Category: Politics

Avoid public meetings in extreme heat, EC tells parties, candidates

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) In the wake of complaints from various stakeholders, the Election Commission on Thursday requested political parties…

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SC to hear plea against Sonia, Manmohan in chopper deal

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it would hear, next week, a PIL seeking…

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Parallel Lok Sabha, state polls may not be feasible: Quraishi

By Nirendra Dev New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies may be…

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Swamy’s comments cause ruckus in Rajya Sabha, are expunged again

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed angry scenes with the opposition and treasury benches involved…

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Efforts on to revive dying Hindon river: Uma Bharti

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) With dissolved oxygen levels as low as 0.4 milligram per litre, Hindon river, a tributary…

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Bengal polls fifth phase to decide fate of four Narada ‘stung’ Trinamool biggies

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) With four of the Trinamool Congress leaders "caught" accepting "illegal money" in the purported Narada sting…

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NSCN leader urges reunion of all NSCN factions

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Days after the NSCN (Reformation) extended its ceasefire with the Indian government, one of its…

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Talks with Pakistan foreign secretary just ‘courtesy’: India

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India on Thursday said the recent 90-minute talks with Pakistan was just a “courtesy” meeting…

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Chandy files defamation case against Achuthanandan

Thiruvananthapuram, April 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday filed a Rs.1 lakh defamation case against CPI-M leader…

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Syrian army denies shelling rebel-held hospital in Aleppo

Damascus, April 28 (IANS) The Syrian army on Thursday denied reports about an air strike on a rebel-held hospital in…

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Campaigning ends for Bengal polls fifth phase

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) Campaigning ended on Thursday for the fifth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections involving 53…

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BJP wants to divert attention through chopper deal: Congress

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday said the BJP just wanted to "keep the pot boiling" on…

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Goa RSS head warns of court arrest, calls government ‘dictatorial’

Panaji, April 28 (IANS) Accusing the BJP-led coalition government in Goa of being dictatorial, the state RSS chief on Thursday…

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Landfill fires affected air quality in Delhi: Gopal Rai

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that recent incidents of fires have contributed…

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Impose prohibitory orders for Bengal fifth phase: Left Front to EC

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) Amid West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's constant attacks on the opposition for imposing Section 144…

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Punjab to spend Rs.3,500 crore on urban mission: Sukhbir

Chandigarh, April 28 (IANS) Aiming to accelerate the pace of development works in the state, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir…

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Assam Congress leader accused of rape, cheating denied bail

Guwahati, April 28 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Assam Congress leader Pranjit…

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Kanhaiya, 19 others begin indefinite hunger strike in JNU

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar and 19 other students have begun an indefinite hunger strike…

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Corruption the main issue in AgustaWestland: Defence ministry

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) In its first official statement on the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, the defence ministry on…

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PDP says no problem with cricket glorifying Kashmir militants

Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) As long as Kashmiris play with bats and not guns, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

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