"Will Fight BJP Every Day": Rahul Gandhi At Parliamentary Party Meet

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who is trying to step down from the post, today said the party still has 52 lawmakers and "will fight the BJP every day". At a meeting with the party's parliamentarians...

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4 Beaten Up In UP For Allegedly Eating Meat Near Makeshift Temple

Four labourers were beaten up by unidentified youths in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly for allegedly eating meat near a place of worship.

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Sonia Gandhi Elected Leader Of New Congress Lawmakers

Sonia Gandhi has been elected chairperson of the Congress's parliamentarians who won the national election, sources said after a meeting of the parliamentary party this morning. Former Prime Minister...

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Search Ops Begin As Foreign Climbers Go Missing On Way To Nanda Devi Peak

An eight-member team of mountaineers, including seven foreign nationals, has gone missing on its way to Nanda Devi East peak in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district.

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Congress Parliamentarians To Meet Today To Elect Chairperson

Congress parliamentarians will meet today to elect leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party or CPP exactly a week after party chief Rahul Gandhi told the party's top decision making, Congress...

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Mercury Set To Rise In Northwest India; Red-Code Warning Issued For Delhi

Heat wave conditions will continue in central and northwest central India, including parts of Rajasthan, with maximum temperatures in some parts expected to reach 50 degree Celsius. The weather...

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Preferential Trade Status For India Ends On June 5, Says Trump

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States would end its preferential trade treatment for India on June 5.

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IAF Removes Restrictions On Air Routes Imposed After Balakot Strike

All temporary restrictions imposed on air routes over India's airspace after the Balakot air strike have been lifted, the Air Force said on Friday. The move comes immediately after Prime Minister...

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What Lies Ahead With Amit Shah As Home Minister

With BJP chief Amit Shah being appointed as the Union Home Minister, a lot is expected to change as far as matters concerning internal security and centre-state relations are concerned.

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Biplab Deb Takes Over Portfolios Of Minister Dropped From Tripura Cabinet

Tripura Health Minister and BJP leaderSudip Roy Burman was dropped from the state cabinet on Friday over "anti-party activities", partysourcessaid.

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CBI Gets 4 More Months To Complete Probe In Rakesh Asthana Bribery Case

The Delhi High Court has granted four more months to the CBI to complete its probe in a bribery case involving the agency's former special director Rakesh Asthana.

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Delhi University Admission Begins; 24,536 Registrations In First 90 Minutes

Varsity officials said the admission portal has been made mobile-friendly and will even work on 2G network.

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India To See "Big-Bang" Reforms In PM Modi's Second Term: NITI Aayog

In the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second term, a slew of 'big-bang' economic reforms that should please foreign investors are likely to be pursued, according to a top official at...

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Dropped From Cabinet, Rajyavardhan Rathore Lavishes Praise On PM Modi

Rajyavardhan Rathore's exclusion from the cabinet could be a prelude to the silver-medal winning Olympian and retired army colonel to named as leader of the BJP Rajasthan unit

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"You Brought In Emotions": Why Twitter Will Miss 'Minister' Sushma Swaraj

Hundreds of people wished and thanked Sushma Swaraj on Twitter, after it became clear on Thursday that she is sitting out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. She served as the Foreign...

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Alliance "Working Better" After Rout, HD Kumaraswamy Assures Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi made it clear he would not continue as Congress president to Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, who called on him on Thursday and urged him to reconsider, say sources.

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Karambir Singh Is The New Navy Chief. Know All About Him

Karambir Singh is the first helicopter pilot to become chief of Naval Staff. With a career spanning over 37 years, Karambir Singh is one of the most decorated Admirals.

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On Iranian Oil Import, A US Warning To India, China

Any efforts to import Iranian crude oil beyond the accepted levels negotiated from November to May will be sanctioned, the US has warned, amidst reports that India and China were seeking ways to buy...

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"She Cares, That's Why She Won": Asha Bhonsle Compliments Smriti Irani

Veteran singer Asha Bhonsle on Thursday praised BJP leader Smriti Irani, newly elected lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, in a tweet and said she won because "she cares".

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PM Modi's New Cabinet To Meet This Evening, Suspense Over Portfolios

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for the second time in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the focus is on the announcement of ministries assigned to the 57 members...

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Terrorist Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday, police said.

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Russian S-400 Missile Deal May "Seriously Affect" Indo-US Ties: Report

India's decision to buy the long-range S-400 missile defense system from Russia will have serious implications on defence ties, the Trump administration has warned.

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Rajyavardhan Rathore Out Of Cabinet, He May Get A Role In Rajasthan BJP

Rajyavardhan Rathore is among the ministers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previous government who were not given a place in the new cabinet.Mr Rathore a BJP parliamentarian from Rajasthan, won a...

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PM Modi Begins Second Term, Portfolios Of New Ministers Today: Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath for a second term in the presence of 8,000 guests including world leaders, dignitaries, politicians, celebrities and industrialists on Thursday, exactly a week...

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Most Ministers Wear White Kurta-Pyjama, Waistcoat At Swearing-In Ceremony

Traditional Indian wear and use of Hindi language for oath-taking were the overriding themes at the glittering swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers of the new NDA...

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"Kapalabhati For 10 Years": Ramdev's Stress-Relief Tip For Opposition

Soon after Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister again for a second consecutive term on Thursday, yoga guru Ramdev took a potshot at opposition leaders and said that they should practice...

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Abu Dhabi Tower Lights Up In Celebration Of PM Modi Swearing-In

The facade of the iconic ADNOC Group Tower in Abu Dhabi was lit with the flags of India and the UAE and portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al...

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Bihar Man Lands In Delhi To Sell Tea As PM Modi Took Oath

A chaiwallah from Bihar's Muzaffarpur and a huge PM Modi fan landed up in the national capital to show his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was sworn in for the second time after his...

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Three Lawmakers From Haryana Get Ministerial Berths

Rao Inderjit Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar were among the three MPs from Haryana who found their place in the council of ministers in the new Modi government.

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Rattan Lal Kataria: BJP's Dalit Face In Haryana

Now entering Parliament for the third time, Rattan Lal Kataria is often seen as the BJP's Dalit face in Haryana.

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Suresh Angadi: Politician-Cum-Educationist And Now A First-Time Minister

Suresh Angadi, a four-time member of Lok Sabha from Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency, is also an educationist whose institutions offer courses in commerce, science, computer science, business...

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US Says End Of India Trade Preference "Done Deal"

A US decision to evict India from a key trade pact is a "done deal," an official said Thursday, despite Washington's desire for close relations with re-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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India Steadfast On Path Of Progress Under PM Modi: Arun Jaitley

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who opted out of the new government at the Centre, on Thursday congratulated PM Narendra Modi for taking oath as Prime Minister for a second consecutive term.

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Uttar Pradesh Gets 10 Central Ministers In PM Modi's Second Term

NDA's second term in office Thursday saw eastern Uttar Pradesh bagging the lion share of the ministerial berths with Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself leading the pack.

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After "Jai Sri Ram" Slogans, Mamata Banerjee Invokes Mithun Chakrabarty

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost her temper for the second time this month as a group of people chanted "Jai Shri Ram" slogan as she drove past. This time, like the last, she got off her car...

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Another Term In PM's Cabinet For Prakash Javadekar, Man Of Many Roles

Human Resource Development, Environment, Information and Broadcasting, Parliamentary Affairs and party spokesperson too, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar is the man who has played many roles for his party...

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Mimi Chakraborty Jabs Trolls For Not Targeting Gautam Gambhir

Days after newly elected Trinamool Congress lawmakers Mimi Chakraborty and Nusraj Jahan were trolled on social media for coming to Parliament dressed in "western clothes", the former today took to...

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Doctor-Turned Politician Harsh Vardhan Minister Again In PM Modi Cabinet

Doctor Harsh Vardhan, who handled three portfolios in the last NDA government and initiated a crucial national programme to tackle air pollution, has made his way to the Narendra Modi cabinet for a...

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Radha Mohan Singh Not In PM Modi's Council Of Ministers

Bihar leader Radha Mohan Singh, who handled the crucial agriculture portfolio, has not figured in new council of ministers that took oath along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening...

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From UP BJP Chief To Cabinet Minister: Chess Enthusiast Mahendra Pandey

Leading the charge of the BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, chess enthusiast Mahendra Nath Pandey has been rewarded for his checkmate against a united opposition in the state.

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Madhya Pradesh Boy, 16, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest While Playing Online Game

A 16-year-old boy died of a cardiac arrest in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch, allegedly after he played online multiplayer game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds or PUBG - as it is popularly known - for six...

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Minutes Before Oath, PM Changes Twitter, Facebook Display Pictures

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a fresh term in office after a grand oath ceremony in Delhi today, his official social media accounts also saw a change. His Twitter and Facebook handles were...

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"Being Singled Out": Navjot Sidhu Hits Back At Amarinder Singh

A week after Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh accused cabinet colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu of shirking his responsibilities and making controversial remarks ahead of the Lok Sabha...

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Ram Vilas Paswan - New Cabinet Minister Who Has Worked Under 6 PMs

A politician with an uncanny knack for sensing which way the wind is blowing, Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan has a rare distinction of serving as a minister in the cabinets of six prime...

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Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani Among Guests At PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, veteran industry leader Ratan Tata, steel baron L N Mittal and Adani Group head Gautam Adani were among the corporates present at the grand swearing-in ceremony of Prime...

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Jaganmohan Reddy Cancels Some Projects Sanctioned By Previous Government

Hours after it assumed office, the YS Jaganmohan Reddy-led government in Andhra Pradesh today decided to cancel all projects sanctioned prior to April 1 this year by the previous N Chandrababu...

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Nirav Modi's Custody Extended, UK Court Seeks Info Of India's Prison Cell

Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi's custody had been extended till June 27 by a UK court. In the case's first pretrial hearing, the judge also directed Indian authorities to confirm within 14 days which...

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As PM Modi Begins New Term, Why Tamil Nadu Has No Representative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 58-member Council of Ministers has no representative from its Tamil Nadu ally AIADMK, which won one seat in the Lok Sabha polls. Many say the party missed the bus...

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Sadananda Gowda: From Student Leader To Union Minister

From a student leader associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Karnataka's Udupi to now a union minister in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for the second time,...

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"Look Forward To Working With You": Congress Compliments PM's New Cabinet

As the members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet were being sworn in at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Congress today sent out a tweet complimenting the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance...

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Balasore Lawmaker Pratap Chandra Sarangi Takes Oath As Minister Of State

Pratap Chandra Sarangi, the newly elected BJP parliamentarian from Odisha, took oath as the Minister of State at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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At Jagan Reddy's Oath Ceremony, KCR's Message On "Love, Cooperation"

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao today attended the swearing-in ceremony of his Andhra Pradesh counterpart YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. At the event, Mr Rao assured the new Andhra Pradesh Chief...

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Arjun Ram Meghwal: Former Bureaucrat Sworn In As Minister Of State

Former IAS officer Arjun Ram Meghwal defeated his cousin, an ex-IPS officer, in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections to make it to the Parliament.

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As PM Modi Took Oath, His Mother Watched From Hundreds Of Miles Away

Thousands witnessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's being sworn in for the second consecutive term at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening, but there was a face missing in the crowd. That of his...

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New Team Modi Leaves Out These Big Names

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet were sworn in today by President Ram Nath Kovind, several high-profile ministers from the previous government were left out of the line-up.

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"A Man With No Enemies": Rajnath Singh Appointed Cabinet Minister Again

One of the top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajnath Singh is a man of all seasons who maintains cordial relations with leaders across the political spectrum and enjoys wide...

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List Of Ministers Who Took Oath With Prime Minister Narendra Modi Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took the oath of office, along with his Council of Ministers, at the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Maneka Gandhi To Be Temporary Speaker, Not Minister In Modi Government

Maneka Gandhi will be the pro-tem or interim Speaker of the Lok Sabha instead of minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government.

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Funds Transfer To Over 1.5 Lakh UP Farmers Stalled Due To Data Mismatch

Transfer of funds under the PM Kisan Samriddhi Yojana to more than 1.5 lakh farmers was stalled after problems arose in the data base of the Uttar Pradesh government.

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J&J Directed To Pay Rs 25 Lakh To Patients For Alleged Faulty Hip Implant

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed Johnson and Johnson to make interim payment of Rs 25 lakh each to 67 patients who have undergone revision surgeries for alleged faulty hip implants made by...

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BJP Creating Divide Between Bengalis And Non-Bengalis: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to create a divide between Bengalis and non-Bengalis in the state, urging people to raise their...

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Sushma Swaraj Not In PM Modi's Cabinet, Sits Among Audience At Oath Event

Sushma Swaraj, who was External Affairs minister in the previous government, was seen taking a seat in the audience at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony today, an indication that the...

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Rajyavardhan Rathore Not To Join PM Modi's Cabinet

Olympian Rajyavardhan Rathore is one of the most prominent exclusions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, which has a mix of old and new faces.

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Top Court Wants Ex-Bureaucrats With Law Experience For Foreign Tribunals

The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Assam government to include retired bureaucrats, not below the rank of secretary and additional secretary and having judicial experience, for appointment as...

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Amit Shah, BJP Chief, Joins PM Modi's New Government

BJP chief Amit Shah -- the architect of the party's stupendous victory that enabled it to come to power at the Centre for a second term -- became the most prominent newcomer in the government of Prime...

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Rameshwar Teli, 2-Time Winner From Assam, To Join PM Modi's Cabinet

Rameshwar Teli, who won from Assam's Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency for the second time in a row, will be rewarded with a ministerial position in PM Modi's cabinet today.

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Narendra Modi Takes Oath As PM For Second Term, Amit Shah Joins Cabinet

Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister for the second time after his spectacular victory in the national election in a ceremony held at the Rashrapati Bhavan in the presence of 8,000 guests...

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Probe Agency Says P Chidambaram, Son Withheld Foreign Bank Account Info

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday alleged in a Delhi court that former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti "withheld information" from it and the Central Bureau of Information about...

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Rahul Gandhi Sends Team To Amethi To Find Reason Behind Defeat: Report

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has sent a team to Amethi in Uttar Pradesh to find out the reason behind his defeat at the hands of BJP leader Smriti Irani from the parliamentary constituency which...

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Kannauj "Giant-Killer" Subrat Pathak To Join PM Modi's New Cabinet

Subrat Pathak, the BJP paliamentarian from Kannauj, will be one of the fresh faces to be inducted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet today. He had defeated Dimple Yadav -- the wife of...

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Rahul Gandhi, In Mood To Quit, Has Series Of Meetings In Delhi

Rahul Gandhi broke a self-imposed "ban" and met with leaders like Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar and former prime minister Manmohan Singh in...

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Change In Portfolio Will Be Amarinder Singh's Decision: Navjot Sidhu

Congress leader and Punjab's Local Government Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday said any change in his portfolio will be the decision of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.

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Nitish Kumar Says His Party Will Not Be A Part Of PM Modi's Cabinet

Nitish Kumar has said his Janata Dal United will not join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. "The offer we got was not acceptable," the Bihar Chief Minister told reporters as he left for...

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Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut: Celebs Attending PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

PM Modi Swearing-In Ceremony: Kangana Ranaut, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Vivek Oberoi, Boney Kapoor, Jeetendra, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra are among some of the celebs who will attend the event.

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Mamata Banerjee Can't Face Families Of Killed BJP Workers: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is skipping the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi because she cannot look eye-to-eye with families of BJP workers who were killed in the...

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Supreme Court Gives Mamata Banerjee's Critic 7-Day Protection From Arrest

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a seven-day interim protection to Anirban Das, a social activist who is apprehending arrest in a criminal case filed in Bengal's Alipurduar for publishing a...

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Congress Reverses Order On No TV Debates For A Month But Only For Kerala

A day after the Congress leadership issued a month-long nationwide ban on its leaders taking part in television debates, the crisis-ridden opposition party has reversed the decision - but only for...

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2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Baramulla

Two terrorists were killed today in an encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, the police said.

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PM Narendra Modi Swearing-In Ceremony: Where To Watch Live Streaming

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony: You can watch the swearing-in ceremony LIVE on your TV, computers, mobile phones through various NDTV channels.

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BJP's Rita Bahuguna Joshi Among New Faces In PM Modi's Cabinet

Rita Bahuguna Joshi, BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, is among the leaders who will be a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet that takes oath this evening at 7 in a grand ceremony at...

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Haryana's Krishan Pal Gurjar Set To Make A Comeback PM Modi's New Cabinet

Krishan Pal Gurjar, the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, will be part of the central government for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second term. The 62-year-old was elected to the...

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S Jaishankar, Ex-Foreign Secretary, To Join PM Modi Government: Sources

Former foreign secretary S Jaishankar will be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers, sources told NDTV.

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BJP Worker Hacked To Death In Bengal's Burdwan, Trinamool Congress Blamed

The BJP has accused Trinamool Congress activists of hacking one of its workers to death at Ketugram in West Bengal's Burdwan district today. News agency IANS quoted sources as saying that the victim...

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BIMSTEC Leaders Arrive In Delhi For Narendra Modi's Swearing-In

Leaders from Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, or BIMSTEC, nations, including Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay...

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Ministers Decided. Who Will Be The Big 4? Suspense Builds

As call-ups confirmed who will be minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government, speculation focused on the Big Four in the new cabinet - the Home Ministry, Finance Ministry, Defence...

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Amid Congress Leadership Crisis, Senior Leaders Meet Ahmed Patel

Amid a leadership crisis in the Congress, senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh on Thursday met Treasurer Ahmed Patel separately at the party office.

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Ex-Kolkata Top Cop Moves Court, Seeks Cancellation Of CBI Notice

Former West Bengal police chief Rajeev Kumar today moved the Calcutta High Court, seeking cancellation of the CBI notice served to him over alleged suppression of facts in the Saradha chit fund scam...

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BJP "Trying To Disturb, Dismantle State Governments": Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan Congress performed miserably in the 2019 election, failing to win even one of the state's 25 parliamentary constituencies. despite wresting the state away from BJP rule in Assembly...

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Stranded In London For 48 Hours, Ordeal Of AI-130 Passengers Finally Ends

After a delay of 48 hours, 329 passengers onboard AI-130, a Boeing 777-300 flight from London to Mumbai, have finally taken off.

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NCP Slams BJP After Top Court Ruling On EWS Quota In Maharashtra

The Nationalist Congress Party slammed the BJP after the Supreme Court ruled that 10 per cent Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota cannot be applied to post-graduate medical courses in Maharashtra...

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12 Manipur Congress Legislators Resign From Party Posts

Twelve Congress legislators in Manipur have resigned from state party posts, triggering speculation about the possibility of their crossing over to the ruling BJP, but a senior legislator among them...

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On Amit Shah's Request, Bengal's New Minister Will Take Oath In Bengali

Deboshree Choudhury, the surprise winner from Bengal's Raiganj, will have to take oath in Bengali, BJP chief Amit Shah has said. The 48-year-old secretary of the party's state unit got the call from...

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Former Bureaucrat Som Parkash Among First-Timers In PM Modi's Cabinet

BJP leader Som Parkash, the lawmaker elected from the constituency of Hoshiarpur in Punjab, is one of the new faces chosen for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. Som Parkash, 70, is a...

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New Ministers Including First-Timers: See List Here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet will have at least six first-time ministers. The names emerged hours before PM Modi and his team of ministers will take oath after the BJP's resounding...

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Will You Cycle To Oath Event? Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister Again, Answers

The BJP's Mansukh Lal Mandaviya will be minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for the second time. Mansukh Lal Mandaviya is from Gujarat.

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Mumbai Police Crime Branch To Probe Doctor's Suicide Case

In a significant development, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch will take over the investigations into the alleged suicide of Mumbai medico Payal Tadvi, official sources said today.

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Amarinder Singh To Skip PM Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony will be held today evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Jagan Reddy To Skip PM Modi's Oath, Will Play Host To KCR, Stalin Instead

Jagan Mohan Reddy to skip PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in this evening. He took oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister today

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Goa's Shripad Naik To Be Inducted In Modi Cabinet

Former Union Minister of State for AYUSH and North Goa MP Shripad Naik will be inducted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet today, informed sources said.

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Arjun Meghwal, Who Started Out As A Telephone Operator, Back In PM's Team

Arjun Ram Meghwal from Rajasthan is among the leaders who have received the call to be a party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet, hours before he takes oath for a second term in office.

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AAP Worked For Poor, Middle Class Too: Arvind Kejriwal

Rubbishing allegations that Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) only works for the poor, Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal today said the party takes care of the middle class as well.

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Yashwant Sinha's Advice For Rahul Gandhi As Congress Battles Crisis

In a message posted on Twitter, Yashwant Sinha, who held the Finance and External Affairs portfolios in Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cabinet between 1998 and 2004, also suggested the Congress...

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Ex-Uttarakhand Chief Minister En Route To Joining New Modi Government

BJP parliamentarian Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, who won from Haridwar in the national election, is set to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government.

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Funds Under PM-Kisan Scheme Yet To Be Transferred To Farmers In UP

Funds under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi could not be transferred to 1.5 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh due to "data mismatch" and they will soon receive funds after the problem is rectified,...

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Rahul Gandhi Congratulates Jagan Reddy On Becoming Andhra Chief Minister

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday congratulated Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on being sworn in as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.

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Watch: A Melodious Wish For PM Modi From Varanasi Ahead Of Oath Ceremony

Noted Hindustani classical singer Channulal Mishra blessed and congratulated Narendra Modi by singing a song in Hindi and Awadhi.

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Nitish Kumar's Close Aide RCP Singh To Join Modi Cabinet 2.0

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's close aide RCP Singh is set to be the Janata Dal United nominee in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. RCP Singh is one of the most powerful leaders in...

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Kailash Choudhary, Rajasthan Underdog Who Won, Rewarded, To Be Minister

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a new term, Kailash Choudhary from Rajasthan is the surprise inclusion in his government.

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BJP's Winner In Karnataka Pralhad Joshi Among New Faces In PM's Team

Pralhad Joshi is among the new faces chosen for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. A lawmaker from Karnataka, Pralhad Joshi, 56, won a fourth consecutive term from Dharwad.

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Fed Up Of Abuse, Woman Kills Husband, Walks To Cops With Severed Head

The mother of five - two sons and three daughters - allegedly attacked her husband with a machete and walked nearly five kilometres to the nearest police station carrying his severed head in a plastic...

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Jagan Reddy Sworn In As Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, KCR, Stalin Attend

Jagan Mohan Reddy, who led his party to a landslide victory in Andhra Pradesh, took oath as the Chief Minister of the state on Thursday in the presence of nearly 30,000 people. He is the second Chief...

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"Hat And Sunglasses" In Advisory For Media Covering PM Modi's Swearing-In

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures today will touch a maximum of 44 degrees Celsius and weather conditions have been described as "heat wave"

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Shiv Sena Names Arvind Sawant For PM Modi's New Cabinet

Arvind Sawant has been proposed by the Shiv Sena for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government, the party's Sanjay Raut said today hours before the oath ceremony on Thursday. Arvind Sawant won the...

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Top Court Tells Assam Citizens' List Officials To Be Fair

The Supreme Court today told officers handling the Assam citizens' list to be accurate instead of rushing through verifying people to meet the July 31 deadline after which the final list will be...

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No EWS Quota For Maharashtra PG Medical Courses This Year: Supreme Court

In its order, the Supreme Court overruled the Maharashtra state government's argument that EWS quotas had already been filled and must not be disturbed, pointing out that admissions began in November...

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Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory For PM Modi's Swearing-In

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath this evening for a second straight term after he led the BJP to an impressive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Nearly 8,000 guests, including leaders...

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"National Security Our Priority": PM After War Memorial Visit Before Oath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the National War Memorial this morning, before he takes oath for a second term in office this evening, paid his tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in...

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Special Gallery For 250 Guests From Varanasi For PM Modi's Oath Today

A special gallery called "Kashi Sankul" is being set up at the Rashtrapati Bhawan to accommodate the 250 special guests who have been invited from in Uttar Pradesh to attend the swearing-in ceremony...

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Trinamool Workers Broke Tubewells After Defeat In Bengal Villages: BJP

The BJP has accused West Bengals ruling Trinamool Congress of breaking tubewells and snapping water lines in three areas of West Burdwan and Birbhum districts soon after the results of the national...

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P Chidambaram, Son Karti Granted Protection From Arrest Till August 1

A Delhi court Thursday extended till August 1 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Union Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis cases by the CBI and the ED.

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Shiv Sena Slams Mamata Banerjee For Declining Invite For PM Modi's Oath

The BJP's ally Shiv Sena has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her decision to skip Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony.

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Ganga River Water Unfit For Drinking, Bathing: Pollution Control Board

The Ganga River water is absolutely unfit for "direct drinking" and only seven spots from where it passes can be consumed after disinfection, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has said.

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Who Will Be In Team Modi? PM, Amit Shah Meet Ahead Of Grand Oath Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in this evening for a second straight term after his BJP's incredible victory in the national election. Hours before the oath ceremony at the presidential...

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"11 Times, For 70 Hours": Robert Vadra's Facebook Post Before Questioning

Business Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, said he will comply with all summons by government agencies. He has been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate...

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"Political Move": Kamal Nath Slams Action Against Family Owned Institute

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday described the Uttar Pradesh government's move to cancel land allotment worth hundreds of crores of rupees to the Ghaziabad-based Institute of...

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No TV Debates For A Month, Says Congress, In Crisis After Poll Defeat

The Congress has announced a one-month gag order on its leaders and spokespersons in the middle of a huge internal crisis following Rahul Gandhi's refusal to continue as its chief.

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PM Modi To Pay Tributes At Memorials Of Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee

Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for second consecutive term at 7 pm today in Rashtrapati Bhawan. Under the administration of President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi and other members of...

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Binny, India's Only Orangutan Dies In Odisha Zoo

A 41-year-old orangutan at Odisha's Nandankanan Zoological Park died on Wednesday following a prolonged illness.

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Rohtang Pass To Open For Tourists From June 1

Rohtang Pass, the 13,050 feet gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valley, is set to open for tourists from June 1 onwards, according to district authorities.

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No Change In Party Leadership In State: Rajasthan AICC In-Charge

AICC general secretary in-charge of Rajasthan Avinash Pande Wednesday rejected speculations about changes in the leadership in the state in the wake of Congress' debacle in the Lok Sabha elections.

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40,000 Troops Deployed To Guard Route For Amarnath Yatra

Security arrangements for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir have been scaled up, with authorities deciding to issue a ''barcode''-enabled authority slip to pilgrims to keep a...

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Heatwave Grips Parts Of Country, Maharashtra's Chandrapur Touches 48 Degree

Blistering heatwave swept several parts of the country, with the mercury touching the 48-degree mark in Maharashtra's Chandrapur town.

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"If Congress Was Part Of Alliance...": Samajwadi Lawmaker's UP Analysis

A newly elected Samajwadi Party parliamentarian on Wednesday said the performance of his party's alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections would have been...

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After Pragya Thakur, Another BJP Lawmaker Praises Godse As "Nationalist"

A BJP lawmaker from Indore today revived the controversy over her party colleagues glorifying Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse when she called him a "nationalist", just weeks after Pragya...

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PM To Pay Respects At Memorials Of Gandhi, Vajpayee Before Oath Ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath for the second consecutive term this evening, exactly a week after he stormed back to power on May 23, but his day begins at the crack of dawn.

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User Complains Of "Obscene" Ads On IRCTC App, Gets 'Fact Checked'

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) made an epic comeback after a user of its official ticket booking application complained of obscene advertisements on the app.

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Biplab Deb Appeals For Peace Amid Cases Of Political Violence In Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has appealed to all parties in the state to stop violence and said his government would take stern action against the perpetrators irrespective of their...

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Congress Skips Bihar Alliance Meeting To Discuss Election Results

Dissonance within the opposition "mahagathbandhan" in Bihar, smarting under the drubbing in the general election, came to the fore on Wednesday as the Congress skipped a meeting of the alliance...

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Congress Parliamentary Party To Meet On June 1 To Elect Leader

After the Lok Sabha polls debacle, the newly-elected MPs of the Congress will meet for the first time on June 1 and elect the new leader of the parliamentary party.

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Temperature In Delhi To Soon Cross 46 Degrees: Weather Forecast

The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to cross 46 degrees Celsius soon, private forecaster Skymet said on Wednesday, while predicting the heat wave conditions to continue for up to 12 days in...

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In Relief For Kamal Nath Government, Mayawati Says She Won't Pull Rug

The Bahujan Samaj Party today announced that it will continue to provide outside support to the Kamal Nath-led government in Madhya Pradesh, providing it with a much-needed breather in the wake of its...

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India's Largest Sewage Treatment Plant At Okhla Soon: Delhi Water Board

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) today approved setting up of a new sewage treatment plant (STP) at Okhla which, it claimed, will be the largest such plant in India.

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Arvind Kejriwal Praises Arun Jaitley In Tweet Wishing Him Speedy Recovery

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wished a speedy recovery and a healthy life to senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to excuse himself from being...

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Saradha Scam: CBI Questions Police Official For Over 9 Hours

Police officer Arnab Ghosh, one of the SIT members that initially probed the Saradha scam, was grilled for more than nine hours by the CBI today over alleged suppression of evidence, sources said.

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"Why People Chose BJP": Sachin Pilot Calls For Review Of Rajasthan Loss

Congress's Rajasthan chief Sachin Pilot on Wednesday called for a comprehensive review of the party's shocking Lok Sabha election loss in the state barely months after an impressive win in assembly...

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After Mamata Banerjee, Odisha's Naveen Patnaik To Skip PM's Oath Ceremony

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will not be able to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow because he has an oath-taking event of his own to preside over, news...

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Soldier For 30 Years, Assam Man Arrested As Illegal Immigrant

A retired soldier from Assam, who served the army for 30 years, has been declared a foreigner by the police under a law used to stop illegal migration from Bangladesh. Mohammad Sanaulla, 53, who...

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Nitish Kumar Meets Amit Shah Ahead Of PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met BJP president Amit Shah today, and both the leaders allegedly discussed JD(U)'s representation in the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be...

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PM Modi Visits Arun Jaitley, May Ask Him To Reconsider Decision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Arun Jaitley's residence  to ask him to reconsider his earlier decision and remain in the government. Arun Jaitley had written to the Prime Minister,...

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PM Modi To Visit Arun Jaitley, May Ask Him To Reconsider: Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, busy with a flurry of meetings ahead of his oath tomorrow, will drive down to senior leader Arun Jaitley's house later this evening and is expected to ask him to...

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"Incredible Achievement": Rahul Gandhi Congratulates Naveen Patnaik

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has congratulated Naveen Patnaik on being sworn in as Odisha chief minister for a record fifth term, hailing it as an incredible achievement.

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PM Modi To Meet Arun Jaitley To Ask Him To Reconsider: Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah met for nearly three hours this evening, a day ahead of the new government's grand oath taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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After PM Modi's Visit, Chardham Shrines To Get Uninterrupted Power Supply

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath, the Uttarakhand government has decided to provide uninterrupted power supply to all the four highly revered Chardham...

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Tech Glitch Grounds Air India Flight In London For 2 Days

An Air India flight from London's Heathrow Airport to Delhi has been grounded for the last two days due to a technical glitch.

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PM Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony Biggest-Ever Event At Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Narendra Modi Swearing-in Ceremony: The oath ceremony will be held in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the same venue as in 2014. 8,000 guests are expected at the event.

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Forest Fires Spread In Uttarakhand Jungles As Temperature Rises On Hills

Forest fires have engulfed 1,960 hectare of Uttarakhand jungles with rising temperature in the hills, an official report said on Wednesday.

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Rahul Gandhi's Rare Appearance Post Poll Results Features Pet 'Pidi'

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who continues to elude leaders after his decision to step down as party president, was seen driving out of his Tughlak Lane house in Delhi, in a widely circulated picture.

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PM Modi's Oath Ceremony: Routes To Avoid In Delhi Tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn-in for his second term in a grand oath ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow. The event will be attended by top leaders including Congress chief Rahul...

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Government Officer Charged After Help's Assets Rose From 700 To 75 Lakhs

From Rs 700 in her bank account to over Rs 75 lakh in just 32 months - this, however, is not a classic rags-to-riches story. This is a case of a government official allegedly using his domestic help's...

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Nirav Modi To Be Produced In UK Court Tomorrow In Extradition Case

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi is set to be produced before a court in London on Thursday as he fights his extradition to India in the nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and...

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Nepal's KP Sharma Oli To Attend PM Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony

Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, his press advisor said on Wednesday.

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Amit Shah, Ravi Shakar Prasad, Smriti Irani, No Long Rajya Sabha Members

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, Union ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani and DMK leader Kanimozhi have ceased to be the members of the Upper House of Parliament after being...

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United States To Help India Curb Online Child Pornography

The United States will help India curb online child pornography and content related to child sexual exploitation following a pact signed between the two countries, officials said today.

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Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Maharashtra Hotel Attack Case

A court in Nashik district on Wednesday acquitted Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in connection with a 2008 case of attack on a hotel by his party workers.

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Sonia Gandhi To Attend PM Narendra Modi's Oath Ceremony Tomorrow

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony tomorrow, sources have said.

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100 Trinamool Lawmakers In Touch, Says BJP's Mukul Roy As 3 More Sign Up

More than 100 legislators of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress are in touch with the BJP, Mukul Roy claimed today as three more lawmakers joined the party on the second consecutive day.

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NIA Team Reaches Sri Lanka Over Easter Bombings Probe

A two-member team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is in Sri Lanka to hold discussions with authorities about a probe in the Easter Sunday bombings over claims that some terrorists, owning...

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Navy Chief Buys Jeep Compass, Narrowly Beats New Rules On Canteen Cars

Major General Satbir Singh, who led the fight for One Rank One Pension (OROP) for armed forces personnel and widows, said that implementation of the new policy would adversely affect the moral and...

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"Two Major Reasons": Arvind Kejriwal's Analysis On Delhi Debacle

Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party chief, has steered clear of the blame for his party's crushing defeat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2JJBVNi

"Make Pak Probe Destruction Of Guru Nanak Palace": Amarinder Singh To PM

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mount pressure on the Pakistan government to launch a "thorough probe" into the destruction of the centuries-old...

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2EEiMIm

Pressure Pak To Probe Guru Nanak Palace Demolition: Amarinder Singh To PM

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pressure Pakistan government to probe the reported demolition of centuries-old Guru Nanak Palace. He also...

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/30T9C4k

Kaun Banega Minister?A Call From These Two Leaders Only Way To Confirm

On Saturday, PM Modi had warned all lawmakers of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to avoid falling for rumours and speculation, and also be wary of fake calls summoning them to Delhi,...

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Ranchi Court Gives Jail Terms To 16 Fodder Scam Convicts

A special CBI court in Ranchi has sentenced 16 fodder scam convicts to three to four-year prison terms in a case relating to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 37 crore from the Chaibasa treasury in the...

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2WCSPU1

Rahul Gandhi Should Stay, Says Ally HD Kumaraswamy, Meeting Tomorrow

The Congress's Karnataka ally HD Kumaraswamy is about to add his voice to the leaders who want Rahul Gandhi to continue as the party president. Mr Gandhi has been adamant about his decision to step...

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Court Reserves Order On Robert Vadra's Request To Travel Abroad

A court in Delhi has reserved its order on businessman Robert Vadra's plea, seeking permission to travel abroad.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2Mbtmg3

Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban On Indian Border Till June 14

Pakistan airspace on its border with India will remain closed till June 14, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority told news agency Reuters today.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2JJwuOj

Over 100 Non-Resident Indians To Attend PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

Oath Taking Ceremony Of PM Modi: Around 100 NRIs are coming to attend the swearing-in again on their own expense just to show their support and affection for Prime Minister Modi, BJP official said.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2Ka4wux

Yogi Adityanath Hosts Lunch For Newly Elected BJP Lawmakers From UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday hosted a lunch for all newly elected MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the state.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2JJSDfo

"Divider-In-Chief" To "Modi Has United India": TIME Magazine's Do-Over

The previous article by British-born writer Aatish Taseer had criticised the Modi government as one in which "minorities of every stripe-from liberals and lower castes to Muslims and Christians-have...

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Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa Is New Chairman Of Chiefs Of Staff Committee

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has been appointed as the new Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee. He succeeds outgoing Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, who retires on Friday.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2I3y6PM

Fire Breaks Out At Kolkata's Park Circus, 12 Fire Engines At The Spot

Fire broke out today at the Rifle Range Road in Park Circus in Kolkata.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2HI0OGQ

Arun Jaitley Tells PM He Can't Be In New Government. Read Full Letter

Arun Jaitley has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will not be part of the new government, citing his health as the reason behind his request.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2Wt0dkr

Jagan Reddy, KCR To Fly Together To Attend PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

Andhra Pradesh chief minister-elect YS Jaganmohan Reddy and Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will go together to attend the oath ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi tomorrow....

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Shashi Tharoor Explains How BJP Capitalised "Product Modi" To Win Polls

Asserting that people did not vote for their economic self-interest in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor says the BJP decided early that its "product" was Prime Minister Narendra...

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BJP Leader Pema Khandu Sworn In As Arunachal Chief Minister

Senior BJP leader Pema Khandu took oath as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2XgusIE

"Please Excuse Me": Mamata Banerjee's Sharp RSVP To PM Modi's Oath Invite

Mamata Banerjee, after saying she would try to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony in Delhi on Thursday as a constitutional duty, did a 180 degree today, saying: "Please excuse me".

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2KbLyUi

Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea For Population Control In India

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Centre on a Public Interest Litigation seeking implementation of measures to control the country's rising population on the grounds that it was...

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Military Court Allows Karambir Singh To Take Charge As New Navy Chief

A military tribunal on Wednesday allowed Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to take charge as the new Navy chief on Friday as it deferred hearing on a petition challenging his appointment by nearly seven...

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National Herald Publisher Associated Journals' Plot In Panchkula Attached

The ED will soon take possession of a land worth Rs 64.93 crore in Panchkula, which was allotted to the Associated Journals Limited (AJL) by the Haryana government in 2005, after a quasi-judicial...

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2XaSFA0

In 'Rahul Don't Go' Efforts, Sheila Dikshit And Co At His Doorstep Today

Rahul Gandhi remains adamant about quitting as Congress president but scores of party workers will go to his Delhi home to persuade him to change his mind, senior leader Sheila Dikshit said on...

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Ram Temple Will Be Made, Election Mandate Favours Ram Rajya: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena's editorial published in party's mouthpiece "Saamna" is titled "Ram ka kaam hoga" (Ram's work will be done).

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2Z1vJE7

Arun Jaitley Tells PM Can't Be In New Government, Need Time For Treatment

Arun Jaitley has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will "not be part of any responsibility, for the present, in the new government" because of his health. The former finance minister...

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2YS7KHd

Coalition Government In Karnataka Safe, G Parameshwara To NDTV

Nearly a week after election results were announced, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy met Congress leaders today amid possibility of cabinet reshuffle.

from NDTV News - India-news http://bit.ly/2MeRYVg

PM Modi To Host Xi Jinping For An Informal Summit: Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping this year for an informal summit, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, after meeting several times over the past year to...

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Air Force Chief's Squadron To Be First Rafale Combat Aircraft Unit

The first Rafale is expected to be handed over to the Indian Air Force in September 2019 but it would be required to undergo intensive 1,500 hours of testing to validate the India Specific...

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BJP Fares Well In "Minority-Concentration" Districts, Wins Over 50% Seats

The BJP has managed to puncture opposition's claims that the party is anti-minority by winning more than 50 per cent of the Lok Sabha seats in 90 "minority-concentration" districts identified in 2008...

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In "Factcheck", Trinamool Says Mass Switch To BJP Happened "At Gunpoint"

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress gave the BJP a "fact-check" this morning after a large number of its leaders jumped ships to the BJP on Tuesday. The party also alleged that people were "forced"...

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In Congratulatory Tweet To Naveen Patnaik, PM Modi Assures Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Naveen Patnaik this morning soon after took oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha for a record fifth time and assured him "complete cooperation from the...

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Supreme Court Agrees To Examine Law To Arrest Individuals For GST Evasion

The Supreme Court today agreed to examine the powers of tax authorities to arrest an individual for Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion.

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"Mamata Banerjee's Government Won't Survive Till 2021": BJP Leader

Mamata Banerjee's government in Bengal will not complete its full term till 2021, a BJP leader predicts after the national election, in which his party has registered significant gains at the cost of...

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Leaders Who Will Attend PM Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony Tomorrow

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony will be attended by leaders of the BIMSTEC member countries, in line with the government's "Neighbourhood First" policy.

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"Pay Attention To Constituency": Top Court On Karti Chidambaram's Request

The Supreme Court today declined to refund Rs 10 crore security deposit to Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, and asked him to "pay attention to his constituency" -...

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Naveen Patnaik Takes Oath As Odisha Chief Minister For Fifth Term

Naveen Patnaik took oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha for the fifth time after a decisive victory in the state elections that were held along with national elections. The 72-year-old is the...

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Brick Tied To Differently-Abled Teen's Private Part, Accused Share Video

The relatives of a 16-year-old mentally challenged boy allegedly punished him by hanging a brick from his private part in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday (May 26).

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Message For Mamata Banerjee In "Special Invitees" For PM Modi's Oath

The families of over 50 BJP workers allegedly killed in political violence in West Bengal have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony, in what is seen as a piercing political...

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Married Girls In India In Age Group 15-19 Years Down 51 Per Cent: Report

The number of girls in India in the age group of 15-19 years who are currently married is down 51 per cent since 2000, and the country's average performance across a set of indicators related to child...

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Main Accused In UP Spurious Liquor Tragedy Arrested After Encounter

Pappu Jaiswal, the main accused in the Barabanki spurious liquor tragedy that has claimed 16 lives, was arrested early on Wednesday after an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police.

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Mercury May Soar To 45 In Delhi This Week As Heat Wave Sweeps North

From Delhi to Puducherry, several parts across India have been gripped by heat wave. The national capital and other parts in the country are unlikely to get a respite from the scorching heat in the...

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Army Arrests 2 Suspects Near Ratnuchak Military Station In Jammu

Army arrested two people for moving in a suspicious manner near the military station in Ratnuchak area of Jammu late on Tuesday.

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Robert Vadra Summoned By Probe Agency Tomorrow In Money-Laundering Case

Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has been called by the Enforcement Directorate, to appear before it tomorrow, as part of investigation into alleged illegal...

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Naveen Patnaik Takes Oath As Odisha Chief Minister: Live Updates

Naveen Patnaik today took oath as the chief minister of Odisha for the fifth consecutive time. His team of ministers were also administered the oath of the office at the function.

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Amid Clashes, Tripura Congress Creates Crisis Fund For Injured Supporters

The Tripura Congress may have decided to move the Supreme Court to seek compensation for supporters who suffered injuries and property loss in post-poll violence across the state, but it isn't...

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US Will Work Closely With "Great Ally" India: Trump Administration

India is a "great ally" of America and the US will continue to work closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Trump administration has said, asserting that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was...

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India Issues Updated Travel Advisory For Sri Lanka

India on Tuesday issued an updated travel advisory for Sri Lanka, saying that the security situation was gradually returning to normal in the island nation but Indian nationals traveling there need to...

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BSP Leader Got MBA Exam Paper Leaked To Help Girlfriend, Arrested

Feroz Alam had considerable political clout till about a day ago. On Monday, Raja was arrested for getting the MBA paper leaked, police said.

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Four New Gujarat BJP Lawmakers Sworn In, Party Strength 103

Four newly-elected legislators of Gujarat's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were sworn in on Tuesday.

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Pakistan High Commission In Delhi Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi hosted the traditional ''Iftar'' dinner Tuesday evening to celebrate blessings of the holy month of Ramazan.

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Mix Of Experienced, Fresh Faces In Naveen Patnaik's New Team

The team of Naveen Patnaik, who will be sworn in as Odisha Chief Minister for a fifth consecutive term on Wednesday, is likely to be a mix of experienced and new faces, according to the BJD lawmakers...

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PM Modi, Amit Shah Hold 5-Hour Meet to Discuss Members of Cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah on Tuesday met for five hours to finalise the members of the Union cabinet, who will take oath with the PM on Thursday. There have been talks about...

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Rahul Gandhi To Visit Wayanad To Thank Electorate On Poll Win

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who won from Kerala's Wayanad seat in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha election, is likely to visit his constituency to thank the electorate at the end of this week or...

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Sunny Deol Came Into Politics With Right Intentions, Says Abhay Deol

Abhay Deol Tuesday said he is happy for his brother Sunny Deol, who won the Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur constituency.

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Rahul Gandhi Asked To Appear Before Court On July 12 In Defamation Case

A court in Ahmedabad has asked Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to appear before it in connection with criminal defamation suits filed against him by the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank and its...

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Rahul Gandhi Should Continue As Congress Chief, Says Veerappa Moily

Backing the continuation of Rahul Gandhi as the Congress president, senior party leader M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday termed the Lok Sabha election setback for the grand old party as a "passing phase".

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Days After Poll Results, Mayawati's Party Leader, His Nephew Killed In UP

A leader from Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party and his nephew were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, just 150 km from Delhi, in the latest incident of post-poll violence in the state.

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Pak National Among 2 Jaish Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K

Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, including a Pakistani national, were Tuesday killed in an encounter with security forces in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.

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"Dalits Kept Away Over Quota Fears": Akali Dal's Analysis Of Punjab Loss

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday seemed to pass the buck to the BJP for the alliance's poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections, with the party concluding at a core committee meeting in...

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CBI Summons 2 West Bengal Police Officials In Saradha Chit Fund Case

The CBI has summoned two officials of West Bengal Police in connection with its probe into Saradha chit fund scam on Wednesday, officials said.

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"Want To Die In Mother's Lap": Cancer Patient In Jail Tells Top Court

A cancer patient lodged in a Rajasthan jail moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking bail to fulfil his last wish of wanting to "die in the lap of his mother."

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Alwar Gangrape Survivor To Be Appointed Rajasthan Police Constable

The Rajasthan government on Tuesday issued an order for appointment of the Alwar gangrape case victim as a police constable.

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"Zakir Musa's Death Ended New Idea Of Militancy In Kashmir": Top Cop

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said on Tuesday said that with the killing of the chief commander of Ansar Gazwatul Hind Zakir Musa, the new idea of militancy had ended...

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Mamata Banerjee Reshuffles Bengal Cabinet After Poll Debacle

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made major changes in her cabinet on Tuesday following the drubbing her party, Trinamool Congress, received in the Lok Sabha elections.

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Lakshadweep Reviews Security Over Reports Of Movement Of ISIS Terrorists

The Lakshadweep administration Tuesday held a multi-agency security review meeting following intelligence reports that a boat carrying 15 ISIS terrorists had set off from Sri Lanka to the scenic...

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After Poll Rout In Madhya Pradesh, Call To Upgrade Jyotiraditya Scindia

The factionalism brewing in the Madhya Pradesh Congress today became overt as three ministers of Kamal Nath government, demanded that Jyotiraditya Scindia be given charge of the state party. Women and...

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Aiming For Two-Third Majority In Bengal Polls: BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya

Buoyed by major gains in Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal, the BJP is aiming for more than two-third majority in the state assembly elections due in 2021 and is even prepared for early polls in the...

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Like "Rats Abandoning Ship...": Trinamool Jabs Partymen's Switch To BJP

The TMC on Tuesday likened its MLAs who have joined the BJP on Tuesday to "rats abandoning a ship sensing danger" and said people will give them a befitting reply.

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Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's Daughter Says PM Modi Doesn't Respect Imran Khan

Taking a swipe at Imran Khan, jailed premier Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam said Tuesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not give respect to his Pakistani counterpart as he did not take...

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Sharad Pawar's Nephew Ajit Pawar Takes Blame For His Son's Poll Defeat

Senior Maharashtra NCP leader Ajit Pawar Tuesday owned up to the responsibility for his son Parth's defeat form Maval Lok Sabha constituency in the debut contest.

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Bihar Losses Won't Hit Tejashwi Yadav, To Continue Leading RJD: Sources

The Rashtriya Janata Dal has ruled out the possibility of Lalu Yadav's son Tejashwi giving up the reins of the party in the wake of its abysmal electoral performance in Bihar, instead clarifying that...

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Congress-Sharad Pawar Alliance Gets Extension As Sena, BJP Stick Together

The Congress and Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party have decided to continue their alliance for the coming assembly elections in Maharashtra, expected to be held by the end of this year. The...

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"I Stand By Tejashwi": Tej Pratap Turns Krishna Again After Bihar Loss

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav may be going through a rough patch after his party drew a blank in the Lok Sabha elections, but his family continues to stand by him. And that includes his...

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"Don't Get Into A Trap...": Anupam Kher Cautions Gautam Gambhir

Actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday had a piece of advice for Gautam Gambhir, the newly-elected Lok Sabha lawmaker from East Delhi: refrain from falling into the "trap of getting popular with a section of...

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Days After Pak Woman Asked To "Leave India", A Reprieve From Court

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside the ''leave India notice'' issued to a Pakistani woman married to an Indian man and living in India since 2005, saying the Centre did not follow procedure...

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UP Approves Rs 894 Crore For Resettlement Of Displaced For Jewar Airport

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposed bid document for Jewar Airport in Noida and sanctioned Rs 894 crore for the resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced families, an official...

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In Counter To China, India Scores Big Sri Lanka Port Deal With Japan

Sri Lanka Tuesday announced it is entering into partnership with India and Japan to develop a deep-sea container terminal next to a controversial $500-million Chinese-run container jetty in Colombo...

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Hapur Victim Asked To Move Trial Court For Supplementary Charge Sheet

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the 2018 Hapur lynching victim to bring to the notice of the trial court the statements of two crucial witnesses recorded by a judicial magistrate.

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China Rejects US Envoy's Call For Talks With Dalai Lama

China on Tuesday rejected US Ambassador Terry Branstad's call to Beijing to engage in "substantive dialogue" with the Dalai Lama, saying it was firmly opposed to "foreign interference" in Tibet and...

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Mamata Banerjee Says Will Try To Attend PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

Mamata Banerjee today said she would try to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony in Delhi on Thursday, since "it is a ceremonial programme". The Bengal Chief Minister's RSVP surprised...

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Man With Cancer Moves Bail Plea In Supreme Court To "Die In Mother's Lap"

An accused who has been diagnosed with third stage oral cancer in jail and wants to "die in the lap of his mother" has moved a bail plea in the Supreme Court which sought Rajasthan Police's response...

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Congress Won't Let Rahul Gandhi Go, Won't Listen to Him: Sheila Dikshit

The Congress will not let go of Rahul Gandhi, said its Delhi chief Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday as the party president remained firm on quitting over the national election rout and refused to meet any...

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Bhupesh Baghel Has "Less Knowledge" About Veer Savarkar: Raman Singh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel had claimed that Veer Savarkar was the first one to propose the two-nation theory. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader...

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Fresh Advisory Issued On Visiting Sri Lanka In Aftermath Of Bombings

The external affairs ministry on Tuesday issued a fresh advisory asking citizens travelling to Sri Lanka to be careful and vigilant in view of last month's bombings in which over 250 people were...

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On Rahul Gandhi's Reported Outburst, Team Ashok Gehlot Fights Back

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave only a fraction of his time to campaign for his son, sources close to him said today, countering allegations that his preoccupation with his son's campaign...

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Once Reviled, EVM Emerges Clear Winner In Lok Sabha Elections

Even as the world marvels at how India conducts its elections, a humble contributor to its success is a robust yet low-cost innovation - the Electronic Voting Machine or EVM - which empowers its...

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"Should Prove He Can Do It": Rajinikanth Says Rahul Gandhi Shouldn't Quit

Rahul Gandhi should stay and "prove he can do it", actor-politician Rajinikanth said on Tuesday, reacting to the Congress chief's decision to quit the post over the party's dismal national election...

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Child Rights Body Says J&J Baby Shampoo "Harmful", Firm Insists It's Safe

Top Indian child rights body has directed the American multinational company Johnson and Johnson to immediately withdraw a batch of its baby shampoo that it said allegedly contained "harmful"...

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Bangladesh President To Attend PM Modi's Oath Ceremony

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in on May 30 during his three-day visit to India, a top presidential palace official said Tuesday.

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Trinamool's Women Lawmakers Trolled For "Western Clothes" In Parliament

Newly elected Trinamool Congress lawmakers Mimi Chakraborty and Nusrat Jahan were trolled by a number of people on social media for their choice of clothes at the Parliament on Monday. However, the...

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On Guru Nanak Palace Demolition In Pak, Akali Dal Seeks PM's Intervention

Shiromani Akali Dal Lok Sabha lawmaker from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strongly take up with his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan the issue of partial...

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"Not Me": On Ministry, Chirag Paswan Counters Father Ram Vilas Paswan

Newly-elected Bihar lawmaker Chirag Paswan said on Tuesday that he would not be a minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government; his father Ram Vilas Paswan would continue to be in the...

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Actor Karan Oberoi Moves High Court For Bail In Rape Case

Actor Karan Oberoi, in his petition, claimed he was falsely implicated in the case, and that it was a consensual relationship between him and the woman.

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Time To Fix Accountability; Sack Not Resign: Congress' Pramod Tiwari

All those who are responsible should give their resignation and Rahul Gandhi should remain as the party president, said Congress leader Pramod Tiwari.

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UP Government Cancels Land Allotment Of College Owned By Kamal Nath's Son

In a swift move, the Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled land allotment worth several hundred crores to city-based Institute of Management Technology (IMT).

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Amit Shah's Role, Fewer New Faces: What To Expect From NDA 2.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in for the second time on Thursday after a spectacular election victory. Speculation has peaked over the new government and who will get which ministry....

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Elections Over, Petrol, Diesel Prices Begin To Rise

Petrol, diesel prices have been on the rise since May 20, a day after the final phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections ended.

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"Don't Quit, You Won People's Hearts," MK Stalin Tells Rahul Gandhi

DMK chief MK Stalin today urged Rahul Gandhi to reconsider his decision to step down as Congress president in the wake of his party's dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections, saying that he has...

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BJP Wants Rahul Gandhi As Congress Head For 50 Years, Jeers Himanta Sarma

The BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma today poked fun at the Congress as it grapples with the crisis over Rahul Gandhi's continuation as the party chief. Having Mr Gandhi at the helm would be good for the...

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PM Modi, Leaders Pay Tribute To Veer Savarkar On 136th Birth Anniversary

Veer Savarkar, also known as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, was born on May 28, 1883. Today is Veer Savarkar's 136th birth anniversary.

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Delhi High Court To Hear Plea On Population Control In India

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to the Centre to implement measures to control the country's rising population on the ground that it was...

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TOEFL Gets Shorter. Option Of Choosing Best Score Introduced

The Educational Testing Services (ETS), known for conducting the global TOEFL and GRE tests, is working on making changes in the test in sync with the changing demands of the educational institutions.

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Commercial Flight Operations May Begin At Hindon Airport By June End

Commercial flights are likely to start operations from the Hindon airport near Delhi by the end of June as the Ministry of Defence has given all requisite approvals, said a senior official of the...

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Mumbai doctor Bhakti Mehre who allegedly targeted her junior Dr Payal Tadvi with casteist remarks leading to her suicide arrested

One of the three doctors accused of abetting the suicide of a junior at a state-run hospital in Mumbai has been arrested.

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Smriti Irani Walks Barefoot To Siddhi Vinayak Temple After Amethi Victory

The verdict is out. The BJP stormed its way to victory in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections and produced an unlikely "giant killer" in Union Minister Smriti Irani who beat Congress chief...

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Congress Leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil To Join BJP On June 1: Report

Maharashtra Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil might join the BJP after Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes oath for his second term on May 30, a senior BJP minister said today.

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Mizoram Again Becomes Dry State Following New Liquor Law

Mizoram has once again become a "completely dry state" from today following a new liquor law that prohibits the sale and consumption of alcohol, a Minister said in Aizawl.

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4 Former Congress Leaders Who Won On BJP Tickets Take Oath As Lawmakers

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat has improved its strength to 104 in the 182-member House with four MLAs, who were previously with the Congress, winning the recently-held bypolls as BJP...

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2 Trinamool Lawmakers Lead Mass Switch To BJP, Days After Election Result

A huge contingent of leaders -- most of them from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress -- joined the BJP today, led by the son of the the BJP's Mukul Roy. The exodus comes weeks after Prime Minister...

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UGC To Study Quality Of PhD Thesis For Doctoral Degrees Awarded In Last 10 Yrs

The move comes following concern raised by various quarters about degrading quality of research in the country and duplication of subjects on which PhDs are done.

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131 Of BJP's 303 Lok Sabha Members Are First Timers

Of the BJP's 303 Lok Sabha members who got elected in the just-concluded elections, 131 are first timers and include party President Amit Shah.

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Congress, Facing Karnataka Crisis, May Expand Cabinet To Save Alliance

Two senior leaders of the Congress are flying out to Karnataka today to stabilise the party's ruling coalition with HD Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal Secular, which has been wobbling after being worsted by...

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Rahul Gandhi's "Offer To Resign Suicidal," Says Lalu Yadav

Rahul Gandhi's offer to resign as Congress president is suicidal and will amount to falling into the BJP's trap, jailed Bihar politician Lalu Yadav has said in an article that he tweeted this morning.

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Create Lokpal's Motto, Logo To Get The Cash Prize Of Rs 25,000

The newly created anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, has launched a competition for its logo and motto, official said Tuesday.

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Notice Issued To Rajasthan Government On Cancer Patient's Bail Plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Rajasthan government on the bail plea of an accused who has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Will PM Modi, Imran Khan Meet In Bishkek? No Decision Yet, Say Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Imran Khan will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Kyrgyztan's capital Bishkek mid-June, but no decision has been taken by India...

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Don't Get Disheartened: Chandrababu Naidu Tells Party Men On Poll Results

Nearly a week after the crushing defeat in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked party members not be to...

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Outgunned By Pak F-16s, IAF Plans To Re-Arm Sukhois With Israeli Missiles

In two years from now, the Indian Air Force's frontline Sukhoi-30 fighters may be re-armed with Israeli Derby air-to-air missiles after the jet's Russian-made R-77 missiles were found wanting in air...

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Statue Of Unity Enters 2019 World Architecture News Awards

The Statue of Unity has entered the globally-acclaimed 2019 World Architecture News (WAN) Awards, an official said on Tuesday.

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"Congress Alive And Kicking, Rahul Gandhi Its Best Bet": Shashi Tharoor

Rahul Gandhi is the best person to pull the Congress out of its predicament following the setback in the Lok Sabha polls, says party leader Shashi Tharoor while declaring that his party is "alive and...

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"Removal Of Article 370 Will Solve All Problems Of Kashmir": Anupam Kher

Article 370 grants special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, while Article 35A, incorporated into the Constitution in 1954, provides special rights and privileges to the citizens of the state.

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PM Tweets Photos Of Meeting With "Statesman" Pranab Mukherjee. He Replies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former President Pranab Mukherjee this morning, two days before he takes oath for his second term. He described Mr Mukherjee as a "statesman".

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Centre Asks Government Departments To List Special Appointments On Website

All central government departments have been asked to make public the details of compassionate appointments under consideration on their website, a senior official said Tuesday.

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Rajasthan's Top 2 Meet Rahul Gandhi Amid Congress' 'Crisis Within Crisis'

Rahul Gandhi may be insisting that he wants to quit as president of the beleaguered Congress - but that isn't buying him any me time.

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"Votocracy": Giriraj Singh Slams Asaduddin Owaisi After His Dig At Ramdev

BJP leader Giriraj Singh today launched an attack on Assadudin Owaisi, the leader of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen), and said protesting against population check for "votocracy" is not...

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4 Newly Elected Goa Lawmakers Sworn In Today

The strength of the Goa Legislative Assembly was restored to original 40 Tuesday after four newly-elected MLAs took oath.

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6 BSP Lawmakers In Rajasthan To Meet Mayawati Over 2019 Poll Performance

Six Bahujan Samaj Party lawmakers in Rajasthan will meet party chief Mayawati in Delhi on June 1, during which the party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls in the state will be reviewed, a...

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Congress Leaders Shouting "Scams" Have "Chemical Locha": Alpesh Thakor

Gujarat OBC leader Alpesh Thakor said that Congress failed to understand what people want. They only repeatedly shouted that scam happened. There was no scam, the scam was in their minds.

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PM Modi "Charismatic" Like Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi: Rajinikanth

South mega-star Rajinikanth today confirmed that he would attend Narendra Modi's oath ceremony as Prime Minister on Thursday and called him a "charismatic leader" like "Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv...

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Man Given Death Sentence For Killing Differently-Abled Younger Brother

A 42-year-old man has been awarded death sentence by a local court for killing his disabled younger brother.

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Top Court Refuses To Direct Cops To Further Probe Hapur Lynching Case

The Supreme Court today refused to direct the Uttar Pradesh Police to conduct further probe in the 2018 Hapur lynching case.

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China Faces New Competition As India, Japan Eye Sri Lanka Port

India, Japan and Sri Lanka are weighing the development of a terminal at the bustling port of Colombo in a country that's seen ongoing political controversies related to investments from China's Belt...

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Veer Savarkar Jayanti: Facts, Quotes About The Freedom Fighter's Life

Veer Savarkar is also known as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Veer Savarkar was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, writer, social reformer and formulator of the Hindutva philosophy.

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Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot Visit Rahul Gandhi, Who's Firm On Quitting

Amid Congress attempts to get Rahul Gandhi to change his mind about quitting as party president after its national election rout, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress spokesperson Randeep...

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Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot Meet Rahul Gandhi In Delhi

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is firm on his decision to quit from the post of party president, sources have told NDTV.The Congress is likelyto hold another meeting of its Working Committee this week to...

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Haryana Women's Body Calls For Action Against Cops For Thrashing Woman

Haryana State Commission for Women questioned the police behaviour and said that it will be difficult for people to trust the police.

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Gautam Gambhir Reacted On Muslim Man's Attack In "Innocence": BJP Leader

Newly-elected BJP lawmaker Gautam Gambhir's tweet condemning the alleged attack on a Muslim man in Gurgaon appears to have not gone down well with a section of his partycolleagues.

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After Epic Win, BJP On Course To Dominate Rajya Sabha

The BJP-led National Democratic alliance (NDA) is likely to dominate the Rajya Sabha by 2021, which will give the government a free hand to clear legislation.

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Bengal Government Forms Panel To Probe Destruction Of Vidyasagar Statue

The West Bengal government has formed a five-member committee to look into the desecration of the bust of Vidyasagar during a BJP rally in the city earlier this month, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee...

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Trinamool Dismisses PM's Allegations On Killing Of BJP Workers In Bengal

The Trinamool Congress Monday dismissed as "baseless" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations on killing of BJP workers in West Bengal and claimed that it was TMC members who were being targeted in...

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Decomposed Bodies Of Bengal Minister's Family Members Found At Home

Decomposed bodies of an elderly woman and her daughter, relatives of West Bengal Minister Malay Ghatak, were found in their house in Asansol town in West Bengal on Monday, police said.

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Surat-Based Ice-Cream Parlour Introduces ''Narendra Modi Sitafal Kulfi''

Vivek Ajmera, owner of an ice-cream parlour in Surat, Gujarat is celebrating the landslide victory of the BJP in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections by introducing ''Modi Sitafal Kulfi'', which...

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In "Message Of Peace", 93 Pak Hindus Felicitated At Puri Jagannath Temple

A Hindu team of 93 people from Pakistan on Monday visited the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri.

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11 Security Personnel Injured In Blast In Jharkhand

11 security personnel were injured in a blast in Jharkhand this morning.

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India Elected To Executive Board Of First UN-Habitat Assembly

India has been elected to the Executive Board of the first UN-Habitat Assembly, announced Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Monday.

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West Bengal Sends 31 Crorepatis To Lok Sabha, 5 More That 2014

Of the 42 elected Lok Sabha MPs from West Bengal, 31 are crorepatis, five more from than the 2014 tally, while 23 parliamentarians have declared criminal cases against them, a study said.

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Himachal BJP Lawmaker Files Complaint Over Facebook Id Used To Defame Him

A Himachal Pradesh BJP MLA Monday lodged a police complaint that he is being "defamed" through a fake facebook account and alleged the Congress was engineering it as the party leaders were "furious"...

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Hyderabad Airport Authorities Respond To Riteish Deshmukh's Tweet

Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh faced trouble at the Hyderabad Airport Lounge and made sure to address the issue and report it to the authorities.

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Kamal Nath Asks Ministers To Look After MLAs To Prevent Poaching

Days after the Lok Sabha poll results, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has moved swiftly to keep his flock of Congress MLAs together to thwart any poaching attempt by a resurgent BJP.

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Surat Fire: Preliminary Probe Finds Lapses On Part Of Civic Body, Builder

A preliminary probe into the causes of devastating fire in Surat at a coaching class which claimed lives of 22 students last week has highlighted various lapses on part of officials of the local...

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Fire Audit Not Done By 99% Maharashtra Housing Societies: Official

Nearly 99 per cent of the housing societies in Maharashtra have not got their fire audits done, an official claimed on Monday.

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Denied Ambulance, Mother Forced To Carry Body Of Her Child Home In UP

A shocking incident has come to the fore in Shahjahanpur, where a woman was forced to carry the body of her child home as no ambulance was provided to them.

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Man Kills In-Laws In UP's Kushinagar

A 28-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly killing his in-laws in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said.

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For Cyclone Fani Alert, Weather Department Had Sent Nearly 65 Lakh SMS

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sent nearly 65 lakh messages to the people in eastern and southern India to give them updates about Cyclone Fani that hit the Odisha coast earlier this...

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Former BJP Parliamentarian Hariom Singh Rathore Dies At 61

Bharatiya Janata Party's former parliamentarian Hariom Singh Rathore died after prolonged illness in a hospital in Rajasthan's Udaipur on Monday, a senior party official said.

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Savarkar Pitched 2-Nation Theory Before Jinnah: Congress's Bhupesh Baghel

The 2019 national elections may be over but the country's political discourse is still in a time warp. The political slugfest involving former Prime Ministers, the father of the nation and his...

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Punjab Congress Chief's Resignation Totally Unnecessary: Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday termed Sunil Jakhar's resignation from the post of Punjab Congress chief as totally unnecessary, given the impressive performance of the party in the...

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Jharkhand Congress Chief Becomes 4th State Party President To Resign

Taking responsibility of the party's debacle in the recently held Lok Sabha elections, Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Ajoy Kumar Monday resigned from his post.

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Alpesh Thakor Meets BJP's Nitin Patel, Triggers Talk Of Joining Party

Former Congressman and Gujarat OBC leader Alpesh Thakor on Monday met Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, triggering speculation that he may join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

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First All-Women IAF Crew Fly Mi-17 Helicopter In Battle Training Mission

Three women Indian Air Force officers from Punjab were part of the country's first all-women crew to fly a medium lift helicopter Mi-17 V5 on Monday.

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Triple Talaq,Citizenship Bills Lapse After Lok Sabha Dissolution

With the dissolution of the 16th Lok Sabha, the contentious Citizenship (amendment) Bill and the one on banning triple talaq have lapsed as they were not passed by Rajya Sabha.

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"Nitin Gadkari As Agriculture Minister": Farmer Who Sent Earnings To PM

A farmer from Nashik in Maharashtra, who had caused a flutter last year by sending his paltry earnings from onion sale to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has requested him to make Nitin Gadkari...

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Congress Meet Within 4 Days To Discuss Rahul Gandhi's Successor: Sources

The Congress is planning to hold another meeting of its Working Committee in four days to discuss possible candidates for the post of the party chief, sources told NDTV. Rahul Gandhi has categorically...

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Heatwave Grips Several States, Delhi Temperature To Touch 43 Degrees

Blistering heat wave swept across Telangana, Odisha and Haryana on Monday as temperatures soared over 44 degrees at many places in these states, with Ramagundam recording the season's highest...

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US, Japan To Work With India For An Open Indo-Pacific Region: Shinzo Abe

The US and Japan will work with countries like India, Australia, ASEAN, UK and France to "forcefully" promote the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday,...

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How Bengal BJP's "WhatsApp Army" Contributed To Party's Victory

The BJP gave a big fight in West Bengal winning 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats, bringing down the Trinamool Congress's tally from 34 to 22. The vote share of the BJP in the state stood at close to 40...

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"High-Level" Meeting, Engagements Planned For PM Modi-Xi Jinping: Envoy

India and China will have several ministerial-level engagements this year, including a foreign ministers' meeting, to prepare the ground for the second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra...

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Rahul Gandhi Taking Congress Defeat On The Chin, Says Shashi Tharoor

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today explained the party's insistence on having the Gandhi family in the leadership role, saying the party has felt for "sometime" that they have been...

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"BJP Offering Minister Post, Money, Won't Accept": BSP Lawmaker Ramabai

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Ramabai on Monday claimed to have been offered a ministerial berth and crores of rupees by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in exchange for withdrawing support from the...

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Newly-Appointed Sikkim Chief Minister Announces 5-Day Week For Employees

Newly-appointed Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as P S Golay, on Monday announced a five-day working week for state government employees.

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Naveen Patnaik Invites PM Modi To His Swearing-In Ceremony: Report

Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of different political parties to his swearing-in ceremony scheduled to be held in Odisha...

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Defence Research Body Successfully Test Fires New Akash Missile Version

DRDO on Monday successfully test fired the new version of the Akash surface to air defence missile system with a new indigenously-developed seeker.

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Arunachal Pradesh Governor Invites Pema Khandu To Form Government

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier (Retd) B D Mishra on Monday invited BJP leader and chief minister-designate Pema Khandu to form the next government in the state, sources in the party said.

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Haryana Hikes Dearness Allowance Rate To 12%

The Haryana government has enhanced Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, pensioners and family pensioners to 12 per cent from 9 per cent, with effect from January 1, 2019.

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New Trinamool Lawmakers Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat Jahan Reach Parliament

Actress-turned-politicians Mimi Chakraborty and Nusrat Jahan on Monday arrived at the Parliament for the first time after getting elected in Bengal in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections from...

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Kerala Man Aboard Saudi Flight Unzips In Front Of Woman Crew, Detained

A 24-year-old man from Kerala on board a Saudi Airlines flight from Jeddah to New Delhi unzipped his pants on being stopped by a lady cabin staff from lighting a cigarette.

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5 Policemen Face Action After Video Shows Cops Thrashing Woman In Haryana

Haryana Police suspended two head constables and terminated the services of three Special Police Officers today after a video of a woman allegedly being beaten up by Faridabad police officers surfaced...

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PM Modi Renews Push For "Neighbourhood First" At Second Oath Ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Thursday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be attended by leaders of the BIMSTEC member countries, in line with the government's "Neighbourhood...

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German Padma Shri Awardee Who Looks After Cows Allowed To Stay In India

It's a long way from Berlin to India, where Friederike Irina Bruening devotes her life to sick and abandoned cows. Now, after intervention from the government, she has been allowed to stay.

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Days After Amul, Mother Dairy Price Hike, Patanjali Launches Cheaper Milk

Days after leading milk suppliers Amul and Mother Dairy each hiked milk prices by up to Rs 2 per litre, new entrant in the dairy industry Patanjali Dairy has launched its toned milk and cow butter...

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Samajwadi Party Leader Kamlesh Balmiki Found Dead At Home In UP

Samajwadi Party leader Kamlesh Balmiki, a former lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was found dead at his home on Monday.

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May 23 Should Be Celebrated As "Modi Diwas", Says Ramdev

Buoyed by BJP's massive win in the Lok Sabha polls, yoga guru Ramdev on Monday said that May 23, the day on which the election results were announced, should be celebrated as "Modi diwas".

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"Silly, Ungrateful" To Change Congress Leadership, Says Salman Khurshid

The Nehru-Gandhi family is the largest vote-getter for the Congress, senior party leader Salman Khurshid said Monday and claimed that leadership change in tough times for the organisation will be...

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Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Invited To PM Modi's Swearing-In: Report

The top stars of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, have been invited for the May 30 swearing-in of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister for a second term, sources close to the stars said.

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Sharad Pawar May Meet Devendra Fadnavis Over Maharashtra Farm Loan Waiver

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar has demanded a complete farm loan waiver in drought-affected Maharashtra and also sought an appointment with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the...

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Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina Won't Attend PM's Swearing-In For Second Time

For a second time, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will miss Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in on May 30 as she will be on a three-nation foreign visit, officials in Dhaka said...

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After Poll Results, First Rejig In Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Likely Soon

The BJP's win in Uttar Pradesh has paved way for the first reshuffle of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's council of ministers to fill the vacancies created by three state ministers winning the Lok...

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"Lord Ram's Work Will Be Done," Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Days after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) scripted a resounding victory in the Lok Sabha elections, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said that "Ram ka kaam karna hai, Ram...

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"Clouds Prevent Radars From Detecting Accurately," Says Top IAF Officer

A top Indian Air Force official on Monday defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent assertion that a rainy day was a better pick for Balakot strikes as the clouds could help fighter jets evade...

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PMO Has No Records Of Income Tax Refunds Of Former Prime Ministers

The Prime Minister's Office has no records of income tax refunds of former prime ministers, according to an RTI reply.

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Trouble In Rajasthan After Congress Decimation In Lok Sabha Polls

The Rajasthan Congress, which failed to win even one of the state's 25 Lok Sabha seats, is battling an internal crisis. While two of its ministers have demanded accountability, there have been reports...

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BJP Worker Shot Dead In Bengal, 2 Arrested: Cops

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district and two persons have been arrested in the matter, police said on Monday.

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Tejashwi Yadav Should Resign As Leader Of Opposition, Says Party Lawmaker

An opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislator Maheshwar Yadav on Monday demanded that Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav should resign on moral grounds after the RJD-led Grand Alliance was...

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"Local Political Rivalry": Cops On Smriti Irani Aide's Killing In Amethi

Three people have been arrested in the murder of a former village head in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, who worked closely with BJP leader Smriti Irani during her Lok Sabha campaign, the police said on...

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Don't Speculate, Says Congress Amid Rahul Gandhi's Resignation Crisis

The Congress today asked the media to "respect the sanctity" of the closed-door meeting of its working committee and "not fall into the trap of conjectures or speculations". The statement by the...

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IAF Chief Leads "Missing Man" Formation In Honour Of Kargil Braveheart

Twenty years ago today, the Indian Air Force lost two fighter jets within hours of each other at the height of the Kargil war. One of the pilots, Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, who flew a MiG-21, was...

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Rahul Gandhi To Visit Wayanad In First Week Of June: Congress Leader

Congress President Rahul Gandhi would visit Wayanad in the first week of June to thank the electorate for his record breaking win from this Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, said a Congress leader on Monday.

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Over Rape Threat Against Daughter, Anurag Kashyap's Message To Detractors

Anurag Kashyap had earlier tweeted to say the rape threat was from a supporter of PM Modi. Mr Kashyap, who has frequently criticised PM Narendra Modi, had tagged him in the tweet on the day election...

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Moves To Quell Rumors About Arun Jaitley's Health Include New Photos

Government officials and friends of Arun Jaitley, 66, took to social media on the weekend to deny media reports that he was unwell.

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Newly Elected Goa Lawmakers To Take Oath On Tuesday After Bypolls

The four newly-elected MLAs in Goa would be sworn in on Tuesday, state Assembly Speaker Michael Lobo has said.

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Jet Funds Siphoned Off, Rules Violated Before Collapse? Probes Launched

Days after former Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal and wife Anita Goyal were dramatically taken off an aircraft to stop them from leaving the country, NDTV has learnt that two separate investigations...

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Newly Elected Goa Lawmakers To Take Oath On Tuesday After Bypolls

The four newly-elected MLAs in Goa would be sworn in on Tuesday, state Assembly Speaker Michael Lobo has said.

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Bengal Government Reinstates Top Cops Transferred By Election Commission

The West Bengal Government has reinstated Anuj Sharma as Kolkata Police Commissioner and other top police officers who were transferred by the Election Commission (EC), according to an official...

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Hardik Patel Detained After Threatening Stir Near Surat Fire Site: Cops

Congress leader Hardik Patel was detained by police on Monday after he threatened to sit on a hunger strike if the Gujarat government did not take action against Surat mayor and other officials over...

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India, Pak Officials Meet, Discuss Modalities For Kartarpur Corridor

Officials from India and Pakistan on Monday held a meeting to discuss the modalities for a corridor linking Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur district to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur...

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Punjab Congress Chief Who Lost To Sunny Deol Joins 'I Resign' List

Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, who lost the the Gurdaspur seat to actor-turned-politician Sunny Deol, has stepped down from his post. Mr Jakhar is the latest in the series of state unit chiefs...

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Ex-Kolkata Top Cop Skips CBI Summons In Chit Fund Case, Says On Leave

Former Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar did not appear for a meeting with CBI officials in Kolkata today despite a summon sent to him on Sunday night in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam.

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Lalu Yadav, Skipping Lunch Since RJD Poll Rout, Finally Relents

Stunned by the rout of his Rashtriya Janata Dal in Bihar and Jharkhand in the Lok Sabha election, Lalu Prasad had given up lunch after the declaration of poll results on May 23 for two days.

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Assam Man, 88, Commits Suicide; Feared Losing Citizenship, Claims Family

An 88-year-old man allegedly killed himself in Sontoli in Assam's Kamrup district, about 70 km away from state capital Guwahati, because he feared being sent to detention centre after he was called...

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"BJP Suffered Political Untouchability, Violence": PM Modi After Mega Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his party, the BJP, has had to contend with twin challenges - political untouchability and political violence. But today, "in the political canvas of the nation...

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School Helper Rapes 4-Year-Old Girl In Punjab's Dhuri, Accused Arrested

A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a private school's helper-cum-conductor in Dhuri town in Punjab's Sangrur district on Saturday.

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"You Are Lucky To Have PM Modi Represent You": Amit Shah To Varanasi Voters

BJP president Amit Shah said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Kashi in the last five years.

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First Session Of 17th Lok Sabha Likely From June 6-15

The dates of the first Parliament session are expected to be finalised during the first meeting of the new Cabinet on May 31, a day after Narendra Modi takes oath as prime minister of the country for...

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Asaduddin Owaisi's Dig At Ramdev: "PM Shouldn't Lose Right To Vote"

Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen), today took a jab at Yoga teacher Ramdev a day after he suggested that "third child shouldn't be allowed to vote" to...

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Terror Alert At 2 Pathankot Stations After Intel On Threat From Pak's ISI

Two train stations in Punjab's border district of Pathankot are on high alert after intelligence inputs of the threat of expositions triggered by Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

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Notice To Robert Vadra On Protection From Arrest In Money Laundering Case

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to Robert Vadra on an Enforcement Directorate plea seeking cancellation of his anticipatory bail in a money-laundering case. The probe agency has challenged a...

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Rahul Gandhi Won't "Abandon" Post, But Firm It's Time For Change: Sources

Rahul Gandhi's first tweet since he told the Congress he wants to quit as its chief over the party's abysmal national election performance fueled speculation on Monday. In his tweet, he paid tribute...

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No Top Court Reprieve For BSP Lawmaker Accused Of Rape

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant protection from arrest to newly elected BSP MP from Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Atul Rai, accused of raping a college student from...

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Prem Singh Tamang Sworn In As New Sikkim Chief Minister

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as P S Golay, today took oath as the chief minister of Sikkim.

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"Nehru's Contributions Helped Democracy Survive," Tweets Rahul Gandhi

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary this morning at his memorial, Shantivan, in Delhi....

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NDA, Grand Alliance Fielded 9 Women Candidates In Bihar; Only 3 Won

The ruling NDA and the opposition grand alliance in Bihar had fielded women in less than a quarter of the total number of 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state and out of them, only three emerged...

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"Deplorable": BJP's Gautam Gambhir On Attack On Muslim Man In Gurgaon

The BJP's Gautam Gambhir has come out strongly against the attack on a man in Gurgaon by a gang that knocked off his skull cap and demanded that he chant "Jai Shri Ram".

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PM Modi's 'Thank You' Visit To Varanasi Today After Landslide Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi in eastern Uttar Pradesh today after his landslide win in the national election. This will be PM Modi's first visit...

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"We Remember His Contributions": PM On Jawaharlal Nehru Death Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning paid tribute to India's first Prime Minsiter Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary and remembered him for his "contribution in building strong,...

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PM Modi Visits Varanasi To Thank Voters After Election Win: Live Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting his parliamentary constituency Varanasi today to thank the people for "reposing faith" in him. After reaching Varanasi, he will undertake a roadshow from the...

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PM Modi To Visit His Parliamentary Constituency Varanasi Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi today to thank the people for reposing their faith in him. Amit Shah will be accompanying him.

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"Even If I Have To...: Smriti Irani Vows Justice For Killed Amethi Aide

BJP leader Smriti Irani on Sunday attended the funeral of her aide, a former village head and party worker who was shot dead in Amethi, and said she will "move the Supreme Court to seek death...

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Smriti Irani Responds To Rahul Gandhi's "Amethi With Love" Message

Smriti Irani, who gave one of the biggest shocks for the Congress by beating Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, said she got his message to "take care of Amethi with love" "loud and clear".

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Uttarakhand Auto Driver Offers Free Rides To Celebrate PM Modi's Win

Auto driver Jamuna Prasad is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return to power for a second consecutive term by offering free rides to people in Haldwani till his swearing-in ceremony as the...

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Prem Singh Tamang To Take Oath As New Sikkim Chief Minister Today

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as PS Golay, will take oath as the new chief minister of Sikkim on Monday, a Raj Bhavan source said on Sunday.

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PM Modi To Visit Varanasi Today

Preparations are going on in full swing in Varanasi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his parliamentary constituency today after getting a landslide victory in the recently concluded...

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