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Modi, Ambedkar and RSS’s ‘Ultimate Unifier’: A fresh attempt at social engineering

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It’s unusual when BJP leadership and the RSS mouthpiece Organiser act in tandem. The situations have to be compelling to make a public display of their meeting of minds. Commemoration of 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar has provided that occasion to indicate that the Modi government and its ideological fountainhead are thinking alike on […]

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Shutdown in Kashmir to Protest Against Deaths in Handwara Firing

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Kashmir Valley is witnessing a complete shutdown to protest against the killings of three people in firing by security forces at Handwara in Kupwara district. The three were killed after security forces opened fire on a mob protesting against the alleged molestation of a school girl by Army personnel in Handwara. All shops and business

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Handwara civilian deaths: Mehbooba-BJP govt faces first major challenge

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The alleged molestation of a schoolgirl by army personnel in north Kashmir’s Handwara town has triggered off a cycle of violence in police and army firing on protesters. While there are conflicting reports about the alleged molestation of the girl – the army and the police have released a video of the girl in which

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Handwara firing: Bring back my Gavaskar, says mother of aspiring cricketer shot dead by Army

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A narrow road in Banday Mohalla, about 200 metres from the main square of Handwara town in Kashmir Valley, leads to aspiring cricketer Nayeem Qadir Bhat’s home. Late Tuesday evening, a steady trickle of mourners poured into this young cricketer’s house who was killed by the Army in the afternoon, during a protest sparked by

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7.5% Growth Not Enough for India’s Requirement: Jaitley

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India’s current growth rate of 7.5 per cent is not enough as per its own requirement standard and the country has the “potential” to do “better”, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said. Expressing concern over the decline in India’s exports, Jaitley said the country’s growth parameters were on track and the government is moving

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Sania Mirza wants Parineeti Chopra to play her in a biopic. Is Bollywood listening?

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Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza feels actress Parineeti Chopra would be the perfect choice to portray her onscreen if there is a biopic made on her life. “Both Deepika (Padukone) and Parineeti are very good friends (of mine), but Parineeti is closer to me. If there is a biopic made on me, I would love

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Anti-Naxal operations: CRPF officer succumbs to injuries in Chhattisgarh

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A CRPF officer, who suffered severe IED splinter injuries and had slipped into coma for a month after an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, on Tuesday died at a hospital in Hyderabad. The officer, Deputy Commandant BK Shyam Niwas, had been under intensive care of doctors due to grievous injuries on his head during

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Protests erupt in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir after teen’s body found

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A 14-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by slitting his throat in Kathua district here triggering protests by locals, police said on Tuesday. Karan Kumar, a class 8 student, was found murdered in the school in Basholi late on Monday night, DIG, Jammu-Kathua range, Ashkoor Wani said. Kumar had gone missing on Monday following which a

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Palestine president Abbas calls for UN resolution on Israeli settlements

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Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said there is an “urgent” need for a UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements, in an interview ahead of a multi-country diplomatic tour. “The Security Council is a very important subject because it has now become urgent due to settlement activities and because Israel has not stopped these activities,” Abbas told AFP,

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‘A royal summer in Delhi’: PM Modi hosts lunch for Prince William, Kate Middleton

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted lunch for Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are on a visit to India. “A royal summer in Delhi! PM @narendramodi receives the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Hyderabad House,” External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted along with pictures of

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India, US agree to share military logistics for warships, aircraft

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India and the United States have agreed in principle to share military logistics, US defense secretary Ashton Carter said on Tuesday, as both sides seek to counter the growing maritime assertiveness of China. Washington has been urging New Delhi to sign the Logistics Support Agreement that allows the two militaries to use each other’s land,

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Afghan Taliban announce start of `spring offensive`

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The Afghan Taliban announced on Tuesday the start of their “spring offensive” even as the government in Kabul tries to bring the insurgents back to the negotiating table to end their drawn-out conflict. The Taliban said in a statement they would “employ large-scale attacks on enemy positions across the country” during the offensive they have

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Need for heart-to-heart talk with China over Masood Azhar: Salman Khurshid

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India should have a “heart-to-heart” dialogue with China to win its support at the UN to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar, former external affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said. “You cannot expect China to deliver unless we talk to them. This is not carrying a shopping list,” Khurshid said, days after China scuttled India’s bid

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ISRO to launch military satellite CartoSat-2C using PSLV in May

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch a new earth observatory named CartoSat-2C in May. The satellite built for military purposes will blast off using the renowned PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle). After the launch, India will join the ranks of China and USA who have their own spy satellites to monitor

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Virat Kohli Lauds Vijay Mallya, Says Royal Challengers Bangalore Stint Exciting

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Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli remembered former franchise director Vijay Mallya for picking him in the team and providing an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world’s best players. “My association with RCB has been special as it has been exciting from the first season. I was chosen to play for RCB by Mr

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Udta Punjab first look: Shahid Kapoor looks his GRUNGIEST BEST in this new avatar – watch video!

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Just yesterday, the makers of Udta Punjab released the first poster of the film and we were hooked! The logo and poster gives us a clear idea of what to expect from the movie. It sure will be trippy as hell and will tell us the dark, intense story of drug abuse in the hinterlands

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Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif’s Jagga Jassos’ concept not original?

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Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif-starrer Jagga Jasoos is heading towards completion. The film has almost a month of shoot left before it wraps. The film has been surrounded with controversies from the day it was announced and now we hear that Jagga Jasoos isn’t an original idea. The film, which is about a young detective

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Nestle India Surges After Maggi Gets All-Clear From Mysuru Lab

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Shares of FMCG major Nestle India on Tuesday surged as much as 5 per cent to Rs. 6,180 on Tuesday after the Indian unit of global food giant Nestle said that its popular Maggi noodles have cleared tests conducted by the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) “CFTRI has submitted analysis reports on Maggi noodles

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China expresses anger at G7 statement on East, South China Seas

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China’s expressed anger on Tuesday after foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies said they strongly opposed provocation in the East and South China Seas, where China is locked in territorial disputes. “We urge the G7 member states to honour their commitment of not taking sides on issues involving territorial disputes,” China’s

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Brazil Impeachment Committee Backs Ousting Dilma Rousseff

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A Brazilian congressional committee on Monday recommended impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, setting the stage for a crucial vote in the lower house to decide whether she should face trial. The committee voted 38 to 27 in favor of Rousseff’s ouster. Both sides yelled slogans and waved placards as the vote was completed after hours

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Leave Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma alone, says Harbhajan Singh to media

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Harbhajan Singh has requested the media to leave Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma alone since any news about their relationship is their private life and it must not be discussed in public. On being asked if the entire matter about Virat and Anushkha’s relationship was stretched way too much, Harbhajan responded, “All I want to

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