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09 Dec

Will not allow NRC in Bengal, says Mamata

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asserted that her government will not allow implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) or National Population Register (NPR) in the state. Maintaining that all the residents of the state are citizens of the country and no one can change that, Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to play divisive politics using the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Addressing a public meeting here in North 24 Parganas district bordering Bangladesh, she said, "I, as the chief minister, say that you are citizens and no one can change that. We will not allow NRC…

09 Dec

Actor Sara Ali Khan wishes her ‘Badi Amman’ Sharmila Tagore a happy birthday, calls her ‘my guiding force’

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Sara Ali Khan has wished her grandmother, Sharmila Tagore, a happy birthday. The legendary actor turned 76 on Tuesday. Sara took to Instagram to share pictures with Sharmila, and wrote in her caption, “Happy happy Birthday Badi Amman. Thank you for being my pillar of support, guiding force and inspiration. I love you lots.” The picture showed the duo posing together, with birthday balloons in the background. Sara wore a salwar suit, while her grandmother combined her salwar suit with a jacket. On Tuesday, Sharmila’s daughter-in-law, Kareena Kapoor Khan had also wished her on the special occasion. Sharing a throwback…

09 Dec

Moderate fog today as well; Delhi’s AQI in poor category

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted ‘moderate fog’ for the national capital on Wednesday (December 9). The maximum temperature recorded on Tuesday (December 8) was 28.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 9.8 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, a thick layer of fog enveloped parts of Delhi on Wednesday morning including GT Karnal Road and the Ghazipur area. The overall air quality was recorded at 367 in Delhi at around 9am on Wednesday. Kuldeep Srivastava, scientist at IMD said, “As the easterly winds blew for two days, it caused an increase in moisture level causing dense fog. The wind…

09 Dec

Farmer Leaders Reject Govt’s Draft Proposal, Threaten To Intensify Stir If New Agri Laws Not Repealed

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Farmer unions on Wednesday rejected the government's proposals on changes in three farm laws and said they will intensify their protest for the repeal of these laws."We reject the government's proposals," said Darshan Pal, President of Krantikari Kisan Union at a joint press conference of farmer unions at Singhu border between Delhi and Haryana.The farmer union leaders said that there will be sit-ins at BJP offices and protest demonstrations will be held in many parts of the country on December 14.They said that Delhi-Jaipur highway will be blocked on December 12 and added that they are also giving a call…

09 Dec

Supriya Sule slams Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant over ‘too much of democracy’ comment

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Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday that "tough reforms" are difficult in India because "we are too much of a democracy", but added that for the first time the government had shown the will to bring hard-headed reforms across sectors. One part of his quote -- "too much of a democracy" -- inspired a meme-fest and sharp reactions on social media. The government today confronted questions on Amitabh Kant's comment. "We are proud of our democracy," Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, closing the subject. The top plan panel officer made the comments at an online event, 'The…

09 Dec

Scooter-Ritika Oil adopts the latest technology

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A contactless packing mechanism has been introduced by reputed edible oil manufacturer Scooter-Ritika Oil at their manufacturing plants. The technology advancement has been imported and helped the brand scale up its production. "As a well-known brand, we have not just focused our attention on increasing the production capacity but have also introduced contactless manufacturing system to ensure oils get prepared in the safest environment”, said Data Group's chairman & Chairman in Central Organization for Oil Industry & Trade, Mr Babulal Data. The use of new and modern technologies is expected to yield better results. The company's products are also available…

09 Dec

Actor Rahul Roy, who recently suffered a stroke, will play a stroke victim in the new film, titled Stroke

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Rahul Roy, who recently suffered a stroke on the sets of his upcoming project, will reunite with the same director for a new film, in which he plays a stroke victim. The film will be titled Stroke. Earlier this week, the actor provided health updates on social media. Sharing pictures from the hospital with his sister Pia Grace Roy and his brother Rohit, who is in Canada, he wrote, “Family love. Recovering. A picture from the hospital @nanavatihospital Will be back soon. Love you all Rahul Roy #rahulroy.” In an interview to Mumbai Mirror, director Nitin Kumar Gupta said that…

09 Dec

Himalaya unveils film for Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo

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A new film to campaign for Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo has been launched by The Himalaya Drug Company. It unveiled with the communication “No hair fall… Now my life is in my control” as part of the ‘Healthy Hair KaVaada’ campaign. The film emphasizes on how consumers can choose a herbal and trusted solution like Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo to tackle hair fall problems. With the right natural ingredients such as Bhringaraja and Palasha, Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo strengthens hair to reduce hair fall and promises healthy hair. The film, set in a present-day context, highlights how women today are…

09 Dec

SBI Life Smart Future Choices savings plan

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A power-packed 'SBI Life-Smart Future Choices’ savings product has been launched by SBI Life Insurance. In tandem with their customer-centric approach, SBI Life through ‘Smart Future Choices’ seeks to give its consumers the autonomy to shape their life insurance policy as per their needs, right from the very start of the policy and throughout their policy term too, enabling them to effectively carve their future plans. Tapping into the rising consumer awareness on the need for insurance, the individual, non-linked, participating life insurance savings plan empowers consumers with the ‘Power to Choose’ various options and benefits as per their changing…

09 Dec

‘May God bless you with long and healthy life’: PM Modi wishes Sonia Gandhi on her birthday

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Congress president Sonia Gandhi is celebrating her birthday today. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Congress chief and wished her “a long and healthy life”. “Birthday greetings to Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji. May God bless her with a long and healthy life,” PM Modi tweeted on Wednesday morning. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended his wishes. He wrote: Birthday greetings to the President of the Indian National Congress party Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji. May you be blessed with good health and long life. Congress leader Sachin Pilot also wished Sonia Gandhi on her birthday. Punjab Chief Minister…