2017

Lucknow:- BJP National President Amit Shah will tomorrow embark on a 'padyatra' in Meerut in the crucial region of western Uttar Pradesh where the party had fared well in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls due to polarisation of voters. "Party…
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Chandigarh/Panaji:- The high-octane, calumny- filled campaign for the assembly elections in Punjab and Goa, billed as the first major test of the Modi government's popularity post-demonetisation, ended today. The gruelling campaign…
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Mumbai:- Gold prices strengthened for the fourth session at the domestic bullion market here on sustained demand from stockists, supported by a surge in international markets. Silver also gained due to increased offtake by industrial…
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New Delhi:- As many as 167 Indian fishermen are languishing in jails of Pakistan and Sri Lanka as on date, the government told Rajya Sabha today. As on date, 20 fishermen are in Sri Lankan custody, while another 147 are in Pakistani jails,…
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New Delhi:- After capping anonymous cash donations to political parties at Rs 2,000, the government is amending law to make it mandatory for them to file returns on income by December every year or risk losing tax exemption status. It is…
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New Delhi: Earthquakes have claimed nearly 115 lives in the last two years and destroyed over 13,000 houses, the government today said. In a written response to a question in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Earth…
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Washington: Amidst a series of legislations seeking to curb H-1B visa abuse being introduced in the US Congress, a former CIA Director has told lawmakers that work- visas are "critically important" and if bright immigrants are denied entry…
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Beijing: China has reportedly tested a new version of a missile that can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads, signalling a major shift in its nuclear capability as Beijing gears up for a possible military showdown with the US under Trump…
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New Delhi: Over 10 lakh public grievances were received by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) last year, about 42 per cent more than the complaints received in 2015, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha today. The grievance…
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London: Actress Natalie Portman has praised John Hurt for his "incredible" performance in "Jackie" saying she was impressed by his willingness to learn. The 35-year-old actress was left devastated by the passing of the veteran actor, who…
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