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Afternoon briefing: Amit Shah promises to conduct census ‘soon’; Bengal doctors to decide on ending strike, & more

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Published on: Sep 17, 2024, 13:44:44 IST
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Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the decadal census exercise will be conducted soon adding that the details regarding it will be made public after the census is announced. The home minister’s remarks came during a press conference to mark 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s third term at the Centre. Dig Deeper

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah with Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw at the release of a special booklet on achievements of first 100 days of the government during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (PTI)
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah with Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw at the release of a special booklet on achievements of first 100 days of the government during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (PTI)

Junior doctors, who have been protesting since a doctor was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month, are expected to decide on withdrawing their 38-day strike on Tuesday afternoon after the government implements its assurance to remove police commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal and two health officials. The Supreme Court last week asked the doctors to resume work by 5 pm on August 10. Dig Deeper

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Sports

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Entertianment

Days after her co-production and maiden solo directorial Emergency's release was stalled, actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut sold off her Mumbai bungalow, used as the office of her production house Manikarnika Films, for 32 crore. In an interview with News18, Kangana revealed why she took that decision. Dig Deeper

Lifestyle

There's been an undeniable buzz at this year's London Fashion Week, as it marks its 40th anniversary in spectacular style. Both emerging talents and iconic heritage designers pushed the boundaries, offering one of the most exuberant displays of creativity we've seen in recent years. While London Fashion Week is famous for shaping the trends that will define the upcoming season's style, it's not just the fashion that's stealing the spotlight. The event also showcased some of the hottest beauty trends, poised to inspire makeup looks worldwide. Dig Deeper

It's trending

The 2024 United States presidential election is just a few months away, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump racing against each other for the position of the country’s leader. Prior to the 60th quadrennial presidential election, people are being vocal about their choices and opinions. A vlogger went to Hawaii and interviewed a few millionaires to ask them who they were voting for—Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Dig Deeper

That’s all we have at this hour in our afternoon briefing. Catch you by this evening.

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