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Victory of truth: VHP on Babri demolition case verdict

Govt sets up dedicated desk to look after Ayodhya issue

6:43 pm January 2, 2020

New Delhi: The government has set up a dedicated desk, headed by an additional secretary, to look after all matters related to the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya issue. In an official order, the Union Home Ministry said Ayodhya matters and related court judgements will be handled by three officers, headed by Additional Secretary […]

Peeragarhi fire case transferred to Crime Branch: Police

6:37 pm January 2, 2020

New Delhi: The Peeragarhi fire case in Delhi in which a firefighter was killed and 14 others were injured on Thursday has been transferred to the Crime Branch, police said. A battery factory collapsed in northwest Delhi following an explosion due to a fire that broke out early in the morning, officials said. “The Peeragarhi […]

Gold, silver rise marginally on weak rupee

6:35 pm January 2, 2020

New Delhi: Gold prices appreciated by Rs 38 to Rs 39,892 per 10 gram in the national capital on Thursday, mainly supported by weaker rupee, according to HDFC Securities. On the first day of the new year trade, the yellow metal had closed at Rs 39,854 per 10 gram. Silver prices also gained by Rs […]

13 firefighters among 14 injured in Delhi factory fire

2:59 pm January 2, 2020

New Delhi: Thirteen firefighters were among the 14 people injured when a battery factory collapsed in northwest Delhi’s Peera Garhi following an explosion due to a fire that broke out early on Thursday morning, officials said. A fire brigade personnel still remained trapped under the debris of the building in Udyog Nagar area, an official […]

US, UN & EU welcome India, Pakistan ceasefire agreement

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

11:08 pm January 1, 2020

New Delhi: Continuing a 29-year unbroken practice, India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral arrangement that prohibits them from attacking each other’s atomic facilities. The two countries exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations […]