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  Kashmiri Muslims suffered immensely, need healing touch: Sajjad Gani Lone

  June 23, 2016 18:26 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Social Welfare Sajjad Gani Lone today said Muslims of Kashmir should be "merged" into the mainstream of the country and provided a "healing touch" as they had "suffered immensely" in the last 20 years.

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  PM Modi to launch ‘Smart City Mission’ projects from Pune on June 25

  June 23, 2016 18:09 IST

  Prime minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious ‘smart cities’ project will be kicked-off on June 25 in 20 cities.

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  Amit Shah visits renowned Sivagiri Mutt in Kerala

  June 23, 2016 18:40 IST

  Amit Shah today visited Sivagiri Mutt at Varkala, a major spiritual centre of the backward Ezhava community, established by Kerala's renowned 20th century saint-social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.

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  Modi govt has crossed the Rubicon on military ties with US: CPI(M)

  June 23, 2016 17:41 IST

  The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused the Narendra Mofi government of crossing the Rubicon as far as the military ties with United States was concerned.

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  Subramanian Swamy seeks details of Arvind Kejriwal's admission into IIT-K

  June 23, 2016 19:20 IST

  BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today raised questions over the process for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's admission in the 1980s to IIT-Kharagpur from where he was awarded B Tech (Hons) degree.

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  RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is a father figure for me: FTII Chairman Gajendra Chauhan

  June 23, 2016 17:25 IST

  FTII chairman Mohan Bhagwat today said that for him, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was like a father figure' for him

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  Discontent over ministry reshuffle in Karnataka intensifies

  June 23, 2016 17:10 IST

  Bengaluru: Discontent today snowballed in the ruling Congress over Karnataka's major ministry revamp as disgruntled party legislators decided to meet shortly to plan their next course of action, keeping the option open of pressing for

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  AAP demands action against LG Najeeb Jung in MM Khan murder case

  June 23, 2016 21:09 IST

  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today alleged that Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung's role in NDMC official MM Khan case was "suspicious" and demanded that action be taken against him.

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  Congress leader Gurudas Kamat withdraws resignation, says ‘will continue to serve under Sonia, Rahul’

  June 23, 2016 14:40 IST

  About a fortnight after he resigned from the Congress party, former union minister and five-time Lok Sabha member from Mumbai Gurudas Kamat on Thursday said he is withdrawing his resignation.

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  No displeasure, merger with QED an internal matter of SP: Akhilesh Yadav

  June 23, 2016 14:31 IST

  After sacking Balram Yadav from his Cabinet for apparently facilitating the Samajwadi Party and Qaumi Ekta Dal merger, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today signaled a climb-down, claiming that there are ‘no differences’ within his party.

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  Som seeks ban on screening of riot-themed film

  June 23, 2016 14:29 IST

  Meerut: Controversial BJP leader Sangeet Som today demanded a ban on the screening of the riot-themed film Shorgul in Muzaffarnagar. Som, who has been under the scanner for his alleged role in the Muzaffarnagar riots,

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  FIR against AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya for misbehaving with Woman

  June 23, 2016 13:52 IST

  New Delhi: A woman has lodged a police complaint against Aam Aadmi Party MLA and vice chairman Delhi Jal Board Dinesh Mohaniya for misbehaving with her. Mohaniya, a lawmaker from Delhi's Sangam Vihar constituency, is

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  Gurudas Kamat withdraws resignation; says will continue to serve Congress

  June 23, 2016 14:00 IST

  Mumbai: Senior Congress leader Gurudas Kamat, who recently announced his decision to quit politics, today withdrew his resignation and said he will continue to serve the Congress. "I had about two weeks ago sent my

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  Shiv Sena asks PM Modi if Yoga will relieve pain of inflation

  June 23, 2016 13:22 IST

  Mumbai: In yet another salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shiv Sena on Thursday said bringing yoga to the centre stage of the world was a praise-worthy effort, but will practising the ancient form of

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  This ex-MLA in Punjab doesn’t own a house, lives by the roadside

  June 23, 2016 12:30 IST

  Garhshankar (Hoshiarpur, Punjab): At a time when politicians amass wealth worth crores in a matter of a couple years in power, there is also a two-time legislator who doesn’t even own a house and lives

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  Maharashtra: When are you taking talaq from us, BJP publication asks Shiv Sena

  June 23, 2016 12:24 IST

  That relationship between alliance partners BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra is getting more and more strained with each passing day has once again been underlined in the state

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  After govt defends its CEA, Swamy to ‘suspend’ demand for sacking Arvind Subramanian

  June 23, 2016 12:05 IST

  New Delhi: A day after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley came out in full support of Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy today said he is "suspending" his demand for sacking the

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  Will oppose FDI in defence in Parliament: Congress

  June 23, 2016 7:41 IST

  Shimla: Congress on Wednesday denounced the Modi government's decision to allow 100 per cent FDI in defence sector by easing norms and said that and his party would oppose the move in Parliament. Senior Congress

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  Parliament's monsoon session likely in third week of July

  June 22, 2016 23:55 IST

  New Delhi: The monsoon session of Parliament is likely to begin in the third week of July with the government expected to press for passage of the crucial GST Bill which is pending in the

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  BSP’s loss is SP’s gain: Swami Prasad Maurya to join Samajwadi Party?

  June 23, 2016 14:04 IST

  Hours after resigning from the party, former BSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya today met senior Samajwadi Party leaders Shivpal Yadav and Azam Khan, sparking rumours that he may join the ruling party.

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  BJP accuses AAP government of Rs 300 crore number plate scam

  June 22, 2016 21:17 IST

  New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on today accused the Delhi government of being involved in an alleged Rs 300 crore scam pertaining to high security number plates. In a letter written to Delhi

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  Subramanian Swamy 'undeclared spokesman' of PM Modi: Congress

  June 22, 2016 21:12 IST

  Congress today dubbed Subramanian Swamy as the "undeclared spokesman" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the BJP MP targeted Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian seeking his sacking and asked the PM to "clarify whether the charges levelled ar

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  J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti hits out at separatists

  June 22, 2016 20:59 IST

  Hitting out at separatists, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said they rake up unnecessary controversies over Article 370 of the Constitution and asked them to rather focus on protecting the people and the environment of the stat

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  With nearly 34 pc turnout, polling in Anantnag ends peacefully

  June 22, 2016 20:42 IST

  Polling in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag assembly constituency on Wednesday ended peacefully and nearly 34 per cent voter turned out was recorded as both men and women of the area came out to exercise their franchise.

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  Parliament's Monsoon Session likely to begin on July 18

  June 22, 2016 19:00 IST

  The Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to begin in the third week of July and end by mid August, with the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs set to meet on June 29 to decide on the schedule.

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  100 pc FDI in defence threat to national security: Congress

  June 22, 2016 18:54 IST

  Anand Sharma today said that allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence meant "surrendering" to the pressure of the US lobby, a threat to national security and India's foreign policy.

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  Priyanka Vadra targets ED for ‘leaking’ news of notice served to her husband’s firm

  June 22, 2016 18:42 IST

  Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today targeted the Enforcement Directorate for giving out the news of sending a notice to a firm linked to her husband Robert Vadra in connection with its probe into alleged money laundering in a land deal in Rajasthan's Bikaner

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  Govt has full confidence in CEA Arvind Subramanian, says Arun Jaitley

  June 23, 2016 7:01 IST

  Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today backed Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian, who has come under attack from BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.