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What More Do I Need to Do to Win Arjuna Award, Olympian Sakshi Malik Asks in Letter to PM, Rijiju
Sakshi Malik wrote a letter on Twitter to PM Modi and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju expressing her hurt with the Arjuna award snub.
Facebook's Oversight Board Says it Expects to Consider 'Highly Challenging Cases', to Begin Operating in Coming Months
Oversight Board is an independent body set up by Facebook for content moderation in a transparent manner.
Central Trade Unions Urge PM Modi to Withdraw Draft EIA 2020 Rules, Cite Concerns For National Interest
The EIA 2020 is a gross departure from EIA 2006 and appears to be for facilitating private commercial mining of coal and other minerals through various so-called reform measures being taken by the government in concerned fields, the unions said in their l...
Tharoor-led Parliamentary Panel Summons Facebook on Sept 2 to Discuss Issue of 'Misuse' of Social Media Platforms
The announcement came on a day when BJP MP Nishikant Dubey wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking removal of Shashi Tharoor as the panel's chairman, alleging that the Congress leader was using the platform for a political agenda.
'Idea is to Get Connected to India': Borussia Dortmund Eyeing Youth Development with Hyderabad FC Partnership
Hyderabad FC and Borussia Dortmund's partnership will be focussing on community engagement, coach and youth development and structuring the Indian club.
Sania Mirza Conquers Her Fear of Handstand, Shares Picture of Success in 2nd Attempt
Sania Mirza shared a photograph of herself doing a handstand, something that she had been scared of all her life.
'It Was a Long Wait But Gave Double the Joy': Vinesh Phogat on Khel Ratna Recommendation
Vinesh Phogat said her Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna recommendation was the 'proudest moment' of her life.
AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik Given Plasma Therapy, AIIMS Team to Visit Goa to Examine Covid-19 Treatment
The department said the team of specialists from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, will consist of heads of anaesthesiology and pulmonary medicine departments.
Delhi Lockdown: Decision on Reopening Hotels, Gyms, Weekly Markets Likely at DDMA Meeting Tomorrow
In its recent proposal to the L-G, the AAP government had said that in accordance with the Centre's 'Unlock guidelines', it has the right to decide on allowing such establishments in Delhi to reopen.
Uttarakhand Bridge Ruined in Flood Now Ready for 15,000 Villagers Residing in Pithoragarh
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed a 180-feet bailey bridge in Jauljibi sector of the hilly state in less than three weeks despite frequent landslides and heavy rains.
DRDO Anti-drone System Deployed During I-Day Celebration to Deal With Aeriel Threats
A senior official said the system has the capacity to bring down any drone through either jamming of command and control links or by damaging electronics of drones through laser-based directed energy weapons.
Independence Day: Major Shweta Pandey to Assist PM Modi in Unfurling Tricolour at Red Fort
Pandey became the first woman officer to have led the tri-service parade by holding the Indian flag on the Victory Day celebrations held in Moscow.
Kerala CM, 8 Ministers in Quarantine after Visiting Kozhikode Crash Site with Officials Who Test Covid Positive
Twenty-two officials, including the Malappuram district collector and district police chief who assisted in the rescue operations, have tested positive.
Rajasthan Trust Vote: Ashok Gehlot Slams BJP Leaders for Trying to Topple Congress-led State Govt
Responding with a scathing counter-attack to the charges levelled against his government by BJP leaders, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said he will not let his government fall at any cost.
Troops Fought Chinese Army for 17-20 Hours, Says ITBP in First Account of Galwan Valley Clash
A total of 294 ITBP force personnel have been awarded the Director General (DG) commendation for displaying bravery during recent skirmishes with Chinese troops.
Taking World View, SC Says Won't Interfere in Executive Decision on Covid-19
A bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao noted that there is a worldwide view that judiciary should not interfere in executive decisions in an emergency situation like Covid-19 pandemic.