Centre, Manipur sign pact with Kukis; agree to open NH-2

Manipur, 9/4: The Centre and Manipur governments signed a fresh agreement with Kuki-Zo groups on Thursday in which all sides agreed to maintain the territorial integrity of Manipur, open National Highway-2, which passes through Manipur, for free movement, and relocation of militant camp. Centre and the Kuki groups have agreed for relocation of seven designated…

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Putin sides with India and China against USA tarrif

Moscow, 4/9: Russian President Vladimir Putin, while addressing the media after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China, told the US not to try to strong-arm India and China with tariffs and sanctions, saying, “You can’t talk to India or China like this”. Accusing the Donald Trump administration of using economic pressure as…

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ED summons cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in illegal betting app case

New Delhi, 4/9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said.   The federal probe agency will record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of this investigation linked to an…

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GST rate cut on most common man’s items; new rates to be effective from Sept 22

New Delhi, 4/9: A host of goods and services concerning common man including paneer, bread, hair oil, shampoo and toothpaste will become cheaper effective from September 22 as the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising representation from all states on Wednesday . The Council decided to abolish 12% and 28%…

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People who criticised my style of batting finally realised the value I brought: Pujara

Bengaluru, 3/9: Like the person he is, Cheteshwar Pujara’s batting was also understated — characterised more by dour defence than dazzling strokes and defined more by substance than style. His retirement last week, after losing his spot in the Test squad in June 2023, marked the end of a distinguished career in Indian cricket. Perhaps…

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Maharashtra forms sub-committee for OBCs even as Chhagan Bhujbal boycotts Cabinet meet

Mumbai, 3/9: The vexed Maratha-vs-OBC reservation issue in Maharashtra has led to fissures in the Maha Yuti government – and it came out in open when veteran politician and OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal boycotted the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. In a related development, the Maharashtra government has formed a Cabinet sub-committee to expedite socio-economic,…

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Bastian Bandra shuts amid Rs 60 crore loan fraud allegations against Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

Bandra, 3/9: Actress and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s beloved restaurant, Bastian, one of Bandra’s most iconic hangout spots and a favorite among Mumbaikars, is set to close its doors permanently. Located on Linking Road in Bandra East, this luxe restaurant will take orders for last time on September 4.   Best known for its serene…

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Govt has done justice to Marathas, ensured quota of other communities remained intact: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, 3/9: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the state government did justice to the Maratha community by addressing its key demands related to quota and overall welfare, and also ensured the reservation of other communities remained untouched.   Talking to reporters hours after activist Manoj Jarange ended his five-day-old fast in…

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