Indian Railways have started its restoration works to re-build the railway infrastructure damaged in the flood and landslide-hit Dima Hasao district of Assam. According to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway), the flood and landslides caused due to the incessant rains had damaged the railway network at 60 locations in Dima Hasao, […]
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Pakistan hell-bent on fencing Durand Line to secure CPEC
In the wake of ensuring the security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is adamant to fence the Durand Line while also restricting the Pashtun solidarity in the region. According to media reports, the proposed fence, along the 2640 KM Durand Line is planned to be supported by over […]
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BJP MP compares Asaduddin Owaisi with Jinnah, says AIMIM chief is hell-bent on destroying country
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh Harnath Singh Yadav on Wednesday compared All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi with Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah and said that latter is doing the same work of destroying the country that Jinnah did before Independence. The BJP […]
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Visa scam: ED files money laundering case against Karti Chidambaram
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money laundering case in the alleged Chinese visa scam case involving Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, officials said on Wednesday. The ED’s action came amid inputs that the Congress MP is likely to join the investigation at Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in Delhi, soon. “The […]
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Tamil Nadu BJP central district chairman murdered
Tamil Nadu BJP Central District Chairman of the SC/ST wing, Balachandran, was allegedly murdered by three unidentified assailants in Chintadripet, a locality in Chennai on Tuesday. Speaking on this development, Viswanathan, father of BJP’s Central Chennai SC/ST wing president Balachandran, told ANI today, “For the past six months, there was a […]
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Kapil Sibal says he’ll work to forge Opposition alliance against BJP
Kapil Sibal, who has resigned from Congress, said on Wednesday that it is important to be an independent voice in the country, adding that he will work towards forming an alliance of Opposition against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government. Deepening the crisis in Congress further, Kapil Sibal, a […]
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Shiv Sena slams MK Stalin over meet with Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination convict, says it’s not our culture
Days after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hugged former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination convict upon his release, Shiv Sena said it is not a right ideal for the nation. Addressing the reporters today, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, “Everyone knows Tamil Nadu’s politics. Rajiv Gandhi was the nation’s leader. […]
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Maharashtra govt increases security around grave of Afzal Khan in Satara
After a political row over the grave of Aurangzeb in Aurangabad, the Maharashtra government has increased security around the tomb of Afzal Khan in the Satara area of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. In a conversation with ANI today, Satara Superintendent of Police Ajay Kumar Bansal said, “Afzal Khan’s tomb has been a restricted area since 2005. It’s […]
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North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles, one suspected ICBM
North Korea on Wednesday fired three ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, including an apparent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff(JCS), the first three launches were suspected to be ICBM which flew for about 360 km at an altitude of 540 metres. Military authorities presume that […]
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RCP Singh dismisses speculation of rift with Nitish Kumar
Senior JDU leader and Union Minister RCP Singh on Wednesday dismissed speculation of differences with Nitish Kumar over the issue of Rajya Sabha ticket. Speaking to the media in Delhi, Singh clarified and said “There is no difference with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on any issue and today evening […]
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SC to hear tomorrow SFIO’s plea challenging Delhi HC relief to Sahara Group firms
The Supreme Court on Wednesday scheduled the hearing of the plea of corporate fraud investigating agency Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to Thursday (May 26) challenging a Delhi High Court order staying the investigation into nine companies related to the Sahara Group. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi agreed […]
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NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik, court to pass judgment later today
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday sought the death penalty for Yasin Malik, a separatist leader from Jammu and Kashmir. However, the NIA court reserved the order and will pass judgment on sentencing today itself at 3:30 pm He was convicted by the NIA Court on May 19. On May 10, Malik […]
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India restricts sugar exports from June 1 to curb domestic price rise
The Central government on Wednesday imposed restrictions on sugar exports up to 100 lakhs metric tonnes (LMT) from June 1, 2022, to maintain domestic availability and price stability during the sugar season 2021-22 (October-September). As per the order issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) with effect from […]
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Kapil Sibal resigns from Congress, files Rajya Sabha nomination with SP’s support
Deepening the crisis in Congress further, Kapil Sibal, a prominent face of the G-23 group of the dissenting leaders, has resigned from the party and filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections as an independent on Wednesday in Lucknow backed by the Samajwadi Party (SP). Sibal filed his nomination […]
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PM Modi holds Cabinet meeting immediately on arrival from Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived early morning on Wednesday after participating in the Quad Leaders’ Summit as part of his two-day tour in Japan, immediately held a Cabinet meeting after reaching the national capital. Senior Cabinet ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren […]