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‘Rath Yatras’ halted in West Bengal; massive setback for BJP
In a massive setback for BJP, the Calcutta High Court on Friday dismissed the single bench order that allowed saffron party’s 'Rath Yatras' in West Bengal. Dismissing the order, the…
People-to-people exchange: India, China hold talks
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday held extensive talks under a newly established framework to enhance cultural and people-to-people…
Bidi smoking costs India over Rs 80,000 crore in ill health, says study
According to a study, 'Bidi' smoking costs India over Rs 80,000 crore in ill health and early deaths every year which is equivalent to 0.5 per cent of the goods and services (GDP). “The tax…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan moves to his new home, says ‘smaller than before but heart is big’
After losing Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has moved into his new home. In a tweet, he said that it is "smaller than before" but the heart is…
BJP itself will remove PM Modi, Congress not needed: Puducherry CM Narayanasamy
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will itself remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi after 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party does not need to make any efforts, said Puducherry Chief…
Don’t fall in love over Facebook; Hamid Nihal Ansari’s advice to youth
After spending at least six years in a Pakistani jail, Mumbai-based software engineer Hamid Nihal Ansari has given simple advice to the youth. He said, “Don't fall in love over Facebook”.…
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Sohrabuddin encounter case: Court acquits all accused due to lack of proof
Reportedly, witnesses and proofs are not satisfactory to prove conspiracy and murder in the 2005 encounter killing of petty thief Sohrabuddin Sheikh, his wife and aide Tulsiram Prajapati, a…
Home Ministry authorises central agencies to monitor computer communications
The Home Ministry on Thursday issued an order granting ten central intelligence and security agencies access to information stored, received or transmitted in computers. The notice,…
Facebook to launch Cryptocurrency for WhatsApp transfers soon
Facebook Inc. an American online social media and networking company is reportedly working on a cryptocurrency allowing its users to transfer money on its other company WhatsApp, focusing on…
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Chhattisgarh CM appoints journalist linked to blackmailing case as political advisor
On Thursday, senior journalist Vinod Verma, whose name had cropped in the 'sex CD' episode last yeara, was appointed as political advisor to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. An…
Veerappa Moily says IAF chief lying on Rafale; later retracts
Senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily on Thursday stated that Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa is "lying" by suppressing the truth about Rafale. However, he later retracted the statement saying he…
Centre seeks Rs 2,345 crore equity infusion for Air India
On Thursday, the central government sought approval from Parliament for equity infusion worth Rs 2,345 crore into struggling Air India and another Rs 1,300 crore for Air India Asset Holding.…