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  • Ahead of crucial third phase of polls, Kejriwal asks Bihar to vote for Nitish

    “I appeal to the brothers and sisters of Bihar to vote to make Nitish-ji the CM of Bihar,” he tweeted. Mr. Kejriwal had extended his support to the Bihar Chief Minister in his fight against the BJP in the Assembly elections. This comes days after West ....

    “I appeal to the brothers and sisters of Bihar to vote to make Nitish-ji the CM of Bihar,” he tweeted. Mr. Kejriwal had extended his support to the Bihar Chief Minister in his fight against the BJP in the Assembly elections. This comes days after West ....

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  • Nitish’s team misleading people on quota, says PM

    “The leaders of mahaswarthbandhan [the grand selfish alliance] are trying to mislead the people on the issue of reservation… As we all know that reservation cannot be given on the basis of religion and the Supreme Court has already said reservation could no ....

    “The leaders of mahaswarthbandhan [the grand selfish alliance] are trying to mislead the people on the issue of reservation… As we all know that reservation cannot be given on the basis of religion and the Supreme Court has already said reservation could no ....

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  • Chhota Rajan arrested in Indonesia

    The Indonesian authorities are believed to have initiated steps for Rajan’s deportation to India. Confirming the don’s arrest, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh told the media that the Central Bureau of Investigation and other security agencies are in touch ....

    The Indonesian authorities are believed to have initiated steps for Rajan’s deportation to India. Confirming the don’s arrest, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh told the media that the Central Bureau of Investigation and other security agencies are in touch ....

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  • To put an end to abuse of children, HC suggests castration of rapists

    “When law is ineffective and incapable of addressing the menace, this court cannot keep its hands folded and remain a silent spectator, unmoved and oblivious of the recent happenings of horrible blood-curdling gang rapes of children in various parts of India,&rdqu ....

    “When law is ineffective and incapable of addressing the menace, this court cannot keep its hands folded and remain a silent spectator, unmoved and oblivious of the recent happenings of horrible blood-curdling gang rapes of children in various parts of India,&rdqu ....

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  • India won’t accept Rahul at the helm, says Fotedar

    These and other issues are discussed in his yet-to-be-released book, The Chinar Leaves. “Rahul Gandhi’s leadership is unacceptable to this country and Sonia Gandhi has her best years behind her. The party has no one to provide direction. It refuses to lea ....

    These and other issues are discussed in his yet-to-be-released book, The Chinar Leaves. “Rahul Gandhi’s leadership is unacceptable to this country and Sonia Gandhi has her best years behind her. The party has no one to provide direction. It refuses to lea ....

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  • Modi ties unity to development

    Saluting Sardar Patel for geographically uniting India, Mr. Modi called for social unity in his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation. “India is a nation of diversities. There are many sects, communities, languages and castes. India is a diverse country and this dive ....

    Saluting Sardar Patel for geographically uniting India, Mr. Modi called for social unity in his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation. “India is a nation of diversities. There are many sects, communities, languages and castes. India is a diverse country and this dive ....

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  • India-Africa Forum Summit kicks off in New Delhi

    “A moment for the cameras. IAFS formally begins with senior officials meeting,” India’s foreign office spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted, soon after a photo session at the venue, the Indira Gandhi Nation Stadium. According to Indian officials, this ....

    “A moment for the cameras. IAFS formally begins with senior officials meeting,” India’s foreign office spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted, soon after a photo session at the venue, the Indira Gandhi Nation Stadium. According to Indian officials, this ....

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  • Geeta arrives in Delhi, to be handed over to family after DNA test

     Geeta, who had crossed over to Pakistan over 10 years ago, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Monday. Geeta will undergo a DNA test and will be allowed to be adopted only after results confirm her ties with the family from Bihar. The ME ....

     Geeta, who had crossed over to Pakistan over 10 years ago, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Monday. Geeta will undergo a DNA test and will be allowed to be adopted only after results confirm her ties with the family from Bihar. The ME ....

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  • US-Pakistan bonhomie leaves India at a loss

    ndia on Friday took exception to the American appreciation for Pakistan’s anti-terror operations and the American pledge to provide eight F-16 aircraft to the Pakistan Air Force. At a weekly press conference, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup, sai ....

    ndia on Friday took exception to the American appreciation for Pakistan’s anti-terror operations and the American pledge to provide eight F-16 aircraft to the Pakistan Air Force. At a weekly press conference, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup, sai ....

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  • US-Pakistan joint statement: Multitude of concerns for Indian strategic interests

    Here are the key statements in the US-Pakistan joint statement (in order of their appearance in the statement) that could raise red flags: 1. Hydroelectric projects in PoK/Gilgit-Baltistan President Obama expressed support for Pakistan’s efforts to secure fu ....

    Here are the key statements in the US-Pakistan joint statement (in order of their appearance in the statement) that could raise red flags: 1. Hydroelectric projects in PoK/Gilgit-Baltistan President Obama expressed support for Pakistan’s efforts to secure fu ....

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