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Turkey withdraws controversial child rape bill after intense protests

The proposed bill ensured clemency for men who sexually abused teenage girls if they married the victim.

Nov 22, 2016

Demonetisation: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia detained during AAP's march to Parliament

The Opposition demanded obituaries on those who died due to demonetisation and also compensation for the bereaved families.

Nov 22, 2016

Donald Trump wants Nigel Farage as UK's ambassador to the US

Farage is an ardent supporter of Trump and he was the first British politician to visit Trump after his election win.

Nov 22, 2016

PM asks citizens to share feedback on note ban through Narendra Modi App

The government said that the decision was taken to curb the black money menace in India and, therefore, had to be kept a secret.

Nov 22, 2016

Winter session round up: Make in India gives a big push to FDI flow in last 2 years

India received $77.86 billion of FDI during October 2014 - September 2016 period, a jump of around 60 percent after the launch of 'Make in India' initiative.

Nov 22, 2016

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Demonetisation: Cash-strapped Indians withdraw $15 billion in 9 days

Between November 10 and 18, Indians withdrew Rs 1,03,316 crore ($15 billion), says Arjun Ram Meghwal, minister of state for finance.

Nov 21, 2016

India inked 108 defence contracts since 2014; here's the current status of key projects

The defence procurements are based on the security situation and requirements of the armed forces, and technological advances.

Nov 19, 2016

Theresa May and Angela Merkel meet for bilateral talks

UK Prime Minister Theresa May met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss freedom of movement between EU countries as well as partnerships with Africa and the worldwide economy. Speaking at a press conference both Merkel and May pointed out that the leaders were not meeting to discuss Brexit in detail because the decision of Britain to leave the European Union was accepted by Germany.

Nov 18, 2016

British taxpayers to fund huge £369m refurbishment of Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace requires urgent repair work costing tax payers £369m. The refurbishment is expected to take 10 years during which the Queen will remain in residence. An independent survey warned of a risk of serious damage should repairs be delayed.The refurbishment is also supposed to “future-proof” the palace for the next 50 years. The repairs will be funded by increasing the Sovereign Grant from 15% to 25%.

Nov 18, 2016

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Search Results for: Parliament

Turkey withdraws controversial child rape bill after intense protests

Demonetisation: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia detained during AAP's march to Parliament

Donald Trump wants Nigel Farage as UK's ambassador to the US

PM asks citizens to share feedback on note ban through Narendra Modi App

Winter session round up: Make in India gives a big push to FDI flow in last 2 years

Demonetisation: Cash-strapped Indians withdraw $15 billion in 9 days

India inked 108 defence contracts since 2014; here's the current status of key projects

Theresa May and Angela Merkel meet for bilateral talks

British taxpayers to fund huge £369m refurbishment of Buckingham Palace

Demonetisation row: Unique tales of turmoil from northeast states like Assam, Manipur and Mizoram

Demonetisation debate: Rajya Sabha Opposition leader Ghulam Nabi Azad refuses to apologise for Uri remark

Morning brief: Opposition on demonetisation, Zuckerberg's Twitter account hacked, Ricky Martin gets engaged and more

India fast tracks Bangladesh engagement, to send defence minister in the backdrop of China providing two subs

Evening wrap: Sushma Swaraj in hospital, SBI writes off Kingfisher Airlines loans, Zareen Khan in hot avatar and more

Demonetisation: Sitaram Yechury says prime minister is 'Modi Antoinette', but is historically inaccurate

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]