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Families criticise Flight MH370 satellite data

Families of passengers on doomed flight MH370 have criticised the release of satellite data tracking the plane's last known movements - and say it adds little that is new.Relatives of the 239 people on board questioned why it has taken so long for the information to be made public by the...
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Iran court summons Facebook's Zuckerberg over privacy

An Iranian judge has summoned Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer allegations that his company's apps have breached people's privacy, it was reported today. In a case that underscores the gulf between Iranian moderates, who seek fewer Internet restrictions, and conservatives...
22:14

LIVE! Iran court summons Zuckerberg to court

A judge in southern Iran has ordered Facebook founder and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg to appear in court to answer complaints by individuals who say Facebook-owned applications such as Instagram and Whatsapp violate their privacy, according to news agency INSA....
21:49

US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by 2016

US President Barack Obama plans to remove all Americancombat troops in Afghanistanby the end of 2016, a senior administration official said on Tuesday, drawingto an end more than a decade of American military engagement in the countryfollowing the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. According...
21:14

Pak still on trial, says BJP

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and discussed varioustopics, including 26/11 and terrorism, the Bharatiya Janata Party said that Pakistan isstill on trial and that the meet was not a full-fledged one. 
20:14

Kejriwal released from Tihar Jail

Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejrwal has been released from Tihar Jail. He was sent to a 14-day judicial custody in the Nitin Gadkari defamation case after the refused to furnish a bail bond. Earlier in the day, a Delhi court ordered forthwith Kejriwal's release after he furnished the bail....
19:54

AG Vahanvati, SG Mohan Parasaran resign

PTI reports: Attorney General G E Vahanvati and Solicitor General MohanParasaran have tendered their resignations: SourcesMore details are awaited.
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SIT to probe black money: Modi govt

Law and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad briefs the media after the first meeting of the new Union cabinet, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He says that the issue of black money was discussed. The government has decided to set sup a Special Investigation Team to probe the...
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Narendra Modi's first cabinet meeting ends. 
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The Taj Mansingh's team -- Satyajeet Krishnan, GM; Amit Chowdhury, Executive Chef and DK Beri, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs -- bids farewell to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Sharif was a guest at the hotel when he arrived in Delhi for Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony yesterday....
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Ajay Maken: What a Cabinet of Modi? In almost every election speech he challenged China, Pakistan etc, but could not find a Defence Minister!
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LIVE! Omar: Long after Modi govt is distant memory Article 370 will still exist

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah reacts to the Narendra Modi government's decision to open debate on Article 370 in the state. Minister of State in Prime Minister's office Jitendra Singh said today while making it clear that efforts would be made through this exercise to convince the...
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LIVE! Goodbye! SAARC heads of state leave Delhi

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SAARC heads of state leave Delhi, a day after Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Afghanistan prez Hamid Karzai and Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leave Delhi in separate flights.  
18:45
Narendra Modi '@PMOIndia  I just activated @Tweet_Delete on my account to automatically delete my old tweets (http://is.gd/delete )!
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In support of Smriti Irani... @AListRap: Finance Ministers don't have to be economists & HRD ministers don't have to be PHD's. That's not how it works. Democracy is not an IAS exam.
18:29

Shiv Sena unhappy over lesser representation in Cabinet

Shiv Sena, the oldest ally of BJP, is unhappy over being given only one ministerial berth and that too Heavy Industries portfolio in the Narendra Modi government and has complained to the BJP leadership. Modi has included Anant Geete, a senior leader of Shiv Sena in his Cabinet, but he did not...
18:28

Kejriwal furnishes bail bond, court orders release from jail

A Delhi court today ordered forthwith the release of Arvind Kejriwal from Tihar Jail after the Aam Aadmi Party leader furnished the bail bond in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, changing his earlier stand against it. Metropolitan Magistrate Gomati...
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That's Nawaz Sharif and his mother. The pic was tweeted by his daughter Mariam. Don't miss the fancy seat belt.
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Set to be NSA, Ajit Doval has his work cut out

Ajit Doval, the former chief of the Intelligence Bureau, is all set to be be the new National Security Advisor in the Narendra Modi government. The official announcement is likely to be out anytime soon. In fact, he is assisting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his meetings with SAARC heads of...
17:55

PM Modi takes charge

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office at South Block, Raisina Hills, in New Delhi today.
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And Congress party spokesperson Ajay Maken joins the Smriti slammers: What a Cabinet of Modi? HRD Minister (Looking after Education) Smriti Irani is not even a graduate!Look at her affidavit at ECI site pg 11!
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Former Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani tweets: Amused to see Pakistan TV anchors who regularly host int terrorist Hafiz Saeed on air describe #India anchors as hawks :)
17:44

Modi meets Manmohan at new home

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In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited his predecessor Manmohan Singh to make a courtesy call. Modi, who was sworn-in yesterday and took charge this morning, drove to 3, Motilal Nehru Place, Singh's new home, to meet him this evening. He was received by Singh and his...
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LIVE! NDA's first cabinet meeting begins at South Block

The newly-minted NDA government's first cabinet meet begins at South Block as PM Narendra Modi arrives. 
17:37

Gadkaris birthday gift: leave from Cabinet meeting

Today is Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari's 57th birthday, which he celebrated in New Delhi in the morning. However, soon after, he left the capital for his hometown, Nagpur, with permission from the prime minister. He will be missing from this evening's Cabinet meeting, the...
17:36

Why Modi fasted on his swearing-in day

On Monday, the day of his swearing-in as prime minister, Narendra Modi was fasting, as it was 'Pradhosham', the holy time between 4.30 and 6 pm on the evening of trayodasi which is considered sacred for Lord Shiva. The belief goes that whoever prays to Lord Shiva in that time will see their...
17:31

Modi wants PPT on climate change

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was keen to know more about climate change and sought details of weather reports as well as El Nino which may affect India's monsoon this year according to meteorologists. He has asked PMO officials to organise a PowerPoint presentation for him by early next...
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Court accepts Kejri's bail bond, orders his release from Tihar

Just In: Delhi court accepts bail bond of Arvind Kejriwal filed by his advocate in a criminal defamation complaint, and orders his release from Tihar jail.
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Sharif: Must work towards ending mistrust

Sharif says both the countries must work towards ending the mistrust. Hope India and Pakistan can work together to achieve peace and stability. I recalled to PM Modi, my invitation to PM Vajpayee. I intend to pick up the threads from there. I told him I intend to pick up the threads of the Lahore...
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LIVE! Nawaz Sharif: Will work towards turning confrontation to cooperation

Nawaz Sharif presser begins with an apology for the delay. He says he is very pleased to be in Delhi at Narendra Modi's invitation. He says he had a very constructive meeting with Modi. The presser is being held at the Taj Mansingh where the Pak PM is staying. He says the meeting with Modi was...
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Nawaz Sharif was clearly waiting for the MEA to finish its presser. The Pak presser should happen any time now. 
16:48

Modi meets Manmohan Singh

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That's Narendra Modi on his way to meet former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. (Feels strange to write former...) Modi seems to have ditched the Mahindra Scorpio for a BMW. Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first PM to ditch the Ambassador for a BMW. 
16:43

Defence minister Jaitley meets chiefs of staff

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Meanwhile, Defence minister Arun Jaitley holds his first meeting with the three chiefs of staff. He also met the Defence Secretary, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare) and Secretary (Defence Production) and all the officers above the rank of Joint Secretary in the ministry. Rao Inderjit Singh has...
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India wants friendly relations with Pakistan but terror has to end first, says the MEA.  
16:35
Narendra Modi accepted the invitation of Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan. Dates will be worked out later, says Sujatha Singh.
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PM Modi also urged Sri Lanka to implement the 13th amendment for the development of Tamils, says Singh. And, yes, there was a discussion between the Modi and Rajapaksa over the fishermen issue, which both needs addressed.And a biggie, India also looking at opening up the Wagah and Attari borders...
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Sujatha Singh says the government will not share details on whether Dawood Ibrahim was discussed. What is the point of confidentiality? We choose not to discuss it, says Singh.
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Good to see that all eight leaders graciously came and joined us. PM said their presence enriched our celebrations, says the Foreign Secy.
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PM urged Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse to expedite the process of reconciliation which meets the aspirations of the Tamil population, says Sujatha Singh. All SAARC leaders invited the PM to visit and he has accepted. The dates have to be worked out, she says.
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Sujatha Singh, Foreign Secretary says, Modi raised concerns of Tamil people in Sri Lanka during talks with Rajapaksa. Modi said India values its relationship with Sri Lanka. Modi discussed rail and road connectivity with Nepal PM.
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More from the MEA presser... Issues raised include...-- Cross border terrorism and Mumbai terror attacks-- Modi has conveyed India's security concerns to Pak PM. -- Pak has been told it needs to take effective measures to control terror. -- Talks also covered needs to improve trade between...
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Nawaz Sharif meets Shatrughan Sinha?

Unconfirmed, but here's why Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif is running late with his presser. He is in a meeting with Shatrughan Sinha at the Hotel Taj Mansingh.
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MEA: PM had good talks with SAARC leaders

MEA presser begins ahead of Nawaz Sharif's presser.  The presser is on PM Narendra Modi's meetings with SAARC heads. Foreign secretary Sujatha Singh holds the presser. -- PM met all SAARC leaders and thanked them-- PM raised attack on Herat with Hamid Karzai. -- Modi discussed measures to...
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Pinky Anand, Nitin Gadkari's lawyer says, Woh (Kejriwal) andar (jail) rehna chahen andar rahen, bahar niklana chahen bahar niklen, hume koi farak nahin padta.
15:54
Nawaz Sharif has a flight to Islamabad at 5 pm. Inordinate delay in addressing the presser.   
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Kejriwal's lawyer tells HC that personal bond of Rs 10,000 has already been signed and will be filed before magistrate today itself.So, wrong strategy again, unless of course, the stay at Tihar was pleasant.
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As we await Nawaz Sharif's presser, this is a picture of the meeting he had with Narendra Modi this afternoon. To Modi's left is external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. 
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ill empower farmers, control price rise: Agri Minister

New Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said his key priorities would be empowering farmers and controlling prices of agri-commodities. Singh, who has won the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Purvi Champaran constituency in Bihar, said he will assume charge tomorrow. Our main priority will...
15:41

'Govt open to debate on Article 370'

Govt is open to having debate on Article 370 (giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir), says MoS PMO and Personnel Jitendra Singh after taking charge.
15:38

Mauritius PM: Automatic exchange of tax information with India

Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam on his meeting Narendra Modi: We have decided to provide automatic exchange of tax information with India. We want a quick resolution of issues on tax treaty with India.Ramgoolam on apprehensions of money-laundering through Mauritius says he will not allow anybody to...
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Delay in Pak PM's presser... 
15:21

Smriti Irani is merely 12 class pass: Madhu Kishwar

The always-acerbic Madhu Kishwar criticises Smriti Irani getting the HRD ministry. Smriti Irani merely class 12 pass. Went to bcm fashion model on to tv serial bahu. Is this qualifcation enf 4 India's Education Minister?  Dont mind if Irani made Deputy PM in recogntion of exceptional...
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Kejriwal was sent to judicial custody by a magistrate on May 21 for two days. On May 23, his custody was extended by 14 days till June 6 after he refused to furnish a bail bond when he was granted bail in the case. The magistrate had refused to review its May 21 order remanding Kejriwal in...
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LIVE! Kejriwal swallows pride, agrees to file personal bond

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal agrees to file personal bond in the Nitin Gadkari defamation case. The Delhi High Court today advised Arvind Kejriwal, who has been lodged in Tihar Jail, to furnish a bail bond in the criminal defamation complaint filed against him by the BJP leader.A bench of justices...
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Sagarika Ghose: Hope PM Nawaz Sharif got a chance to not only hear EA Min chaste Hindustani but also her flawless Urdu!
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Putting dynasty before party

The 2014 electoral mandate has been rightly read as being in favour of Narendra Modi's dynamic connect with aspirational India. Yet it is as much a vote against the Congress's complete failure to understand the ground realities. In the aftermath of its worst-ever electoral defeat, the...
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Rajnath Singh tweets: After meeting Atalji going to meet Shri Advaniji and seek his blessings before starting my new innings as Union Minister for Home Affairs.
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Nawaz Sharif, much like all the other SAARC heads, met President Pranab Mukherjee today.   
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LIVE! Nawaz Sharif: Meeting with Modi excellent, we are positive

Nawaz Sharif says the meeting with Narendra Modi was 'excellent and we are positive'. He says Pakistan was looking forward to a positive outcome. 
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Nawaz Sharif meets Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Read Sharif's 2013 interview here.File pic of Vajpayee, Sharif at the Wagah border.
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Nawaz-Pranab meet

Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistani delegation meet Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He is expected to address a presser at 2:30 pm from his hotel. 
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Coming soon: Modi's address to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address the nation by the weekend, for which massive preparations are on. On Tuesday, soon after taking over, Modi enquired about studio facilities for the recording and was assured by officials that 7 Race Course Road was fully equipped for it.
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Black money on Union Cabinet's agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first Cabinet meeting will discuss the unearthing of black money. Modi thus will have kept his election promise of initiating a debate on black money, which was his pet topic in many of his public rallies.
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PM Narendra Modi to meet former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today. Then, there is a meeting with Pranab Mukherjee and finally, he will drop in at Vajpayee's residence. Rajnath Singh on his way to meet Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his residence to take his blessings.
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LIVE! Hafeez Saeed, Dawood figure in Modi-Nawaz Sharif talks

India talks tough with Pakistanon terror. All security issues including 26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed, Dawood Ibrahim, figured in the just-concluded talks. India also brought up the attack on the Indian consulate at Herat. Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai had said that the Lashkar-e-Toiba was...
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LIVE! 50-minute meeting between Narendra Modi-Nawaz Sharif ends

The meeting lasted longer than the stipulated time of 30 minutes. Sharif leaves for Hyderabad House. He will be flying back to Pakistan today. That brings to an end PM Modi's meetings with the SAARC delegates. Next on Nawaz Sharif's agenda is a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee and then a...
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LIVE! 50-minute meeting between Narendra Modi-Nawaz Sharif ends

Narendra Modi's meeting with Nawaz Sharif ends. The meeting lasted for around 50 minutes.
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Jaitley says he is grateful to the PM for this responsibility. This (Defence) is an additional charge with me until expansion of cabinet.On Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, Jaitley said, There should be no controversy in appointment of the Army chief. We have a problem with the process, not the...
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Arun Jaitley takes charge as defence minister

Arun Jaitley takes charge as defence minister. FDI in defence will be dealt with by defence and finance. Defence ministry is an additional charge for the next few weeks. External security is the prime responsibility of the defence ministry, he said. Jaitley who also the Finance and Corporate...
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JUST IN: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley gives green signal to appointment of General Dalbir Singh as next Army chief.
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Former Pakistan foreign secretary Najmuddin Sheikh predicts what Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif will talk about. Read
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Wide smiles, firm handshakes -- formal yet warm. 
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RBI governor meets fin min Jaitley

The other very important meeting of the day: RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan meets Finance Minister Arun Jaitley; discusses inflation, macro-economic issues.
12:53

'Bitterness and differences should reduce'

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Earlier in the day, Nawaz Sharif visited the Jama Masjid and met the Shahi Imam. The way the Indian Prime Minister invited him and he (Sharif) accepted it and from the discussion I had with him I can say that he has come here in good spirits, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, said after Sharif's visit to the...
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Nawaz meeting Modi's last with SAARC heads

As a goodwill gesture, Nawaz Sharif on Sunday ordered the release of 151 Indian prisoners captured by Pakistan. There is a sense of anticipation among the people of both countries over Sharif's meeting with Modi. It will be Modi's last meeting of the day with SAARC leaders who had flown in to...
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PM Narendra meets his counterpart Nawaz Sharif. No hugs, but a firm and long handshake between the two. 
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Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif arrives at Hyderabad House for his meeting with Narendra Modi. Modi who talked to Sharif on Monday, tweeted about their conversation saying the Pakistani prime minister's mother got emotional seeing his (Modi's) meeting with his mother on television following the...
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Pak PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for Hyderabad House to meet his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. 
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Omar: Govt needs to look at defence procurement

Omar Abdullah: My condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of the pilot killed in the MIG crash today. May his soul rest in peace. Not entirely disconnected from today's crash the new Govt needs to sort of defence procurement issue for Navy, Air Force & Army ASAP.The MIG-21,...
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Fire in BSEL Tech Park building in Vashi

Fire in the BSEL Tech Park building in Vashi. Natarajan Hariharan, an employee of India.com, who works at the building says that while some have escaped the building, many are still trapped inside their offices.
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The death toll in the Gorakhdham train accident in the district today mounted to 25 with recovery of more bodies since last night.
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with Modi at Maldives President Abdul Gayoom  Hyderabad House.
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PM Narendra Modi meets Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam at Hyderabad House this morning.
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With hope and fear from Kashmir

Pakistan's Dawn on India's new PM, Narendra Modi and the implication on Kashmir. After Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif finally accepted Narendra Modi's invitation to attend the latter's oath-taking ceremony as the 15th Prime Minister of India, ordinary people, commentators, and politicians...
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Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Seemandhra CM on June 8

The Telugu Desam Party has confirmed that Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn in as the Chief Minister on June 8. His swearing in will take place exactly six days after K Chandrasekara Rao is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Telangana.-- Vicky Nanjappa
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Cooperation in key areas on agenda at Modi-Rajapaksa meeting

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Narendra Modi has also held talks Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today. Yesterday, Rajapaksa said that Colombo was one with New Delhi against terrorism. In a message to Modi immediately after he took oath as India's 15th prime minister, Rajapaksa said: Your victory rewards your tireless...
11:46

LIVE! MIG-21 crashes in Anantnag; pilot dead, co-pilot injured

Indian airforce MIG 21 crashes in Mirhama, Anantnag in Jammu and  Kashmir, killing the pilot. The co-pilot has been injured in the crash. The pilot was on a routine sortie when it crashed. Details awaited.
11:40

Fin min Arun Jaitley to meet RBI governor Raghuram Rajam

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan to meet new finance minister Arun Jaitley today. Noted economist Jagdish Bhagwati has advised Narendra Modi to retain Rajan, who is an UPA appointee. The other big meeting today: Narendra Modi's meeting with Nawaz Sharif is at 1 pm. Sharif visited the Red Fort and Jama...
11:36

Rail minister Gowda to focus on safety

Safety is one of the important factors that needs to be taken care of, says the new railway minister D V Sadananda Gowda. He will have to hit the ground running as the death toll from yesterday's Gorakhdham train accident rises to 22, with 30 more critically injured. 
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Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House today.
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UPA's gift to Modi: 60 pending bills

As it gets down to business, one of the first few things Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet will be faced with with is the legislative responsibility it has got saddled with in the form of 60 Bills currently pending in the Rajya Sabha. The first cabinet meeting will be held at 6 pm...
11:27

Modi has his finger now on India's nuclear button

Narendra Modi now has his finger on the country's nuclear button. As the PM, he will chair the political council of the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA), the sole body that can authorize a nuclear strike against an adversary in retaliation. But the final call will rest with him. Read
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Formal orders passed appointing former Director, intelligence Bureau Ajit Doval, as the fifth National Security Adviser last night. Details in a bit.
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Narendra Modi's first cabinet meeting is to be held at 6 pm today. Here's a list of which minister got what portfolio. Read
11:19

Sensex snaps three-day winning spree, drops 245 pts

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex snapped its last three-day winning spree by dropping 245.58 points in the morning trade on profit-booking mainly in refinery, banking, realty and power sectors ahead of the expiry of futures and options contract on coming Thursday.
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Modi-Karzai meet

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And this is Modi's first diplomatic engagement. India's new PM meets Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai. The meeting was held at around 9:30 am. 
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LIVE! Modi's first directive as PM: Relief for Gorakhdham rail accident victims

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In what is Narendra Modi's first directive as prime minister, the Railway Ministry has been asked to ensure that relief operations following the Gorakhdham rail accident are carried out smoothly. Modi said that it must be seen that all the injured are provided the best possible medical...
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Railway minister Sadananda Gowda says several challenges in front of the Railway ministry and it will be studied and steps will be taken.
10:54

Rediff gets the new ministers' portfolios right

The Rashtrapati Bhavan communicated the portfolios of the newly sworn in ministers on Tuesday morning. As per the list, Rajnath Singh is home minister, Arun Jaitley the finance minister, and Sushma Swaraj is the external affairs minister. But  Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had reported it a...
10:35

Mumbai: Guard opens fire at Santacruz Air Force station, 2 dead

Two people have been killed after a security guard at the Santacruz Air Force station in Mumbai opened fire late on Monday night.  Two people killed were guards at the base and two others have been injured. The accused who opened fire escaped from the spot but was later arrested from...
09:51

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Karzai

Just in: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai.  PM Modi, who officially took charge earlier in the day, has a slew of bilateral meetings with SAARC leaders scheduled for him throughout the day.
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LIVE! Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:  Cabinet ministers:  1. Raj Nath Singh Home Affairs  2. Sushma Swaraj External...
09:03

Narendra Modi officially takes charge as PM

PM Narendra Modi arrived at his South Block office and officially took charge after signing a registry. PM Modi waved to the media after he got off from his armoured car and his way to the South Block.  A slew of bilateral meeting with SAARC leaders and a cabinet meeting are lined up for...
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PM Modi's packed schedule on Day 1

Indian Express reports on the bilateral meetings lined up for PM Modi on Day 1:   9:30 am: Meeting with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai    10:05 am: Meeting with Maldives President Yameen Abdulla    10:30 am: Meeting with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse...
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PM Modi to meet Sharif today, may discuss 26/11 trial delay

All eyes on Tuesday will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic push and his meet with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He is set to begin his first day in office by meeting SAARC leaders.  Both Modi and Sharif will meet around noon at Hyderabad House. No joint statement and no...
04:21

Pistorius attends Pretoria hospital for mental tests

South African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius checked in as a day patient to Pretoria's Weskoppies psychiatric hospital on Monday for the first day of a month of mental tests ordered by the judge overseeing his murder trial.
04:21

Protest over Jamaica university firing AIDS doctor

Religious activists, students and colleagues had gathered outside Jamaica's biggest university to protest the firing of an HIV expert who testified on behalf of church groups defending an anti-sodomy law.
02:53

'We know where missing girls are': Nigeria's top officer

Nigeria's highest ranking military officer today gave a glimmer of hope to the families of more than 200 schoolgirls held by Boko Haram militants, revealing they had located the missing teenagers. The good news for the girls is that we know where they are but we cannot tell you, Chief of...
02:53

20 killed in Boko Haram raid on Nigerian village: official

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen stormed a Christian village in northeastern Nigeria, killing 20 residents, a government spokesman said today. The heavily armed gunmen stormed Waga village in Adamawa state yesterday and opened fire, Ahmed Soji said.
02:51

Ukraines next Prez vows to restore order and mend Russia ties

The president-elect of Ukraine, Petro O. Poroshenko, vowed on Monday to restore order in the country's east, which is besieged by pro-Russian separatist violence, but said he would not negotiate with armed rebels and instead would demand swifter results from a military campaign that has achieved...
01:29

Japan, N Korea end first day of talks in Stockholm

North Korea and Japan wrapped up a first day of talks in Stockholm today, with the fate of Japanese nationals kidnapped decades ago by Pyongyang said to top the agenda. The three days of meetings in the Swedish capital take place after the two countries held their first official talks in 16...
01:27

Egypt votes in poll seen giving Sisi landslide victory

Egyptians today voted for a new president in an election expected to give a landslide victory to the ex-army chief who ousted the country's first democratically-elected leader and crushed his Islamist movement. The two-day election is the first since the frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi...
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As PM too, Modi to use social media to communicate with people

Asking people's support to script a glorious future for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight said he would be using social media to communicate with people across the world as he believed in a platform where views are shared. I am a firm believer in the power of technology and social...
00:39

'Modi committed to protect rights of Sri Lankan Tamils'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to protect the rights of Sri Lankan Tamils, Union minister Pon. Radhakrishnan today said. Modi is committed to save the life and rights of Tamils in Sri Lanka, Radhakrishnan, who was inducted as a Minister of State in the new government said.
00:38

Kerry vows to back new president for 'united' Ukraine

Secretary of State John Kerry today said the United States will back the new Ukraine leader and support its people, just as Petro Poroshenko was named winner of the weekend's presidential election. Ukraine's election commission chief said that the tycoon won the election in the first round...
00:37

Battle for key Ukraine airport as Poroshenko vows 'no Somalia'

A fierce battle erupted today for control of the main airport in rebel-held eastern Ukraine, just hours after president-elect Petro Poroshenko vowed he would not let the country become another Somalia. Ukrainian fighter jets and combat helicopters struck the terminal building at Donetsk...
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Top headlines in that last 24 hours

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