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Police brutality gets death sentence for 2 Kerala cops

Five cops have been found guilty of killing a scrap worker while in their custody in 2005.

Jul 25, 2018

Indian deposits in Swiss banks down 80 percent in 2017: Piyush Goyal

Union Finance Minister called out on earlier reports of an increase in Swiss bank deposits as false in the monsoon session of the Rajya Sabha.

Jul 24, 2018

Rahul Gandhi chairs revamped Congress Working Committee meeting; discusses strategies for Lok Sabha elections

Congress president Rahul Gandhi had reconstituted the Congress high command with a mix of highly-experienced partymen and next-generation leaders. The revamped Congress committee includes 23 regular members, 19 permanent invitees, and nine special invitees.

Jul 22, 2018

Despite opposition from Congress, Economic Offenders Bill passed

The Lok Sabha passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018 by a voice vote after the bill came under fire by several members of the opposition for its weak stance.

Jul 20, 2018

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Aircel-Maxis case: CBI chargesheet names Chidambaram and son Karti as accused

The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate are investigating Karti Chidambaram's alleged role in getting Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for the Aircel-Maxis deal in 2006 when his father was the Union Finance Minister.

Jul 19, 2018

GST is a failure, it should be taken back: Subramanian Swamy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy lashed out at Goods and Service Tax (GST) on Sunday.

Jul 1, 2018

GST was thrust upon an unprepared nation, says former Finance minister P Chidambaram

According to the Congress leader, the only section that appeared to be happy about the GST was the tax administration that had acquired extraordinary powers that frighten the average business person and the common citizen. "GST has become a bad word" for businesses and commoners alike, he said.

Jul 1, 2018

P Chidambaram's kin murdered: Knitwear exporter abducted, killed and dumped in Hosur lake, 4 arrested

C. Shivamurthy, a 47-year-old Tirupur-based knitwear exporter, had gone missing just a few days ago and his family had even filed a missing person complaint with the police. Shivamurthy was the son-in-law of Chidambaram's sister-in-law, the police revealed.

Jun 28, 2018

Relief for taxpayer? Government won't set up 'bad bank' to flush your money down the drains

The idea of a bad bank resurfaced after state-run banks suggested the creation of an asset reconstruction company to tackle the bad loans.

Jun 28, 2018

Virat Kohli goes peerless with 4 Polly Umrigar Awards: List of winners at BCCI Awards

Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to be honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award for best international cricketer for the fourth time. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had won the prestigious award twice in his career.

Jun 7, 2018

RSS HQ event: Here to share my understanding of Bharat, says Pranab Mukherjee

While former president Pranab Mukherjee has already faced criticism from several quarters, his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee too doesn't approve of the decision and believes that it would give the Sangh and the BJP an undue advantage to target him.

Jun 7, 2018

Reprieve to Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case; ED can't arrest former FM until June 5

Delhi's Patiala house court gives reprieve to former finance minister P. Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case. The Congress leader has to appear in person for the next hearing on June 5.

May 30, 2018

How can Modi-Shah combine ensure BJP retains power in 2019?

Can Modi win clear majority in 2019? He can, if he does these 5 things

The verdict in the recent elections to the Karnataka assembly has something for everyone across the country, especially for those who live outside that state and did not follow the outrageous coalition negotiations up close.

May 29, 2018

IPL 2018: How 'Yellove' made Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni feistier than ever

While Chennai Super Kings were able to find new heroes consistently during their successful campaign, skipper MS Dhoni's love for the franchise rubbed off on his teammates. The climax of CSK's comeback story was an inevitable third title.

May 28, 2018

Government can slash petrol prices by Rs 25 per litre, says former finance minister Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram took to Twitter on Wednesday, May 23, to voice his opinion on the recent hike in fuel prices that triggered massive public outrage.

May 23, 2018

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