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Developments on Zakir Naik arrest

Dr Zakir Naik is wanted in India for money laundering and giving hate speeches. NIA said they will renew their attempts to secure an RCN and the renewed attempts will mean the agency will start from scratch. Naik, who is currently a citizen of Malaysia, roams freely there.

J&K: Centre might have plans to revoke article 35A

A fresh order directing the five zonal superintendents of police to provide the list of mosques in Srinagar and its management committees has added to the speculation about some major decision in the offing regarding Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The order, which is being widely circulated on social media, has added to the speculation that the Centre might have plans to do away with Article 35A, which gives exclusive rights to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir in government jobs and land.

Brazil: Bolsonaro says budget situation is critical

The President says his team is doing all they can to stay afloat. What is the status on Bolsonaro's free market revolution, the country's deficit falls 14 per cent.


Unnao case: UP govt recommends CBI probe into road accident involving Unnao rape survivor


The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday night recommended a CBI probe into a road accident in which the Unnao rape survivor and her lawyer were critically injured and her two aunts killed.

Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar said in a statement that a formal request for it has been sent to Government of India.