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Drought-hit Tamil Nadu farmers drink own urine even as AIADMK moves close to a merger

Farmers have been taking to different forms of protest at the Jantar Mantar since March 15 hoping to draw the attention of the Central Government and the AIADMK toward the severe drought in Tamil Nadu.

Apr 23, 2017

'Why Kattappa killed Baahubali' question has now become 'how Kattappa saved Baahubali'

The debate over 'Why Kattappa killed Baahubali' now shifts to 'how Kattappa saved Baahubali' after Sathyaraj apologised for his anti-Karnataka comments.Now, Baahubali 2 is likely to have a trouble-free release on April 28.

Apr 21, 2017

Paris Agreement: American farmers urge Trump to stay in climate deal, after environment chief says US should exit

The Paris Climate Agreement, which was signed in 2015, was reached between key countries with a goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degree celcius above pre-industrial levels.

Apr 21, 2017

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With Yogi in driver's seat, Modi's Varanasi back in focus

According to officials, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spends 30 minutes daily to take stock of development projects in Varanasi.

Apr 19, 2017

AIADMK merger talks updates: Quest for poll symbol ousts Sasikala and kin

In a late-night development on April 18, Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran were shunned by her faction, as merger talks progressed with the Panneerselvam-led group of the AIADMK.

Apr 19, 2017

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Vijay Mallya arrested in UK: Disgraced tycoon's 'short' arrest gives PM Narendra Modi's anti-corruption stance a shot in arm

In a country where perception matters a lot in politics, Vijay Mallya's arrest will assert PM Modi's strong anti-corruption stand. The man's claim to be the nation's "chowkidaar" was mocked in the past after Mallya escaped but now the Opposition will be at loss of words.

Apr 18, 2017

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath completes 1 month in office: It's early days but the man has made a start

The elevation of Adityanath, a man known for his controversies, has been backed by a big number of people, says a survey. The 44-year-old leader knows that if he can prove himself to be a good administrator, he has the world on his side in the days to come.

Apr 18, 2017

Prime Minister inaugurated the Kiran Hospital in Surat

PM goes on an inauguration spree in home town; here's what Modi said at different venues

Narendra Modi said India still needs to focus on increasing the per capita milk production.

Apr 17, 2017

From filmmaker Gowthaman to the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu farmers find strong allies

Tamil Nadu farmers say they have been hit so badly by a drought that the Central government needs to double its assistance from Rs 2,000 crore to Rs 4,000 crore.

Apr 13, 2017

UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds second Cabinet meeting: List of important decisions taken

The meeting was held days after Adityanath's government approved the farm loan waiver scheme, which will benefit around 2.15 crore small and marginalised farmers in the state.

Apr 11, 2017

Karnataka in for a dry summer without monsoon: KRS, Kabini dams inch towards dead storage; minister advises water-rationing

Karnataka water resources minister MB Patil told farmers to stop using irrigation pump-sets as "the State cannot afford water for the second crop."

Apr 11, 2017

India, Australia pitch for Indo-Pacific peace; sign 6 MoUs on cooperation in civil aviation security, environment protection and more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull signed deals on civil aviation security, protection of the environment, cooperation in sports, health and medicine.

Apr 10, 2017

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Lucky Grahak Yojana: Central Bank of India customer wins Rs 1 crore in lucky draw; PM Modi to felicitate winners on April 14

In the consumer category, three mega prizes of Rs 1 crore, Rs 50 lakh and Rs 25 lakh went to people using Rupay debit cards to make digital payment of less than Rs 1,000.

Apr 9, 2017

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Chilli farmers hit by bumper crop, low prices in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Prices of red chillies have plummeted by almost half to Rs 4,000 to 6,000 per quintal in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh due to a bumper crop.

Apr 8, 2017

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BJP questions 'naming and shaming' tactics against defaulting farmers in Haryana

Farm loan waiver and default by farmers occupy centre stage for BJP in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and runs contrary to RBI chief Urjit Patel's statement.