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BR Ambedkar, birth anniversay, Twitter Emoji, India

Delhi: Police arrests youth leader for burning copy of Constitution during protest

The complainant provided a video of the incident that went viral that showing two men burning the book and chanting slogans against BR Ambedkar and SC/ST community.

Aug 13, 2018

Swara Bhasker, Omar Abdullah and other celebs condemn attack on Umar Khalid

The attack on Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid has sent shockwaves among many including famous personalities like Swara Bhasker and Omar Abdullah, who have condemned this act.

Aug 13, 2018

Why Pakistan celebrates Independence Day on August 14, not 15?

Here's why Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 14 when the country actually got Independence on August 15.

Aug 13, 2018

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at in New Delhi; escapes unhurt

Khalid, who came to limelight in February 2016 after being charged with sedition, had gone to the club to attend an event titled "Khauff se Azaadi".

Aug 13, 2018

War on drugs or a populist ploy? Bangladesh defends anti-narcotics campaign as death toll rises

Critics say the crackdown reflects Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina increasingly authoritarian rule ahead of a general election, due by December.

Aug 13, 2018

US seeks release of jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkey

The American pastor was jailed due to suspected connections with PKK Kurdish guerrilla organization and to cleric Fethullah Gulen.

Aug 12, 2018

In rare move, Rajya Sabha chair expunges PM Modi's jibe at UPA deputy chair candidate

PM Modi had made the remarks while congratulating NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh for his election to the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman by defeating Congress candidate BK Hariprasad.

Aug 11, 2018

Kenya: Lawmakers reject report on sugar scandal amid bribery allegations

Kenyan lawmakers have rejected a report by two parliamentary committees that recommended the finance minister and a cabinet member be investigated over their handling of sugar imports, local newspapers reported on Friday.

Aug 10, 2018

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CAG report identifies reasons why trains get constantly delayed in India

During the month between April 2017 and March 2018, the punctuality of mail and express trains stood at 71.39 percent as against 76.69 percent in 2016-17.

Aug 9, 2018

Rajasthan changes 'Muslim sounding' village name to improve Hindus' marriage prospects

Rajasthan government claimed that renaming Miyon ka Bara village to Mahesh Nagar would boost the marriage prospects for the Hindu locals residing in the village.

Aug 9, 2018

Hitler for the day: TDP MP Naramalli Sivaprasad dresses up as Nazi dictator for protest in Parliament

The actor-turned-politician wears such costumes to draw attention to his demand -- Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh.

Aug 9, 2018

Delhi Police special cell foils arms racket ahead of Independence Day; two arrested

The cell busted an arms consignment that included pistols and carbines being taken by two men hailing from UP.

Aug 9, 2018

Rajya Sabha elections: NDA candidate Harivansh Singh elected as RS deputy chairman

Harivansh Singh is a first-time lawmaker and a close associate of JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar. The seat was vacant since P J Kurien's retirement in June.

Aug 9, 2018

Conservative Ivan Duque Wins Divisive Colombian Presidential Election

Ivan Duque becomes Colombia's youngest president at 42

Ivan Duque, a rightwinger, had won the presidential elections in Colombia in June. One of his major propositions is to put an end to the violence propagated by the Guerilla outfits in the country.

Aug 9, 2018

M Karunanidhi: A crusader for social justice whose life was marred by controversies

The life of the Tamil Nadu political icon has always been in the limelight. Here are some of the biggest controversies that Karunanidhi landed himself in.

Aug 8, 2018

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Search Results for: Parliament

Delhi: Police arrests youth leader for burning copy of Constitution during protest

Swara Bhasker, Omar Abdullah and other celebs condemn attack on Umar Khalid

Why Pakistan celebrates Independence Day on August 14, not 15?

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at in New Delhi; escapes unhurt

War on drugs or a populist ploy? Bangladesh defends anti-narcotics campaign as death toll rises

US seeks release of jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkey

In rare move, Rajya Sabha chair expunges PM Modi's jibe at UPA deputy chair candidate

Kenya: Lawmakers reject report on sugar scandal amid bribery allegations

CAG report identifies reasons why trains get constantly delayed in India

Rajasthan changes 'Muslim sounding' village name to improve Hindus' marriage prospects

Hitler for the day: TDP MP Naramalli Sivaprasad dresses up as Nazi dictator for protest in Parliament

Delhi Police special cell foils arms racket ahead of Independence Day; two arrested

Rajya Sabha elections: NDA candidate Harivansh Singh elected as RS deputy chairman

Ivan Duque becomes Colombia's youngest president at 42

M Karunanidhi: A crusader for social justice whose life was marred by controversies

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