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Oct 19, 2021 12:55 PM IST

Delhi woman stabbed to death allegedly by jilted lover

22-year-old woman stabbed to death by a man, who is suspected to be her jilted lover, in Bindapur area of Dwarka district.
Oct 19, 2021 12:18 PM IST

‘My heart is heavy as I began my political career with the BJP’

My heart is heavy as I began my political career with the BJP. I thank PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah for showing confidence in in me. I left politics wholeheartedly. I thought that if I’m not a part of the party, I shouldn’t keep seat for myself: Babul Supriyo after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Oct 19, 2021 11:50 AM IST

India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage tops 99 crore

“We are at 99 crores. Go for it India, continue to rapidly march towards our milestone of 100 crore #COVID19 vaccinations,” tweets Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Oct 19, 2021 11:22 AM IST

Planning 1-day protest for victims of violence in Bangladesh, says ISKCON

Protests are going in many parts of the world. We are planning a one-day protest and prayer meetings for the victims in Bangladesh, on 23rd October, all over the world (in almost 150 countries) at all ISKCON centers and also at different locations: Radharamn Das, vice president, ISKCON, Kolkata
Oct 19, 2021 10:53 AM IST

NCP leader Eknath Khadse’s wife appears before ED

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Eknath Khadse’s wife Mandakini Khadse appears before Enforcement Directorate for inquiry in a case related to Pune land scam.
Oct 19, 2021 10:23 AM IST

NIA to probe J&K civilian killings

National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over probe in killings of civilians in Kashmir, will look at “larger conspiracy.”
Oct 19, 2021 09:58 AM IST

PM Modi speaks to Uttarakhand CM over rain situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and state minister Ajay Bhatt, and takes stock of the situation there due to heavy rains.
Oct 19, 2021 09:15 AM IST

India records 13,058 new Covid-19 cases and 164 deaths

India’s Covid-19 tally reaches 34,094,373 with 13,058 new Covid-19 cases. Toll at 452,454 with 164 fresh fatalities. In the last 24 hours, Kerala reported 6,676 new cases and 60 deaths.
Oct 19, 2021 08:50 AM IST

PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-e-Milad

Milad-un-Nabi greetings. Let there be peace and prosperity all around. May the virtues of kindness and brotherhood always prevail. Eid Mubarak!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2021

“Milad-un-Nabi greetings. Let there be peace and prosperity all around. May the virtues of kindness and brotherhood always prevail. Eid Mubarak!” tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Oct 19, 2021 08:10 AM IST

President Kovind greets nation on Eid-e-Milad

Good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers & sisters on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Let us take inspiration from Prophet’s life & ideals and work for the prosperity of society and promotion of peace & harmony in the country.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 19, 2021

Good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers & sisters on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Let us take inspiration from Prophet’s life and ideals and work for the prosperity of society and promotion of peace and harmony in the country: President Ram Nath Kovind
Oct 19, 2021 07:40 AM IST

Owaisi takes jibe at PM Modi over upcoming India-Pakistan match

#WATCH | PM Modi never speaks on 2 things — rise in petrol and diesel prices & China sitting in our territory in Ladakh. PM is afraid of speaking on China. Our 9 soldiers died (in J&K) & on Oct 24 India-Pakistan T20 match will happen: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, in Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/Q0AabFZ0BU

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2021

PM Modi never speaks on two things: rise in petrol and diesel prices and China sitting in our territory in Ladakh. He is afraid of speaking on China. Our nine soldiers died in J&K, but on October 24 India-Pakistan T20 match will happen: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, in Hyderabad
Oct 19, 2021 06:58 AM IST

North Korea fires ‘unidentified’ projectile: Report

North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’, reports AFP citing South Korean military.
Oct 19, 2021 06:27 AM IST

US special envoy for Afghanistan resigns

Zalmay Khalilzad, the US’ special representative for Afghanistan, steps down. Thomas West to succeed Khalilzad, announces secretary of state Antony Blinken.