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NEW DELHI: At least 21 people were killed after a fire broke out at a restaurant in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday morning, officials said. Also read: 'Many killed were foreigners, people jumped from upper floors': 21 dead in Delhi restaurant fire; what we know so far Earlier, authorities had said three people were rescued from the basement and shifted to hospital. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased' Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the incident and announced financial assistance for the victims' families.
Pakistan's fragile economy is spending an estimated $900,000 every month on lobbying efforts in the United States, taking its annual outlay to roughly $10-12 million, according to public disclosures filed under the US foreign agents registration act (FARA). "According to public FARA data, Pakistan is currently spending approximately $900,000 every month on lobbying. 2 million, highlighting Pakistan's growing urgency to strengthen its image and influence in Washington.
India News: Kalyan Banerjee, a TMC leader, was allegedly attacked in Hooghly, West Bengal, while submitting a deputation regarding post-poll violence, following a recent attack on Abhishek Banerjee.
Economists are of the view that if global crude oil prices remain high, a hike in petrol and diesel prices every few days may be the new reality. (AI image)Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on.
BHOPAL: “Jiju lawyer honge court mein, ghar pe toh judge Twisha di hi hogi,” a harmless banter between a group of relative declares towards the end of one of Twisha Sharma’s wedding trailer video, as family members dance around the newly-married couple. The line — meant as harmless teasing during the celebrations of Twisha Sharma and Bhopal lawyer Samarth Singh’s marriage — has now taken a dark turn, after Twisha’s death triggered a sensational 'dowry death' case involving her husband and mother-in-law Giribala Singh. Her family has accused her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.
BHOPAL: To counter the dowry allegations, the retired judge and mother-in-law attached online transaction slips ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000, claiming they regularly provided for Twisha Sharma's needs, as the suspicious death of 33-year-old model and actress continues to trigger a legal and investigative storm in Bhopal. A court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of her absconding husband, Samarth Singh on Monday. Following the court’s decision, Bhopal Police announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for information leading to Samarth’s arrest.
Dharmendra Pradhan (PTI file photo) "> NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that NEET UG exams will go computer based from next year, while clarifying on the alleged irregularities in the examination, he said that the government has "zero tolerance towards malpractices. Meanwhile, the NTA, earlier in the day, announced that the NEET UG re-examination will now be conducted on Sunday, June 21.
The NEET was taken by 24 lakh candidates. Revised examination dates, together with the schedule for issuance of fresh admit cards, will be announced through the official channels of the Agency in due course. The NTA said, it is conscious that the decision to re-conduct the examination will impose substantial inconvenience upon candidates and their families.
