‘UCC must be enforced across India’, says BJP as Gujarat moves to adopt law

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Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) As Gujarat is set to become the second state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after Uttarakhand, BJP leader Sanjay Upadhyay said on Wednesday that the UCC should be enforced nationwide to ensure equal rights for all citizens. A report on Gujarat’s UCC proposal is expected to be tabled in the monsoon session of the state assembly.Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Upadhyay said, “The BJP has supported the Uniform Civil Code from the very beginning. After Utt…

Siraj doesn't get the credit he deserves, I love his attitude, says Tendulkar

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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar said he loves Mohammed Siraj’s attitude, adding that the fast bowler doesn’t get the credit he deserves. On day five of The Oval, Siraj picked a sensational 5-104 as India levelled the five-match series 2-2 with a six-run win over England.England had no answers to Siraj’s accuracy, as he tore through the lower order with a burst of three wickets while conceding only nine runs in 25 balls on the fifth day. Fittingly, Siraj seal…

Court rejects Ajaz Khan’s anticipatory bail plea in publication of pornographic content case

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Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Tis Hazari Court has refused to grant relief to actor Ajaz Khan as it has rejected his anticipatory bail plea. The bail has been refused pertaining to the publication and dissemination of pornographic content online. The court noted that despite two notices from the investigating agency, Ajaz Khan did not join the investigation. The court said that interrogation is necessary to collect digital evidence. Ajaz Khan’s lawyer said he has been falsely implicated in the case, …

Rashmika Mandanna steps into a politician’s avatar, dons a crisp saree; Is a new project in the works?

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Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) A photo featuring Rashmika Mandanna in a politician’s avatar has gone viral on social media, sparking a wave of speculation. Dressed in a crisp handloom-style saree and exuding a commanding presence, the actress has left everyone wondering if a new project is on the horizon. The striking look has fuelled buzz about her possibly taking on a strong, authoritative role in an upcoming film or series. A picture of Rashmika is making waves online, and it’s a major shift from h…

Mukesh Khanna talks about his relations with ‘Mahabharat’ co-actors

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Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Actor-producer Mukesh Khanna, who is known for his obsession with his iconic television show ‘Shaktimaan’, has shared that he shares healthy relations with the fellow actors of Indian epic television show ‘Mahabharat’. The actor-producer spoke with IANS recently in light of his recently released song. When asked if he is still in touch with the cast of ‘Mahabharat’, the actor told IANS, “We have lived as a family. We have been together for 2 years. Everyone had…

Installed solar PV module manufacturing capacity reaches 91.6 GW in India: Centre

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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India’s installed solar PV module manufacturing capacity has reached 91.6 GW, according to the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM), the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. “The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has been consistently bringing out policies such as production linked incentive (PLI), domestic content requirement (DCR) and others to encourage domestic solar manufacturing,” Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State of …

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

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Taipei, Aug 6 (IANS) Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Wednesday that 16 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and one official ship were detected operating around Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Wednesday. According to Taiwan’s MND, eight out of 16 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to Chinese military activity, Taiwan’s armed forces monitored th…

Flood threat issued in parts of Pakistan amid heavy rainfall

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Islamabad, Aug 6 (IANS) As torrential monsoon rainfall continues to batter Pakistan, the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a flood alert for several regions in the country, local media reported on Wednesday.The warning comes as an intensifying monsoon system is expected to affect the upper and central regions of Pakistan from August 5-8.Additionally, the combined influence of penetrating monsoon currents and a westerly trough o…

Assam govt to launch portal for indigenous citizens seeking arms licenses

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Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) In a significant move aimed at safeguarding indigenous communities in sensitive and remote regions, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced the launch of a dedicated portal to apply for arms licenses.The new initiative, he said, is a “special scheme” targeted at ensuring the safety of original inhabitants and indigenous Indian citizens of Assam who perceive a genuine threat to their lives.”The Assam government are committed to the safety of indigeno…

B.Sc student goes missing in K'taka's Kalaburagi; love jihad suspected

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Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Aug 6 (IANS) The case of a missing B.Sc student in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, has taken a new turn, with a Hindu organisation and the girl’s parents on Wednesday alleging it to be a case of ‘love jihad’.A case has been registered at the Gulbarga University Police Station, and the matter is currently under investigation.According to the police, the young woman, who hails from the Jain community and is pursuing a B.Sc degree at a private college, went missing on June 3…