Jaipur, February 16Seven people were burnt alive in an illegal firecracker-manufacturing factory in the Bhiwadi town of Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, officials said.“Seven persons have died in the incident. It was a garment factory but firecrackers were being manufactured inside it illegally,” Sumitra Pareek, Additional District Magistrate, said. She said that two people were […]
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Mumbai, February 17 The Mumbai police have arrested six persons, including the alleged shooter who fired five rounds at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house in Juhu here, officials said on Monday. The city police’s anti-extortion cell apprehended the alleged shooter, Deepak Sharma, and five others involved in the case from Haryana and Rajasthan on Sunday night, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 16 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Mohali in a government chopper on Sunday amid concerns over his health, will participate in a rally in Moga along with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal Monday. Sources said doctors allowed him to travel […]
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New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. The plea, moved by The Reporters’ Collective and renowned journalist Nitin Sethi, argues that the new data regime severely dilutes the […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 16Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of factory workers in a fire accident at a chemical factory in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi town and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.The fire mishap in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, is tragic and deeply saddening, the Prime Minister’s Office said on […]
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Patna, February 16 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 25 lakh women under the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana’, which aims to promote women’s empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities.Kumar disbursed a total amount of Rs 2,500 crore through direct benefit transfer (DBT) at a function […]
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New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court on Monday said that a nine-judge Constitution bench will commence hearing on the contentious issue pertaining to the definition of the word ‘industry’ under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 from March 17. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi formulated […]
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New Delhi, February 16 After the complete implementation of the three new criminal laws in the country in the coming years, the rate of conviction in criminal cases will go up to 80 per cent, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. Addressing the 79th Raising Day Parade function of Delhi Police here, Shah […]
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The North News Karachi, February 16 Under-performing batting star Babar Azam found himself in the line of fire after Pakistan’s 61-run loss to bitter foes India in a T20 World Cup match as several former players in the country demanded his sacking alongside some other seniors.Former captain Babar, senior spinner Shadab Khan and pace spearhead […]
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The North News Mumbai, February 16 As part of the Cinema & Climate Showcase, a spoke event of Mumbai Climate Week, a special screening of the critically acclaimed environmental documentary Turtle Walker was held on 9th February at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, followed by an engaging panel discussion with leading voices […]
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