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A man from Ghaziabad had lodged a complaint with the police last month alleging the cleric and Khan had unlawfully converted his son, who recently passed the class 12 board exam, to Islam.

Though it lacks a majority in Rajya Sabha, the BJP has often succeeded in getting enough support from regional parties in the Upper House to pass its legislative agenda so far.

Intensifying over a period of ten days in the Arabian Sea, Biparjoy is one of the longest-lasting cyclones to impact India in recent decades.

The ruling Trinamool Congress accused the opposition parties of forming an "unholy nexus" to delay the elections and tarnish the state's image due to fear of defeat.

Jail superintendent Krishna Sharma said the inmates are getting the training as part of the rehabilitation programme.

BJP accused Kejriwal of being a “political tourist” visiting different cities of the country while turning a blind eye to Delhi's water problem and pollution.

On June 6, the girl was taking clothes to a tailor when the accused kidnapped her, Station House Officer of Mirganj police station Harendra Singh said.

Gyanesh, who has a five-month-old daughter, said he will go back to his hometown in UP as there would be no work for him in Delhi.

However, human casualty or injury was averted, as the building was evacuated in time.

The court noted that the procedure adopted by the Railways was fair and transparent.

Seventy to eighty persons were rescued after the fire broke out in Shama building located on 90 Feet Road around 11 am.

Monsoon arrived in the northeast, including Assam, on Saturday and the state has been experiencing rainfall over the past couple of days.

Meanwhile, the Kuki MLAs camping in Delhi are trying to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah to pursue the demand for a “separate administration” for the Kukis.

Almost half-the-year has passed but the wresters' protest is continuing. Phogat said she can't tell when will their protest end.

Asked what prompted the decision, the official said "After assessing the ground situation for the sake of smooth and peaceful electioneering process to enable all stakeholders to perform their role."

Ordering that a compensation of Rs 10.5 lakh be paid to the rape survivor, the court remarked that the crime was premeditated and gratification of unnatural lust was the only motive behind it.

Addressing the Aam Aadmi Party's "Maha Rally" at the Ramlila Maidan, the party's national convener said the Centre's ordinance was an insult to the people of the city.

The complainant alleged that his son came in contact with Baddo through an online gaming app and frequently spoke to him, following which he got inclined towards adopting Islam, the police said.

Janata Dal (United) lead KC Tyagi claimed that no invitation was sent to BSP chief Mayawati for the proposed congregation of the opposition leaders in Patna on June 23.

Punjab govt has set up miniature forests across the state to check the ill-effects of rapid urbanization and make people feel closer to nature, writes Harpreet Bajwa