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‘Nehru to be blamed for Kashmir issue’: Clanger by Congress mouthpiece stuns party seniors

It is the classic foot in mouth situation only this time it is Congress’ mouthpiece ‘Congress Darshan.’ As the party celebrates its 131st Foundation Day on Monday, senior leaders were shocked after the mouthpiece published an exhaustive piece blaming former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the current state of affairs in Kashmir, China and Tibet.

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Diamond in the rough: Zuala has potential to take over from Chhetri as India’s next football star

It was a watershed moment for Indian football when Bhaichung Bhutia, whom IM Vijayan famously called ‘God’s gift to Indian football’, donned that blue jersey a final time for a farewell match against Bayern Munich at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Among the huge crowd that had turned up to bid adieu India’s

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Champions! Mumbai Garuda crush Haryana Hammers to win inaugural PWL title

Putting up a sparkling show in the final showdown, Mumbai Garuda outclassed Haryana Hammers 7-2 to clinch the inaugural Pro Wrestling League title, here today. High on confidence after winning all their previous matches in the tournament, Mumbai started as the favourites in the grand finale today and successfully lived up the expectations with a

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Pakistan shooters to compete in Asian Olympic qualification competition in India

Pakistan shooters will compete in the Asian Olympic qualification competition to be held at the Dr. Karni Singh Range here from January 25 to February 3. The Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP), Razi Ahmed Khan, had said that the Pakistani shooting team would compete in India with an aim

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DMDK chief Vijayakanth faces flak after behaving in ‘uncivilised’ manner with journalists

DMDK chief Vijayakanth on Sunday allegedly behaved in an “uncivilised” manner with a group of scribes, when he was asked if the ruling AIADMK would capture power in next assembly elections, drawing flak from the journalist community here. In an interaction with reporters after participating in a blood donation camp held in Chennai by his

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Sena criticises Modi’s Lahore visit, says Pakistan’s ‘cursed’ soil a death knell for politicians’ careers

Citing examples of BJP stalwarts AB Vajpayee and LK Advani, ally Shiv Sena on Monday said that political careers of leaders who got too close to Pakistan have been on the wane as it criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise visit to Lahore. The Sena also said that the neighbouring country’s soil is “cursed” because

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China officially ends one-child policy

China officially ended its controversial one child policy, allowing couples to have a second child amid deepening demographic crisis of shrinking workforce and ageing population in the world’s second-largest economy. Legislative approval Chinese lawmakers passed a historic decision allowing all couples to have two children from January 1, ending its over three-and-half decades old policy

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Iraq army notches up first win: Claims victory over Islamic State in Ramadi

Iraq’s army said on Sunday it had defeated Islamic State fighters in a provincial capital west of Baghdad, the first major victory for the US-trained force since it collapsed in the face of an assault by the militants 18 months ago. Victory in Ramadi, capital of mainly Sunni-Muslim Anbar province in the Euphrates River valley

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Mufti Sayeed admitted in Delhi’s AIIMS, is ‘absolutely fine’, says government spokesman

A state government spokesman said “health is absolutely fine” for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed who was admitted in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for treatment on Thursday in New Delhi. He was accompanied by his daughter and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. An official spokesman said in

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1 Arrested For Murder Of 2 Bihar Engineers In Suspected Case Of Ransom

One person has been arrested today in connection with the killing of two engineers of a private road construction company who were shot dead in Bihar’s Darbhanga district on Saturday. A cop was also suspended on Saturday and the probe was handed over the State’s Special Task Force. Just a week ago, the two engineers

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Students oppose Ramdev speech on JNU campus

A group of students from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have opposed the varsity’s move to allow an invitation to yoga guru Baba Ramdev for a keynote address at the 22{+n}{+d}International Congress of Vedanta, being co-organised by the institution. Calling the move, a “silent Right-wing onslaught” on JNU, the students have warned University officials to withdraw

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Upset over sacking of aides, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav skips annual Saifai Mahotsav

As the annual ‘Saifai Mahotsava’ began with much fanfare Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was conspicuous by his absence on the inaugural day triggering speculation he might be “upset” with expulsion of two of his close aides from the party. While there was no official word from the ruling Samajwadi Party or the government as to

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Congress journal lauds Sardar Patel, slams Jawaharlal Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

As the Congress celebrates its 131st Foundation Day today, an article published by the party’s Mumbai unit has caused a stir as it blames Jawaharlal Nehru for the state of affairs in Kashmir and refers to the alleged fascist antecedents of party president Sonia Gandhi. The article states that Nehru should have listened to Sardar

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Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan or Aamir Khan: Which Khan looks dapper in his 50s?

The three handsome hunks of Bollywood Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan have turned 50. Being at this age, the leading actors of B-town look dapper even today. They have not just inspired the young lads in the field of acting but even when it comes to style, many have followed these style

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Article 370 can’t be abrogated, repealed or amended, rules Jammu and Kashmir HC

Putting the debate on the state’s special status to rest, Jammu and Kashmir high court said Article 370 enshrined in the Constitution of India cannot be abrogated, repealed or even amended. The high court also noted that replacing the post of ‘Sadar-e-Riyasat’ with Governor was “not within the amending power of the state legislature” and

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We’ll worry about Kashmir, you worry about YOUR ISIS: BJP’s Ram Madhav tells Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan

Senior BJP leader and national general secretary of the party Ram Madhav might have unwittingly put himself in the spotlight of international media after a massive goof up during an interview with Al Jazeera. Madhav had agreed to be part of the segment titled, ‘Is Modi’s India flirting with fascism?’ and he was there to

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Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif wears pink turban gifted to him by Modi at granddaughter’s wedding

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday wore the pink turban gifted to him by his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his granddaughter’s wedding. A source at Sharif’s Jati Umrah residence told PTI that Sharif had donned the “Indian Rajasthani pink turban” gifted to him by Modi during the Indian premier’s visit on Friday. “Wearing

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella visiting Hyderabad’s T-Hub today

Satya Nadella, chief executive officer (CEO) of software giant Microsoft, is visiting Hyderabad’s T-Hub on Monday. “Nadella will visit T-Hub in the city tomorrow. T-hub is the technological incubation centre set up by the Telangana government. He will interact with start-up entrepreneurs,” Telangana IT secretary Jayesh Ranjan told PTI on Sunday. When asked about Nadella’s

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DDCA row: BJP seeks public apology from Arvind Kejriwal for his allegations against Jaitley

The BJP on Sunday sought a public apology from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his allegations against Arun Jaitley, noting there was no mention of the finance minister in the report of the city government’s inquiry panel into DDCA affairs. The AAP leader retorted by asking why Jaitley was “afraid” of a probe if

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LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan seeks construction of new Parliament building

India may get a new Parliament building with latest technological facilities as a proposal has been mooted by Lok Sabha Speaker who has said the existing 88-year-old structure is showing signs of “distress” and will no longer be able to meet the growing demand for space. She has written to Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah

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