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11 high profile cases in which Ram Jethmalani appeared as counsel
September 08, 2019 12:30 ISTJethmalani has said that he will not charge a single penny from Kejriwal for defending him in a defamation case slapped on him by Arun Jaitley.
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DDCA row: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Kirti Azad's suspension
December 24, 2015 12:40 ISTLucknow: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today pilloried Prime Minister Narendra Modi over suspension of BJP MP Kirti Azad who has been leading a campaign against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on alleged corruption in Delhi
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Winter session 2015: LS registers 102% productivity, RS far behind at 50%
December 24, 2015 12:54 ISTNew Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament concluded on December 23. It was the last Parliament session of year 2015.In terms of passage of laegislations and meaningful discussions, this session was a ‘virtual washout' because
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Govt mulls doubling salaries, allowances of MPs
December 24, 2015 11:07 ISTNew Delhi: After Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, the BJP-led NDA government is mulling to double the salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament (MPs).According to an Indian Express report, the government has proposed increasing
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Kirti Azad asks PM Modi to specify reasons behind his suspension
December 25, 2015 0:18 ISTNew Delhi: A day after he was suspended from the party, BJP MP from Darbhanga, Kirti Azad, today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party high command to specify the reasons behind his suspension."I want
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Azad's ouster reflects Modi's dictatorial style of functioning: Congress
December 24, 2015 6:39 ISTNew Delhi: Taking a dig at BJP over the ouster of party MP Kirti Azad, the Congress has said that it was an illustration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dictatorial style of functioning.The suspension of
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Political discourse becoming more vulgar:Arun Jaitley
December 23, 2015 22:10 ISTNew Delhi: Amid frequent face offs between the government and opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said political discourse in the country has become "more vulgar"."Though extremely popular to say, the anti-corruption law must be
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All countrymen want Ram Mandir in Ayodhya: Venkaiah Naidu
December 23, 2015 20:47 ISTNew Delhi: Parliamentry Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said that all the countrymen want a Ram Mandir in Ayodhaya."All countrymen want a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. How, when and what is the question." he
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DDCA row: BJP suspends MP Kirti Azad from party for dissent
December 24, 2015 6:34 ISTNew Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday suspended the Member of Parliament from Darbhanga from the party for anti-party activities and for dragging Finance Minister Arun Jaitley into the DDCA issue.The party issued
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Rajya Sabha passes nine bills in winter session
December 23, 2015 18:27 ISTNew Delhi: Hit by protests throughout the winter session, the Rajya Sabha managed to pass only nine bills during this session that began on November 26, with a bulk going through on Wednesday, the last
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Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan expunges her own remarks after Congress protests
December 23, 2015 17:14 ISTNew Delhi: In a rare act, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today agreed to expunge her own “vested interest” remarks made yesterday against members protesting in the Well, after Congress expressed concern saying it was
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Arvind Kejriwal seeks Rajnath Singh appointment over Bills passed by Delhi Assembly
December 23, 2015 16:53 ISTNew Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought an appointment with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss around 14 Bills "sent" by the Lt Governor to the Ministry of Home Affairs.Kejriwal informed through
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My political journey similar to Putin's: PM Modi
December 23, 2015 19:57 ISTNew Delhi: Describing Russia as India's unwavering friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the relations between New Delhi and Moscow are linked together through water, land and sky.He said that Russia has always
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Arun Jaitley releases govt of India calendar-2016
December 23, 2015 14:29 ISTNew Delhi: Underlining the power of the message of development, Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley today released the Government of India Calendar-2016, which seeks to put the spotlight on the “national priorities and agenda”
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Delhi HC refuses to stay AAP's odd-even formula for plying vehicles
December 23, 2015 18:37 ISTNew Delhi: The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to give interim stay on AAP government's plan to impose the odd-even number plate formula for plying of private vehicles from January 1.A bench of Chief
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Furore in Raya Sabha over VHP sending stones for Ram Temple in Ayodhya
December 23, 2015 13:13 ISTNew Delhi: Opposition Congress, SP and JD-U in Rajya Sabha today raised the issue of stones arriving in Ayodhya from Gujarat and Rajasthan for construction of the Ram Temple, forcing a brief adjournment.Raising the issue
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Shatrughan calls Kirti Azad 'Hero', asks Jaitley to follow Advani
December 23, 2015 13:06 ISTNew Delhi: Adding to the discomfiture of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in DDCA case, disgruntled BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha today said that he should pay heed to PM Modi's advise by following the example set
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DDCA row: AAP stages protest outside Jaitley's residence
December 23, 2015 16:02 ISTNew Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its youth wing volunteers today protested outside the residence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi, demanding his resignation over the alleged irregularities in DDCA.The protesters were
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PM Modi optimistic about outcome of Russia visit
December 23, 2015 11:26 ISTNew Delhi: Ahead of his visit to Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed confidence that his trip would deepen cooperation in the economic, energy and security spheres and substantially take forward the already strong
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BJP leader files Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Assam CM Tarun Gogoi
December 23, 2015 11:08 ISTGuwahati: BJP leader and former Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he has filed a Rs.100 crore civil defamation suit against Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for alleging his involvement in scams.At a press
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Rajnath Singh pays tribute to BSF plane crash personnel
December 23, 2015 10:54 ISTNew Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the troopers who were killed in a BSF plane crash in Delhi.Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb
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Expose negative tactics of Congress, PM Modi asks BJP MPs
December 23, 2015 9:14 ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his dissatisfaction with party MPs over their lack of efforts in exposing the negative tactics of Congress at grassroot levels.In a bid to intensify the party's public
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In PM Modi's Hawala remark, Opposition sees a hint for Jaitley to quit
December 23, 2015 11:38 ISTNew Delhi: Opposition parties have claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hawala remark is a signal for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to step down from the post for his alleged involvement in the DDCA scam.Senior
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Alcohol is not an Intoxicant: Punjab Health Minister
December 23, 2015 7:30 ISTChandigarh: "I don't think 'sharab' (liquor) is an intoxicant," Punjab Health Minister Surjit Kumar Jyani has said in bizzare remarks that drew a cocktail of punches from political friends and foes alike but the BJP
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PM Modi embarks on two-day visit to Russia, trade high on agenda
December 23, 2015 13:24 ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a two-day visit to Russia to attend 16th Annual Summit meeting during which a number of bilateral agreements are expected to be signed, with trade being
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My govt commited for transparent governance: Raghubar Das
December 23, 2015 7:05 ISTRanchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das yesterday reiterated that his government was committed to give transparent governance.Speaking on the concluding day of Winter Session, Das said for him power meant service to the people and
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CBI raid was to check Delhi government actions in DDCA affairs: Manish Sisodia
December 22, 2015 23:06 ISTNew Delhi: The CBI raids in the Delhi Secretariat was "purely" aimed at scrutinising files related to alleged irregularities in Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday during
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Kejriwal fires fresh salvo at PM, says 'Modi's blood boils when he hears my name'
December 22, 2015 21:15 ISTNew Delhi: In possibly his sharpest attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi so far, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today demanded his resignation over the CBI raid on the office of his Principal Secretary Rajendra
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