Raj Singh
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Aadhar case: Supreme Court’s five-judge Constitution Bench to hear all pleas on Jul 18-19
India | Jul 12, 2017, 11:55 AM ISTThe Constitution Bench will hear the right to privacy aspect of the Aadhar case as well.
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Terror attack fails to scare Amarnath pilgrims, yatra continues unabated
India | Jul 12, 2017, 11:30 AM ISTA fresh batch of around 3,800 yatris today left Jammu for the Himalayan cave shrine at around 4am in the morning in an escorted convoy.
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In biggest troop cut, China to downsize its army from 23 lakh to under 10 lakh
World | Jul 12, 2017, 10:25 AM ISTThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will increase the numbers of other services, including navy and missile forces after downsizing its army.
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Nagaland Governor postpones CM Liezietsu’s floor-test in view of July 17 presidential election
National | Jul 12, 2017, 10:08 AM ISTEarlier in the day, the Governor had asked Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu to prove his majority on the floor of the assembly by July 15 in wake of the turbulence within the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF)
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President Pranab Mukherjee condemns terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims
India | Jul 12, 2017, 09:51 AM ISTPresident Mukherjee expressed his grief over the killing of Amarnath pilgrims in a letter to Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra.
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Congress to stage protest outside Parliament against present format of GST on July 18
National | Jul 12, 2017, 09:28 AM IST"A gherao of Parliament House would be held to protest against GST in its present form on July 18," Ajay Maken said.
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Anti-ISIS coalition should not include Qatar, says Egypt
World | Jul 12, 2017, 09:06 AM IST"It is unacceptable for the coalition to have amongst its members states that support terrorism or advocate for it in their media," Ahmed Abu Zeid said in a statement.
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Restaurants should cut rates of food items post GST, says Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia
Jul 12, 2017, 08:18 AM ISTPreviously, a service tax was levied on the bill but the tax the hotel or restaurant operators paid on inputs could not be set off against the tax on final bill.
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US: Indian-American doctor couple killed as their private plane crashes in Ohio
World | Jul 12, 2017, 07:45 AM ISTThe Indian origin couple lived in Logansport, Indiana and the plane crash took place on Saturday, July 8 in in south-eastern Ohio.
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Trump administration, US lawmakers condemn Amarnath Yatra terror attack
World | Jul 12, 2017, 07:08 AM IST“We consider it to have been a terrorist attack in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in which seven religious pilgrims were killed. That’s of great concern to us,” Heather Nauert told mediapersons.
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Why did PDP-BJP govt fail to protect Amarnath pilgrims despite intelligence warning, asks Asaduddin Owaisi
National | Jul 11, 2017, 10:49 PM IST"I want the government of India to take note of this because it is their party (BJP), which is in alliance with the PDP (in Jammu and Kashmir)," Owaisi said.
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Sikkim standoff could be part of China's larger strategy to change status quo gradually: US expert
World | Jul 11, 2017, 10:52 PM IST"I am concerned about the standoff on the border, as obviously are so many in India," Alyssa Ayres, a former State Department official under the Obama administration said.
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Russia offers India third-generation reactors for another nuclear project after Kudankulam
World | Jul 11, 2017, 10:40 PM ISTRussia has offered the latest "Generation 3-plus" nuclear reactor -- the VVER-1200 -- powered by advanced fuel to India for the new project.
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Lalu Yadav records statement in CBI court in fodder scam case
National | Jul 11, 2017, 02:50 PM ISTLalu Yadav was asked a total of 17 questions by the Central Bureau of Investigation court.
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Amarnath terror attack: Pravin Togadia demands dismissal of Mehbooba Mufti government
India | Jul 11, 2017, 02:40 PM ISTTogadia said that it was time to impose Army rule in Jammu and Kashmir to deal with the menace of the terrorism.
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All-round condemnation of Amarnath Yatra attack proves ‘Kashmiriyat’ is still alive: Rajnath Singh
National | Jul 11, 2017, 02:32 PM ISTSaluting the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their unambiguous stand on killing of Amarnath yatris, Rajnath Singh said that the clear stand taken by the Kashmiris has boosted his morale in fighting terrorists.
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Time to impose Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, says Karan Singh
National | Jul 11, 2017, 02:00 PM IST"I see no step other than imposition of Governor's rule in the prevailing situation, this is my individual opinion," Karan Singh said.
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Israeli minister proposes to annex five settlements into Jerusalem
World | Jul 11, 2017, 01:07 PM ISTThe minister said that the residents of the settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank would be able to vote in Jerusalem municipal elections but the settlements would not be under full Israeli sovereignty.
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India and China should not allow their differences to become disputes, says S Jaishankar
World | Jul 11, 2017, 12:55 PM ISTWhile pointing out that all problems between India and China have not been resolved, Jaishankar added that it was a risky proposition to say that new problems would not arise between the two countries in future.
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Worried over declining ad revenue, US newspapers plan suite against Google, Facebook
Jul 11, 2017, 11:51 AM ISTUS newspapers are disappointed to note that Facebook doesn’t always allow the reader to click through to the publisher’s website, denying the news website ad revenue from that reader.