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After Allahabad, Rajasthan school bans students from reciting National Anthem, terms it ‘anti-Islam’
India | Aug 13, 2016, 12:02 PM ISTDays after a school in Allahabad banned its students and staff from reciting the National Anthem, claiming that its words violate the tenets of Islam, a similar shameful incident has come to light in Rajasthan’s
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Cannes bans 'burkini' swimsuits from beaches that are not 'revealing'
World | Aug 13, 2016, 11:04 AM ISTThe French resort of Cannes has banned women from bathing on public beaches in swimsuits that reveal too little skin, citing security reasons, a measure some are decrying as a discriminatory anti-Muslim move that only
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Four South African cricketers banned for up to 12 years for match fixing
Cricket | Aug 08, 2016, 06:08 PM ISTThe Cricket South Africa (CSA) o Monday banned four cricketers, including former test wicketkeeper Thami Tsokile, for a period of seven to 12 years, for their alleged involvement in match fixing.
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School bans recitation of National Anthem on Independence Day, says ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ against Islam
India | Aug 07, 2016, 05:46 PM ISTIn a shocking incident, a school in Allahabad banned its students and staff members from reciting the National Anthem on Independence Day, claiming that its words violated the tenets of Muslims, following which the principal,
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Narsingh Yadav a victim of sabotage, says NADA; clears him of doping charges
Other Sports | Aug 01, 2016, 06:10 PM ISTNarsingh Yadav has been given a clean chit by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) which also overturned the provisional suspension imposed on him in connection with the alleged doping case.
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Government bans use of cancer-causing additive, potassium bromate, in bread
India | Jun 21, 2016, 12:01 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government on Monday banned the use of cancer-causing additive, potassium bromate found in bread and other food after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment came up. A CSE
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Karnataka government bans sale of e-cigarettes to curb addiction
India | Jun 16, 2016, 07:18 AM ISTBengaluru: Karnataka government on Wednesday imposed a ban on sale and use of e-cigarettes in the State with immediate effect. Minister for Health and Family Welfare UT Khader announced the ban on the sale
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Partner of San Bernardino attack victim slams Donald Trump for Muslim ban remark
World | Jun 07, 2016, 12:41 PM ISTSan Bernardino:A man whose boyfriend was killed in the San Bernardino terror attack criticised Donald Trump’s suggestion that Muslims be banned from entering the US and encouraged tolerance in the wake of the shootings. Speaking
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Pakistan bans condom advertisements
World | May 29, 2016, 08:43 AM ISTIslamabad: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has issued a notice to all TV channels and radio stations across the country to "immediately stop" airing advertisements related to contraceptives and family planning products. The
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Selling tobacco products to children will attract 7-year jail term and a fine of Rs 1 lakh
India | May 26, 2016, 12:35 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a bid to curtail use of tobacco among children, The Narendra Modi government in its latest draft of Juvenile Justice act has made selling of tobacco products to children punishable up to
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Kerala: NGT bans 10 years plus diesel vehicles in 6 cities
India | May 24, 2016, 10:11 AM ISTIn a landmark judgement, the National Green Tribunal Circuit Bench on May 23 banned light and heavy diesel vehicles, which are more than 10 years old, in six major cities, including state capital Thiruvananthapuram and
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BPM sector stares at $1 bn loss due to ban on diesel taxis : Nasscom
May 05, 2016, 08:32 AM ISTNew Delhi:Country's business process management (BPM) sector will suffer a potential loss of USD 1 billion if the ban on diesel taxis in Delhi-NCR continues for another 2-3 weeks, industry body Nasscom said on Wednesday.
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Ban of diesel taxis not enough to tackle pollution in Delhi: Environmentalist Sunita Narain
India | May 02, 2016, 07:24 AM ISTNew Delhi: A day after the Odd Even rule came to an end and the ban on diesel-run cabs came into effect in Delhi, environmental activist Sunita Narain said that these measures were not enough
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4 Indian wrestlers handed temporary bans, ending Rio Olympic dreams
Other Sports | Apr 30, 2016, 08:20 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Wrestling Federation of India on Friday issued show cause notice to four wrestlers including the two Phogat sisters -- Babita Kumari and Geeta -- and handed them temporary suspension for showing indiscipline,
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Chandigarh all set to ban short skirts in discos, 'indecency' and 'sedition' top reasons
India | Apr 20, 2016, 09:16 AM ISTChandigarh: The Chandigarh administration is all set to ban short skirts at city discos, thus chocking the city’s nightlife in the name of regulation. According to a report in Times of India report, the administration
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Delhi govt bans sale of all forms of chewable tobacco for 1 year
India | Apr 15, 2016, 01:56 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Delhi government has banned the sale, purchase and storage of all forms of chewable tobacco, including “gutkha, pan masala, khaini and zarda”, in the national capital for one year. The department of
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Tata Motors plans to downsize diesel engines to skirt SC ban in Delhi
Apr 06, 2016, 11:50 PM ISTThe country's largest automobile company Tata Motors, which has been badly hit by the Supreme Court ban on selling high-end diesel vehicles in the NCR, is planning to down-size its diesel engines to skirt the issue.
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BCB appeal to ICC for revoking Taskin Ahmed's ban
Cricket | Mar 20, 2016, 08:52 PM ISTThe Bangladesh Cricket Board has appealed to the ICC to revoke the ban on country's pace sensation Taskin Ahmed, who has been barred from bowling in the World T20 due to suspect action.
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Kazakhstan bans smartphones in government offices: Report
World | Mar 19, 2016, 01:26 PM ISTSydney:If you are visiting a government office in Kazakhstan, you will now have to leave your smartphone at the reception irrespective of if you are an on-duty official or a common man. According to a
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NGT seeks Centre's response on plea for ban on micro-plastics
India | Mar 13, 2016, 09:30 AM ISTNew Delhi :The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking ban on use of micro-plastics in cosmetic and bodycare products in India alleging their use is extremely dangerous for