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  • Netaji would never have lived in hiding, says grandniece

     Dismissing the theory that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose returned to India and lived the life of a monk, his grandniece has said that she does not believe this is true. “Understanding the man, what I know of the man, I do not believe this. If he could return to ....

     Dismissing the theory that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose returned to India and lived the life of a monk, his grandniece has said that she does not believe this is true. “Understanding the man, what I know of the man, I do not believe this. If he could return to ....

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  • 10 dead in BSF aircraft crash near Dwarka

    Initial reports suggest that the Superking aircraft developed a technical snag soon after taking off from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The pilot of the aircraft asked the Delhi Air Traffic Control for a priority landing and full emergency was declared and me ....

    Initial reports suggest that the Superking aircraft developed a technical snag soon after taking off from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The pilot of the aircraft asked the Delhi Air Traffic Control for a priority landing and full emergency was declared and me ....

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  • Kejriwal fires fresh salvo, claims CBI ordered to target Opposition

    Mr. Kejriwal levelled new charges against the NDA government, saying the CBI has orders to target the Opposition parties. "A CBI officer told me yesterday that the CBI has been asked to target all opposition parties n finish those who don't fall in line (sic ....

    Mr. Kejriwal levelled new charges against the NDA government, saying the CBI has orders to target the Opposition parties. "A CBI officer told me yesterday that the CBI has been asked to target all opposition parties n finish those who don't fall in line (sic ....

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  • R.K. Mathur appointed as CIC

    The post had fallen vacant after Vijai Sharma completed his tenure on December 1. “R.K. Mathur has been selected as Chief Information Commissioner,” Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh told PTI. He will have tenure of about three years, till ....

    The post had fallen vacant after Vijai Sharma completed his tenure on December 1. “R.K. Mathur has been selected as Chief Information Commissioner,” Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh told PTI. He will have tenure of about three years, till ....

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  • Herald case: Security beefed up ahead of Sonia, Rahul’s appearance

     Security was on Friday beefed up at the Patiala House District Court premises here ahead of the scheduled appearance of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others on Saturday in connection with the National Herald case. According to court sour ....

     Security was on Friday beefed up at the Patiala House District Court premises here ahead of the scheduled appearance of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others on Saturday in connection with the National Herald case. According to court sour ....

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  • Opposition agrees to clear six Bills as GST is out of way

    Leaders of all parties in the Rajya Sabha agreed to let business run when Parliament reconvenes on Monday. There was agreement on passing at least six Bills, including the SC ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, the Appropriation Bills, the Anti-Hijacking Bi ....

    Leaders of all parties in the Rajya Sabha agreed to let business run when Parliament reconvenes on Monday. There was agreement on passing at least six Bills, including the SC ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, the Appropriation Bills, the Anti-Hijacking Bi ....

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  • Security beefed up for Sonia, Rahul at Patiala House Court

    The Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of conducting a “political vendetta” and unfairly targeting its leaders by using “proxy litigation” in the case to divert people’s attention from “failures” in governance. S ....

    The Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of conducting a “political vendetta” and unfairly targeting its leaders by using “proxy litigation” in the case to divert people’s attention from “failures” in governance. S ....

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  • AAP targets Jaitley over corruption in DDCA

    AAP held a press conference to expose the alleged massive corruption in DDCA, when it was headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Mr Jaitley was the president of DDCA for 13 years and later patron as-chief until December 2014. The party leaders, who came armed with ....

    AAP held a press conference to expose the alleged massive corruption in DDCA, when it was headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Mr Jaitley was the president of DDCA for 13 years and later patron as-chief until December 2014. The party leaders, who came armed with ....

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  • Rs.40,000-cr. defence deal gets nod

    A defence deal potentially worth Rs. 40,000 crore, one of the biggest of its kind to be approved by the Modi government, could be the highlight of Prime Minister’s visit to Russia beginning next week. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister M ....

    A defence deal potentially worth Rs. 40,000 crore, one of the biggest of its kind to be approved by the Modi government, could be the highlight of Prime Minister’s visit to Russia beginning next week. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister M ....

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  • Gauhati High Court stays ‘rebel’ Arunachal Assembly decisions

    Coming down heavily on Governor J.P. Rajkhowa, the High Court kept in abeyance all decisions taken by the State “Assembly” on Wednesday in which it “removed” Speaker Nabam Rebia. The court order came on a writ petition filed by the Speaker cha ....

    Coming down heavily on Governor J.P. Rajkhowa, the High Court kept in abeyance all decisions taken by the State “Assembly” on Wednesday in which it “removed” Speaker Nabam Rebia. The court order came on a writ petition filed by the Speaker cha ....

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