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Around 2,000 people arrested for violence over Agnipath, Prophet remark: UP Police

The Uttar Pradesh Police has so far arrested 1,562 people in connection with the violence over the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, a senior officer said on Saturday.

Another 424 people have been arrested in connection with the violence over the controversial remark against Prophet Mohammad, he said.

(PTI)

Putin says aims to enable Belarus air force to carry nuclear weapons

(AFP)

An encounter has started at Shirmal area of Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow: Police

(ANI)

Several areas under Kampur circle continue to remain inundated

Oslo shooting being treated as 'act of Islamist terrorism': anti-terrorist service

Norway's domestic intelligence service PST, which is responsible for counter-terrorism, said Saturday that it was treating a deadly overnight shooting near a gay bar in Oslo as "an act of Islamist terrorism".

(AFP)

EU top diplomat says Iran nuclear talks to resume in coming days

(AP)

Fire breaks out inside Dev Complex near Parimal Garden in Ahmedabad

PM Modi to visit Germany for G7 summit; will interact with Indian diaspora there

While in Germany, I also look forward to meeting members of the Indian Diaspora from across Europe, who are contributing immensely to their local economies and also enriching our relations with European countries: PM Modi ahead of his visit to Germany & UAE

(ANI)

China to provide $7.5 mn in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

China will provide humanitarian aid worth 50 million yuan ($7.5 million) to Afghanistan after it was hit by an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people this week, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Saturday.

(Reuters)

Ukraine says Russia aiming to drag Belarus into war

(AFP)

India emerged successfully in management of Covid pandemic: Union Health Minister

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said the country has successfully spearheaded the fight against Covid-19 pandemic under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The country also developed a "robust and strong mechanism to counter the public health issues," he said.

Prez polls: Murmu calls up Jharkhand CM to seek support for her candidature, say sources

Continuing to reach out to opposition leaders, NDA presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu on Saturday called up JMM supremo and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking his support for her candidature, sources said.

Rain stops play in Bengaluru as MP inch close to Ranji title

Mulani traps Anubhav to jolt MP but rain stops play at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sidhu Moosewala's song 'SYL' released posthumously

Almost a month after Sidhu Moosewala's death, the singer's track "SYL" has been released on YouTube and other music streaming platforms.

PM Modi has made significant contribution to the rise of BJP: Himanta Biswa Sarma

During his tenure as CM of Gujarat for over 12 years, PM Modi ji transformed the state into a model of development by bringing qualitative change in every sector of the state. By becoming PM in 2014, he made NDA govt the first with full majority after 3 decades. PM Modi has made significant contribution to the rise of BJP. In 2013, BJP had 4 CMs of its own and1 CM of NDA alliance. Today, BJP has 12 CMs on its own and6 CMs of allied parties. It offers a yardstick of how Modi's leadership has expanded BJP's social andgeographical landscape: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Oslo police believe mass shooting that killed 2, wounded 14 was a terror attack

Oslo police say they believe mass shooting that killed 2, wounded 14 was a terror attack, reports AP.

SRK teases with another Pathan promo as he completes 30 years in cinema

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Kevadia, Gujarat

He will attend a two-day conference of the Consultative Committee of Home Affairs on Disaster Management and Forensic Science Capacities, here.

Troika of BJP's political rivals,ideologically driven politically motivated journalists&some NGOs publicised the allegations. They had a strong ecosystem so everyone started believing lies to be truth: Amit Shah on Gujarat Riots criticism

"Modi ji didn't do drama while appearing before SIT - come out in my support, call MLAs-MPs & stage dharna...If SIT wants to question CM,he himself is ready to cooperate. Why protest?..," says Amit Shah

.I saw him suffering through this very closely. Only a strong-willed person could've taken stand to not say anything as case was sub-judice: HM Amit Shah

A tall leader fought this 18-19-yr-long fight without saying a word, braving pain like 'vishpaan' of Lord Shankar..,: Amit Shah

US recession would be 'necessary price' to defeat inflation: IMF chief

With inflation rising sharply, and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, the United States is facing an increased risk of a downturn, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Friday.

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Two dead, several wounded in Norway nightclub shooting

Two people were killed and several severely wounded in a shooting at a nightclub in Norway's capital Oslo, Norwegian police said early on Saturday.

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