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9 RSS Senior Members Contract Covid-19 at Nagpur Headquarters, Hospitalized
At least nine senior RSS officials, housed at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Mahal, in central Nagpur, tested positive for coronavirus. All of the infected older adult swayamsevaks, most of whom are 60 and older, have been transferred to a private nursing home in the city for treatment. Read more.
Almost 60% of students in India travel to school on foot: survey
Up to 59.7 percent of students in India walk to school and the number is much higher in rural areas, according to the latest National Statistical Organization (NSO) report on education. The percentage of girls who go to school on foot is higher than the average (62%), while for boys it is 57.9%. Read more.
Why farmers oppose ‘farmer-friendly’ reforms
In May of this year, the government announced major reforms in agricultural markets. These included the deregulation of agricultural foods from the Essential Products Act (ECA). Farmers were also allowed to sell their produce outside of markets regulated by the government or the Agricultural Products Market Committees (APMC). Read more.
Priyanka Chopra wishes her sister-in-law Danielle Jonas on her birthday: ‘I wish you love and happiness forever’
Actress Priyanka Chopra is a family person and never misses an opportunity to lust after her family members. On her sister-in-law Danielle Jonas’s birthday, Priyanka shared love and good wishes for her. Read more.
BMW R 18 cruiser to launch in India today: price expected
BMW Motorrad India is set to introduce the new R 18 cruiser in the country on Saturday (September 19). BMW’s latest cruiser will be a direct rival against competitors like the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and the recently launched Triumph Rocket 3 GT. Read more.
MI vs CSK: a real battle to start the process
It’s the last ball of the 2019 final. The Chennai Super Kings need two to defend their title, while the Mumbai Indians are looking for a points ball. Lasith Malinga throws a slower perfect one that Shardul Thakur fails to connect and is caught early. IM led by Rohit Sharma becomes champion for a record fourth time. Read more.
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