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Paras Bisht

Paras Bisht

A senior journalist who has shifted focus to various aspects of communication. He has over 10 years of journalistic experience in television, agency reporting, content, translation, videos, social media, and shift management with a strong ability to work with teams and multi-task under deadlines. Skilled in social media tools, news writing, team management, translation, localization, quality assurance, and more. He has also been the first Prize winner of the 2018 Growth & Analytics Excellence Awards by The Times of India Group.

Paras Bisht

Pakistan-based Tehreek-e-Labbaik made plans to kill Nupur Sharma, says Rajasthan Police
India | Jul 21, 2022, 08:28 AM IST
A Pakistani national who crossed over to India via International Border to allegedly kill suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, was held in Sri Ganga Nagar district of Rajasthan. A joint team of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other intelligence agencies are interrogating the arrested Pakistani
Only President who was elected unopposed in Independent India | Check
India | Jul 21, 2022, 07:49 AM IST
Over the years, the rules of the presidential elections have also been amended to keep out non-serious candidates, without even a remote chance of getting elected, entering the fray.
Relief at last! Afternoon rains give Delhi-NCR respite from heat, humidity
India | Jul 20, 2022, 02:49 PM IST
Rain lashed Delhi-NCR, inundating low-lying areas and affecting traffic movement. People shared pictures, videos of rainwater gushing into residential areas and vehicles wading through waterlogged roads. Delhi traffic police issued an advisory, asking people to check the weather before heading out.

UP: Dinesh Khatik, MoS in Jal Shakti Ministry resigns, alleges corruption in letter to Amit Shah
India | Jul 20, 2022, 02:51 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Khatik sent his resignation letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging he was not being listened to as he is from Dalit Community.
SC to hear plea of Uddhav faction challenging disqualification proceedings on Aug 1
India | Jul 20, 2022, 12:52 PM IST
Both sides have accused each other of defying the party whip during the Speaker's election and the trust vote on July 3 and 4, respectively, seeking disqualification of the legislators from both sides.
2 Yogi ministers sulk, Jitin Prasada in Delhi after removal of his OSD, Dinesh Khatik quits
India | Jul 20, 2022, 01:21 PM IST
A total of 5 officials including the Public Works Department (PWD) Head & Chief Engineer Manoj Gupta suspended due to transfer irregularities in the department. This is after the action was taken on PWD Minister Jitin Prasada's OSD Anil Kumar Pandey on July 18.

Govt cuts windfall tax on fuel exports following decline in international rates
India | Jul 20, 2022, 08:52 AM IST
The Rs 23,250 per tonne additional tax on crude oil produced domestically has been cut to Rs 17,000 per tonne.
Govt notifies new rule for work from home; more deets inside
India | Jul 20, 2022, 08:38 AM IST
The ministry said the notification was issued on demand from the industry to make a provision for a countrywide uniform WFH policy across all Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
Rajasthan govt took soft approach against PFI, says BJP MP after receiving 'threat letter'
India | Jul 20, 2022, 08:02 AM IST
Notably, violence broke out in the Karauli district of Rajasthan on April 2 after a stone-pelting incident at a religious procession.

China encroaches Nepal's territory, claims Nepalese civic body
India | Jul 20, 2022, 07:40 AM IST
The fence, as reported by the locals, has been built without abiding by any of the criteria to be followed while constructing the structure at the border. Neither the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nor Gorkha's District Administration Office is aware of the Chinese side's illegal occupation at the Ruil
Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande leaves for Bangladesh on 3-day visit
India | Jul 17, 2022, 05:59 PM IST
The Chief of Army Staff is scheduled to hold one-on-one meetings with the three service chiefs of Bangladesh besides meeting senior leaders of the country, officials said.
President election: BJP-led NDA holds meet in Delhi day ahead of poll
India | Jul 17, 2022, 06:00 PM IST
The monsoon session of Parliament holds extreme importance as the election of the President and Vice-President's office is slated to take place during this session.

UP ATS arrests Popular Front of India member wanted by Bihar Police
India | Jul 17, 2022, 03:54 PM IST
The accused confessed during interrogation that he came in contact with the PFI Darbhanga district president in 2015 and has been associated with the organisation ever since.
Heavy rains continue in Kerala, water in some dams reach red alert levels
India | Jul 17, 2022, 01:48 PM IST
The uninterrupted downpour in Kerala continues to play havoc in various parts of the state with reports of massive flooding in some areas and people being shifted to rescue shelters in others.
Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months
India | Jul 17, 2022, 01:03 PM IST
Covid-19 vaccines in India: The data showed that 82 per cent of adolescents aged 15 to 18 years have also been vaccinated with the first dose since the vaccination for this age group began on January 3 while 68 per cent have got both the first and second dose.

India-China military talks: Both sides hold high-level discussions on Indian side of LAC
India | Jul 17, 2022, 11:19 AM IST
In the fresh round of talks, the Indian side is expected to press for disengagement of troops as soon as possible in all the remaining friction points besides seeking resolution of issues in Depsang Bulge and Demchok.
Vice President election 2022: BJP parliamentary board meets to pick the party's candidate
India | Jul 16, 2022, 08:10 PM IST
The electoral college for picking the next vice president, who is also the Rajya Sabha chairperson, comprises members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Police complaint in Assam against Mahua Moitra for 'Gogoi' tweet
India | Jul 16, 2022, 06:18 PM IST
A local organisation, Jatiya Sangrami Sena had filed the written complaint alleging that Moitra had insulted the entire Assamese community with her tweet and demanded an unconditional apology from her.
Teesta Setalvad case: Sonia Gandhi acted through Patel to target Modi, says BJP; Congress hits back
India | Jul 16, 2022, 04:15 PM IST
Teesta Setalvad, along with former Director General of Police (DGP) R B Sreekumar and former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, was arrested by the city crime branch for allegedly fabricating evidence to implicate innocent persons in the 2002 riots cases.
President election: Aam Aadmi Party declares support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha
India | Jul 16, 2022, 02:46 PM IST
The AAP is the only non-BJP, non-Congress outfit having governments in two states -- Delhi and Punjab. It has 10 Rajya Sabha MPs from the two states including three from Delhi.