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Lack of Lok Sabha quorum shows chinks in NDA’s strategy

Just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction at a function that Parliament was running smoothly, business in Lok Sabha had to be suspended for lack of quorum, exposing the disarray in floor management of the ruling party and giving an opening to Congress to gloat over the opponent’s discomfiture. Lack of numbers put […]

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China consolidates in Africa following $60 billion pledge

China is set to expand investments in Africa that would help absorb its excess manufacturing capacity as part of an effort to re-engage with the continent and integrate it within its Belt and Road connectivity framework. In tune with the meeting in Johannesburg, of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which President Xi Jinping and

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Tirupati temple may become biggest depositor in PM Modi’s gold monetisation scheme

The richest Hindu temple in the world could soon come to the rescue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to recycle tonnes of idle gold and cut economy-hurting imports. The gold monetisation scheme, aimed at persuading individuals, institutions and rich temples to deposit some of their physical gold with banks to recycle, has only attracted

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Delhi will restrict cars from Jan 1 to cut pollution, may face challenge

The Delhi government announced on Friday each private car and two-wheeler will be allowed on the city’s roads only every other day from next year in a bid to even the odds stacked against authorities in their efforts to clean up the Capital’s toxic air. Private vehicles will be allowed to run on the streets

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IAF to commission women fighter pilots on ‘experimental basis’ for five years

The IAF will commission women as fighter pilots from June 2016 on an “experimental basis” for five years, minister of state for defence Rao Inderjit Singh told Lok Sabha on Friday. As reported in October, the government has decided to break the rigid combat-exclusion policy for women prevalent since they began joining the armed forces

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Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana among others express grief for Chennai flood victims

Bollywood celebrities have expressed their grief and conveyed their prayers for all those who are battling the deadly floods in Chennai currently. Numerous actors present at the Van Heusen and GQ Fashion Nights conveyed their feelings about the situation. “It’s a very pressing issue, our hearts truly go out to all our friends in Chennai.

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Fraudster dupes Andheri woman of Rs 7 lakh after posing as Ekta Kapoor, offering role

An imposter duped Andheri-based actor Anjali Badhoria of Rs 7 lakh by impersonating himself as producer Ekta Kapoor, owner of Balaji Telefilms, on a fake Facebook account, according to a report in an English daily. The conman promised Badhoria of a role in Balaji Telefilms’ serials to extract money from her. The matter came to

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IPTL: UAE Royals claim second consecutive win beating home team Japan Warriors

UAE Royals notched up their second consecutive win with a comprehensive victory over home team Japan Warriors on the second day of the International Premier League Tennis in Kobe on Thursday. The Warriors failed to cash in on the huge home crowd support as the Royals emerged 30-15 victorious. The home team not win a

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Top FIFA officials Hawit, Napout arrested, ‘opposing’ extradition to the US

The two top football officials arrested in Zurich on Thursday in the latest raids targeting FIFA are opposing extradition to the United States, where they are wanted over corruption allegations, Switzerland said. “The two FIFA officials arrested in Zurich on the instructions of the Federal Office of Justice FOJ were today also given hearings by

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It’s time India won a major tournament medal, says Coach Oltmans after reaching HWL semis

India’s chief coach Roelant Oltmans is a “proud” man after his side stunned Great Britain 2-1 to enter the semifinals of Hockey World League (HWL) Final in Raipur on Thursday and the Dutchman feels it’s time for the eight-time Olympic champions to win a medal in a major tournament. After finishing at the bottom of

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India vs SA: Rahane becomes first player to score century in Test series, takes India to 326/8 at lunch

Ajinkya Rahane struck his fifth Test hundred to guide India to a commendable 326/8 at lunch on the second day of the fourth and final cricket match against South Africa in Delhi on Friday. Rahane scored 127 off 215 balls, achieving the distinction of being the first player from either side to have reached a

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Historic step: US armed forces to open up men-only frontline combat roles to women

The US military will open up all positions — including frontline combat roles — to women, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Thursday in a sweeping move officially ending centuries of men-only tradition. The historic step served as a rebuke to a Marine Corps call this year for a partial exemption, after it argued mixed-gender combat

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‘We need to stay cautious’: US Muslim and Arab communities fear backlash from San Bernardino shooting

Members of the Arab and Muslim communities in the United States said Thursday they feared a backlash, as details emerged of the Muslim couple who shot dead 14 people in California. One organisation will meet officials with the Department of Homeland Security on Friday to assess safety measures after the attack that left 14 dead

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After Taliban’s denial of its leader being wounded, Kabul declares Mullah Mansoor was killed

Taliban supremo Mullah Akhtar Mansoor has died of injuries, Afghanistan officials confirmed on Friday. Mansoor was critically injured in a gunfight on Wednesday in an argument with commanders in the militant group, Xinhua quoted Afghanistan officials as saying. The incident came as the group has been divided into two factions after Mansoor succeeded former Taliban

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Australian parliament passes anti-terrorism law to strip citizenship

Australia’s parliament has passed legislation to strip dual nationals of their citizenship if they are convicted of terrorism offences or found to have fought with banned groups overseas, despite concerns about deporting jihadists. Attorney-General George Brandis said the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill, passed late Thursday, updated existing law to reflect “the new

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Canada PM Trudeau gets down to business at home as honeymoon period ends

Just back from a whirlwind international tour taking selfies with adoring fans, dining with Queen Elizabeth II and vowing strong action on climate change, Canada’s new prime minister now faces big challenges at home, including a sluggish economy. Justin Trudeau was cheered at summits in Paris, Turkey, Malta and the Philippines for his youthful good

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Indian Navy is totally secular, every ship a microcosm of India, says Admiral RK Dhowan

Amid raging debate on religious intolerance in the country, Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan on Thursday asserted that his force was “totally secular” and every ship of the Indian Navy was a microcosm of India. Underlining that secularism starts from individual and the smallest unit, he said the Navy maintains the spirit of secularism. “I

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Akhilesh announces plans to recruit 35,000 new cops in UP; BJP questions CM’s motives

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s announcement that 35,000 new policemen will be recruited soon in the state. In a state where for 100 peon posts, more than 23 lakh applications had come, how will the government handle the police recruitment when it has decided to waive off

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