Deccan Chronicle
Modi: Rozgar scheme gave 70 lakh jobs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) has generated over 70 lakh jobs across the country, as he released incentives worth `2,400 crore to 15 lakh first-time employees and their employers...
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No turning back on Future City: Revanth
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday asserted that the state government would go ahead with the Musi river rejuvenation project and the construction of Bharat Future City irrespective of opposition from political rivals, declaring that both...
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Modi for seafarers’ safety, Trump says biz deal near
In a significant reset of bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first formal meeting in 16 months on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday. Speaking to the media after the meeting,...
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At G7, Modi pushes secure sea lanes amid Gulf crisis
In a thinly veiled message to warring nations in West Asia, including the United States, while speaking at the G-7 summit in France in the presence of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was the collective duty of all...
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US, Iran peace deal done, signing on June 19
Washington, June 15: US President Donald Trump has announced that the US and Iran have finalised a deal to end their 107-day war, which triggered a global energy crisis. Trump said on Monday a memorandum of understanding aiming to end the war in the...
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Rafale to AI, Modi, Macron push ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the iconic Villa Kerylos in Nice on the French Riviera on Sunday, after which the two sides announced 13 outcomes, including a high-level mechanism to...
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CM sets up war room for rain emergencies
With heavy rain continuing to batter Hyderabad and forecasts indicating more downpours, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday ordered the setting up of a war room to coordinate emergency response measures and ensure that civic life remained...
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19 dissident MPS claim TMC tag
New Delhi, June 12: Dissident MPS of the Trinamul Congress will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, seeking recognition as the “real TMC” after submitting a letter signed by 19 members. The breakaway group, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has also...
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Sinha loyal, Kalyan gives Didi options
Mamata Banerjee’s “Man Friday”, TMC Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee, rebelled against her nephew and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday. He declared he would remain in the party only if the latter is removed from all leadership...
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Modi sets Viksit Bharat goals, NDA govt agenda
Noting that reforms are “not a compulsion but a conviction” for the Bjpled NDA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government’s guiding mantra has been “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas”, “Sabka Prayas”...
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Welfare is BJP’S core agenda: PM
Highlighting the various welfare measures undertaken by his government in the past 12 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India has witnessed “many transformations”, and at the core of these changes is the welfare of the poor. On...
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Areas along Musi will resemble US localities: CM Revanth banks on Musi uplift to transform East Hyderabad
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday said that Phase II of the Musi Rejuvenation Project, from Nagole to Gowrelly, will commence within 100 days and directed officials and public representatives to resolve land acquisition issues. Speaking after...
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Pre-monsoon rain drenches Hyd
Heavy evening thunderstorms swept across parts of Hyderabad on Saturday, bringing sharp bursts of rain, waterlogging and traffic snarls after another scorching day. Weather officials said the city is still in the pre monsoon phase, with the southwest...
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Modi good friend, trade deal closer, says Trump
● Modi and Trump may meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France from June 15-17. ● Trump says India and the US will reach a trade deal, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “good friend”. ● Trump says he shares a strong relationship with Modi...
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India, Venezuela for energy partnership
VENEZUELA ● has one of the largest oil reserves in the world. It has emerged as the third-largest oil supplier to India in June. THE MEA official ● called the relationship between India and Venezuela as perfect complementary due to crude oil...
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11 foreigners die in Delhi hotel fire
A fire that ripped through a budget hotel in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing 21 people including 11 foreign nationals, has exposed a chain of alleged regulatory violations, illegal construction and glaring fire safety...
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India, US trade talks to focus on unilateral tariffs
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of Telangana on the occasion of the state’s formation day, noting its significant progress in innovation and development over the years. Andhra Pradesh Governor S....
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India, Myanmar reaffirm support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday on various issues, including trade and investment, defence and security, border management, development assistance, energy, critical minerals and rare-earths,...
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Ready for SIR, CM tells Kharge
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in Hyderabad and discussed the party's preparations for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls announced by the Election Commission and apprised...
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No meters on farm motors, asserts CM
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that the Congress government had decided to establish the dedicated Rythu discom to provide 24x7 free and quality power supply to farmers, while categorically asserting that electricity meters would not...
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Modi will monitor NEET, says Centre
In a directive to address delays in judicial pronouncements, the Supreme Court on Friday asked High Courts to deliver judgments within three months of reserving orders, with stricter timelines in cases involving personal liberty. A two-judge bench of...
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Revanth moots unified welfare card for citizens
Forecast: Max/min temp. 40/26 ºc Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday directed officials to develop a ‘Unified Card’ for every citizen in Telangana, which will have the details of all welfare schemes being availed by beneficiaries. He also...
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SIR is must for fair polls, SC backs EC
27: Police on Wednesday booked a case against BRS leader and former Chennur MLA Balka Suman over his provocative remarks calling for militant protests and attacks on government property. The case was booked based on a complaint lodged by Motha Rohit...
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Monsoon keeps Hyd waiting; IMD issues red alert in northern districts
After weeks of unrelenting heat and days of hope of early rainfall, it is official now: The southwest monsoon is delayed and will reach the state between June 5 and 8. Worse, the IMD has sounded a red alert for intense heat for some districts. The...
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Centre avoiding buying crops at MSP, burdening state: Revanth
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday criticised the Central government for limiting itself to announcing Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for crops without coming forward to procure the harvested produce, thereby imposing a severe financial burden on...
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Jaishankar sets 5-point diplomatic framework
India and the United States on Sunday signalled efforts to reset bilateral ties as external affairs minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks on trade, energy security, cross-border terrorism and the West Asia...
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Rubio meets Modi, starts fresh push to repair ties
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio “shared the US perspective on various regional and global issues, including the situation in West Asia” while calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, in a meeting that lasted over an hour. The...
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India, Cyprus eye close defence ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India and Cyprus have elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership following talks with President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi. Addressing the media after the meeting, Modi said...
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Revanth seeks special LS session for women’s Bill
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately convene a special session of Parliament to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, providing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies. Paying...
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India, Italy firm up defence roadmap Elevate ties to special strategic relationship
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held “comprehensive” talks in Rome on Wednesday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after which both countries announced the elevation of ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership”. Pointing out that the two nations...
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Modi talks trade with Nordic PMS
After collective talks with the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland at the third India-nordic summit in the Norwegian capital of Oslo on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced elevation of ties to a “green...
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Modi, Norway PM unveil green pact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Monday with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, after which the two nations announced a “Green Strategic Partnership” in the areas of clean energy, climate resilience, blue economy and green...
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India, Netherlands firm up plan for hi-tech ties
India and the Netherlands elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership and agreed on 17 outcomes, including the signing of 14 pacts to boost cooperation in defence, space, artificial intelligence (AI), critical minerals and other key sectors...
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India, land of opportunities, wants fastest growth: Modi
The Hague, May 16: Describing India as a “land of opportunities”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country is undergoing an “unprecedented transformation” and its aspirations are “no longer limited to its borders”. Addressing the...
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Defence, oil key in India, UAE pacts
Pledging solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid the West Asian conflict and condemning attacks on the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. After the meeting, the...
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TG gears up for mega revision of voter rolls
The Election Commission will begin special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana from June 25 to July 24 and the final electoral roll will be published on October 1. Apart from Telangana, SIR will be conducted in 15 other states and...
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Revanth unveils 25-yr urban TG growth plan
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced an ambitious urban expansion roadmap for Telangana, proposing a network of urban growth corridors, temple and tourism corridors, and renewable energy-driven infrastructure projects aimed at...
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NEET (UG) ’26 cancelled over leak; CBI to probe
● ● ● Rajasthan SOG uncovers NEET-UG 2026 paper leak “Guess paper” matched actual exam before May 3 test Centre hands case to CBI for full probe ● ● ● ● ● ● Paper allegedly leaked from Nashik printing press. 400+ questions circulated days before...
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Fissures in AIADMK as 30 MLAS to back Velumani
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday night arrested former West Bengal fire and emergency services minister Sujit Bose after over 10 hours of questioning in connection with the municipal recruitment scam. He is the first senior Trinamul Congress...
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Tighten belts, put nation first: Modi PM warns of looming forex crisis, says don’t buy gold for a year, stop holidays abroad, Try work from home
In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the people to adopt a slew of measures to help India overcome the impact of the ongoing war in West Asia, including considering work from home, and avoid purchasing gold for a...
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Suvendu sworn in WB’S first BJP CM
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi as the Chief Minister of the state’s first BJP government at a grand ceremony at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home...
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US Court strikes down Trump’s 10% global tariffs
Washington, May 8: A US federal court has struck down the Trump administration’s 10 per cent global tariffs, ruling that the measure exceeded Presidential authority under existing law. A split three-judge panel of the United States Court of...
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India is firm against terror, asserts Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response to terrorism and its commitment to national security, marking one year of the operation. Referring to the offensive launched after the April 22 Pahalgam...
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West Bengal awaits first BJP CM as Shah lands in Kolkata today
Union home minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengal on Thursday to oversee the selection of the chief minister for the BJP'S first government in the state, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on May...
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Mamata: I didn’t lose poll, BJP stole it, will not resign
A day after suffering defeat in her home turf, Bhowanipore, and losing power in West Bengal, Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday refused to follow the tradition of resigning from the Chief Minister's post despite accepting the reality...
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BJP storms into Bengal
On Monday, West Bengal has taken a sharp political turn. The BJP’S lotus ripped through the Trinamul Congress, dismantling its dominance with ruthless precision. The state, that was once considered as its impregnable bastion, has been torn open as...
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Edge-of-seat wait for results across 5 states
With the Assembly election results expected on Monday, palpable tension and nervous anticipation have gripped key poll-bound states, as voters in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry await the verdict. After a high-decibel campaign,...
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In extraordinary move, EC orders fresh poll in Falta
In a rare move, the Election Commission (EC) on Saturday ordered a “fresh” election in all the 285 polling stations of the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal on May 21 due to “subversion of democratic process”. A spokesperson for the poll panel said...
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Commercial LPG prices hiked 2 days after polls
Two days after Assembly elections, the Centre on Friday raised prices of commercial LPG cylinders, 5-kg market-priced LPG cylinders and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for international airlines, citing a surge in global energy prices amid the West Asia...
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High drama over EVMS in Bengal
The strongrooms holding EVMS in West Bengal became the focal point of protests after elections on Thursday with TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee urging party leaders and polling agents to maintain a 24-hour vigil at centres. TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and...
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Exit polls split over Bengal; see return of UDF in Kerala
Will the BJP finally breach the heavily fortified bastion of Trinamul Congress in West Bengal? The verdict is split on this. While some pollsters claimed that the BJP has an edge in Bengal and the state may finally slip out of Mamata Banerjee’s grasp...
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PM seeks blessings for women’s quota
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), TMC and DMK for stalling the women’s reservation Bill in Parliament, and assured women that he would ensure that their right to reservation was implemented. “I have...
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Modi vows to return to WB for BJP CM’S oath
Expressing his confidence of the BJP’S win in the West Bengal Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he would again visit the state next month to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in the state after the...
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Trump taken to safety after shooter opens fire
Washington, April 26: A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists’ dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and various senior leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service...
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Shah, Singh lead BJP blitz ahead of ph. 2 Bengal poll
BJP heavyweights, led by Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh and party chief Nitin Nabin, on Saturday listed women’s safety, bringing industries back and making West Bengal “free from infiltrators” as top priorities if party...
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Modi sees wave of change in WB
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the record voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections a “wave of change” and appealed to the voters to hoist the victory flag of BJP in the second phase, even as Union home...
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Modi: Jhalmuri leaves chilli taste for Trinamul
Elated over the record voters' turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that the polling trend had set the “dawn for a change” in the state and would restrict the ruling...
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HC upholds KLIS panel, forbids action on accused
The Telangana High Court has partly allowed a batch of writ petitions filed by former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, former minister T. Harish Rao, retired IAS officers Shailendra Kumar Joshi and Smita Sabharwal, who challenged the constitution...
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Shah to fasttrack Gorkhaland state
Assuring the Gorkhas at Darjeeling in West Bengal of fulfilling their longstanding demand for separate Gorkhaland state, Union home minister Amit Shah made clear on Tuesday that a “solution” for the hill community would be a reality within six months...
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Harish, KCR must pay for KLIS botch up: CM
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said the BRS was running scared that its two top leaders, former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and former minister T. Harish Rao, will face action for their roles and actions that ultimately ended in...
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Modi puts Bengal ‘goons’ on notice
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned the Trinamul Congress “syndicates” of “elimination” in a “permanent surgery” if the BJP forms a government in West Bengal after the Assembly elections. He also gave the ruling TMC “goons” a “last chance” to...
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Cong. is anti-women, will get befitting reply: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday apologised to the country's "nari shakti" a day after the women's reservation amendment bill was defeated in Lok Sabha despite the government's efforts. Modi accused the Opposition of carrying out "bhroon hatya"...
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Delimitation stalls women quota
In a setback to the NDA government, the muchtouted women’s reservation bill, called the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill 2026 was defeated by 54 votes in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Out of 529 MPS present, the government got the...
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No politics over women: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a fervent appeal to the Opposition, seeking its support for the amendments in the women’s reservation Bill along with the delimitation bill associated with it, saying these legislations should not be...
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Delimitation: BJP in duel with Oppn
The Narendra Modi government and the opposition parties are set to be at loggerheads from Thursday when the amendments in the provisions for the women’s quota law, which also seek to redraw the boundaries of Lok Sabha constituencies, are tabled during...
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No delimitation without consensus, CM tells PM
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday wrote separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and five Chief Ministers from southern India — N. Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), M.K. Stalin (Tamil Nadu) and Siddaramaiah (Karnataka), Pinarayi...
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South states can’t pay more tax, saalam Delhi bosses: Revanth
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday proposed a "hybrid model" for the upcoming delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, suggesting that 50 per cent of the increase be allocated on a pro-rata basis and the remaining 50 per cent could be based on each...
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Trump orders Hormuz blockade after talks fail
Washington, April 12: After two days of hope, uncertainty loomed over West Asia after the American and Iranian teams failed to clinch a mutually acceptable deal during 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad. Though the ceasefire survived failed talks on...
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Won’t let Bengalis become minority in Bengal: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pushed for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and fast-tracking the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) implementation to protect Bengalis and Hindu refugee communities, respectively, if the BJP is voted to power in the...
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Cong. links women Bill timing with state polls
The Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bjp-led government, accusing it of attempting to push through far-reaching electoral and constitutional changes under the cover of women’s reservation while subordinating both democratic norms and...
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TMC cannot atone sins in 100 yrs: Modi
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that Hinduism will be adversely impacted and the society will stand divided if temples and “mutts” restrict entry on the grounds of sect and separate denominations. The court asserted the state can step in...
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US, Iran agree for 2-wk truce
Washington/ Tehran, April 8: Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour deal that headed off US President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign to destroy Iranian civilisation. However, the ceasefire...
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