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Jan Sangh Opposed Karpoori Thankur's Quota Policy: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday attacked the BJP by reminding its leaders that the party's predecessor Jan Sangh had opposed the reservation policy of socialist leader and icon of backward politics Karpoori Thakur.....
Why Election Commission Didn't Defer Budget
The Election Commission (EC) has directed the government to refrain from announcing any state-specific scheme in the Union Budget 2017 that may influence the voters in the five poll-bound states. ....
'Tainted' Minister's Presence On Dais Draws Akhilesh Flak
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday drew criticism as he not only shared stage with controversial Samajwadi Party leader Gayatri Prajapati at a public rally in Sultanpur but also exhorted people to elect him with a handsome victory margin.....
Nepal Recognises Employment In India As Foreign
Nepal has formally recognised migration of its countrymen to India for employment purpose as "foreign employment" and bring them under the insurance coverage for the first time.....
Modi's Note Ban A Failure, Says Chinese Daily
India's demonetization drive is "a big failure" and has put the Indian economy back by at least a decade, an influential Chinese daily said on Wednesday. ....
BJP Attacks Kejriwal Over 'irregularities' In PWD Work
The BJP on Wednesday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing initiated an inquiry into the allegations of forgery for irregularities in PWD work.....
Save India From 'dictatorial Forces', Says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wished the people on the occasion of Republic Day and said the country needed to be saved from "dictatorial forces".....
Modi Saddened By Russian Ambassador's Death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply saddened" by the death in New Delhi on Thursday of Russian ambassador Alexander Kadakin. He was 68.....
Steps Hoped In Budget For Cyber Security, Broadband
As the government pushes for a less-cash economy via digitisation, IT and telecom players are expecting the upcoming Union budget to contain measures that will seek to strengthen cyber security and make broadband available to all, among other measures.....
Colourful R-Day Celebrations In Maharashtra
Maharashtra celebrated the 68th Republic Day with Governor C.V. Rao unfurling the Tricolour at the main state function, taking the salute at a ceremonial parade at the historic Shivaji Park here on Thursday.....
