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RS Disrupted Over Rajasthan Minister's Remarks On Rape
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday was disrupted and briefly adjourned as women members raised the issue of "insensitive" remarks reportedly made by a Rajasthan Minister on the alleged rape of a minor.....
'Significant Incidences' Of Gold Found In Uttarakhand
Scientists at the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have discovered, for the first time, "significant incidences" of gold associated with copper mineralisation in parts of Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.....
BJP-led Goa Coalition Government Won't Last Full Term: Congress
The BJP-led coalition in the state will not last the full term, Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar said on Thursday, adding that the Congress bloc of 16 legislators was intact and will work as an effective opposition.....
Toyota To Recall 2.9mn Vehicles Over Defective Airbags
Japanese carmaker Toyota on Thursday issued a global recall of 2.9 million vehicles over a possible defect in their airbags, company officials said.....
Unlimited Corporate Funding Subverts Democracy: CPI-M
The Modi government seems to be facilitating a corporate takeover of parliamentary democracy and the political system, the CPI-M has said.....
Kohli And Me Completely Different On Field, Says Rahane
Indian middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who acted as a stand-in skipper for the fourth and final cricket Test match against Australia, said on Thursday that he is completely different from Virat Kohli who is feisty and expressive on the field.....
Visa Curbs On Indians Will Also Hurt US: Sushma
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said if the US puts restrictions on H1B visas, immigration or business outsourcing, it will not just hurt Indians but will be bad for the US too.....
Activists Oppose Dilution Of Thermal Power Plant Emission Norms
Amid speculations that the government will relax and dilute the norms for the emission standards, environment activists held a protest march outside Union Environment Ministry here on Thursday.....
NRI Arrested In Bihar For Theft, Drinking
An non-resident Indian man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle and consuming liquor in the dry state of Bihar, police said on Thursday.....
'Sachin, Rekha Should Resign From RS If Not Interested'
Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Agarwal on Thursday said Rajya Sabha members like cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and actress Rekha should resign if they were not interested in attending the house. ....
