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Twitter loses case against Centre’s blocking order, High Court imposes ‘exemplary cost of Rs 50 lakh’

By Odisha News Online Jun 30, 2023 549

Karnataka ,June 30: The Karnataka High court on Friday dismissed Twitter’s plea against the Centre’s orders to block certain social media accounts and tweets. The high court imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the company for non-compliance with the Indian government’s orders. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Continue Reading

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‘OTT par woh series acchi hai? Woh reel dekhi?’ PM, students chat on Delhi Metro

By Odisha News Online Jun 30, 2023 707

NEW DELHI,JUNE 30: PM Narendra Modi on Friday took a ride on the Delhi Metro to reach Delhi University, where he attended the closing ceremony of the varsity’s centenary celebrations as the chief guest. While addressing the Delhi University event, the prime minister later shared his experience of metro travel and said he discussed many […]Continue Reading

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Internet shutdowns cost India a loss of USD 1.9 billion in Jan-Jun 2023: Report

By Odisha News Online Jun 30, 2023 545

Mumbai,June 30: Internet shutdowns by law enforcement agencies like the one in Manipur and Punjab cost USD 1.9 billion to the Indian economy in the first half of 2023, a report said on Thursday. The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly USD 118 million in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the […]Continue Reading

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Woman sexually harassed on Mumbai local train; second such incident in a month

By Odisha News Online Jun 30, 2023 661

Mumbai,Junne 30 : Lack of security in the Mumbai local trains continues to pose a hassle for women. The second sexual harassment case on a moving train in a month raises women’s safety concerns on local trains. A 24-year-old woman was allegedly sexually harassed by an unidentified man on a local train here, police said. […]Continue Reading

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Uniform Civil Code bill to be tabled in Parliament monsoon session: Sources

By Odisha News Online Jun 30, 2023 591

NEW DELHI,JUNE 30: The government could well table a bill on implementing a uniform civil code in the monsoon session of Parliament, set to begin next month, highly placed sources said. The bill may be sent to the parliamentary standing committee which will hear from the various stakeholders on the Uniform Civil Code, the sources […]Continue Reading

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PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ had impressive effect on Indian economy, says Putin

By Odisha News Online Jun 30, 2023 553

NEW DELHI,JUNE 30 : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that his ‘Make in India’ initiative has had a truly impressive effect on the Indian economy. Putin was speaking at a forum in Moscow organised by Russia’s Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), the Russian television network RT reported. […]Continue Reading

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Not Shimla. Next Opposition meet in Bengaluru on July 13-14, says Sharad Pawar

By Odisha News Online Jun 29, 2023 562

NEW DELHI,JUNE 29: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday announced that the next opposition meeting will be held in Bengaluru on July 13 and 14. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become restless after the Patna meet. Pawar was referring to the June 23 huddle which leaders from over 15 opposition parties […]Continue Reading

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Lt Governor clears Delhi Cabinet reshuffle, Atishi gets finance and revenue

By Odisha News Online Jun 29, 2023 580

NEW DELHI,JUNE 29 : Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the Cabinet reshuffle with minister Atishi getting the finance and revenue departments. Atishi is now in charge of 12 departments, including education and power. Earlier, there seemed to be a standoff between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Lt Governor, with AAP accusing him […]Continue Reading

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Rahul Gandhi takes chopper to Manipur’s Churachandpur after cops stop convoy

By Odisha News Online Jun 29, 2023 547

MANIPUR,JUNE 29: Massive protests broke out in Imphal today with demonstrators shouting ‘Go back Rahul’ chants as the Congress leader arrived in the violence-hit state on a two-day visit. Security forces fired tear gas shells to control the mob. The Congress leader, whose convoy to Churachandpur district from Imphal was stopped by the police earlier […]Continue Reading

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Rains lash Mumbai, one dead in tree collapse; Andheri subway closed

By Odisha News Online Jun 29, 2023 552

Mumbai,June 29: Rains lash Mumbai, one dead in tree collapse; Andheri subway closed Heavy rains led to waterlogging in many areas of Mumbai on Wednesday, forcing the closure of the busy Andheri subway, civic officials said. A tree collapse incident claimed a man’s life in suburban Malad, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a […]Continue Reading