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Goa floor test LIVE updates: BJP wins floor test with 20 votes in its favour; Pramod Sawant to remain CM

Sawant took the oath to be the CM on Tuesday after a day of negotiations between BJP and its allies - Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and Goa forward Party (GFP).

Mar 20, 2019

Who is Pramod Sawant? Meet Manohar Parrikar's successor and new Goa Chief Minister

Pramod Sawant was a close confidant of Manohar Parrikar. During Parrikar's last days, he had asked Sawant to perform all state duties, including hoisting the flag on national days.

Mar 19, 2019

Manohar Parrikar: The half-sleeve bush shirt donning go-getter and the epitome of efficiency and simplicity

The former defence minister and CM of Goa, Manohar Parrikar died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Panaji on Sunday. He was 63 and is survived by two sons. He will be accorded a state funeral on March 18 and the National Flag will fly at half-mast.

Mar 17, 2019

RBI to take foreign exchange swap route to boost liquidity before elections

Minimum bid size of $25 million with multiples of $1 million thereafter fixed for the swap which could take care of liquidity needs before the budget proposals are implemented.

Mar 14, 2019

What is bomb cyclone? Monster storm slams central US, brings rain and severe blizzard conditions

The Colorado governor declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard. Several roads and highways remain closed in the region and the Denver International Airport's runways were also completely shut down, affecting about 1,400 flights

Mar 14, 2019

Gavin Newsom halts execution of 737 condemned inmates in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom will sign an executive order later in the day, describing the death penalty as "inconsistent with our bedrock values".

Mar 13, 2019

Monthly stipends and jobs for Kashmiri militants who give up arms, says J&K's surrender policy draft

The militants, who wish to shun violence, are likely to be brought into the mainstream through various rehabilitation measures.

Mar 11, 2019

Two dozen J&K newspapers run blank front pages to protest against govt's no ad diktat

The Kashmir Editors Guild has said that the state government has not officially communicated the decision.

Mar 10, 2019

On International Women's Day, Margaret Alva talks about women empowerment

A panel discussion was held on: 'Women in public policy and politics', which was addressed by Margaret Alva, MV Rajeev Gowda, Vanditha Sharma, Vijayalakshmi Bidari, and journalist Dhanya Rajendran.

Mar 9, 2019

Raj Bhavan flooded with cats? No problem. BBMP pays Rs 1 lakh; comes to rescue

Due to the cat menace at the Raj Bhavan, the BBMP has given a contract of almost Rs 1 lakh to a private agency for catching 30 cats.

Mar 9, 2019

Kummanam Rajasekharan resigns as Mizoram Governor, likely to contest in LS elections

Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi will take the additional charge of Mizoram Governor until a replacement is appointed by President Ram Nath Kovind.

Mar 8, 2019

Hillary Clinton says she won't run for President in 2020

Clinton's comments ended speculation that she was considering a 2020 bid.

Mar 5, 2019

#GoBackModi becomes top trend on Twitter during PM's Tamil Nadu visit

On Friday, the hashtag #GoBackModi was among the top trends on Twitter in India.

Mar 1, 2019

Every Indian is proud of IAF pilot Abhinandan, says PM Modi in Tamil Nadu

India is the fastest growing economy in the world. Ayushman Bharat is the biggest scheme in the world, says PM Modi.