Firebrand Hindu cleric as CM shocking rebuke to minorities: NYT

 Thu, 23 March 2017
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Firebrand Hindu cleric as CM shocking rebuke to minorities: NYT

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The move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party to name firebrand Hindu cleric Yogi  Adityanath as Uttar Pradesh's chief minister is a shocking rebuke to religious minorities, a leading US daily said today in its editorial.The New York Times in the highly critical editorial titled 'Modi's...
22:53

PM Modi greets Sharif on Pak National Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Pakistan's National Day and said India wants to have good neighbourly relations with it in an environment free from terror and violence, a development that comes amid continued strain in ties between the two...
22:35

Minister Sidhu can continue with TV shows: Punjab AG

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Punjab advocate general Atul Nanda has not found any conflict of interest between Navjot Singh Sidhu's office as state cabinet minister and his working for television shows.Chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has confirmed that he has received the report of the advocate general on the issue,...
21:19

London terror attacker identified as 52-year-old Khalid Masood

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British police have identified the person responsible for the terror attack near Parliament as 52-year-old Khalid Masood.Masood, who died in the attack, was not the subject of any current police investigations, but he had a range of previous convictions for assaults.In a statement the police said...
21:07

Toll on Mumbai-Pune E-way to rise 18% to Rs 230 from Apr 1

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Toll for motorists on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway will increase by 18 per cent to Rs 230 from April 1. The increase in toll is as per the government notification issued in 2004 which states that the fee will increase by 18 per cent every three years, starting 2005. The period of earlier toll...
20:35

4th Test: Shreyas Iyer called up as cover for Kohli

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Mumbai's top-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has been added to the India squad for the fourth Test against Australia at Dharamsala, starting on Saturday, March 25. Iyer has been called up as a cover for Virat Kohli, who injured his shoulder during the third Test in Ranchi. Kohli on Thursday...
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Day after London attack, armed man tries to drive into crowd in Belgium

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A man was arrested in Belgium's Antwerp today after trying to drive a car at high speed into a packed shopping street, police said.The man was stopped by police and members of the armed forces at the scene in Antwerp.Belgian security forces found a rifle as well as bladed weapons in a car driven...
20:02

Sidhu can do TV if it is his main source of income: Amarinder

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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said that his cabinet colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu should be allowed to do the television show, if that is his main source of income.He personally felt Sidhu should be allowed to make his living by continuing to earn through the TV show, if that...
19:37

Sena seeks explanation from MP for assaulting AI staffer

Shiv Sena today sought an explanation from its Lok Sabha MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who allegedly hit an AirIndia staffer at IGI airport in Delhi with a slipper, and remained defiant over the incident. The party has sought an explanation from Gaikwad over the incident. The Sena does not condone...
19:06

'It was one of my worst days in cricket': Sachin on 2007 WC exit

10 years ago on this day, India crashed out of 2007 World Cup after a loss to Sri Lanka in Trinidad, an exit that triggered off a great era for Indian cricket. Sachin Tendulkar remembers every bit of it in this interview.
19:03

Seek no favours from Adityanath, PM tells UP MPs

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday instructed Bharatiya Janata Party MPs from Uttar Pradesh to refrain from seeking favours from Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi in transfers and postings of officials, saying his administration should be allowed to focus solely on delivering good...
18:11

Islamic State claims responsibility for London attack

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The Islamic States has claimed responsibility for the London terror attacks that killed four people and injured dozens.The terror group via its news agency Amaq, said that the Westminster attacker was a soldier of the Islamic State.The man who carried out the attack was born in Britain, had a...
18:03

SC to go paperless within 6-7 months: CJI Khehar

The Supreme Court will go paperless within six to seven months, Chief Justice J S Khehar today said.The observation on the issue of digitisation of the top court was made when senior advocate Indira Jaising, who has filed a PIL seeking uniform guidelines on designating lawyers as senior, sought...
17:38

2007 Mecca Masjid blast: Aseemanand gets bail

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A court has granted bail to Swami Aseemanand in the Hyderabad Mecca Masjid blast case. Following the bail hearing, the controversial former member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh  will be released sometime on Thursday.On May 18, 2007, an improvised explosive device was detonated...
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Just in: Air India lodges complaint with police against Shiv SenaMP Ravindra Gaikwad for assaulting airline staffer at Delhi airport. 
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May pays tribute to slain cop

The British PM paid tribute to police constable Keith Palmer, who died outside parliament, saying he was every inch a hero and his actions will never be forgotten. These are the nationalities of those who were injured in the attacks: 12 Britons, three French children, two Romanians, four South...
16:48

We are not afraid, our resolve will never waver: British PM in Parl

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British PM Theresa May speaks in Parliament a day after the terror attacks in London:Yesterday an act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy but today we meet as normal, Prime Minister Theresa May tells MPs. We are not afraid and our resolve will never waver in the face of terrorism. We meet...
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Acknowledgment makes all the difference. The Met Police Fed (Metropolitan Police Federation, the London police) tweets @MPFed If you see our members across London today, please say hello and spare them a smile. #PoliceFamily #JobLikeNoOther.
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Scottish parliament to vote on independence Tuesday

A vote in Scotland's parliament on supporting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's call for a new independence referendum will be delayed until Tuesday in a gesture of respect following the attack on the British parliament. The debate will recommence on Tuesday at 2:20 pm, a parliament spokeswoman...
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Mother-of-two first victim to be identified in London terror attacks

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Aysha Frade, 43, is the first member of the public to be identified as a victim in last evening's terror attacks in London, reports the BBC. The mother-of-two was reportedly crossing Westminster Bridge to collect her children from school when she was killed.Seven people were on Thursday arrested...
15:42

Vemula's family being "ill-treated", says Cong MP

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A Congress member in Rajya Sabha today alleged that the family members of Rohith Vemula, who had committed suicide in the Hyderabad University, were being ill-treated. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, P L Punia said the Justice Roopanwal Commission set up to look into the suicide has...
15:38

US gives list of 271 'illegal' Indians; India does not accept

The US has given a list of 271 people claiming they were illegal migrants from India, but the government has not accepted it and would allow their deportation only after proper verification, union minister Sushma Swaraj said today. We have not accepted this list and have sought more details....
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Sena MP defends hitting AI staffer 25 times with a slipper

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Yes, I had hit the staffer 25 times with a slipper. Do you expect me to hear their abuses quietly?-- Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad The resaon? Gaikwad says he was denied a business class seat and was abused and had to retaliate by hitting the Air India employee with a slipper.The incident occurred...
14:38

Yogi pays surprise visit to Hazratganj Police Station

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today paid a surprise visit to the Hazratganj Police Station here to check general preparedness and said the rule of law will be established in the state. Yogi, who has kept the Home portfolio with himself, took a round of the premises this morning, catching...
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The room in Delhi University in the Viceregal Lodge where Bhagat Singh was imprisoned during his trial.
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India will never forget the courage and sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev: PM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to freedom fighters Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the anniversary of their martyrdom today. PM Modi tweeted that India will not forget their courage and sacrifice. Remembering Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev on the day of their...
13:49

BJP does not discriminate on caste, religion: Rajnath Singh

The BJP does not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today, strongly refuting allegations that certain communities were facing discrimination in Uttar Pradesh. The statement came after Congress member Ranjeet Ranjan expressed concern in Lok...
13:42

Sidhu cannot continue with TV show, lawyers tell Punjab CM

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Punjab's  Culture Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu cannot continue with TV show as it would be 'unconstitutional', says government lawyer. Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh had sought legal opinion on whether Sidhu has to quit the Kapil Sharma show where he is a judge, as he is a culture minister...
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Ramesh Srivats on the new election symbols of the OPS faction (electricity pole) and Sasikala faction (hat). @rameshsrivats  Or to put it differently - Sasikala faction has no head but gets a cap. OPS faction has no power but gets electricity pole.
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DMK-sponsored motion seeking removal of TN Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal defeated. Motion defeated by 97-122. says Deputy Speaker Jayaraman.
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London terror: Pic of woman in headscarf 'casually' walking by dead man goes viral

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A photograph of a woman wearing a headscarf, checking her phone as she walks past a victim lying prone after the London terror attacks last evening, has gone viral provoking both outrage and sympathy. Twitter user Texas Lone Star posted the picture saying, Muslim woman pays no mind to the terror...
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MARD tells court ready to resume work if ensured security

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MARD (The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors) files an affidavit in court saying they're ready for duty but want surety of safety from government and administration.The Bombay HC also orders the government to provide security at govt hospitals for doctors, so they can work without fear....
11:51

Battle for Jaya's seat: EC gives electric pole to OPS, hat to Sasikala

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FLASH: Sasikala faction has been allotted the 'hat' symbol with the name AIADMK Amma by the Election Commission. Earlier reports said her faction also called the EPS (Edappadi Palaniswami) faction was given the autorickshaw symbol. The Election Commission gave the 'electricity pole' symbol to the...
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Battle for Jaya's seat: EC gives electric pole to OPS, auto for Sasikala

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The Election Commission gives the 'Auto Rickshaw' symbol to VK Sasikala's faction and 'electricity pole' symbol to the O Panneerselvam camp. The OPS camp will be called AIADMK Puratchi Thalavi Amma, while the . Sasikala faction will be called AIADMK (Amma).The Election Commission on Wednesday...
11:11

Punjab CM seems confused over Sidhu: SAD mocks Amarinder Singh

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Slamming Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for not being able to take concrete action against his cabinet colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu who has refused to quit his television career, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday said that the cricketer-turned politician holds a post which requires...
11:01

Babri demoliton case hearing postponed to April 6

The Babri demolition case adjourned by 2 weeks to April 6;  the SC asks CBI, Advani and others to ask written submission in the meantime.
10:53

Entire Ukraine city being evacuated after ammunitions depot on fire

Thousands of people are being evacuated from Balakleya in the Kharkov region of Ukraine, as a massive fire has broken out at a munitions depot, which is said to be the largest in the country, reports RT.com.There are reports of explosions and shattered windows. Chaotic scenes...
10:43

Cricket bat, auto, scissors... Sasikala faction's options for poll symbol

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The VK Sasikala faction, represented by her nephew TTV Dinakaran will  have to choose a poll symbol and party name. The options are a cricket bat, an auto-rickshaw or scissors. Dinakaran also wants his faction to be called as AIADMK (Amma) The Election Commission on Wednesday decided to...
10:11

Sushma reaches out to rescue Indian kidnapped, tortured in Serbia

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This is why External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj remains the most popular minister in the NDA government. A tweet from a gentleman, Rajeev Sharma @rajivsharma103 on March 21 asks the minister to help his brother who has been duped and probably interred in a refugee camp in Serbia by his agent....
09:54

#WeAreNotAfraid: Londoners send out message after terror attack

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In defiance of the 'sick and depraved' terror attack in London, people have turned to social media to share messages of solidarity much like what happened after the Paris and Brussels attacks.#WeAreNotAfraid was trending in London as users reacted to the deaths of five people, including the...
09:35

On Day 4 of doc strike pediatrician beaten up at Sion hospital

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In a development that's likely to make the ongoing doctors' agitation in Maharashtra worse, a resident doctor at Mumbai's Sion Hospital was attacked last night.A pediatrician working in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the civic-run Sion Hospital was beaten up the family of a child. The...
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If UP's problems don't affect you, this should...@postfaisal tweets: Lucknow does not have any legal slaughter house. After 110 years Tunday Kababi shop in old Lucknow was closed yesterday due to meat shortage.
09:15

Ouch! SM Krishna joining BJP not a loss for party: Congress

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Close on the heels of Congress leader SM Krishna joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, the grand old party said his ouster from the party was not a loss for them.He is a good administrator and he did good work in his regime, but him joining the BJP is not loss for the Congress. We lost a good...
09:13

Austraila condemns attack on 'mother of all parliaments'

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Condolences pour in from world leaders over the London terror attack that left five dead and 40 injured. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull strongly condemned the UK Parliament terror attack describing it as an attack on parliaments, freedom and democracy everywhere.Australia's heartfelt...
08:55

Why Donald Trump Jr was slammed during London attacks

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Donald Trump Jr faced backlash for criticising London mayor Sadiq Khan with a scornful tweet sent hours after an attack at the Houses of Parliament left five dead, including a police officer and the attacker.The US presidents eldest son tweeted a link to a September 2016 story in the Independent,...
08:43

Wisconsin shootings: Police officer, 3 others killed; suspect in custody

And moving to the US, it is reported that a cop and 3 others were killed in a shooting in Wisconsin. A police officer and three other people were killed in a series of shootings in northern Wisconsin that apparently began as a domestic dispute in a bank, officials said. Everest Metro...
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UPDATE: London won't be cowed by terrorism, says mayor Sadiq Khan

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The people of London will never be cowed by terrorism, mayor Sadiq Khan said, following an attack near the British parliament on Wednesday.Insisting that London remained one of the safest cities in the world, Khan said: I want to reassure all Londoners and all our visitors not to be alarmedLondon...
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PM Modi tweets in support of London

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the victims of the London terror attacks. Taking to Twitter, the PM wrote, Deeply saddened by the terror attack in London. Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims and their families. At this difficult moment, India stands with UK in the fight...
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Keith Palmer named as police officer killed in London terror attack

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After the deadly attack near Parliament in Westminster, London, Assistant deputy commissioner Mark Rowley has named the police officer who died as Keith Palmer, a 48-year-old husband and father. Palmer had worked for the Metropolitan Police for 15 years, having previously served in the armed...
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UK terror attack: Trump speaks to May, offers support

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United States President Donald Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Theresa May after a terror attack outside UK Parliament complex and pledged his administration's full support in bringing those responsible tojustice.President Trump pledged the full cooperation and support of the United...
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London terror attack: No Indians among casualties, says Sushma

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External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj says that no Indian casualties in London terror attack, adds that she is in constant touch with Indian high commissionI am in constant touch with Indian High Commission in London. There is no Indian casualty reported so far. #LondonAttack @HCI_London (sic),...