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Sushmita Dev who resigned from Congress today, joins TMC
Sushmita Dev who resigned from Congress today, joins TMC
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August 16, 2021 12:23 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Tricolour fireworks feature in Moscow to mark India's 75th Independence Day
Tricolour fireworks feature in Moscow to mark India's 75th Independence Day
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August 16, 2021 12:18 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Tamil Nadu: Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram opens for common devotees today
Tamil Nadu: Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram opens for common devotees today
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August 16, 2021 12:09 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Nitish Kumar listens to citizens' grievances during 'Janta Durbar' in Patna
Nitish Kumar listens to citizens' grievances during 'Janta Durbar' in Patna
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August 16, 2021 12:02 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Air India's AI 126 Chicago-Delhi flight diverted to Gulf airspace due to the closure of Afghan airspace
Air India's AI 126 Chicago-Delhi flight diverted to Gulf airspace due to the closure of Afghan airspace
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August 16, 2021 11:55 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Tokyo Olympics contingent in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Tokyo Olympics contingent in Delhi
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August 16, 2021 11:54 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Kinnaur Nigulsari landslide incident: Death toll rises to 25
Kinnaur Nigulsari landslide incident: Death toll rises to 25
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August 16, 2021 11:53 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Basavaraj Bommai, Thaawarchand Gehlot, receive VP M Venkaiah Naidu at Bengaluru airport
Basavaraj Bommai, Thaawarchand Gehlot, receive VP M Venkaiah Naidu at Bengaluru airport
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August 16, 2021 9:02 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Two non-Brahmin priests appointed to temples in Madurai
Two non-Brahmin priests appointed to temples in Madurai
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August 16, 2021 9:00 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
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August 16, 2021 8:56 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary today
PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary today
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August 16, 2021 7:22 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
"Navroz Mubarak": President Ram Nath Kovind wishes people from Parsi Community
"Navroz Mubarak": President Ram Nath Kovind wishes people from Parsi Community
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August 16, 2021 7:21 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
West Bengal: Bomb Disposal Squad diffuse suspected country-made bomb
West Bengal: Bomb Disposal Squad diffuse suspected country-made bomb