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Meghalaya CM to meet PM Modi, Rajnath Singh on Citizenship Bill

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that he will meet the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Jan 15, 2019

Army Day 2019: As nation pays tribute to brave soldiers, two women officers lead all-male contingents

India celebrated the 71st Army Day to honour the sacrifices and bravery of its armed forces and their families.

Jan 15, 2019

PUBG Mobile 0.10.5 update confirmed with better loot distribution: All you need to know

PUBG Mobile has finally confirmed that it will be rolling out the next big update soon and here's what to expect from it.

Jan 14, 2019

Mahika Sharma promotes festival of the tea tribes of Assam

Mahika, who has earlier appeared in television shows like 'FIR' and 'Ramayana', celebrated the festival in mumbai.

Jan 14, 2019

Army orders 'emergency' purchase for advanced sniper rifles

In recent times, Sniping has become a major challenge for Indian troops along the 778-km long LoC. The Pakistani Army is better equipped with modern Remington modular sniper rifles as well as better training.

Jan 13, 2019

Why is Goa police treating tourists like criminals?

Police harassment is one of the most noticeable things. Whether it is due to targets set to policemen by their superior officers or government, we do not know, said Savio Messias, President, Travel and Tourism Association of Goa

Jan 12, 2019

Assam: BJP office vandalised over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

The agitators belonging to Oikya Sena Asom on Thursday night vandalised the office in Palashbari area.

Jan 11, 2019

In major relief for small businesses. GST Council doubles exemption limits

The GST council raises threshold limit for micro, small and medium (MSME) sector to Rs 1.5 crore. The scheme will be in effect on April 1.

Jan 10, 2019

Major boost to Army's firepower will enhance surveillance along LoC: General Bipin Rawat

There have also been reports of militants using sniper rifles to target the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, which the Indian Army said is still being investigated.

Jan 10, 2019

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After cabinet clearance, Lok Sabha passes Citizenship (amendment) Bill

The Bill provides for according Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 years.

Jan 9, 2019

"Priyanka Chopra is neither a rhino nor a tiger": Zubeen Garg takes dig at Assam tourism brand ambassador

Zubeen Garg while performing at an event in Assam, lashed out at the government asking if the "Awesome Assam" campaign is all about Priyanka Chopra.

Jan 6, 2019

India set to deport second Rohingya refugee group to Myanmar

Guwahati Police took a Rohingya Muslim family of five to the border by bus, readying to deport them to neighbouring Myanmar as the second such group expelled in four months during a crackdown on illegal immigrants.

Jan 3, 2019

CBI files case against 5 Army personnel for graft

CBI has named Colonel Raman Dahda, Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Kumar, Subedar Devender Kumar, Subedar Sahuran Sahu, Havildar Abhay Singh and supplier K.K. Yangfo and is booked under Prevention of Corruption Act

Jan 3, 2019

Citizenship amendment bill may not get through in Winter session

A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which is examining the bill, will be held on Monday to finalise the proposed legislation before being submitted to the Lok Sabha.

Dec 30, 2018

Facebook to apologise for banning Christian evangelist in US

Calling the decision to ban Franklin Graham for a 2016 post, Facebook has restored the post, The Charlotte Observer reported on Saturday.