Monday, 30 September 2019

Vegetable vendor's son to contest Uttar Pradesh bypolls

BJP had on Sunday released a list of 32 candidates for by-elections across 13 states scheduled for October 21.

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Uttar Pradesh Assembly to have 48-hour special session on Gandhi Jayanti

Earlier, this proposal was put in an all-party meeting, which was unanimously passed by the leaders of all parties. After this, the outline of the program was being prepared.

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Maharashtra: Onion farmers irked over ban on exports

On Monday, the Nashik-Aurangabad highway was also blockaded by farmers.

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Free From Donald Trump, John Bolton Says North Korea Still Seeks Nukes

John Bolton warned Monday that North Korea had not truly chosen to give up nuclear weapons in the hawk's first public appearance since he left as President Donald Trump's national security advisor.

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Last 2 MiG-29s undergo upgrade, to return as more lethal fighters

Both the MiG-29s carried out a flypast over the skies of Ojhar and touched down at the IAF's 11 Base Repair Depot (BRD) for the upgrade programme.

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Relief eludes P Chidambaram: Delhi High Court fears 'he may influence witnesses'

Chidambaram's judicial custody will end on October 3 if not extended further.

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29 die in Bihar rains, deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi and kin rescued three days later

Sources told Zee Media that 32 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been pressed into service for relief and rescue operations

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On U.S. trip, Jaishankar defends right to buy Russian arms

“That freedom of choice is ours and we think it’s in everybody’s interest to recognise that,” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said.

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‘Can monitor attention deficit of MPs’

PM Narendra Modi said one of the solutions developed during the 2019 Singapore-India hackathon event could be useful in observing the conduct of parli

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Four Madras HC advocates challenge TNPSC rule

Claim a wrong qualification had been prescribed for fresh law graduates

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Madhya Pradesh villages flooded after Sardar Sarovar dam water released

The heavy rains this season has filled up the Sardar Sarovar dam in Gujarat near to its full capacity way before time.

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Karnataka BJP offers tickets to barred MLAs

There was some opposition within party in giving seats to disqualified leaders from Cong, JD(S)

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Beggars help keep Mumbai streets Swachh

Clean Sweep: Civic officials rope in mendicants as Swachh Bharat volunteers

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Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to decline Pak invite for Kartarpur Corridor

The Kartarpur Corridor is scheduled to open on the Pakistan side on November 9, while the Indian side said that the Corridor will witness the movement of people by November 11.

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Haryana: Kid fakes abduction for 'ransom'

During interrogation, Jatin claimed that his father did not let him out of the house, nor did he give money for expenses, so he and his friends hatched the plan to get their hands on some money.

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Sunday, 29 September 2019

Andhra Pradesh government to take over liquor shops from October 1

The government had announced earlier this month that the number of liquor outlets will be reduced from 4,380 to 3,500 and will be eventually phased out

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Facebook post could be misleading: Police



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BJP Names Ex-Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor For Gujarat Bypolls

The BJP has fielded former Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor as a candidate for the upcoming Gujarat bypolls. He will contest from Radhanpur, a seat he had won in 2017 on a Congress ticket.

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Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power


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‘Economic slowdown a man-made disaster’

Cong. blames govt. for ‘wrong’ policies

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Four held in Odisha’s Berhampur on charges of torture of students

Lecturer among those arrested

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Dalit Christians demand SC status

The National Council of Dalit Christians (NCDC) has appealed to the Union government to grant Scheduled Castes (SC) status to Dalit Christians and Mus

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Tahilramani says she won’trespond to wild speculations

Former Chief Justice firm in her stand not to go to the press

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10 bullets hit Sonu Shah: Doctors’ panel



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J&K's first-ever Block Development Council polls on October 24

Counting on same day; vote to be captured on camera

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Uttar Pradesh: Teacher faces probe for 'spa-session' in school

CHAMPI-ON: Viral video shows teacher getting head massage from student

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Indian Air Force readies for 87th anniversary on October 8

The defence wing on Sunday released a press statement asking citizens living in low-lying areas to not throw eatables and garbage in the open so as to not attract birds

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Young officer at UN reflects a new India: Syed Akbaruddin

Vidisha Maitra, first secretary of the ministry of foreign affairs, took about five minutes to expose Pakistan's game of charade played over 50 minutes by Khan at the UN

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Para-athlete to run 219 km for plastic-free India

Singh will kickstart his mission from Shimla on September 30 and it will conclude on October 2 in Chandigarh on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti

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Saturday, 28 September 2019

Leaders flay removal of TNPSC Tamil paper

‘Revised syllabus will dent prospects of clearing main exam’

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President’s Colours for Army’s Air Defence wing

Unit completes 25 years

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Club members can bring liquor: HC

Judge says they can be asked to pay corkage

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‘Urdu not a foreign language’

PU’s Urdu Dept. objects to being clubbed with foreign tongues

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Five die as boulder collapses over vehicle in Uttarakhand

Five people died on the spot while five others were rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

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Maharashtra assembly polls: Congress to drop 6 'vulnerable' MLAs; 1st list of 47 in 2 days

The six MLAs likely to be dropped are DS Ahir (Sakri), Kashiram Pawara (Shirpur), Aslam Sheikh (Malad), Rahul Bondre (Chikali), Bharat Bhalke (Pandarpur), and Siddharam Mehtre (Akkalkot).

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Heavy rains wreak havoc in Bihar

Red alert issued in 15 districts; all private, government schools remained shut on Saturday

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All is well in family: Ajit swears by Pawar

Girish Mahajan, BJP minister said whether Ajit Pawar remains in politics or not, the inquiry against him and other guilty by the ED will continue.

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Mumbai: Western Express Highway toilets are blind spots, locals use them

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to declare India open defecation free on October 2, this newspaper has been checking the state of public loos along the city's key carriageways.

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Rain mucks up garba at Rajpath, Karnavati clubs of Ahmedabad

First two nights cancelled due to waterlogging in grounds

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Medical apathy kills 2 children in Rajasthan; over 60 share 24 beds

More than 60 children admitted to the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) unit at the district hospital share 24 beds here.

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Pawar play: How Ajit was won over

Brothers, sisters, nephews...all in the family do their bit to keep party going

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Bail to bitcoin baiter against 15 lakh deposit

The court was hearing the bail petition of Akash Kantilal Sancheti, accused of duping several persons of Rs 42 lakh.

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'All towns are our own, everyone our kin'

By Invitation: S Kumana Rajan on the wisdom behind PM's Tamil words at UN

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Sword tooth fish with an indomitable spirit

INS Khanderi embodies cutting-edge technologies that ensure stealthy, silent operations underwater and is equipped with an array of torpedoes, missiles and sensor.

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Navi Mumbai: Fetish gone wrong, not gang rape, say Vashi cops

No medical evidence points to force or sexual assault. Coconut shards were inside a condom

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India remembers Bhagat Singh on his 112th birth anniversary

MASS LEADER: He is regarded as country's one of the most influential youth revolutionaries

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How Congress gave the ammo to Pakistan PM Imran Khan to attack India at UN event

He had quoted figures of the massacre of Muslims and rendering about 1.5 lakh Muslims homeless.

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Coir to be used in laying roads: Gadkari

Minister lays foundation stone for coir cluster in Vellore

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Ex-consultant of Lyca denies allegation of funds misappropriation

The company accuses him of siphoning ₹90 crore and starting projects on his own

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The Hindu’s book on Tirumala released

It has rich collection of articles, pictures

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Friday, 27 September 2019

PM Modi concludes U.S. visit, thanks Americans for exceptional hospitality

From the cheers of ‘Howdy Modi’ to the resounding global appreciation of India’s efforts to find solutions to global challenges, a week well done, tweeted EAM spokesperson Raveesh Kumar

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Congress names Ruby Manoharan as Nanguneri candidate

Realtor to contest from Nanguneri

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Disgruntled litigant `seals’ judge’s chamber in Maharashtra

Man posts message: ‘Salman Khan got bail from high court within three hours and I am wandering door to door for justice’

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Former FSL deputy director booked for fudging reports

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against the then deputy director and another official of Rohini-based Forensic Science Labor

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10-year sanitation plan to focus on waste management

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to declare that India is completely open defecation free (ODF) on October 2, the Centre has launched a 10-year s

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Shop rentals keep security agencies on toes in Punjab

Border Bother: High rent of few stalls in Punjab's Tarn Taran raise eyebrows

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Ayodhya Dispute: ASI report isn't concrete proof, says Muslim side; top court junks theory

Muslim side had said ASI report is based on an inferential study, can't be conclusive in its finding

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Kissa Kursi Ka: Key electoral promises and more

With state Assembly elections round the corner, party spokespersons give us an insight into their plan of action. In this week's DNA Samwad, they talk about range of issues that have been a burden to citizens - from housing to infrastructure to jobs as well as commuter woes

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Russia Tells US Not To Release Trump-Putin Transcripts

Russia on Friday urged the United States not to publish Donald Trump's conversations with Vladimir Putin after a growing scandal led the White House to release a transcript from a call with Ukraine's...

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Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail


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Gujarat Congress leaders oppose Motor Vehicle Act, ride sans helmet

Riders Oppose: Yatras part of agitation against hefty fines under the new Act

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At UNGA, PM Narendra Modi focuses on climate, terrorism; Imran Khan rakes up Kashmir

Having received a thumping mandate from Indians, a more confident-looking PM Modi delivered his maiden speech at the UNGA after coming to power for a second term on Friday.

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Pleas in Gujarat High Court against making stamp papers redundant

The petitioners have questioned the reasons for taking such a hasty decision and contended that it is likely to cause inconvenience to people at large

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Thursday, 26 September 2019

BJP march at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's doorstep

Party's Purvanchal Morcha protests after Delhi CM took a jibe at MP Manoj Tiwari over NRC

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India's Oldest Chimpanzee Fights Health Issues, Delhi Zoo Step-Up Care

Fifty-nine-year-old Rita, India's oldest chimpanzee and an inmate of the Delhi zoo, is fighting old age-related health problems and has been put on a liquid diet, officials said on Thursday.

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India's Oldest Chimpanzee Fights Health Issues, Delhi Zoo Step-Up Care

Fifty-nine-year-old Rita, India's oldest chimpanzee and an inmate of the Delhi zoo, is fighting old age-related health problems and has been put on a liquid diet, officials said on Thursday.

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Trump Said His Ukraine Envoy Would ‘Go Through Some Things.’ She Has Already.


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Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC


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Saradha chit fund: Search on for Rajeev Kumar



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Congress returns to Mahatma Gandhi to revive its dwindling fortunes

Last year, as the party president, Rahul Gandhi had also chaired its working committee meeting in Wardha, which is also associated with Mahatma Gandhi, who had built an 'Ashram' in Sevagram.

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Cricket doesn't go with terror: EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar met the foreign ministers of G4 (India, Japan, Germany, Brazil) in New York on Thursday and slammed Pakistan for exporting terrorism to India.

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Al Qaeda plans to attack Jews, Israelis in India

Sources says terror outfits are desperate to carry out attacks on Israelis living in the country after Israel supported India over the abrogation of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir

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Karnataka bypolls can be postponed: Election Commission to top court

Poll panel says by-election can take place after decision on 17 disqualified MLAs

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Success ticking for 'Virat Kohli', 'Katrina Kaif' & 'Amitabh Bachchan'

Fake & Famous: Lookalikes of Celebs a rage, getting roles in movies, ads

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BJP offers Shiv Sena 123 seats in Maharashtra Assembly elections

BJP insiders said that after Shah's go-ahead, a formal announcement about the alliance will be made on September 29, in the presence of Fadnavis and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray.

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Enforcement Directorate seeks custodial interrogation of Robert Vadra in Delhi High Court

Robert Vadra is accused of money laundering in the purchase of a mansion at 12, Bryanston Square in London, which has an estimated value of 1.9 million pounds

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OPINION: It's a collective responsibility

Child beggars may also belong to families that do not have sufficient income to survive.

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As Mumbai cops strive to end child beggary, you can do your bit

Experts working in child rights sphere said many parents push their kids to beg either to supplement their income or in case they don't earn anything.

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Mehul Choksi will be deported, assures Antigua PM Gaston Browne

PM Browne says that the country is not interested in having Choksi in Antigua and Barbuda as he "brings no value to the country"

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Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Delhi court summons TMC MP Mahua Moitra in Zee Media defamation case

Zee Media had filed a criminal defamation case against the Trinamool Congress MP after she made the allegations.

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Mumbai: Outside Mithibai, autos block traffic but refuse to ply to station

Commuters can register complaints with the registration number or photograph of the auto on Traffic police Whatsapp helpline number 84549 99999."

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‘Love jihad’ a growing threat to Christian community, says National Commission for Minorities Vice-Chairman

In a letter to Amit Shah, George Kurian demands an investigation by the NIA and an effective law to “curb such fraudulent activities of radicalised elements”.

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Tribunal upholds ban on JKLF

JKLF was responsible for the murder of four Indian Air Force personnel and abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of the then Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, says Home Ministry.

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OIC asks India to rescind its action in Kashmir

The global Islamic forum discusses the issue during a meeting on the sidelines of the 74th session of UN General Assembly Wednesday.

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Police to brainstorm on rogue drones

Arms seized in Punjab suspected to have been air-dropped from Pakistan

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Will develop Sikh religious tourism sites in M.P.: Kamal Nath

Recently, the Centre reopened anti-Sikh riot cases against him

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AAP announces candidates for Punjab Assembly bypolls

Party to raise several issues, including unemployment and unfulfilled promises

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No UN Breakthrough: Iran Rules Out Talks As US Intensifies Sanctions

Iran's president on Wednesday closed the door on meeting Donald Trump despite last-minute European efforts to ease tensions as the United States again ramped up punishing sanctions.

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Indian Coast Guard ship Varaha commissioned

Varaha is the fourth in the series of seven 98m offshore patrol vessels.

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Govt perks to lure back Uttarakhand villagers

Ghost Towns: 14 hamlets on China border deserted after security threat

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OPINION: Service efficiency is what matters

Railways should ensure people are not burdened by privatisation.

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Railways mulls privatisation of local trains

The ideas came out of brainstorming sessions held to generate ideas for raising revenue through means other than ticket sales.

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Maldives backs India, respects country's right to its Constitution: Abdulla Shahid

Interview with Maldives foreign minister

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Mumbai Building Collapse: Khar residents pick up pieces of their lives

The demolition drive which started at 4 :30 p.m. concluded for the day at 6:40 p.m. It will resume at 9 a.m. on Thursday.

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Orange alert at five defence bases over JeM threat to PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah & Ajit Doval

Threat level has been put as 'orange', a notch below the highest level of red alert or emergency

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Chandigarh: Forum fines wedding firm for not providing groom in time

The district consumer forum ordered Wedding Wish Pvt Ltd to return the Rs 80,000 fee along with interest to the family that had field the complaint.

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Uttar Pradesh: Swami Chinmayanand's accuser arrested for attempt to 'extort' him

The girl, a student of Swami Shukdevanand Law College in Shahjahanpur, was arrested following allegations that she had demanded Rs 5 crore from Chinamaynand

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Elated, Furious, Wary: Impeachment Divides Voters, Like Everything Trump


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White House will release whistleblower complaint to Congress if legally possible, official says

09/24/19 5:48 PM

Monday, 23 September 2019

83-yr-old man from Punjab gets Master degree

Gill says he always felt that his studies were left incomplete which is why he decided to do get the masters degree, a wish budding for 61 years.

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Don't play with nature, says Supreme Court to Kerala Chief Secretary Tom Jose

Senior advocate Harish Salve who appeared for Chief Secretary sought time to work out a plan of action till Friday.

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Bihar Gathbandhan spar over bypoll seats

Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Hindustan Awam Morcha, on seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly by-polls in Bihar seems to be gaining heat.

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Mets Enter Final Homestand in No Mood for Moral Victories


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Govt estimates lower kharif yield this year

The ministry has released the estimates after the assessment of production of different crops based on the feedback received from different states.

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Construction rules streamlined in Gujarat

The State also announced an increased Floor Space Index (FSI) in most cities, with a special FSI to construct landmark buildings in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.

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Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat admits to intel reports

Says JeM camps back in Balakot, nearly 500 terrorists waiting across LoC to sneak into India

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Top court adopts wait & watch approach on Justice Akil Kureshi

On consideration of Centre's response, the Collegium on September 20 reversed its decision and instead recommended Justice Kureshi as CJ of Tripura.

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PM Holds Series Of Bilateral Talks With Leaders On Sidelines Of UN Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Monday, including with German Chancellor Angela Merkel,...

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PM Holds Series Of Bilateral Talks With Leaders On Sidelines Of UN Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Monday, including with German Chancellor Angela Merkel,...

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CNG from meat, fish waste will run buses: Nitin Gadkari

The process to convert the food waste into Bio-CNG will be launched in Maharashtra in the next two months

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Time for talk over, we need to act now: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi was the third speaker at the climate change summit, after Prime Minister of New Zealand and President of the Marshall Islands.

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Supreme Court to meet Muslim girl married at 16, seeking stay with 'husband'

The SC Registry has been asked to contact a female psychiatrist from Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences to assist during the interaction

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Islanders Break Ground on Arena at Belmont Park


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Sunday, 22 September 2019

Remember what happened in 1965 ?& ?71?? Defence ?Minister Rajnath Singh? warns Pakistan

Human rights violations are committed against Balochs and Pashtuns there. If it continues, no power will be able to protect Pakistan from disintegrating further, says Rajnath Singh

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BJP & Shiv Sena hoping to further tighten grip on Maharashtra

Saffron combine, emboldened by several defections from NCP, Cong, eyes 220 of 228 seats

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Pakistan back to old habits, revives Balakot terror camp

Move comes in response to India's decision to abrogate Article 370, bifurcate J&K into two UTs

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"Ironic," Tweets Mehbooba Mufti On Cheers For PM Modi's Article 370 Remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received massive applause by a 50,000-strong audience at the mega 'Howdy, Modi!' event in Houston on Sunday when he said India had bid farewell to Article 370, referring...

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PM In US Celebrates India's Linguistic Diversity, Days After Hindi Row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a huge gathering of Indian Americans in Houston, Texas, made a point of highlighting India's linguistic diversity, and calling it "the identity of our...

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Send five non-Indian families to India as tourists every year: PM to NRIs

Mr. Modi said this after unveiling the plaque of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eternal Gandhi Museum and a Siddhi Vinayak temple

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Cannabis high for Manipur’s start-up dream

The State government is exploring the possibility of using it for medicine

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Carl Ruiz, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur, Dies at 44


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Biden’s Work in Ukraine: What We Know and Don’t Know


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Emmy Awards 2019: The Winners List


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Two more bypolls in Gujarat on October 21

Radhanpur & Bayad to go to polls with four other seats

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"Ironic," Tweets Mehbooba Mufti On Cheers For PM Modi's Article 370 Remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received massive applause by a 50,000-strong audience at the mega 'Howdy, Modi!' event in Houston on Sunday when he said India had bid farewell to Article 370, referring...

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PM In US Celebrates India's Linguistic Diversity, Days After Hindi Row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a huge gathering of Indian Americans in Houston, Texas, made a point of highlighting India's linguistic diversity, and calling it "the identity of our...

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Don’t Mess With Modi in Texas


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C. C. Sabathia Says Goodbye at Yankee Stadium


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It’s a Fact: Mistakes Are Embarrassing the Publishing Industry


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Emmy Awards 2019 winners list LIVE UPDATES



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Uttar Pradesh: Cops monkey with law, hold langur hostage

APE ADO: Forest dept says police have committed a crime, want mammal freed

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DNA GROUND REPORT: Determined to vote in Naxal-hit Dantewada

Naxals blew up a vehicle in April, killed BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi

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Dowry death: Give Rs 2 cr if you want to live apart

Nisha Mamniya, 25, ended her life because she could not endure the constant toture by in-laws

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19th-century silver coins in Bihar ensues rush

TREASURE HUNT: Villagers and those from nearby areas grabbed the coins

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Saturday, 21 September 2019

Blast at illegal cracker unit kills 6 in Uttar Pradesh's Etah

The incident took place in Mirehachi town's Takiya locality.

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UP Government May Replace Mulayam Singh's Mercedes SUV With Toyota Prado

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav will now have to get his Mercedes SUV, allotted to him by the state government, replaced as the cost of repair is...

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Warren Leads in New Iowa Poll With Biden Second


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BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand may be ousted from saint community

Mahant Narendra Giri, president of the parishad said the former union minister comes from the saint community and is also Mahamandaleshwar of Mahanirvani Akhara.

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Rs 300 crore worth drugs seized from Myanmar ship

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the ICG on Saturday for the successful operation.

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Enforcement Directorate 'seizes' chimps, marmosets worth Rs 81 lakh under Money Laundering Act

ED blocked wildlife smuggler's attempts to trade the 7 primates with the provisional attachment order

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Data regulation: Govt forms panel to study protection of non-personal data 

The move by the government is also an attempt to stop monopolising of data by big US and Chinese firms, as they control a majority of digital platforms across the globe. This is going to have huge implications for companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Alibaba, etc, which have a big user base in India, analysts said.

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E-tailers are launching apps in Hindi, but initiative is not without challenges 

Experts say the vernacular market in the country presents a massive opportunity for e-commerce players. As per a recently released report by RedSeer Consulting, there are 530 million internet users in India, of which 260 million users are ‘monetisable’.

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Tenders for food mall at SPPU to open soon



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Gujarat: Polls in 4 of 7 vacant seats

Tharad, Kheralu, Amraiwadi & Lunawada to vote on Oct 21

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Manohar Lal Khattar on a strong wicket as bickering ails Haryana Opposition

Khattar recently also broached the controversial issue of NRC and said it will be implemented in Haryana too as citizens of other countries have no right to stay in the state without permission.

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Maharashtra battle hots up, Election Commission also sounds poll bugle for Haryana

The elections in these two states will be held in a single phase on October 21 along with bypolls for 64 assembly seats in 18 states, including Gujarat, and one Lok Sabha seat in Bihar.

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With a nationalist to-do list, BJP in lotus position

EC sounds bugle for elections to Maha & Haryana Assemblies, bypolls to 64 assembly seats across country; JD(S) says no tie-up with Cong in K'taka

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On Bombay High Court order, FIR filed against BJP MLA Narendra Mehta

The FIR says the land was illegally filled with tar and sand. It also claims that MBMC officials gave additional FSI on misrepresented grounds that there was a highway connecting to the hotel.

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Congress now served by satraps and sycophants: former Maharashtra Minister Kripashankar Singh

Mr. Singh was replying to a letter by All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal who accused him of being an “opportunist”

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Congress urges Lokayukta to probe govt. website crash

Party says govt. may try to upload ‘backdated’ Cabinet decisions

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Women voters increase by 8%

Electorate grows by 59.17 lakh; SEC deletes 2.16 lakh duplicate names from rolls

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With Opposition in disarray, BJP-Sena alliance targets big win

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hopeful both parties will fight polls together in single-phase election to 288-member State Assembly on October 21

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Nominations invited for BusinessLine Changemaker Awards

BusinessLine initiated the awards in 2018 to commemorate its 25th anniversary.

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Friday, 20 September 2019

T.N. Industries Minister assures investors of support

Sampath says Chennai-Kanniyakumari industrial park will boost growth

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GST collection up 7% in Tamil Nadu

Compliance culture healthy in State: Krishnan

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Voters’ list for T.N. civic polls on October 4

Circular issued to election authorities

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Auto firms non-committal on cutting prices

Rajan Wadhera, president, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said the reduction of corporate tax will support investment and FDI in the auto sector.

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Banks earnings to rise up to 12 per cent after tax cut

Rajiv Mehta, lead analyst-institutional equities, Yes Securities, said that the direct benefit of the massive tax cut would be to the extent of around 15% on earnings, 2.5-5% on book value and 30-80 basis points (bps) on the capital position for most banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).

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15 per cent tax rate on new companies to boost manufacturing

The minister said foreign investors could avail of the new tax rates, provided they had an establishment in the country or were investing equity into an Indian firm.

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Earnings to consumer firms set to rise 5-12 per cent

According to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser, State Bank of India, with the new effective rate of 25.17% tax saving for a sample of 3,446 listed companies could be at least Rs 44,000 crore, which is a substantial boon for the corporates waiting for  business revival in stressed environment.

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Corporate tax largesse upsets fiscal maths

Fiscal deficit being a percentage point of nominal GDP, a lower GDP number would push up the deficit number even if the absolute fiscal deficit number remains unchanged from Budget estimate level.

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Lawmakers Court Trump on Gun Safety, With Some Appealing to His Ego


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