Government Laid Foundation For Sustained Growth, Better Quality Of Life In Last 5 Years: Piyush Goya

The last five years saw India being recognised as a bright spot of economy. We are the fastest growing economy, he said.

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Sena Questions Plan To Bring Maharashtra Chief Minister Under Lokayukta

The Shiv Sena on Friday criticised the Maharashtra cabinet's decision to bring the chief minister's office under the jurisdiction of the Lokayukta.

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Committee To Identify Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic Communities: Piyush Goyal

He also said that the government this time will move ahead from "women development to women-led development".

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Budget 2019 Proposals Leaked, Allege Opposition Parties

Opposition parties in Lok Sabha on Friday protested alleging "leak" of budget proposals to the media before being presented in the House.

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"How Far Will It Go": Vijay Mallya After Debt Tribunal Attaches Assets

Vijay Mallya, wanted in India for alleged fraud and money laundering charges, on Friday claimed that his properties worth over Rs 13,000 crore have been attached in India, which was more than the...

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Supreme Court Asks Centre Why Regular CBI Director Hasn't Been Appointed

The Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre why it has not appointed a regular CBI director and said it was "averse" to the appointment of an interim chief for the agency for a long period.

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Mobile Data Usage In India Up By 50%: Piyush Goyal

"We aim to have one lakh digital villages in the next five years," he added.

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6 Crore LPG Connections Given Under Ujjwala, Mostly To Women: Piyush Goyal

"The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a remarkable success story of the government and the majority of beneficiaries are women," he said.

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10 Lakh Patients Treated So Far Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal Friday said 10 lakh patients have been treated so far under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the world''s largest health care programme.

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Growth Rate Highest Since Economic Reforms Were Introduced: Piyush Goyal

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the Modi government has reversed the policy paralysis of the past, restored the image of the country and put it on the path of sustained growth, making...

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"Let's Have Another Demonetisation": P Chidambaram's Acid Remark

Former finance minister P Chidambaram has sharply attacked the government's move to revise growth figures for two years, including the current one, questioning how growth can be robust when...

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Anna Hazare's Blood Pressure, Sugar Levels Increase Amid Hunger Strike

Social activist Anna Hazare's hunger strike on Friday entered the third day with his doctor stating that the 81-year-old's blood pressure and blood sugar levels had "significantly" increased.

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SC Seeks Centre's Response On Bassi's Plea Challenging Transfer

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from Centre on a plea of CBI Deputy Superintendent of Police A K Bassi challenging his transfer to Port Blair.

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Defence Budget Increased To Rs 3 Lakh Crore

Union minister Piyush Goyal, who presented the last budget of the BJP-led government before the national election, announced that the centre has increased the defence budget to over Rs 3 lakh crore....

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Rs 3 Lakh Crore Recovered From Big Corporate Loan Defaulters: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal Friday said Rs 3 lakh crore have been recovered from big corporate loan defaulters.

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Varavara Rao, Surendra Gadling Arrested In Surajgarh Mine Arson Case

Telugu poet Varavara Rao, accused of having Maoist links, and advocate Surendra Gadling were arrested in connection with the 2016 Surajgarh iron ore mine arson case, police said on Friday.

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Piyush Goyal Wishes Arun Jaitley Speedy Recovery

"I join the House in wishing Jaitley a speedy recovery, a healthy and long life in the service of the nation," he said.

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Have Mandate To Continue Reforms, Moving Towards New India By 2022

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the Narendra Modi-led government had the decisive mandate to continue structured reforms and it was moving towards realising a "New India by 2022".

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Arvind Kejriwal Slams Centre, Calls Notes Ban A "Mega Scam"

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday took a jibe at the central government calling demonetisation a "mega scam" and said that unemployment was at its highest since independence.

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130 Students Arrested In US Face Only Civil Immigration Charges: Report

The 130 students arrested so far in a "pay-to-stay" sting operation using a fake university face only civil immigration charges, according to media reports.

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"Get Ready For Lies": Akhilesh Yadav Ahead Of Interim Budget

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav greeted people on the morning of the interim budget day with a 'warning'-"get ready for a bunch of lies". The interim budget ahead of the coming general elections...

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P Chidambaram Asks How Economy Is Growing When Unemployment Rate At Highest

P Chidambaram on Friday raised doubts over the GDP figures, wondering how the economy is growing at 7 per cent when the unemployment rate was the highest in 45 years.

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Mirage 2000 Fighter Aircraft Crashes In Bengaluru, Both Pilots Eject

An Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 crashedat the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Airport in Yemlur in Bengaluru this morning. It was a twin-seat variant and both the pilots ejected during their...

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Cold Wave Intensifies In Himachal Pradesh With Fresh Snowfall, Rain

Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall and rain on Friday, intensifying the cold wave conditions in parts of the hilly state. Tourist towns like Dalhousie, Kufri and Manali received snowfall from...

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DGCA Monitoring Jet's Schedule After Flight Cancellations

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is monitoring the flight schedule of Jet Airways, after the airline cancelled a number of flights, owing to grounding of aircraft.

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Shutdown In Andhra Pradesh Over Demand For Special Status

Normal life was paralysed across Andhra Pradesh on Friday due to a day-long shutdown called over demands for a special category status to the state.

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Two Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir''s Pulwama district, police said.

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Mamata Banerjee Calls For Interfaith Harmony To Promote Unity

Urging the people of the country to promote the motto of ''unity in diversity'', West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday stressed on the need for interfaith harmony for peaceful coexistence.

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Government Appoints Four Officers In CBI

A day before high-powered selection committee is to meet to decide the new CBI chief, the government has appointed four officers in the central agency, officials said Thursday.

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Moderate Interest Subsidy For Short-Term Agri Credit Likely In Budget

The politically-crucial interest subsidy for short term credit to farmers is likely to be a modest one in the vote-on-account which is to be presented by acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal today.

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Income Tax Concessions, Farm Relief Package May Figure In Budget

Income tax concessions for individuals, a farm relief package, support for small businesses and possible populist spending measures may be part of the Budget that Finance Minister Piyush Goyal will...

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PM Modi Told Opposition That The Budget Will Be Interim: Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Opposition Thursday made it clear to the government at an all-party meeting that it will not allow passage of any contentious bills in the Budget Session of Parliament that started with President...

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Don't Like Pakodas? Jyotiraditya Scindia's Samosas Take A Dig At Jobs Report

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia's subtle dig at the government amid a huge controversy over a yet-to-be-released report on jobs was to fry samosas at his constituency in Madhya Pradesh. "Frying...

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"If Priyanka Like Indira Gandhi, Then Rahul Gandhi Like ...": BJP Leader

If Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reminds people of her grandmother, former prime minister Indira Gandhi, the same yardstick should be used to compare Rahul Gandhi to his grandfather, a BJP leader in Madhya...

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NCP Leader Nawab Malik Targets Anna Hazare, Gets Sued For Defamation

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Thursday asked his supporters to file a defamation lawsuit against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) spokesperson Nawab Malik after he accused Anna Hazare of...

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Amazon India Removes Numerous Products As New E-Commerce Rules Bite

E-commerce rules that went into effect in India on Friday caused widespread disruption for Amazon.com, forcing it to take down an array of items from its India website including Echo speakers,...

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Meghalaya BJP Legislator Threatens To Quit Party Over Citizenship Bill

Meghalaya's Bharatiya Janata Party legislator, Sanbor Shullai, on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and threatened to quit the party if the...

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Opposition May Soften Demand For Scrapping Ballot Papers: Trinamool

Trinamool Congress on Thursday hinted that the opposition parties can soften their demand for a return to ballot papers and instead they would urge the Election Commission for making some percentage...

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BS Yeddyurappa Hopes To "Gift" 22 Karnataka Seats To PM In Upcoming Polls

The BJP in Karnataka held a meeting to discuss plans for the Lok Sabha elections - in which party state president B S Yeddyurappa says he hopes the party will gift 22 out of the 28 seats to the prime...

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No One Who Cheats India Can Hide Or Escape: Arun Jaitley

Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday hailed the Modi government for the extradition of AgustaWestland chopper deal case co-accused Rajiv Saxena and corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar, saying the...

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India Takes Up Issue With UK Allowing A Conference On J&K In London

India Thursday said it has "very strongly" taken up with the UK the issue of a conference on Kashmir being allowed to be hosted in London which is scheduled to be addressed by Pakistan Foreign...

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Punjab Government To Allot Over 1.32 Lakh Plots To Homeless People

The Punjab government on Thursday said it will provide 1.32 lakh plots of five marla each to homeless people in rural areas.

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Kerala Government Oppressing Sabarimala Devotees: RSS Chief At VHP Meet

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday accused the Kerala government of oppressing devotees of Lord Ayyappa by exceeding the judicial mandate on the Sabarimala temple. This has led the Hindu society...

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Will Revoke Public Safety Act If We Come To Power: Omar Abdullah

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced he will revoke the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act or PSA if his party returns to power. Under PSA, anybody can be arrested and...

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Underworld Don Ravi Pujari Arrested In Senegal: Reports

Underworld Don Ravi Pujari, who used to operate in Mumbai in the 1990s, has been arrested in Senegal, according to reports.

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Upset Over "Interference, Shiromani Akali Dal Skips NDA Meet

In signs of emerging strain, the Shiromani Akali Dal, one of the BJP's oldest ally, Thursday "boycotted" a meeting of the NDA, saying it is "extremely upset" over RSS'' alleged interference in...

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"Demonetisation Defining Moment In War On Corruption": President Ram Nath Kovind

Describing demonetisation as a defining moment in the NDA government''s war on corruption, President Ram Nath Kovind Thursday said it had struck at the very root of the parallel economy which was...

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Couple Arrested Over Abuse At Shelter Home In Maharashtra

Three people, including a couple, were on Thursday arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting, assaulting and manhandling girls of a shelter home in Jaora town in the district, a senior official said.

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Indian Tourist Jailed In Australia For "Child Porn" Videos On His Phone

An Indian man was sentenced to two months in jail by an Australian court on Thursday for having child exploitation videos and other abhorrent content on his phones, according to a media report.

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"No Immediate Plan To Join Politics," Says George Fernandes' Son

Sean Fernandes is immensely proud of the legacy left behind by his father George Fernandes, but the New York-based banker says he has no immediate plans to enter politics and is comfortable watching...

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Attempts To Suppress Sanctity Of Words Must Be Thwarted: Pranab Mukherjee

For civilisations to survive, the sanctity of the word will have to be upheld and any attempts to suppress it must be thwarted, former president Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday while giving away...

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VVIP Chopper Case Accused Sent To 4-Day Enforcement Directorate Custody

A Delhi court on Thursday allowed custodial interrogation of Rajeev Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman wanted in the VVIP chopper case, by the Enforcement Directorate which alleged that he along with...

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Centre Seeks To Find Permanent Solutions For Farmers' Problems: President

Amid speculation over an announcement of a farm relief package in the upcoming Budget, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the government is attempting to find "permanent solutions" for...

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Cellphone In Hand, Punjab Woman Chases Armed Robbers Out Of Shop. Watch

Hell hath no fury like a woman unarmed.

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PM Modi Government Delivered High Growth Rate During Notes Ban Year: Data

Contradicting perception that notes ban hit the economy hard, the government data released on Thursday revealed the highest growth rate during PM Modi's government was recorded at 8.2 per cent in...

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In 1984 Riots Case, Delhi Court Asks CBI To Expedite Probe

A Delhi Court on Thursday directed CBI to expedite investigation into a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which Congress leader Jagdish Tytler has been given clean chit for his alleged role, saying that...

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"If Bullets Are Fired, No Bouquets From New Delhi": Satya Pal Malik

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday courted a fresh controversy by accusing the state's political leaders of wanting to get "youths killed" to "blackmail" Delhi and keep it "under...

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Opposition Parties To Meet Tomorrow To Discuss EVM Issue

Top leaders of various opposition parties will meet Friday to discuss their future course of action on the issue of alleged tampering of EVMs and might also move the Election Commission thereafter,...

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Three Properties Of Rabri Devi, Daughter Hema Seized In Patna

The Income Tax Department has seized three properties belonging to former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her daughter Hema as these were found to be benami.

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11-Year-Old Moves Court Seeking Ban On PUBG, Says Promotes Violence

An eleven-year-old boy moved the Bombay High Court on Thursday seeking a ban on popular mobile game ''PUBG''.

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After Day At Parliament, Rahul Gandhi Stops For Dosa, Filter Coffee

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, after spending the day at parliament's central hall, stopped for lunch at a popular South Indian restaurant in Delhi's Chanakyapuri.

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Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal On Our Radar, Says Kerala BJP Leader

The Kerala BJP is trying to persuade Malayalam movie star Mohanlal to join its ranks ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, party legislator O Rajagopal told NDTV today. "There are a few among us who feel that...

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After Priyanka Gandhi, BJP Lawmaker's Sexist Attack At Mayawati

A day after his controversial remarks against Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi, BJP MLA Surendra Singh has accused BSP president Mayawati of "murdering" a woman's dignity...

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BJP Leader, Son Allegedly Ordered A Hit On Fellow Party Man, Paid 5 Lakh

A BJP leader and his son from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested for allegedly ordering a hit on a local party leader. Manoj Thakre, 45, was found dead in Balwadi, about 100 km from Barwani, with...

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Centre Asked To Explain Reported Dip In Sex Ratio At Birth By Rights Body

Expressing concern over the reported decline of the sex ratio at birth across the country, the NHRC has sought a report from the WCD Ministry and chief secretaries of all the states and UTs on the...

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Delhi Court Grants Enforcement Directorate 7-Day Custody Of Deepak Talwar

A Delhi court on Thursday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seven days custody of alleged lobbyist Deepak Talwar in a money laundering case.

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Asked For PM's Degree, Delhi University Says RTI Reduced To Joke

The Delhi University on Thursday contended before the Delhi High Court that the RTI Act has been reduced to a "joke" with queries seeking records of all students who had passed BA examination in 1978,...

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4-Year-Old Nomad Community Girl Raped In Rajasthan's Sikar

A four-year-old nomad girl was allegedly raped by a man of the same community near her home in Rajasthan's Sikar district, police said Thursday.

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Rs 2,000 Fine In Goa For Drinking Alcohol, Cooking In Public

The Goa Assembly on Thursday passed amendments to the Goa Tourist Place (Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2001, prohibiting drinking alcohol and cooking in public places including beaches and breaking...

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CBI Questions Mamata Banerjee's Aide On Sale Of Her Paintings

48 hours after Amit Shah accused Mamata Banerjee of selling her paintings at inflated prices to chit fund companies in dubious deals, the CBI today questioned a close aide of Trinamool chief about the...

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Relax, It's An Interim Budget, Government Tells Opposition At Meeting

An interim Budget, not a full-fledged one, will be presented tomorrow in parliament, the government clarified today at an all-party meeting before the big day. This is the second time the centre has...

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Ticket Distribution Likely To Be Tough For BJP In Uttarakhand

Ticket distribution for the BJP in Uttarakhand for the coming Lok Sabha polls is likely to be a tough exercise, with party heavyweights vying with each other to stake claim on at least three of the...

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Ex-CBI Chief Alok Verma's Retirement Benefits To Be Put On Hold By Centre

The Home Ministry has decided to take action against former CBI boss Alok Verma for not taking charge as Director General, Fire Services after he was sacked as the chief of the country's premier...

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Cold Wave Continues In Himachal; Kufri, Manali Get Fresh Snow

Tourist spots Kufri and Manali in Himachal Pradesh witnessed a fresh bout of snowfall even as cold wave tightened its grip across the state Thursday, the meteorological department said.

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HD Kumaraswamy Seeks Bharat Ratna For Lingayat Seer Shivakumara Swami

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday asked followers of Shivakumara Swamiji to play a major role for getting the Bharat Ratna conferred on the late Seer.

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Madhya Pradesh Cop Favourite For CBI Chief, Rakesh Asthana In Running Too

Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police RK Shukla tops the shortlist of officers who will be considered for the post of CBI Director by a high-powered committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra...

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3 Arrested For Shooting At Mahatma Gandhi's Effigy In Aligarh

A day after a right-wing group shockingly re-enacted the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by shooting his effigy in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, three people have been arrested today, according to news...

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Report That Said Unemployment At 45-Year High Not Verified: NITI Aayog

Report that says unemployment at 45-year high in 2017-18 "not verified", says NITI Aayog chief

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Urge PM To Make Leprosy Eradication Programme Massive: Gandhi Peace Prize Winner

Gandhi Peace Prize winner Yohei Sasakawa has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make the leprosy eradication programme as "massive" as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and include it in school curriculum to...

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Top Court Judge Recuses From Plea Against Selection Of Interim CBI Chief

Supreme Court Judge Justice NV Ramana today recused himself from hearing a plea challenging the Centre's decision to appoint M Nageswara Rao as interim CBI Director.

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"Manohar Parrikar, Like Jesus, Builds Bridges": Goa Minister On Atal Setu

The Goa Chief Minister is suffering from a pancreatic ailment, for which he will be flown to New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences this evening for a regular health check-up.

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Rafale Jets To Join IAF Fleet, Improve Strike Capability: President

The Indian Air Force is preparing to welcome the new generation ultra-modern Rafale fighter aircraft in its fleet to strengthen its strike capabilities, President Ram Nath Kovind said today.

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Memorials Built During Mayawati's Tenure As Chief Minister Under Scrutiny

Memorials with giant statues of elephants and BSP icons, built during Mayawati's rule in Uttar Pradesh, were under scrutiny today as the Enforcement Directorate raided half a dozen places in state...

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Sabarimala Verdict Review Petitions To Be Heard By Top Court On Wednesday

About 48 review petitions challenging the Supreme Court's September verdict that allowed women of reproductive age into the Sabarimala temple will be considered next week,the top court said.

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Thousands Protest Against Citizenship Bill In Meghalaya

Thousands of people gathered in Meghalaya capital on Wednesday to participate in a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 even as various civil society groups threatened a "severe...

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India In Talks With US To Extend Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver

India is in talks with the United States to extend a waiver on sanctions imposed on Iran's crude oil exports, a senior Indian official said on Thursday.

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Manohar Parrikar To Fly To Delhi For Check-Up At AIIMS: Official

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar would be flown to New Delhi for a regular health check-up at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday, a senior official in the Chief...

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Finance Commission Panel To Resolve Punjab's 31,000 Crores Food Account

In a major fillip to Punjab's persistent efforts for securing the waiver of Rs 31,000 crore food account, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission N K Singh said the issue could not be brushed under...

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"#HowsTheJobs, Chaliye Berozgari Ko Vanakkam": Opposition On Jobs Report

Soon after a report which says that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high in 2017-18 went viral, #HowstheJobs was among the top trends on Twitter. The hashtag is a spin on the...

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Sahara Chief Subrata Roy Summoned By Supreme Court Over Unpaid Dues

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Sahara group chief Subrata Roy to appear before it on February 28 for failing to deposit Rs 25,700 crore in the SEBI-Sahara case for returning investors' money.

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"No Prospect": Devendra Fadnavis's Reply On Simultaneous Polls

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday ruled out the possibility of simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state.

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Manohar Parrikar Should Give Key Portfolios To Others: Congress

The Congress on Thursday said Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should appoint two deputy chief ministers and delegate some of the key portfolios held by him to his other ministerial colleagues.

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Don't Let Ram Temple Issue Go The Kashmir Way: Shiv Sena

Pitching for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Shiv Sena on Thursday said the issue should not become as complicated as the Kashmir matter, which is still awaiting resolution.

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BJP Wins Haryana's Jind, Congress' Randeep Surjewala Concedes Defeat

The ruling BJP has won Haryana's Jind, a crucial assembly by-election, in which the Congress -- which won the Ramgarh seat in Rajasthan today -- trailedat number three, behind the newly launched...

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Army Chief Bipin Rawat Meets Manohar Parrikar, Enquires About His Health

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today met Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at the state Assembly complex in Panaji and enquired about his health.

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"The Fuhrer," Says Rahul Gandhi, Targeting PM Modi Over Jobs Report

Rahul Gandhi today used the term "Fuhrer" to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a report that says that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high in 2017-18. The National Sample...

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Ramgarh Win A Big Yes To Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Plan: Congress

The ruling Congress in Rajasthan today touched the half-way mark of 100 in the state after scooping the Ramgarh seat, which couldn't vote in last month's state polls because of the death of a...

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Government Working For 'New India'; Has Given Hope To People: President

President Ram Nath Kovind today lauded the Narendra Modi government, which he said was trying to fulfill hopes and aspirations of all sections of people as it worked towards its goal of a 'New India'.

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Calls For Ram Temple In Ayodhya Reverberate At Kumbh Mela

The massive Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, is turning into an echo chamber for powerful Hindu groups to push for a Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad is organising a...

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8 Indians Caught In Visa Scam In US Undercover Op, Many Face Deportation

Hundreds of Indian students could face criminal cases or be deported after agencies in the United States unearthed a huge university scam to lure foreign students. Eight Indian student recruiters have...

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Rahul Gandhi Debuts In Front Row Of Parliament Central Hall

Rahul Gandhi was a new face in the front rows of the central hall of parliament as President Ram Nath Kovind addressed both houses on the opening day of the Budget session. The Congress president sat...

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PM Modi "Like Batman": BJP Brags About Agusta Extraditions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had achieved what only Batman ever has, with the "swift extradition" of two wanted men in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, the ruling BJP said in a tweet this...

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"Went To His Daughter's Wedding": 3rd Judge Exits Interim CBI Chief Case

A third Supreme Court judge withdrew from the hearing today on a petition challenging the appointment of M Nageswara Rao as interim chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Justice NV...

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Use Budget Session For Constructive Debates: PM Modi To Lawmakers

Budget session of parliament: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked all lawmakers to use the budget session of parliament for constructive debates. He said those who do not take interest in...

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Stalled Report Shows Unemployment Data Highest In 45 Years: Live Updates

The National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labour force survey (PLFS), accessed by the Business Standard, shows that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high of 6.1 per cent.

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"Rahul Gandhi Hallucinating Conversations": Smriti Irani's Rafale Jab

Smriti Irani has called Rahul Gandhi a "congenital liar", "India's first post-truth politician" and someone with "psychiatric aberrations" in a stinging Facebook post targeting the Congress president...

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Budget Session Of Parliament Begins Today, President To Address Both Houses: LIVE Updates

Parliament will meet from today till February 13 for the Budget session with interim budget to be presented on February 1.

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George Fernandes' Emergency-Era Portrait On Display During Final Prayers

George Fernandes in handcuffs raising his hand in defiance is one of the most enduring photographs of the Emergency era, and a portrait of that iconic image adorns a corner of a room at his home where...

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Unemployment Rate Highest In 45 Years, Reveals Stalled Report: 10 Points

The country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high of 6.1 per cent in 2017-18, according to the National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labour force survey (PLFS), which has been accessed...

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BJP, Congress Tested In 2 Big Results In Haryana, Rajasthan: 10 Points

The results of assembly election in Rajasthan's Ramgarh and bypoll in Haryana's Jind are likely to be read as important indicators ahead of the national election, due by May. The stakes are high for...

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"February 21": Hindu Religious Leader Sets Date For Ayodhya Temple

Ram temple issue: A powerful priest said on Wednesday he would lead a group of followers to start building a temple on the ruins of a 16th-century mosque in Ayodhya, which could violate a court order...

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"Ram Temple Construction From Feb 21, Ready To Face Bullets": Top Seer

Religious leader Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati said on Wednesday that a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya will take place on February 21, even if those gathering...

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Senior BJP Leaders In Facebook Pictures With Hindu Mahasabha Leader

Hindu Mahasabha leader, Pooja Shakun Pandey, who shockingly enacted the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi at Aligarh on Wednesday was seen with former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan...

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Padma Shri Awarded On Merit, Not Transgender Identity: Narthaki Nataraj

Narthaki Nataraj, the first transgender to be awarded the Padma Shri, opined that she was chosen for the civilian decoration not because of her gender or identity but solely on the basis of merit and...

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Jind, Ramgarh Bypolls Live Updates: Counting Of Votes To Be Held Shortly

The results of the crucial bypolls in Haryana's Jind and Rajasthan's Ramgarh assembly constituencies will be declared today. The results of the bypolls are crucial for both the BJP and the Congress....

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"Ram, Krishna Didn't Smoke, Why Should We?": Ramdev To Sadhus At Kumbh

Yoga teacherRamdev has urged saints and seers at the Kumbh Mela to quit smoking."We follow Ram and Krishna who never smoked in their life then why should we? We must take a pledge to quit smoking,""...

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Parties Have Assured Cooperation: Sumitra Mahajan Ahead Of Budget Session

On the eve of Budget session, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday said all parties have assured their cooperation in smooth functioning of the house and urged the members to raise issues of...

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3 Awarded Life Term In Haryana For Killing Man During 2016 Jat Quota Stir

A court on Wednesday sentenced three persons to life imprisonment till last breath for killing a 24-year-old man during the Jat quota agitation in 2016.

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Called "Junior" PM Modi ''Sir'' To Satisfy His Ego: Chandrababu Naidu

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said he addressed him as 'sir' to satisfy his ego for the sake of the state.

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BJP Doesn't Support Derogatory Remark On Any Daughter Of Nation: Minister

Neither the BJP nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi support derogatory statements against any "daughter of the country", Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Wednesday.

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"Peace In J&K Can Be Achieved Through Political Solution": Shah Faesal

Former IAS officer Shah Faesal, who recently quit the service to join politics, Wednesday called for reviving talks with Pakistan to bring lasting peace in militancy-affected Jammu and Kashmir, his...

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Centre To Appoint Lokpal Chief, Other Members After Top Court Deadline

The government has decided to call for applications from eligible candidates for the post of chairman and members of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, officials said Wednesday.

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PM-Led Panel To Pick New CBI Chief On Friday: Mallikarjun Kharge

The next meeting of the selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to pick a new CBI director will take place on Friday, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also member of the...

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"Want Ram Temple To Be Built In Ayodhya," Says Sumitra Mahajan

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said on Wednesday that she was a "Ram Bhakt" and wanted a Ram temple to be built at Ayodhya.

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"For Smooth Ties With China, Peace Along Border A Prerequisite": India

India has once again underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility along the border with China as a prerequisite for "smooth" development of overall ties between the two countries.

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"Centre's Plea On Ayodhya An Election Gimmick," Says Mayawati

Hitting out at the government over its plea to return the land around the disputed Aypodhya site, BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday said the move is out of "frustration" as the BJP feels it will not...

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Massive Protests In Tripura Under Royal Scion Against Citizenship Bill

The BJP led government in Tripura is facing massive protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill with most of the regional tribal political parties in the state uniting across party line under the...

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Piyush Goyal To Donate $25,000 Award To International Solar Alliance

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will donate the 2018 Carnot Prize money of $25,000 (around Rs 18 lakh), which he received on Wednesday, to the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to institute an award for...

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Over 10 Flights Cancelled As Jet Airways Grounds 4 Aircraft

Over 10 flights of financially troubled Jet Airways were cancelled on Wednesday a day after four aircraft were grounded.

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"Those On Bail, Will Go To Jail": PM's New Attack On The Gandhi Family

Mounting attack on the Gandhi family, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that they those who are on "bail will have to go to jail."

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Man Wanted In 2004 Murder Case Arrested After 15 Years In Pune

A man wanted in a 2004 Surat murder case, was arrested from Pune after being on the run for 15 years, Mumbai police said on Wednesday.

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Congress Slept Through 26/11, We Conducted Surgical Strike After Uri: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that while the Congress government remained in deep slumber even after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack that shocked the entire nation, his government...

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Rescue Operations For Meghalaya Miners To Continue, Says Minister

Meghalaya Home Minister James K Sangma Wednesday said the multi-agency operation to search for the remaining 13 miners trapped inside a 370-foot-deep coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district will...

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Pak Minister Talks To Hurriyat Leader, India Summons Envoy

India today summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood over Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's telephonic conversation with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The conversation, ahead of...

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A Year After Exit, Bhagwant Mann Re-Appointed Punjab AAP Chief

The Aam Aadmi Party reappointed Bhagwant Mann as the state president of Punjab on Wednesday, in a bid to strengthen its prospects ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

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Assam BJP Leader Beaten, Pulled By Hair Amid Citizenship Bill Protest

Amid the ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district, BJP's district president Lakheswar Moran was thrashed on Wednesday by some protesters.

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UP BJP Lawmaker "Ridiculed Me" For Not "Forging" Document, Alleges Doctor

Upset with the alleged misbehaviour by local BJP MLA Roshanlal Verma, a Shahjahanpur district hospital doctor submitted his resignation from his post, prompting other government doctors to threaten...

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Agusta Accused Rajiv Saxena, Lobbyist Deepak Talwar Extradited From Dubai

Nearly two months after the extradition of Christian Michel from Dubai, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, two more accused were brought to New Delhi today from the UAE.

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For ISRO's First Manned Mission, Bengaluru Gets Human Space Flight Centre

Gearing up for its maiden manned space mission ''Gaganyaan'', ISRO unveiled its Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

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All Eyes On Rajasthan's Ramgarh On Counting Day After 3-Cornered Election

Polling to Ramgarh in Alwar district happened over a month after the Congress' victory in the recent Rajasthan assembly elections, but every political party in the state is awaiting counting day with...

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Top Court Comes With New Mechanism Of Automatic Listing Of Fresh Cases

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came out with a new mechanism of automatic listing of fresh cases within three to seven days in a bid to do away with the system of mentioning of matters for urgent...

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Gang Ties Up Priests During Meghalaya Church Robbery, Beat Them With Rods

Two senior priests in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district sustained injuries when a group of masked men attacked them inside a church early on Wednesday, ransacked the premises and escaped with over...

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Victory Flag Of 2017, 2014 Polls Will Be Hoisted In 2019: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday predicted that the upcoming parliamentary elections will see the BJP repeat its performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and 2017 assembly...

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"I Say It Once Again, EVMs Cannot Be Tampered With": Poll Body Chief

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Wednesday said the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) have been in use for nearly two decades and it cannot be tampered with.

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Saudi Crown Prince's Maiden India Visit Likely Next Month

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is planning to visit India next month in the wake of criticism by the international community over his handling of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal...

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Congress To Issue Whip To MPs To Vote Against Citizenship Bill

The Congress will issue a three-line whip to its members of Rajya Sabha to vote against the citizenship bill, party general secretary in-charge for Assam Harish Rawat said on Wednesday.

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Internet During Mahabharat? Nobel Prize Winner's Reality Check

Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry Dr Venki Ramakrishnan has agreed to reality check all such claims in great detail.

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Read Chanda Kochhar's Statement After ICICI Bank Sacks Her

Chanda Kochhar, former CEO of ICICI bank, reacted today after she was sacked following an inquiry report on allegations of loan irregularities.

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2 Malaysians, 2 Others Get 7 Years Jail For Money Laundering, Illegal Drugs

A special PMLA court in Ahmedabad has sentenced four people, including two Malaysians, and a firm to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and fined them Rs 5 lakh for money laundering linked to...

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Chanda Kochhar Says "Disappointed, Hurt, Shocked" After ICICI Sacks Her

Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar says she is "utterly disappointed, hurt and shocked" after the bank today said she violated the code of conduct and internal policies, quoting an inquiry report on...

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Assam Agitation Martyrs' Families Return Awards To Protest Citizenship Bill

Amid protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Assam, the BJP-led government in the state faced major embarrassment when family members of the people who lost their lives during the Assam...

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Bill To Ban Drinking On Beaches, Introduced In Goa Assembly

With the intention of making tourist hot-spots nuisance-free, the Goa government introduced a bill on Wednesday which bans drinking and cooking in open spaces including on the beaches.

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Notes Ban Brought Down Land Prices, Helped Youth Buy Cheap Houses: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the demonetisation exercise helped bring down prices of houses and made them affordable for the youth.

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Rahul Gandhi Rebuts Manohar Parrikar: "Not Shared Details Of Our Meeting"

Under attack for allegedly extracting political mileage from a courtesy visit to Manohar Parrikar, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today issued a long and detailed denial.

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India To Account For 40 Per Cent Of Global Rail Activity By 2050: Report

Indian railways will have a share of 40 per cent of the total global rail activity and save around USD 64 billion on fuel bills by 2050, a report by a Paris-based inter-governmental organisation has...

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"Unnecessary Controversy": Read Rahul Gandhi's Letter To Manohar Parrikar

Congress President Rahul Gandhi today wrote to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar after he was accused of using his visit on Monday to Mr Parrikar for "petty political gains".

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Delhi Tourists, Stuck In Uttarakhand For Over A Week Due To Snow, Rescued

After being stranded because of heavy snow for more than a week, four tourists from Delhi were rescued Tuesday evening from a hotel in Uttarakhand's Chakrata hills, police said today.

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After "Hindu Girl" Row, Union Minister's "Hybrid" Slur For Rahul Gandhi

Union minister Anantkumar Hegde -- known for his hugely controversial comments -- today weighed in on the row over Shashi Tharoor's dig at Yogi Adityanath. His target was Rahul Gandhi, who had been...

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Hindu Mahasabha "Recreates" Mahatma Gandhi's Assassination In UP

A group of Hindu extremists re-enacted the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday to celebrate the shocking incident that had sent the entire country into mourning on January 30, 1948. They also...

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"Politician With A Difference": George Fernandes In Arun Jaitley's Words

George Fernandes was a political colossus who never compromised on his anti-Congress moorings, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in his tribute on Facebook to the former defence minister, who died...

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BJP To Approach Election Commission After Violence At Amit Shah Rally

Day after violence at a town near Kolkata after BJP president Amit Shah's rally, the party has said it will inform the Election Commission and "portray the real picture in West Bengal,".

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Hung Parliament Stalled Development For 30 Years: PM Modi In Surat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed the need for a full-majority government at the Centre, saying "hung parliaments" stalled the country's progress in last three decades.

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Plans To Electrify Over 6,000 Km Of Rail Network In 2019: Piyush Goyal

The Railways plans to electrify over 6,000 km of its network in the coming financial year, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.

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"I Don't Do Caste Politics Like PM": Bizarrely, A BJP Lawmaker Said This

An Uttar Pradesh BJP lawmaker was heard saying, "I don't do caste politics like our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) does." After the video went viral on social media, legislator Rajveer Singh Diler...

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Read ICICI Bank's Statement On Sacking Chanda Kochhar

An independent inquiry has found former ICICI bank CEO Chanda Kochhar in violation of code of conduct, the private bank said today.

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Kamal Haasan Rolls Out Party In Puducherry, Says Alliance Talks On

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan formally launched his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), in neighbouring Puducherry today and announced that it will contest the assembly elections there.

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"Don't Accuse Judiciary Of Political Bias," Supreme Court Warns Lawyers

The Supreme Court today came down heavily on activist-lawyers who "attribute political colours" to judicial verdicts, terming it as "contempt of the gravest form". A two-judge bench comprising...

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Chanda Kochhar Sacked By ICICI For Violating Code, Has To Return Bonuses

Chanda Kocchar violated the ICICI's code of conduct, the bank today said, quoting an inquiry report on allegations of loan irregularities against its former chief.

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Manohar Parrikar Criticises Rahul Gandhi For Using Visit For ''Political Gains''

Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday slammed Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for visiting him on the pretext of enquiring about his health, but later using it for "petty political gains". He also said the two...

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"Stooping Low For Political Gain": 5 Quotes From Manohar Parrikar Letter

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is suffering from a pancreatic ailment, today wrote a terse letter to Congress president Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of using a courtesy visit for "petty...

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George Fernandes To Be Cremated With State Honors On Thursday

Former Defence Minister George Fernandes will be cremated on Thursday and the ashes will be buried in a Christian cemetery on Friday.

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Watch: PM Modi Pauses Speech After Cameraman Faints, Asks For Ambulance

rime Minister Narendra Modi stopped his speech at the inauguration of a new terminal building in Surat today after a cameraman covering the event fainted.

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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu To Visit India On February 11

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will come to India on February for a day-long visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be second visit in just over...

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Decide 1984 Riots Case Convict's Plea For Parole In 2 Weeks: High Court

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the AAP government to decide in two weeks the parole plea of Balwan Khokhar, who along with former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was sentenced to life...

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During Attack On PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi's Bizzare Remark

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who had chided many a partymen earlier for resorting to unparliamentary language about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today made a comment that appeared to be questionable.

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Manohar Parrikar's Letter To Rahul Gandhi On Rafale, Illness: Read Here

A day after Rahul Gandhi met Manohar Parrikar, suffering from a serious ailment, on Tuesday. The 63-year-old today wrote a letter to the Congress President slamming him for the visit and accused him...

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Smriti Irani's "Janeu" Swipe At Rahul Gandhi Over Shashi Tharoor Tweet

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's dig at Yogi Adityanath's holy dip with his cabinet at the Kumbh Mela provoked a stinging comeback from Smriti Irani, who demanded a clarification from "Rahul Gandhi...

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At Kumbh, These Children Are Learning Vedas; Have Views On Politics Too

Dushyant Parashar is all of five, but already sports a janeu or a sacred thread around his body - the thread is an essential element that marks the acceptance of a student by a guru or a teacher in...

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"Feel Let Down": Manohar Parrikar Writes To Rahul Gandhi Amid Rafale Row

Manohar Parrikar writes to Rahul Gandhi: "we didn't discuss Rafale, feel let down you used visit for petty political gain"

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"Rahul Gandhi A Compulsive Liar": Manohar Parrikar Aide On Rafale Claims

A day after Rahul Gandhi claimed that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar denied having anything to do with the new Rafale fighter jet deal, a top state government official today accused the Congress...

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"He Looked Here, There, Everywhere": Rahul Gandhi Mocks PM On Rafale

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today continued the attack on the Narendra Modi government over the Rafale deal and said there is dissent within the government over which the Prime Minister is "losing...

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Tube In Nose, Unwell Manohar Parrikar Presents Goa Budget

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who has been severely unwell for months, spoke in a feeble voice as he presented the budget in the assembly today with a tube in his nose.

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"Mahatma Gandhi's Assassin Was A Fanatic, Never Forget": Swara Bhasker

On Martyrs' Day, observed in memory of Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated on January 30, 1948, actor Swara Bhasker posted a tweet about what patriotism meant to her, which immediately netted a flock...

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Monday Mayawati PM, Tuesday Akhilesh Yadav: Amit Shah Jabs "Gathbandhan"

If it is Monday, it will be Prime Minister Mayawati. If it is Tuesday, it must be Akhilesh Yadav. With his "prime minister of the day" jibe, Amit Shah today scorned the opposition's "gathbandhan" or...

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Manali Shivers At Sub-Zero Temperatures Amidst More Snowfall Forecast

Manali in Kullu district continued to shiver below sub-zero temperatures amidst a forecast of more snowfall in the high and mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh, the Meteorological department said on...

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"Rahul Gandhi Is Raavan, Priyanka Is Surpanakha": UP BJP Lawmaker

BJP lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh, Surendra Singh who has an infamous track record of making offensive statements, is once again at it. This time, the lawmaker from Ballia, targeted Rahul Gandhi and his...

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Kolkata Hit-And-Run: Sambia Sohrab Acquitted Of Killing Air Force Man

A city court acquitted Sambia Sohrab today of the charge of killing Air Force corporal Abhimanyu Gaud by ramming his car into him during the parade rehearsals for the Republic Day celebrations in...

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Priyanka Gandhi Vanishes After Polls, What Magic Can She Do: Biplab Deb

Priyanka Gandhi cannot do anything in Uttar Pradesh without the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)'s help, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb said today in his assessment of Congress chief...

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Sajjad Lone's People's Conference Adopts 'Apple' As Poll Symbol

The People's Conference, led by separatist-turned-mainstream politician Sajad Gani Lone, has adopted "apple" as its party symbol in Jammu and Kashmir.

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CBI Cases Against 5 HAL Officials For Misappropriation Of Rs.13 Crore

The CBI has registered five cases against Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) senior manager Bhabhen Maitra and others for misappropriating funds to the tune of Rs 13 crore between 2013 and 2018

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Live Updates: Amit Shah Addresses Meet In UP Day After West Bengal Rally

BJP President Amit Shah today addressed a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The meeting comes a day after Amit Shah's rally at Kanthi, a West Bengal town that turned into a battlefield on...

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Stung By Exits, Statistics Ministry Clarifies On Jobs Report: 10 Points

The only two non-government members of the National Statistical Commission, including its acting chief, have quit over "disagreements" with the government on the release of a jobs survey and concerns...

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Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Amendments To SC/ST Act, Again

The Supreme Court has once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision and said all matters including the Centre's review petition will be heard...

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IIT Roorkee Tests Floating Device To Make Electricity From River Surface

Scientists at IIT Roorkee are testing a floating device that can generate electricity from flowing surface water of rivers and streams, paving the way for an alternative source of renewable energy.

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Centre "Cheated" Andhra: Chandrababu Naidu Wants Protests On Budget Day

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said today that February 1, the day the central government will present the union budget in Parliament, will be a "black day" for Andhra Pradesh, and...

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Rafale Jet Models Used As Campaign Props By Youth Congress Workers

Models of the Rafale fighter jet were carried by the youth wing of the Congress party, as its nationwide 'Yuva Kranti Yatra', concluded in Delhi today. Youth Congress workers raised slogans against...

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Bodo Terror Group Chief, 9 Others Given Life Sentence In Assam Blast Case

The chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Ranjan Daimary, and nine others were sentenced to life imprisonment by a CBI special court today in the 2008 Assam serial blast case that...

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Massive Search Ops Along Pak Border Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit To J&K

A massive search operation is being conducted along the Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district for the second day today ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state...

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No Transfer Of Officers On Poll Duty After February 28: Election Body

The Election Commission is in the final stages of locking up the country's massive polling framework to keep it sanitised and ready for voters for the Lok Sabha elections. In a letter to all the chief...

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PM Modi, President Kovind Pay Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat

The nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary today with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the...

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Anna Hazare Begins Hunger Strike Over Lokpal, Lokayukta Implementation

Social activist Anna Hazare began a hunger strike today over the "non-fulfilment" of assurances by the Centre and the Maharashtra government on the appointment of Lokpal and passage of the Lokayukta...

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"Given Triple Talaq For Reaching Home 10 Minutes Late," Alleges UP Woman

Weeks after the bill criminalising instant triple talaq was passed in the Lok Sabha, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Etah was allegedly given triple talaq (instant divorce) by her husband over the phone...

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PM Modi To Dedicate Salt Satyagraha Memorial At Dandi Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Gujarat on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary today.

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On Yogi Adityanath's Kumbh Dip, Shashi Tharoor's Dig, In Hindi

Yogi Adityanath's holy dip at the Kumbh Mela along with his cabinet has inspired Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to post a rare Hindi tweet, along with a veiled dig. Yogi Adityanath, the...

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Gujarat Minister Wishes Jailed Asaram's Ashram For Valentine's Day 'Plan'

A Gujarat minister has written to rape convict Asaram Bapu's ashram "thanking" them for celebrating February 14 - popular as Valentine's Day - as "Matru-Pitru Pujan Divas". Bhupindersinh Chudasama,...

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"Don't Play Around With The Law": Supreme Court Warns Karti Chidambaram

The Supreme Court today allowed former finance minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad but has warned him that the court will be "forced to take steps" if he is not cooperating...

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Pak Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Gets Notice From Enforcement Directorate

Popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been issued a showcause notice by the Enforcement Directorate today. The notice is for alleged foreign exchange violation, said officials of the probe...

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One More Institution Has Died Due To Centre's Negligence: P Chidambaram

With two members of the National Statistical Commission resigning, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said today that one more venerable institution has "died" due to the government's "malicious...

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What Are They Hiding?: Congress On AAP Lawmakers Refusing Lokayukta

The Congress on Tuesday asked why Aam Aadmi Party MLAs were not disclosing their assets to the Lokayukta, wondering if they had something to hide. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said he did...

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Ministry Reaches Out To Statistics Body Chief, Member Who Quit Over Data

The only two non-government members of the National Statistical Commission, including its acting chief, have quit over "disagreements" with the government on the release of jobs data and concerns...

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Martyrs' Day 2019: Remembering Mahatma Gandhi's Teachings On Non-Violence

Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: On Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, also observed as Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas, here isone of his most renowned conceptsof struggle-- non-violence.

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Pak Minister Calling Hurriyat Shows Their Duplicity, Say Sources: Report

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's telephonic conversation with separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reflected the duplicity in Pakistani leadership's approach on ties with India, official...

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Maharashtra BJP Holds Division-Wise Meeting Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls

With the Lok Sabha elections just months away, the BJP started holding division-wise meetings in Mumbai on Tuesday to assess the ground situation and prepare itself for the polls, a party functionary...

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Indore Turns Garbage Landfill Site Into A Beautiful Garden

Indore has converted its garbage landfill site into a garden with a composite plan of waste management through which, the garbage is used to generate both fuel and manure.

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Pakistan Using Social Media To "Radicalise" Kashmiri Youths: Top Cop

Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief Dilbag Singh Tuesday said that Pakistan was using social media to radicalise Kashmir youths and running disinformation campaigns against India.

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Assam Security Personnel Made 3-Year-Old Take Off Jacket; Inquiry Ordered

The video of a mother removing a black jacket of her crying three-year-old child on the instructions of security personnel before entering Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal's function in Biswanath...

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Case Against SpiceJet Chief In Cheating Case; Airline Denies Charges

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against SpiceJet Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Ajay Singh and seven other directors of the airline in a cheating case, officials said on Tuesday.

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Suspended For Mocking Rahul Gandhi, Madhya Pradesh Teacher Reinstated

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has reinstated a school teacher who was suspended for a social media post mocking Rahul Gandhi. The Congress chief, Mr Nath said, forgives opponents who...

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Flight Operations Hit As Debt-Hit Jet Airways Grounds Part Of Fleet

Crisis-hit private carrier Jet Airways has been forced to ground part of its 123-aircraft fleet following non-payment of dues to lenders, which has led to cancellation of some domestic flights,...

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Pak-Supported Terror Groups Will Continue Attacks In India: US

The terror groups supported by Pakistan will continue to conduct terrorist attacks in both India and Afghanistan, America's spymaster has said.

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Election Body's Full Bench On 3-Day Visit To Bengal Today

The full bench of the Election Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora is arriving on Wednesday on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of the Lok Sabha election in the...

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Probe Alleged 31,000 Crore Fund Diversion By DHFL: Yashwant Sinha

Former finance minister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday demanded a probe into alleged diversion of Rs 31,000 crore of loans by DHFL that the company raised from state-owned banks including SBI and Bank of...

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Why Only ''Babus'' Shortlisted For Information Commissioners Asks Top Court

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre as to why only retired or sitting bureaucrats were being shortlisted by the search committee for appointment as information commissioners.

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Not Getting Water As Haryana Obstructing Flow: Delhi Government To Court

Haryana is not allowing clean water to flow into the Yamuna making the water meant for the national capital more polluted, the AAP government said Tuesday in a plea to the Delhi High Court which has...

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"George Fernandes Was Among Finest Defence Ministers": Manohar Parrikar

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday condoled the death of former Union minister George Fernandes and called him "one of the finest defence ministers of India".

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Mayawati Never Respected Socialists, Says Shivpal Yadav On UP Alliance

Shivpal Yadav, chief of Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia), Tuesday said that Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati never respected socialists and inflicted atrocities on them, calling the Samajwadi...

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In Global Corruption Index, India's Rank Improves By 3 Points: Report

President Xi Jinping's high profile anti-graft campaign has not made much of an imapact as China's ranking on perceived corruption has fallen to 87, below India's 78, according to the annual index by...

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Trinamool To Evaluate Performance Of Lawmakers Before Election: Report

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) will evaluate the performance of its MPs, both in and outside Parliament, before considering them for renomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, party sources said...

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Mamata Banerjee, Rajnath Singh Have Heated Exchange After Amit Shah Rally

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had an angry exchange with Union home minister Rajnath Singh today, sources said, when he called her about this afternoon's violence at a town near Kolkata after...

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Buses Vandalised, Petrol Pump Set Afire After Amit Shah's Kanthi Rally

Minutes after the end of Amit Shah's rally at Kanthi in West Bengal today, the town turned into a battlefield with buses being stoned, motorcycles set on fire and Trinamool Congress offices attacked....

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PM Modi To Dedicate Salt Satyagraha Memorial At Dandi Tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Gujarat on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary Wednesday.

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2 National Stats Commission Members Quit Over Disagreement With Centre

Two independent members of the National Statistical Commission, P C Mohanan and J V Meenakshi, have resigned over disagreement with the government on certain issues, an official said Tuesday.

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PM To Start Bihar Campaign On March 3 In Patna Rally With Nitish Kumar

The much-publicised rally where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will share stage to begin the NDA's election campaign in Bihar, will be held in Patna on March 3. This was...

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With Improved Air Quality, Life Expectancy Could Go Up By 3 Years: Study

Life expectancy of Delhi residents will increase by three years, if air quality improves by 20 to 30 per cent in the next five years, according to a new study.

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George Fernandes' Last Rites After Son Arrives From The US

The last rites of George Fernandes will be performed after his son arrives from the US, the former defence minister's wife Leila Kabir said on Tuesday.

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Shiv Sena Leader To Make Biopic On George Fernandes

Fresh from the success of the highly-acclaimed film "Thackeray", senior Shiv Sena leader and lawmaker Sanjay Raut now plans to make a biopic on veteran trade union leader and politician George...

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Kamal Nath To Open 1,000 Cow Shelters Across Madhya Pradesh In 4 Months

The Madhya Pradesh government will open a thousand cow shelters - or gau shalas - for abandoned cattle over the next four months. The project will cost Rs 450 crore, ANI quoted officer on special duty...

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Anna Hazare To Launch Hunger Strike On Lokpal From Tomorrow

Social activist Anna Hazare has announced that he would launch a hunger strike from Wednesday over the "non-fulfillment" of assurances by the Centre and the Maharashtra government on the appointment...

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Elect An Odia-Speaking Chief Minister: Amit Shah's Jibe At Naveen Patnaik

BJP president Amit Shah Tuesday alleged that the Congress and the BJD had failed to ensure Odisha's development and dubbed them two sides of the same coin.

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Facebook To Monitor Threats To 2019 Polls From "Singapore Hub": Report

As India faces elections in a couple of months, Facebook said it will launch transparency tools for electoral ads next month in the country to help prevent foreign interference and make political and...

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Swine Flu Death Toll Rises To 169; Over 4,500 Test Positive

The death toll due to swine flu in the country has soared to 169 this year while 4,571 people have tested positive for the virus, with Rajasthan accounting for over 40 per cent of the cases.

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Centre Sanctions Over Rs 4,700 Crore For Maharashtra Drought Assistance

The centre Tuesday sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 4,714.28 crore for Maharashtra's drought affected farmers.

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As Polls Approach, Citizenship Amendment Bill Edges Centrestage In Bengal

The Citizenship Amendment Bill now awaiting passage in Rajya Sabha debuted in West Bengal today at Amit Shah's election rally at Kanthi.

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Nirmala Sitharaman To Inaugurate Bein Bridge In Jammu And Kashmir

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the strategically important 331-metre-long Bein bridge in Samba in mid-February, an officer said Tuesday.

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Rajnath Singh Calls Mamata Banerjee Over Violence At BJP Rally

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today called up West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and expressed serious concern over reports of violence against people who participated in BJP President Amit...

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"Will Go To Patna After George Fernandes's Last Rites": Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday paid tributes to George Fernandes at his residence in the national capitaland said he will stay in Delhi till the last rites are performed.

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Transferred CBI Officer Accuses Interim Chief Of Acting Out Of Malice

A CBI officer transferred within five months of his posting has accused the agency''s interim chief M Nageswara Rao of acting out of "malice and prejudice" at the "expense of institutional and public...

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Madhya Pradesh Teacher Suspended For Post Against Rahul Gandhi Reinstated

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath Tuesday ordered the reinstatement of a government school teacher who was suspended for an objectionable social media post on Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

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Air India Plane Suffers Damage During Take-Off, Tirupati Runway Closed

An Air India plane was damaged while taking off from the Tirupati Airport this afternoon, reportedly because of the poor condition of its runway. Although none of the passengers suffered any injury in...

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Manohar Parrikar Said No Truck With New Rafale Deal: Rahul Gandhi

Hours after a "personal visit" to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at his office in Panaji, Congress President Rahul Gandhi today claimed that the former Defence Minister had clearly stated he had...

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We Aren't BJP, We Deliver: Sheila Dikshit On Rahul Gandhi Promise

Congress's Delhi unit chief Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday praised party chief Rahul Gandhi for his announcement of a guaranteed income to the poor people of the country, saying it would change the lives...

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Amit Shah Targets Mamata Banerjee's Paintings, Trinamool Sees Red

BJP chief Amit Shah, who was in Bengal for a second rally today, touched upon a delicate subject -- the paintings of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, hinting they were the linked to one of the biggest...

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Will Contest 2019 Polls Against Maharashtra BJP Chief, Says Sena Minister

Shiv Sena leader and junior minister in Maharashtra Arjun Khotkar said Tuesday that he will contest Lok Sabha election against Raosaheb Danve, the state unit president of the ally BJP, from Jalna...

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Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Plan For Poor Draws Barbs From Mayawati

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's promise to provide the poor with a Basic Minimum Income has sharp attack from an unexpected quarter. Mayawati, one of the key opposition leaders ripped into the Mr...

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In Kerala Speech, Rahul Gandhi's "Commitment" On Women's Reservation Bill

The passage of Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament will be Congress's top priority if it comes to power in the general election, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said today.

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"A Committed Socialist": Pranab Mukherjee's Tribute To George Fernandes

Former President Pranab Mukherjee today expressed grief at the death of former defence minister George Fernandes. In a letter to Mr Fernandes' wife, Mr Mukherjee described him as a "committed...

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"Will Be Contesting Polls From Mathura Again": BJP Lawmaker Hema Malini

BJP lawmaker Hema Malini today said that she has been given the "green signal by higher-ups" to contest from Mathura, which had elected her to parliament in the last Lok Sabha elections. "I have...

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Bhagwant Mann To Take Over As AAP's Punjab Chief On January 30

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lawmaker Bhagwant Mann will take over the reins of the party's Punjab unit on January 30, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu May Visit India Before Elections: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be visiting India in February or March, before elections in both the countries, in what would be his second visit to New Delhi coming after just over a...

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Congress "2G" To "3G" With Priyanka Gandhi, Will Do More Scams: Amit Shah

BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday ridiculed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's entry into active politics as "the entry of third G" in Congress and claimed that with her, the party will now indulge in more...

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Baroda Dynamite Case, An Important Chapter In George Fernandes's Life

The over 40-year-old Baroda Dynamite Case was one of the most important chapters in the life of former Union minister George Fernandes.

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Shankarsinh Vaghela Joins Sharad Pawar's NCP, Says Can See "UPA-3"

Shankarsinh Vaghela, former Chief Minister of Gujarat, today joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) of Sharad Pawar in Ahmedabad.

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Relocating 300 Crocodiles May Alter Ecology Of The Area: Activists

The forest department's decision to relocate 300 crocodiles to make way for a seaplane service for the visitors to the Statue Of University in Gujarat, has drawn sharp reactions from environmentalists...

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PM's "Maximum Income Guarantee For 15 Richest": Rahul Gandhi's Sharp Attack

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi aggressively took forward the party's newest promise to the electorate - a minimum income for the poor in the country - saying if Prime Minister Narendra Modi "can give...

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Have Started Preps For Minimum Income Guarantee To Poor: Ashok Gehlot

Welcoming Congress president Rahul Gandhi's announcement of minimum income guarantee to poor, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said he has already started preparations about the...

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In Ayodhya Request, A BJP Move "Without Touching Dispute Site": 10 Points

The government today asked for the Supreme Court's permission to hand over land in Ayodhya near the disputed temple-mosque site to the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas or the trust overseeing the Ram temple plan,...

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Congress Leader Joining Trinamool Causes Friction Among Anti-BJP Parties

The chances of an anti-BJP alliance in West Bengal seem to have come under a cloud, with Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi slamming the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress for inducting a prominent...

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Livid Over Procurement Delay, George Fernandes Once Sent 2 Officials To Siachen

George Fernandes, as defence minister, once sent two senior bureaucrats of his ministry to Siachen glacier when he came to know that they had held back a file on purchase of snow bikes for soldiers...

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Basic Minimum Income: 2 Years Ago, Idea Got A Thumbs Down From Government

The idea of a guaranteed minimum income for the poor across the country announced on Monday by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, has been hailed as a game changer by his party.

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As Allies In Northeast Unite Against Citizenship Bill, BJP Says 'All Well'

The citizenship bill is set to trigger a political realignment in the northeast, where the BJP ruling all seven states singly or as part of a coalition. Ten parties - all key regional allies of the...

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Rahul Gandhi's Promise Of Minimum Income Cruel Joke, Says Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati on Tuesday took a swipe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi for his promise of providing minimum income on coming to power and wondered if it was another cruel joke

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Biplab Deb Likens Mamata Banerjee to Dhritarashtra, Says BJP Will Win

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb, who is known for his fondness for tales from the Mahabharata about the internet and satellites, today labelled West Bengal Chief Minister...

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"Children's Report Cards Not Your Visiting Cards": PM Modi Tells Parents

Parents should not treat the report cards of their children as their "visiting cards" or expect them to fulfill their unfulfilled dreams, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he interacted...

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Christian Michel's Extradition Was Expedited Due To Close Ties: UAE Envoy

Weeks after alleged AgustaWestland chopper deal middleman Christian Michel was extradited to India from the UAE, the Gulf country's envoy said due to the closeness in security ties some times things...

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Yogi Adityanath Announces Tax Exemption For ''Uri'' In Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government Monday decided to give state GST exemption to Bollywood blockbuster ''Uri: The Surgical Strike''.

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States Asked To Furnish Rs 10 Crore Each As Yamuna Cleaning Guarantee

The National Green Tribunal Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over the cleaning of river Yamuna and directed Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments to submit a performance guarantee of Rs 10...

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Nagaland Cabinet Rejects Citizenship Amendment Bill

The Nagaland Cabinet has rejected the citizenship bill following pressure from various tribal organisations and students bodies. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Chief Secretary Temjen Toy said Nagaland...

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Delhi Court Summons Journalist Priya Ramani In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case

A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned scribe Priya Ramani to appear on February 25 in a defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar after she levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against...

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Mumbai, The City Which Catapulted George Fernandes On National Scene

Former defence minister George Fernandes first shot into national prominence when he defeated Congress stalwart S K Patil in the 1967 parliamentary elections. He also had a strong Mumbai connection.

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Two-Day State Mourning In Bihar As George Fernandes Dies

A wave of sorrow swept across Bihar today following the death of veteran socialist leader George Fernandes, who had virtually adopted the state as his second home and political ''karmabhoomi''.

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Ganga Expressway - World's Longest - To Be Built Announces Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced his government's ambitious decision to build the Ganga-Expressway, that will connect Prayagraj, earlier known as Allahabad, with the western part...

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Locals Pitch-In To Build House For MLA Living In Hut In Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh a newly-elected MLA along with his wife lives in a thatched hut in Sheopur district does not have a proper house, but will soon get one thanks to people in his constituency.

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George Fernandes ''friend'' Sharad Pawar condoles His Death

Sharad Pawar expressed condolence over his friend George Fernandes death and paid tributes to him, lauding his fiery oratory and his contributions as Union minister and trade union leader.

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Charges Dropped Against Shah Rukh Khan In Alibaug Farmhouse Benami Case

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has been dismissed of the charge of being a beneficiary of a benami property in the scenic beach town of Alibaug in Maharashtra as an appellate Authority under the law has...

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Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary 2019: All You Need To Know

Mahatma Gandhi's 150th death anniversary will be observed in the entire nation on January 30. We should remember that the greatest hero lost his life in trying to bring different groups together.

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Mahatma Gandhi's Secretary Says "Assassination Could've Been Averted"

Refusing to toe the government's stand that he required security, Mahatma Gandhi had told authorities that he would leave Delhi if protection was insisted upon, Kalyanam, who was secretary to the...

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"Want To Be Reborn As Vietnamese": George Fernandes Said 15 Years Ago

Former defence minister George Fernandes, who died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, had praised Vietnam and expressed his fondness for the country about 15 years ago. "If there is a rebirth, I...

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K Palaniswami Pays Homage To "Multi-Faceted" George Fernandes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Tuesday condoled the death of former defence minister George Fernandes, hailing him as a "multi-faceted" personality.

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Naveen Patnaik Condoles Demise Of George Fernandes

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today condoled the demise of former defence minister George Fernandes, saying it is a great loss for the country, politically as well as intellectually.

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Nagpur Cop Showers Cash On Schoolgirls At Republic Day Event

A cop in Nagpur was removed from his posting after he was caught on video 'showering' notes on a group of young schoolgirls who were dancing on stage to mark Republic Day.

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UP BJP Chief's Crude Joke On Mayawati On 1995 Attack By SP Workers

A second BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh stirred controversy today after apparently cracking a crude joke on Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati. The UP BJP chief, Mahendra Nath Pandey referred to the...

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Rahul Gandhi Meets Manohar Parrikar, Day After "Rafale Secrets" Attack

Rahul Gandhi walked into the office of Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday, a day after tweeting about "explosive Rafale secrets that gave the Goa Chief Minister power over the PM". The Congress president has...

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"PUBG-Wala Hai Kya," PM Modi Asked A Mother. Audience Was In Splits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today coined a term that could succinctly sum up ...er many children across India - "PUBG-wala" - as he fielded questions on exam stress at his "Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0".

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Last Rites For George Fernandes Tomorrow, Says Jaya Jaitly

The last rites of former Defence Minister George Fernandes, who passed away this morning at the age of 88, will be performed on Wednesday once his son returns to the country, said social activist and...

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10 Reasons Why George Fernandes Was The 'Rebel' Politician

George Fernandes, a former Defence Minister of India, has died at 88. He had been unwell and bedridden over the past few years. He was India's defence minister in the NDA government headed by Atal...

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Confiscated Benami Assets Worth Rs 6,900 Crore: Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department has confiscated assets worth Rs 6,900 crore till now as part of its action under the anti-benami transactions law, the agency said in a public advertisement today.

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Beating Retreat 2019: Tunes Of Local Musicians To Dominate

Indian compositions would dominate the Beating Retreat ceremony this year as 19 of the 27 tunes to be played at the event today, would be from local musicians As .many as 27 performances on the...

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Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0 Live Updates: PM To Discuss Exam Stress With 2,000 Students

As part of the second edition of ''Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0'' Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with a total of 2,000 students, parents and teachers in the national capital today.

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Amid Citizenship Row, PM Says BJP Will Always Protect Interests Of Assam

As the BJP faces heat over the Citizenship Bill in the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that his party will always protect the interests of Assam.

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Beating Retreat 2019: Things to Know about Beating Retreat Ceremony

Beating the Retreat ceremony, organised at the Vijay Chowk on January 29 every year, marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations.

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Centre's Request To Top Court Over Ayodhya Land That Is Not Under Dispute

The government has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to hand over a portion of land near the disputed temple-mosque site to the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas or the trust overseeing the Ram temple plan.

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Leaders Across Parties Pay Tribute To Former Minister George Fernandes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and leaders across political parties paid homage to former union minister George Fernandes, who died today after a long illness today. PM Modi...

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George Fernandes Was The Best, Frank And Fearless: PM Modi

In a tribute to former Defence Minister George Fernandes, who died on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a series of tweets describing him as frank, fearless and humble.

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5 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Paramilitary Commandos In Jharkhand

At least five Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand today, officials said. Two AK-47 rifles, a .303 rifle and five pistols were recovered from the Maoists, they...

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George Fernandes, Former Defence Minister, Dies At 88: Updates

Former defence minister of India George Fernandes died today. He had been unwell and bedridden over the past few years. He was 88.

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12 Killed After Head-On Collision Between Two Cars In Ujjain

At least 12people were killed, while 2 sustained serious injuries in a road accident in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh today. The incident was reported from Ramgarh village of the district.

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"Dear Travis…": Letter That Forced Uber Founder Out Cited India Rape Case

On June 20, 2017, two venture capitalists arrived at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Chicago to hand-deliver a letter to Travis Kalanick. The memo helped convince the Uber Technologies Inc. co-founder to...

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George Fernandes, Former Defence Minister, Dies At 88 After Long Illness

George Fernandes, former Defence Minister, dies at 88 after long illness

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Army Aspirant, 19, Accidentally Electrocuted, Dies In Hyderabad

Nineteen-year-old Saika Aravind had dreams of joining the army but that was never to be. The teenager from Wanaparthy in Maharashtra, had come to Hyderabad, hoping to clear the tests but he died after...

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Yogi Adityanath To Hold Cabinet Meet In Prayagraj Today

In a first, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hold a cabinet meeting in Prayaagraj  today during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in the city. After the meeting, the and other ministers are...

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Fake Voter Card Of Former Chief Election Commissioner Found; Cops Probe

A case has been registered after fake voter ID cards in the name of Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Rajat Kumar and former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat were allegedly prepared, officials...

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PM To Discuss Exam Stress With 2,000 Students In ''Pariksha Par Charcha''

With less than two months to go for the Class 10 and Class 12 exams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with 2,000 students, parents and teachers in the capital today. This is the second...

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Naseeruddin Shah, Aamir Khan Are Like "Traitors", Says RSS' Indresh Kumar

Veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Aamir Khan have been called "traitors" by senior leader of Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh (RSS) Indresh Kumar. "They may be good actors but they don't deserve respect...

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Army Joins Rescue Operations To Find Missing Meghalaya Miners

A platoon of soldiers on Monday joined the search and rescue operations in Meghalaya where the fate of 13 miners remains unknown inside an illegal 370 feet deep coal mine in East Jaintia Hills...

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Congress Stares At Threat Of Losing Opposition Status In Odisha Assembly

With two back-to-back resignations of legislators, the Congress is facing the threat of losing its status as the main opposition party in the Odisha Assembly.

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''Migratory Bird'': Punjab BJP Chief Takes Shot At Navjot Kaur Sidhu

The Punjab unit of the BJP Monday took a potshot at former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu for seeking Congress ticket to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Chandigarh, and called her "migratory bird".

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"Many Senior BJP Members Expected To Join AAP": Raghav Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha Monday claimed that several BJP leaders in South Delhi constituency were eager to join his party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

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Bengal Government Machinery Delaying Saradha Scam Probe, Claims CBI

The CBI has alleged that the probe into the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scam has been badly hit by a "hostile" government machinery in West Bengal, which is delaying filing of the final charge sheet.

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For 2019 Polls, President Kovind's Way Differs From Pranab Mukherjee's

President Ram Nath Kovind will keep a low profile during the Lok Sabha elections and confine himself only to essential programmes during the election period, NDTV has learnt. According to sources in...

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Former Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Suffering From Swine Flu

Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh is suffering from swine flu and is undergoing treatment at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), doctors said Monday.

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"TV Channels Given Money To Conduct Sting Operations": Mamata Banerjee

In an apparent swipe at the BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that "many TV channels were given money to conduct sting operations" on rival parties and the CBI was...

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Congress's Mantra Was Entitlement Of Poverty: Prakash Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday took a swipe at the previous Congress-led government, saying its mantra was entitlement of poverty.

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Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Guarantee Plan: A 10-Point Explainer

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that his party will launch a scheme that will provide guaranteed income to the poor people of the country if it is voted to power in the upcoming general...

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PM Hasn't Taken A Day's Leave: Minister's Jibe At Rahul Gandhi's Vacation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not taken a day's leave during his tenure so far, Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma claimed as he took a swipe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi and his mother and...

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Row Over Gujarat BJP Chief's Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi

Gujarat BJP president Jitu Vaghani has kicked up a controversy with his remarks targeting the Congress as the opposition party accused him of using "distasteful" language against party chief Rahul...

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"Every Necessary Action Would Be Taken For National Security," Says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the Indian Army has shown that it does not meddle with others, but if someone attacks India, it does not spare the aggressor.

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"Assam Citizen List An Electoral Gimmick": Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammedthe BJP-led central government on Monday over the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, saying the move was nothing but an...

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Custody Of Gautam Khaitan, Accused In Agusta Case, Extended By 5 Days

A Delhi court Monday extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of lawyer Gautam Khaitan, an accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, by five days in connection with a fresh case of alleged...

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India Emerged As Educational Hub For World: Sushma Swaraj

India has emerged as educational hub with institutions like IITs, IIMs, NITs and universities attracting students from all over the world, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.

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Woman's Body Recovered From Her House In Odisha's Ganjam District

Body of a 32-year-old woman was recovered from her house in Ganjam district on Monday and her brother alleged she was beaten to death by her husband and in-laws, police said.

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Petition On Sanskrit Prayers In Schools Referred To Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a Constitution Bench the question whether compulsory recitation of morning prayers in Sanskrit by students of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), irrespective of faith...

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After His "Hindu Girl" Remark, A Dare For Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde

Union minister Anantkumar Hegde's inflammatory statement that "any hand that touches a Hindu girl should not exist" was countered with a dare from Tehseen Poonawalla on Twitter.

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Amid Kumbh Mela, Yogi Adityanath Shifts Cabinet Meet To Prayagraj

Yogi Adityanath's cabinet will meet at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj tomorrow morning, which will be chaired by the Chief Minister himself. The meeting will begin at 11 am, the Chief Minister is...

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Nitin Gadkari's Comment Was For PM Modi, Says Congress

The Congress on Monday seized on union minister Nitin Gadkari's comments that politicians failing to fulfil dreams they sell to people are beaten up by the public to claim that those were aimed at...

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Election Body Orders Transfer Of Officials Posted In Home Districts

The Election Commission has directed all state governments to transfer officials posted in their home districts and those who have spent three years in a district.

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Gold, Forex Worth Over Rs 1.8 Crores Seized At Delhi Airport, 4 Arrested

Four people have been arrested by the customs officials in separate cases for allegedly trying to smuggle gold and foreign currencies worth Rs 1.88 crores at the Delhi airport, according to an...

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"More Indian Than Anantkumar Hegde": Muslim Wife Of Congress Leader

Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao has been married to Tabassum Rao for about 25 years now. However, it appears that BJP leaders are still not done attacking the couple for their inter-faith...

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"BJP Not Desperate": Devendra Fadnavis On Shiv Sena's "Big Brother" Claim

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday countered the Shiv Sena's claim of being "the big brother" in the Sena-BJP alliance, saying his party is not seeking a tie-up desperately.

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In Setback To Congress, Bengal Lawmaker Joins Trinamool

In a blue for the Congress in West Bengal, its two-time member of parliament from Malda (North) joined the Trinamool Congress in presence of Mamata Banerjee.

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Congress vs BJP Prestige Battle In Jind, Ramgarh Sees High Voter Turnout

A high voter turnout was recorded in crucial bypolls in Haryana's Jind and Rajasthan's Ramgarh assembly constituencies on Monday, where the Congress and the BJP are locked in a high-stakes battle.

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"Rahul Gandhi Fit To Be Prime Minister", Says BJP Ally

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Monday praised his Congress president Rahul Gandhi-- his ally BJP's main rival--saying he was fit to be the prime minister of the country.

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"OROP" vs "ODOMOS": Amit Shah's Dig Draws Omar Abdullah's Counter-Attack

Amit Shah introduced a new version of OROP or One Rank One Pension as he targeted Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a public meeting in Himachal Pradesh today....

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Air India To Charge 40% Less For Bringing Back Bodies From Gulf Countries

In order to reduce the expenses of grieving families in bringing back dead bodies from gulf nations, Air India has decided to reduce prices by 40%.

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Tamil Nadu Politician Arrested Over Morphed Photo Of PM Modi On Facebook

A member of Tamil Nadu party MDMK was on Sunday arrested for allegedly posting a morphed image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook. The police said the accused caricatured PM Modi and depicted...

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Will Explain Minimum Income Guarantee Plan In Manifesto: P Chidambaram

Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Guarantee promise for the poor is "historic" and will mark a turning point in the lives of India's masses, former finance minister P Chidambaram said in a series of...

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Wiil Be Improper, Unconstitutional To Present A Full Budget: Yashwant Sinha

Former finance minister Yashwant Sinha said today it would be "entirely improper and unconstitutional" if the government presents a full budget ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, since he had asked for...

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Priyanka Gandhi "Homely Woman", Her Brother A "Joker", Shoots BJP Leader

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was called a "homely woman" and her brother and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi a "joker" by a BJP leader today. The latest remark adds to a series of sexist comments being flung at...

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National Salt Satyagraha Memorial Inauguration On January 30

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will dedicate to the nation the 'National Salt Satyagraha Memorial' at Dandi, Gujarat at 4 pm on January 30.

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He Was Found Murdered Last Week. DNA Results Show He Could Be Killer

The murder of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist last week provoked massive anger in Madhya Pradesh. 34-year-old RSS man Himmat Patidar's body was found with multiple wounds and a face burnt...

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Rahul Gandhi Promises Universal Basic Income For Poor: 10 Points

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that his party - if voted to power in the Lok Sabha election - will ensure a minimum income to the poor people of the country. Mr Gandhi made the...

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Nitin Gadkari Trying To Be PM Modi's Alternative: NCP's Nawab Malik

A day after Union minister Nitin Gadkari said "leaders who fail to fulfill promises made to people get "beaten up", Sharad Pawar's National Congress Party interpreted his remarks as an expression of...

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Please Visit New Bridge, BJP Urges Rahul Gandhi After His Goa Vacation

If you are in Goa, why not visit the recently opened cable-held bridge, the BJP suggested Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who was on a three-day break with his mother in the coastal state. The Congress...

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Rahul Gandhi's Gamechanger? Minimum Income Guarantee If Voted to Power

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday promised that his party will give a guaranteed minimum income to the poor people of the country if his party forms a government in 2019. He made the promise...

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"RJD Will Take Part In Rahul Gandhi's Patna Rally," Says Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said his party will take part in Congress President Rahul Gandhi's February 3 rally in Patna.

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"Trinamool Had Already Booked": Bengal BJP On Shifting PM's Rally Venue

The BJP has decided to shift the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in North 24 Parganas'Thakurnagar, as the site where it was scheduled to be held has been booked by the Trinamool...

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Minister Who Targeted Rival's Muslim Wife "Embarrassment": Rahul Gandhi

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has called motormouth Union minister Anantkumar Hegde's "an embarrassment to every Indian" after his declaration that any hand that touches a Hindu girl "should not exist"....

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Ayodhya Case Should Be Heard Without Delay, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that the Ram Temple issue must be heard in the court without delay.

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Shiv Sena Meets To Decide Poll Strategy, Take Call On Ties With BJP

The BJP's cantankerous ally, Shiv Sena, is holding a meeting today to decide its strategy for the coming Lok Sabha elections. The party declared in January last year that it would fly solo for the...

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Rafale Secrets Give Manohar Parrikar "Power Over PM": Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who is currently holidaying in Goa, alleged today that the audio recordings referring to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in possession of files related to Rafale jet...

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Modi Government Set Up India's Second Agricultural Institute: Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Sunday alleged that the previous UPA government ignored the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission for setting up of a second Indian Agriculture...

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"Only Rahul, Only Priyanka": Amit Shah Reversions OROP To Target Gandhis

Amit Shah introduced a new version of OROP or One Rank One Pension as he targeted Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a public meeting in Himachal Pradesh.

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What Naveen Patnaik Said After Sister Gita Mehta Turned Down Padma Shri

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that his sister, writer Gita Mehta, has every right to decline the Padma Shri award. Ms Mehta, who is based in the US, turned down the prestigious award...

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No Bharat Ratna For Vinayak Savarkar Even In The "Modi Era": Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena today said it is "unfortunate" that the icon of the country''s freedom struggle Veer Savarkar has been neglected even in the "Modi era" and not honoured with the Bharat Ratna.

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Former Odisha Minister Chaitanya Prasad Majhi Dies At 90

Veteran tribal leader and former Odisha minister Chaitanya Prasad Majhi died at a hospital in Bhubaneswar today morning following brief illness.

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PM Narendra Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 Tomorrow

Arrangements are being made for live telecast of the programme in all government and CBSE Schools and Higher Education Institutions or colleges of the country and abroad.

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Assets Worth Rs 239-Crore Attached In Ponzi Case Linked To TMC Leader

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets valued at over Rs 239 crore of a firm linked to TMC MP KD Singh in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged ponzi scam case pegged...

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"Hosh First, Josh Later": Congress Jabs Manohar Parrikar On Uri Punchline

While Goa Chief Mnister Manohar Parrikar may have drawn loud cheers from the crowd on Sunday when he delivered Vicky Kaushal's punchline from the super hit film "Uri: The Surgical Strike", it has...

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From Shashi Tharoor, Praise For Priyanka Gandhi And "Word Of The Day"

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's launch into politics shows the Congress will not hold back its big guns and will pull out all the stops before the general elections, senior leader Shashi Tharoor said,...

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Supreme Court Seeks Details On Foreigners Detained In Assam

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to provide it various details including number of functional detention centres in Assam and the number of foreigners detained there during the last 10...

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Bodo Terror Outfit Chief, 14 Others Convicted In 2008 Assam Bombings

The chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Ranjan Daimary and 14 others were on Monday convicted by the CBI Special Court in the 2008 case of serial bomb blasts in Assam which had...

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2 Dead, 37 Injured As Bus Overturns In Odisha

At least two persons were killed, and 30 others were injured after a bus overturned near Kesinga in Kalahandi district today.

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Air Force's Jaguar Fighter Plane Crashes In UP, Pilot Ejects

A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Kushinagar, about 322 kilometre from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

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Groom Came On A Road Roller For Wedding. How He Came Up With The Idea

A man in West Bengal became the most talked about bridegroom of his town on Sunday, when he came to tie the knot in a road roller, breaking away from the tradition of arriving on a horse or in a car.

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Nitin Gadkari Meant Congress Of Course: BJP on "Spinning Dreams" Dig

As Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's comment is interpreted by the opposition as veiled criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling BJP has put out a clarification. Nitin Gadkari meant the...

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HD Kumaraswamy Watches Son's Film With Family, Criticised By BJP

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has been criticized by the BJP after he tweeted about watching his son's film Seetharama Kalyana, which hit the screens last week. Almost the entire Karnataka...

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Goa Assembly Budget Session Starts Tomorrow; Manohar Parrikar To Attend

The three-day budget session of the Goa Assembly will begin from Tuesday during which ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will present the financial statement for fiscal 2019-20.

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Bharat Ratna For Ambedkar Out Of Compulsion, Not Dil Se: Asaduddin Owaisi

BR Ambdekar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, out of compulsion and not by heart, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Sunday.

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Karti Can't Go Abroad But Probe Agency To Spell Out Dates, Says Top Court

While ordering that Karti Chidambaram, who is an accused in the Aircel Maxis, cannot travel abroad, the Supreme Court today, asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to specify the dates on which he is...

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Bail Granted To Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi In Money Laundering Case

The bail was granted on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. The next date of hearing in the case is 11 February.

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BJP Corporator Among 15 Charged For Communal Clash In Madhya Pradesh

Fifteen people, including a BJP corporator, were on Sunday charged for the communal clash that broke out in Khujner town in Madhya Pradesh on Republic Day, a police officer said.

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Live Updates: Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde's Remarks Spark Row

Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde, who is not new to courting controversy with his bizarre takes on sensitive issues, waded into the territory of wild theories on Sunday with comments from who built the...

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"Phone Seized Was Planted By Cops", Alleges Bulandshahr Accused's Wife

The wife of Prashant Natt, an accused in Bulandshahr mob violence, in which Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh was killed, alleged that the mobile phone of the inspector, which was seized from their home...

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Union Minister, After "Hindu Girl" Comment, Targets Rival's Muslim Wife

Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde has plumbed new lows in public discourse with a series of inflammatory and wild statements. On Sunday, he declared at a public event that any hand that touches a Hindu...

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School Bus Carrying 50 Children Falls Into Culvert In Andhra, 3 Critical

A school bus carrying 50 children fell into a culvert in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district this morning, injuring many. Three students are reported to be critical.

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Police Constable, 26, Killed In Encounter In Uttar Pradesh's Amroha

26-year-old police constable Harsh Chaudhary killed in encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha.

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"Won't Last Year In Power": Sushil Modi Lists Challenges For Gathbandhan

Attacking the gathbandhan (alliance) of opposition leaders, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Modi on Sunday said if a leader of a party with only 25-30 seats becomes Prime...

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Now Watch Highlights Of Republic Day Parade With "RDP India" App

In sync with the Digital India campaign of the central government, the Ministry of Defence has launched a mobile app ''RDP India 2019'', to let people watch the highlights of the Republic Day event.

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Snow Blocks Himachal Pradesh Roads, Man Carried On Shoulders To Hospital

Heavy snowfall has thrown life out gear in many parts of Himachal Pradesh. In Mandi, an elderly man had to be carried on shoulders to the hospital on Sunday. No vehicle could run after heavy snowfall...

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Key Haryana Bypoll Today A Test For BJP Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections

A crucial assembly by-election is taking place today in Haryana's Jind that is seeing a multi-cornered fight between the ruling BJP, the Congress, Om Prakash Chautala's INLD and others.

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Improving Ties With Bengal, Eastern States Top Priority: Chinese Diplomat

Chinese Consul General to Kolkata Zha Liyou on Sunday said that confidence building measures between five eastern Indian states, including West Bengal, and Chinese provinces was one of his topmost...

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Jind And Ramgarh Bypolls Live Updates: Voting Begins In Haryana's Jind

Voting began in Haryana's Jind Assembly constituency today, to elect their legislator and indicating about the coming Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. A total of 21 candidates are in the...

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Bharat Ratna For Bhupen Hazarika A Victory For Diversity: Tej Hazarika

Tej Hazarika, the son of the late singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, said on Sunday the government's decision to confer Bharat Ratna on his father is a victory for humanity, diversity and the country's...

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For Polls, Don't Vote For Party That Lies, Makes Promises: Sheila Dikshit

Delhi Congress president Sheila Dikshit on Sunday accused the BJP and the AAP of reneging on promises made to the people of the city and said her party would win all the Lok Sabha seats in the...

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