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  PM Modi to embark on Europe tour tomorrow, to visit four countries

  May 28, 2017 20:26 IST

  In the first leg of his six-day trip, he will visit Germany, where he will hold talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel under the framework of India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC).

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  Loan waiver can't address issue of farmer suicides in Vidarbha: Gadkari

  May 28, 2017 19:41 IST

  The minister said it's difficult to check farmer suicides in the region unless 50 per cent of its land is irrigated.

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  Dialogue only after stone-pelting ends in Kashmir: Amit Shah

  May 28, 2017 19:37 IST

  Asked if the government will speak to the Hurriyat (separatists) too as was done by the previous NDA government, Shah told PTI, "Once violence ends and an atmosphere of dialogue is created, we will talk to everyone."

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  ‘Men should keep their women indoor’: Azam Khan on Rampur incident

  May 28, 2017 18:31 IST

  In a sardonic attack at the BJP dispensation, Khan said looking at the accelerating cases of crime in the state, ladies should avoid going to suspicious places.

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  Impose Governor's rule if Jammu and Kashmir is to be saved: Farooq Abdullah

  May 28, 2017 15:55 IST

  The National Conference chief, who was recently called to New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a discussion on Kashmir, said Modi wanted a "peaceful end" to the situation in the state, reeling under unrest for months.

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  Will come up with permanent Kashmir solution: Rajnath Singh

  May 28, 2017 15:18 IST

  Rajnath Singh refused to give a time frame for a solution and insisted that the Government was open for ‘unconditional’ talks with all stakeholders.

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  Don't judge government by what Hindutva outfits say or do: Ram Vilas Paswan

  May 28, 2017 15:09 IST

  Paswan also dismissed criticism by detractors that the Muslim community has been pushed to the status of second-class citizens.

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  Mann Ki Baat: 'Diversity is our strength,' says PM Modi as he greets people on Ramzan

  May 28, 2017 15:13 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme.

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  Akhilesh, Mayawati likely to hold joint rally in UP: Report

  May 28, 2017 10:03 IST

  Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati might come together for a joint rally in Uttar Pradesh.

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  New rules would ensure cattle is not ill-treated, says Maneka Gandhi

  May 27, 2017 22:34 IST

  Defending the new rules banning sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi today said that it would ensure that the bovines are not ill-treated.

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  Rahul Gandhi is a 'tragedy tourist', says UP minister Srikant Sharma

  May 27, 2017 22:22 IST

  Congress spokesperson Dwijendra Tripathi questioned the UP government's stand in denying permission to Rahul to visit the clash affected village.

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  TMC slams Centre for banning sale of cattle for slaughter

  May 27, 2017 21:43 IST

  Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan has said the new rules are very "specific" and aim to regulate animal markets and sale of cattle.

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  No place for poor in country, says Rahul Gandhi

  May 27, 2017 20:44 IST

  "Today, there is no place for the poor and weaker sections in our country. They are being oppressed not just in Uttar Pradesh, but in the entire country," Rahul Gandhi said.

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  EVM row: Never promised ‘no-holds-barred hackathon’, EC rejects AAP charge

  May 27, 2017 20:13 IST

  In a statement issued here, the EC said that it had never made a ‘promise’ to hold a ‘no-holds-barred hackathon’ when it had announced the EVM hacking challenge.

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  People must save Ganga river, insult to it equal to 'rashtra droh': UP CM Adityanath

  May 27, 2017 19:55 IST

  CM Yogi claimed that the pollution level in the Ganga river was the highest after the Ganga Action Plan was launched in the 1980s due to non-cooperation of states through which the river passes.

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  Public money cannot be used to defend Kejriwal, LG Anil Baijal told

  May 27, 2017 19:44 IST

  The LG had sought the ASG's opinion after Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had proposed engaging Jethmalani to defend Kejriwal after the civil and criminal defamation cases were filed against him.

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  Expelled BSP leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui floats new outfit

  May 27, 2017 19:28 IST

  Expelled BSP leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui today floated a new outfit, the Rashtriya Bahujan Morcha, with the aim of providing a political alternative.

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  Nitish meets Modi, rejects suggestions of growing bonhomie between him and PM

  May 27, 2017 17:51 IST

  Kumar’s meeting with the Prime Minister comes a day after he skipped a meeting of opposition parties convened by Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

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  Sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra claims Rs 300 crore scam in medicine purchase

  May 31, 2017 14:55 IST

  Mishra said that the 100 ambulance bought by the government for Rs 23 lakh each were supposed to be fireproof, but four caught fire within the first few days of running.

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  Will consult oppn before picking NDA's prez candidate: Amit Shah

  May 27, 2017 14:56 IST

  BJP president Amit Shah today said his party would consult opposition parties before deciding on the NDA's presidential candidate.

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  People with black money fear Modi govt, undisclosed assets worth over Rs 1.37 lakh cr unearthed: Amit Shah

  May 27, 2017 13:54 IST

  Applauding the Narendra Modi government for unearthing undisclosed assets worth over Rs 1.37 lakh crore, BJP President Narendra Modi today said that people with black money “fear” the central government.

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  PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 53rd death anniversary

  May 27, 2017 11:56 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid his tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 53rd death anniversary.

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  Rahul Gandhi blames Yogi govt for Saharanpur violence

  May 27, 2017 19:56 IST

  Despite being denied permission, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is today visiting violence-hit Saharanpur.

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  Amit Shah coy on BJP courting Tamil superstar Rajinikanth

  May 27, 2017 9:57 IST

  "We believe that any good person joining politics must be welcomed," Amit Shah said.

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  Not a single scam surfaced in 3 years of Modi rule, says Prakash Javadekar

  May 27, 2017 9:27 IST

  "The hopes generated in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2014 elections have been converted into trust of people during past three years of NDA government," Javdekar added.

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  Inherited 'jungle-raj' in UP, says Yogi; blames 'conspiracies' for law and order problems

  May 27, 2017 7:51 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that he inherited jungle raj and it will take some time to establish rule of law in a big state like UP.

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  Today's meeting a start to rallying opposition against PM Modi, says Congress

  May 26, 2017 23:52 IST

  "We will try to bring all opposition forces together before the 2019 elections and put up a united fight against Modi government,"

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  7.45 crore small businesses given bank loans under Mudra Yojana: Amit Shah

  May 26, 2017 23:24 IST

  The BJP President said that easy loans have been provided to small businesses like barber shop owners, cobblers and cycle mechanics etc under Mudra Yojana.