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Fake Billing Scam Worth Thousands Of Crores Unearthed: Punjab Minister

NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has said an investigation by the state taxation department's enforcement wing exposed a fake billing scam worth thousands of crores.

'What Kind Of Democracy?' Court Raps Cops For Seeking Action On Professor

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court came down heavily on Satara police for seeking action against a professor who referred to late activist Govind Pansare's book 'Shivaji Kon Hota' while pacifying agitated students during an event.

"False Narrative": Nirmala Sitharaman On Mamata Banerjee's Mic-Off Claim

Reported by Marya Shakil | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Strongly countering West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that her microphone was switched off at a key Niti Aayog meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused her of "trying to build a narrative out of falsehood".

Smriti Irani's "Saturday Vibes" With Bill Gates At A Wedding

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Actress Smriti Irani shared a picture with Bill Gates, the former CEO of IT giant Microsoft.

"Agenda-Driven Narratives": Top Assam Rifles Officer On "Bias" Allegations In Manipur Ops

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday July 27, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

The Assam Rifles has maintained a neutral stance since ethnic violence began in Manipur in May 2023, the dual-role force's Director General Lieutenant General PC Nair has said.

PM Modi, Amit Shah, BJP Chief Meet Chief Ministers At Party Headquarters

Asian News International | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

BJP's top leadership, including party President JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and all Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of states ruled by the party, are attending a crucial meeting at the BJP headquarters under the leadership of

Telecom Connectivity In All Villages In Next 12 Months: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Guwahati

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said on Saturday that 100 per cent coverage of villages in terms of telecom connectivity in the country is targeted in the next 12 months.

"Samples Sent To Lab": Karnataka On Row Over 'Dog Meat' Meant For Restaurants

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 27, 2024, Bengaluru

Responding to the row over the alleged supply of dog meat to Bengaluru hotels, the Karnataka government stated on Saturday that the meat seized from the railway station on Friday night had been sent to a food laboratory.

Woman Maoist Carrying Rs 8 Lakh Reward Surrenders In Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Gadchiroli

A woman Naxalite booked for a murder and an attack on security forces and carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh surrendered before the police and CRPF in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Saturday, officials said.

Pics: With 'Holy Water', Kanwariyas' Colourful Yatra From Haridwar

Sondeep Shankar | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Wearing colourful T-shirts with images of Hindu Gods on them, a large number of Kanwariyas were seen carrying holy water from the Ganges in Haridwar to different parts of the country.

Gaganyaan Astronaut To Travel To Space Station In Joint Nasa Mission: Jitendra Singh

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

One of the four astronauts undergoing training for the Gaganyan mission will travel to the International Space Station as part of a collaborative effort with NASA, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has informed the Lok Sabha.

If We Ignore Emergency Period, Parliament Has Done Well: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi,

Describing Emergency as a "painful, dark" period, Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said if that period is ignored, the Parliament has done well.

Body of Pune Man, 26, Swept Away By Floodwaters Recovered After 2 Days

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Pune

The body of a 26-year-old man, who was swept away by floodwaters on July 24 when torrential downpours pounded Pune, was recovered by the fire brigade on Saturday, an official said.

S Jaishankar Urges International Community To Add Terror In All Its Forms

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2024, Vientiane (Laos)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday called on the international community to be robust in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and dismantle terror sanctuaries and UN-proscribed terrorism financing networks.

Activist Medha Patkar Challenges Conviction In Defamation Case

Asian News International | Saturday July 27, 2024, New Delhi

Social activist Medha Patkar has moved sessions court to challenge the judgment in a defamation case registered against her based on a complaint lodged by VK Saxena, the lieutenant governor of Delhi.