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An atmosphere of ‘andher nagri chaupat raja’ in India, says Sonia Gandhi

Reiterating his stand on his ‘Rape in India’ remark, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Saturday said that he will never apologise for speaking out the truth. “I was asked to apologise in the Parliament yesterday by the BJP members. They tell me to apologise for the correct thing. I am not Rahul Savarkar, my name is […]

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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe May Cancel India Visit Amid Protests Over Citizenship Act

New Delhi India on Friday announced that the annual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, which was scheduled to be held in Guwahati, has been postponed. “With reference to the proposed visit of Japanese PM @AbeShinzo to India, both sides have decided to defer the visit to a mutually […]

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CAB protests: Police open fire in Guwahati’s Lalung Gaon as protesters pelt stones

People take away wooden sticks from a roadblock put up by the protesters during yesterday’s protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Gauhati, India, Thursday Dec. 12, 2019.  (AP/PHOTO) Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) Protest Today Live News Updates: Bangladesh Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen cancelled his three-day India visit amid anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill […]

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2002 Gujarat riots: Nanavati Commission gives clean chit to Narendra Modi, ministers

New Delhi The Nanavati Commission report on the 2002 Gujarat riots gives a clean chit to the state government then led by Narendra Modi, who has been Prime Minister of India since 2014. Action should be taken against the police who were ineffective in controlling mobs and did not show the “competence necessary” to do […]

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Controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill passes Lok Sabha; US commission seeks sanctions against Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi Describing the Citizenship Amendment Bill as a “dangerous turn in the wrong direction”, a federal US commission on international religious freedom has sought American sanctions against Home Minister Amit Shah and other principal Indian leadership if the bill with the “religious criterion” is passed by both houses of Parliament. The Lok Sabha passed […]

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Techie orders pizza, loses ₹95,000 in online scam

Bengaluru A city techie was left poorer by ₹95,000 as he fell victim to online fraudsters after ordering a pizza, leaving a bad aftertaste in his mouth. N.V. Sheikh of Bengaluru’s Koramangala used a food delivery app on his smartphone to order a pizza on December 1 afternoon, The News Minute reported. After the meal was not […]

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ICSE Board class 10th, 12th exam 2020 date sheet released, check here

New Delhi The Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) has released the date sheet for class 10 and 12 board exams 2020. The ISC  class 12 board exam will commence from February 3 and end on March 31. ICSE class 10th board exam will commence from February 27 and end on March 30. According to the official circular, “The […]

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All four accused in Hyderabad vet rape and murder case shot dead by cops in an encounter

Hyderabad The gangrape and murder case of a veterinary doctor in Hyderabad in November outraged the nation leading to massive protests in several cities demanding justice to the victim and stringent punishment to the accused. The woman, in her mid-20s, was allegedly raped by four men on November 27. They later set her on fire […]

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Navjot Singh Sidhu hugs Pak Army chief, sits near PoK President at Imran Khan’s swearing in ceremony

ISLAMABAD Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who had claimed that he will visit Pakistan as a ‘goodwill ambassador’, was clicked giving a warm hug to the neighbouring country’s Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa ahead of Imran Khan’s swearing-in ceremony. According to media reports, Sidhu, the Congress Member of Parliament, was received by Gen Bajwa and […]

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee 1924-2018: PM, Poet, Statesman, Gentleman, Padma Vibhushan Awardee and a National Treasure

New Delhi Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, being a statesman of global repute, is also well known for his excellent oratory skills. His fiery speeches, laced with wit and humor, often used to leave his opponents and supporters equally spellbound whenever he chose to express his views on pressing issues inside Parliament or at […]