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AIADMK likely to join BJP-led NDA this month: Report

The AIADMK's 12 Rajya Sabha members will enable PM Narendra Modi push legislations in the RS, where the BJP-led NDA is in a minority.

Jun 4, 2016

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Thousands of Muslims sign petition to ban triple talaq

The Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan has sought the National Commission for Women's support to end the "unQuranic" practice.

Jun 1, 2016

Missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370: PM Najib Razak has now expressed his shock and astonishment on the plane's disappearance, in an opinion piece.

Outrage in multi-ethnic Malaysia as government backs Islamic law

"Hudud," the Islamic penal code, has amputations and stoning as punishment for offences under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court.

May 29, 2016

Mike Tyson: Ridiculous for pro-boxers to fight in the Olympics

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson said it was foolish for pro-fighters to compete in the Olympics.

May 25, 2016

India's medical devices industry wants separate regulations

Medical devices are currently clubbed under the category of drugs, according to Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.

May 21, 2016

US House's bid to amend NDAA 2017 Act may boost defence ties with India: Report

A rising China has brought India and the U.S. closer over the past few years.

May 21, 2016

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks: Pakistan court to charge Lakhvi, 6 others for abetment to murder

India has accused Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi of masterminding the 2008 terror attack that killed 166 and injured 300 people.

May 20, 2016

India offers oil-for-drugs deal to recover $100 million from cash-strapped Venezuela

The South American country owes the amount to pharma firms such as Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma and Glenmark for medicine supplies.

May 19, 2016

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2 years in office, PM Modi has an 'unflattering image'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes two years on May 26 this year, and analysts are commenting on his performance.

May 14, 2016

NIA may be allowed to probe in foreign countries: Report

The move will ensure early detection of harmful activities targeted towards India from foreign locations.

May 14, 2016

Defamation law to stay as Supreme Court dismisses petitions by Subramanian Swamy, Rahul Gandhi

Political rivals such as Subramanian Swamy, Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal had challenged the provisions of the law.

May 13, 2016

India passes Bankruptcy bill; changes to DRT and Sarfaesi Acts still on hold

A solution to India's bad debts could be possible with the three laws in action together, reported Mint.

May 12, 2016

Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar elected ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar becomes the first elected independent ICC Chairman.

May 12, 2016

DTAA with Mauritius: Indian firms with high FII holding at risk, says report

Indian firms in which FIIs hold more than 33 percent saw their shares react to the amendment to the DTAA with Mauritius, says ET report.

May 11, 2016

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala resents 'son-in-law' treatment to FIIs: Report

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, partner of Rare Enterprises, dismisses fears of FIIs pulling out of Indian markets due to the DTAA with Mauritius.