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Sri Lanka govt will ‘protect’ soldiers in rights probe: President Maithripala Sirisena

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The Sri Lankan government will “protect” its soldiers in the investigations into the alleged human rights violations during the civil war with the Tamil Tigers, President Maithripala Sirisena vowed on Thursday. “We will face it while protecting the integrity of the nation and the security forces,” Sirisena said. In an apparent criticism of his predecessor […]

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Maharashtra governor sanctions CBI prosecution of ex-CM Ashok Chavan

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The Maharashtra Governor on Thursday sanctioned the Central Bureau of Investigation to prosecute former chief minister and the state Congress president Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society case. Chavan, who resigned from his post after the scam surfaced, was among the 12 who were charge sheeted by the investigation agency for allegedly grabbing

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Thank you, Mr Modi: India needs free access to the internet more than it needs Free Basics

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On Thursday morning we read reports of displeasure being expressed by the PMO on the way Facebook has responded to TRAI’s consultation paper on differential pricing. According to sources, quoted in an Economic Times report, the PMO has set up a ‘high-powered committee’ which will be headed by the Union Minister for Communications and IT

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Ranbir Kapoor Katrina Kaif avoid meeting each other at a Delhi event

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Former flames Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are slowly mastering the art of avoiding each other in public. Once Bollywood’s most talked about couples, the duo calling time on their relationship at the beginning of the new year has been the talk of the town. Recently, Ranbir and Katrina were at an automobile expo in

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Mahindra XUV Aero SUV concept makes its global debut: Auto Expo 2016

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Mahindra & Mahindra that teased the sketch image of the XUV Aero concept a few days back, unveiled this today at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016. The Mahindra XUV Aero concept is a coupe-styled SUV that will become basis for the company’s future flagship model. With inputs from Mahindra-owned car design company – Pininfarina –

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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016), Galaxy A5 (2016) Launched in India

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Samsung on Thursday at its Samsung Forum event in Kuala Lumpur launched its Galaxy A5 (2016) and the Galaxy A7 (2016) smartphones for India priced at Rs. 29,400 and Rs. 33,400 respectively. The dual-SIM supporting 4G LTE smartphones will be available in the country via Snapdeal and offline retailers starting February 15. Both run Android

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Flying solo: This woman has flight all to herself due to heavy blizzard, Chinese New Year

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Travelling to one’s hometown during the chaotic Chinese New Year is usually a nightmare. But not for ‘lucky’ Zhang. A Chinese woman heading home for the holidays had a commercial airline flight all to herself after gruelling delays winnowed down other passengers. Zhang, a woman employee of a motor company found that she was the

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US and France accuse Assad after Syria peace talks falter hours before Geneva meet

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The US and France have accused President Bashar al-Assad’s regime of undermining talks to end Syria’s civil war, which were suspended hours before donors were due to meet on Thursday to raise aid for the conflict-torn country. The UN paused the fruitless peace negotiations as the Syrian government said it had dealt a major blow

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Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but still require years of negotiations to become reality

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), one of the world’s biggest multinational trade deals, was signed by 12 member nations on Thursday in New Zealand, but the massive trade pact will still require years of tough negotiations before it becomes a reality. The TPP, a deal which will cover 40% of the world economy, has already taken

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Donald Trump accuses Ted Cruz of ‘illegally stealing’ Iowa caucus

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Donald Trump has accused Ted Cruz, his main rival in the Republican nomination contest, of “illegally” stealing the Iowa caucus. The tweet, which appeared on the tycoon’s official Twitter page, said: “Ted Cruz didn’t win Iowa, he illegally stole it. That is why all of the polls were so wrong any why he got more

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IIMC students lodge complaint against abusive posts targeting Dalits, tribals on social media

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The controversial suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula has found an echo at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in Delhi with posts by some students on social media using abusive language against Dalit and tribal students prompting about 17 IIMC students to complain to the information and broadcasting ministry. The students have also moved

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Geelani hopes Pakistan will not implement Pak parliament panel’s stop support Kashmir militancy recommendation

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The recommendation of Pakistani parliamentary panel asking the government of Pakistan to avoid “encouraging” support to militant groups in Kashmir and take action against outfits involved in attacks there to dispel international concerns has not gone well with the separatist groups in Kashmir. “The recommendations of the Pakistani Parliamentary Panel are unfair and unjustified,” senior

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Arvind Kejriwal’s solution to Delhi garbage crisis: Give Rs 550 crore loan to MCD to pay for workers’ salary

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal created much anticipation about his press conference by tweeting earlier that he will unveil a “solution” to Delhi’s garbage crisis. His innovative solution, however, failed to match the hype. Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government will give a loan of Rs 550 crore to the municipal corporations so that they

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Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan will be afraid to speak on issues, says Sonam Kapoor – Here’s why

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Actress Sonam Kapoor feels that superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan will be afraid to talk on issues due to the negative reactions coming along with it. “Just imagine the way we are reacting to someone like Shah Rukh Khan or Aamir Khan (their comments). They will be afraid to say or talk about

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Indian woman rescued from German refugee camp returns today

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Gurpreet, an Indian woman allegedly kept at a refugee camp in Germany along with her eight-year-old daughter by her in-laws, will reach India on Thursday morning. Gurpreet had posted a video in Hindi language, pleading the Indian government to take her home. Taking swift action following the video posted by Gurpreet, hailing from Faridabad in

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Most terror attacks in India come from Pakistan, says Rajnath Singh

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India on Wednesday blamed Pakistan for most of the terror attacks in the country but said it would stand by the neighbour if it takes action against terrorists operating from there. Home Minister Rajnath Singh also said if Pakistan takes concrete action against terrorists on its territory it will not only improve bilateral relations but

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India will stand by Pakistan if it takes action against terrorists: Rajnath Singh

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India on Wednesday blamed Pakistan for most of the terror attacks in the country but said it would stand by the neighbour if it takes action against terrorists operating from there. Home Minister Rajnath Singh also said if Pakistan takes concrete action against terrorists on its territory it will not only improve bilateral relations but

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Shoot-at-sight orders issued for anybody scaling walls of IAF base

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Indian Air Force has issued shoot- at-sight orders against anyone attempting to scale the walls of the bases under sensitive Western Air Command in the backdrop of the terror attack on Pathankot air base in Punjab. “All bases in the Western Air Command have been put on high alert. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued against

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Anti-Muslim bias hurts US, must be tackled ‘head on’: Obama

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President Barack Obama made his first visit to a US mosque on Wednesday, in an effort to allay the fears of Americans accustomed to pop-culture portrayals of Muslims as terrorists, and to reassure Muslim American youth about their place in the nation. Obama, declaring that attacks on Islam were an attack on all religions, decried

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Police launch manhunt for suspects who attacked Tanzanian woman in Bengaluru

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Police have launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly attacked and stripped a Tanzanian woman in Bengaluru following a road accident, a top police official said. “We have registered a case of riot and arson against the accused on victim’s statement in which she reported of being assaulted in a mistaken identity by a mob

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Centre trying to make case for President’s rule in Delhi: Kejriwal

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Hitting out at the Narendra Modi government, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday alleged that the ruling BJP was using the municipal strike in the Capital to make a case to impose President’s Rule in Delhi. Taking potshots at the Centre, he said that the central government was always quick in declaring certain decisions

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Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal discharged from hospital after ‘remarkable’ recovery

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Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who was admitted to the PGIMER (Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) for treatment of chest congestion and fever, was on Wednesday discharged from the hospital after having made a “remarkable” recovery. 88-year-old Badal, who was admitted to the hospital on 22 January, was discharged this morning following

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Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 military transport choppers to India

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Russia has handed over to India the final batch of three Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters under a previously signed contract even as it gets ready to ink yet another deal for another 48 such choppers. The contract with Rosoboronexport, a company of Rostec State Corporation, entailed a total of 151 units of the Mi-17V-5 helicopter,

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Jammu and Kashmir: 10 soldiers trapped after avalanche hits army post at Siachen

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Ten army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were on Wednesday trapped under a mass of snow after an avalanche hit a military post at Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir. The avalanche hit a high altitude post situated at 19,000 feet in Northern Glacier sector in Ladakh region in wee hours of Wednesday

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