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  • Pranab gives assent to Central rule in Arunachal Pradesh

    The assent was given right after he hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ or reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan for French President Francois Hollande as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Sources at Rashtrapati Bhavan said Mr. Mukherjee signed on the dotted ....

    The assent was given right after he hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ or reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan for French President Francois Hollande as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Sources at Rashtrapati Bhavan said Mr. Mukherjee signed on the dotted ....

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  • Passport first, verification later for first-timers

    The applicants can acquire passport faster with other government-issued identity papers. The new system prioritises issuance of normal passports, leaving police verification for a later date. “If you submit application with copies of Aadhaar, Voter ID and PAN Card ....

    The applicants can acquire passport faster with other government-issued identity papers. The new system prioritises issuance of normal passports, leaving police verification for a later date. “If you submit application with copies of Aadhaar, Voter ID and PAN Card ....

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  • Mallika slams PM for not paying homage to her mother

    On Friday, Mallika Sarabhai noted that as Prime Minister of the country, he should have recognised the contribution of Mrinalini, a recipient of Padma Bhushan among other numerous awards and prizes. “My dear Prime Minister, you hate my politics and I hate yours ....

    On Friday, Mallika Sarabhai noted that as Prime Minister of the country, he should have recognised the contribution of Mrinalini, a recipient of Padma Bhushan among other numerous awards and prizes. “My dear Prime Minister, you hate my politics and I hate yours ....

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  • Mother India lost a dear son, says Modi as students protest

    “I am proud that India is a nation of the youth, its dreams and resolve are young. But at the same time we get the news that a young son of this country, Rohith, was compelled to commit suicide,” Mr. Modi said. After a long pause, a visibly emotional PM cont ....

    “I am proud that India is a nation of the youth, its dreams and resolve are young. But at the same time we get the news that a young son of this country, Rohith, was compelled to commit suicide,” Mr. Modi said. After a long pause, a visibly emotional PM cont ....

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  • Modi breaks silence on Dalit student suicide

    Mr. Modi’s comments in Lucknow on Friday, at the convocation ceremony of Ambedkar University, were specific enough to mention Rohith’s name, but ambiguous enough about laying blame. Political opponents like the Congress questioned the Prime Minister&rsquo ....

    Mr. Modi’s comments in Lucknow on Friday, at the convocation ceremony of Ambedkar University, were specific enough to mention Rohith’s name, but ambiguous enough about laying blame. Political opponents like the Congress questioned the Prime Minister&rsquo ....

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  • Six arrested in pan-India swoop

    The network, and four youngsters arrested by the Delhi police on Wednesday, were allegedly recruited by a former Indian Mujahideen (IM) member, Mohammad Shafi Armar (29), who is suspected to be based in Syria, senior government officials said. Armar is one of the key ....

    The network, and four youngsters arrested by the Delhi police on Wednesday, were allegedly recruited by a former Indian Mujahideen (IM) member, Mohammad Shafi Armar (29), who is suspected to be based in Syria, senior government officials said. Armar is one of the key ....

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  • Have no fear, we are there, SC tells Arundhati

    A Bench of Justices J.S. Khehar and C. Nagappan asked the writer to have no fear and appear before the High Court on January 25 in response to the notice by a single judge. “Now we are there,” Justice Khehar observed. The Bench admitted her plea along wit ....

    A Bench of Justices J.S. Khehar and C. Nagappan asked the writer to have no fear and appear before the High Court on January 25 in response to the notice by a single judge. “Now we are there,” Justice Khehar observed. The Bench admitted her plea along wit ....

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  • Pathankot attack: NIA searches Salwinder Singh’s residences, office

    The Gurdaspur office of the SP and residence of his jeweller friend Rajesh Verma, whose throat was slit allegedly by the terrorists after kidnapping them along with a cook, were searched by the NIA sleuths. The development came after interrogation of Mr. Singh by the ....

    The Gurdaspur office of the SP and residence of his jeweller friend Rajesh Verma, whose throat was slit allegedly by the terrorists after kidnapping them along with a cook, were searched by the NIA sleuths. The development came after interrogation of Mr. Singh by the ....

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  • Five injured by a speeding Mercedes in Mumbai

    The driver of the vehicle was reported absconding as the police made investigations. The five were rushed to Sir J.J. Hospital for treatment. The speeding Mercedes rammed into two other vehicles before climbing on the pavement and running over the persons sleeping ....

    The driver of the vehicle was reported absconding as the police made investigations. The five were rushed to Sir J.J. Hospital for treatment. The speeding Mercedes rammed into two other vehicles before climbing on the pavement and running over the persons sleeping ....

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  • Dalit student suicide: ABVP leader demands fair probe

    Six heavily armed terrorists from Pakistan stormed the airbase on January 2 and the ensuing encounter went on for four days before the terrorists were killed while seven soldiers lost their lives. This raised questions on how terrorists could breach such heavily guarded ....

    Six heavily armed terrorists from Pakistan stormed the airbase on January 2 and the ensuing encounter went on for four days before the terrorists were killed while seven soldiers lost their lives. This raised questions on how terrorists could breach such heavily guarded ....

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