Dallewal agrees to take medical aid; Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14

Chandigarh, 19/1: The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, thus ending a stalemate over the resumption of a dialogue with the agitators, who have been demanding a legal guarantee on the MSP of crops. Following the announcement of the proposed meeting, farmer leader…

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R G Kar verdict: Kolkata court pronounces Sanjay Roy guilty of rape-murder of on-duty medic

Kolkata, 18/2: A Kolkata court on Saturday declared Sanjay Roy “guilty” of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, a heinous crime that sparked nationwide outrage and prolonged protests. The Sealdah court, where Roy’s trial was held, will declare his sentence on Monday, Anirban Das, the…

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Champions Trophy Squad: Jaiswal gets maiden ODI call-up, Bumrah picked but fitness will decide his availability

Mumbai, 18/1: Talented left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Saturday expectedly picked in the India squad for the Champions Trophy and pacer Mohammed Shami returned to national fold after a long injury lay off but Jasprit Bumrah’s chance of featuring in the prestigious ODI tournament will depend on his fitness. Rishabh Pant and K L Rahul…

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Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect on Sunday

Jerusalem,18/1: Israel’s cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday, a day ahead of the agreement’s scheduled start. In the early hours of Saturday after meeting for more than six hours, the government ratified the…

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Donald Trump plans big immigration raid in Chicago on day 2

Washington DC, 18/1: Donald Trump’s incoming US presidential administration plans to launch a large immigration raid in Chicago the day after he takes office, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing four people familiar with planning. The raid, expected to start on Tuesday, will last all week, the newspaper said, adding the US Immigration…

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