Section 144 imposed in Srinagar: Security beefed up, Internet services suspended, many leaders ‘detained or arrested’

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Kashmir remained on edge as the authorities stepped up security at vital installations and in sensitive areas, suspended mobile internet services and either arrested or detained several leaders in fast-paced developments on Sunday night. Officials said restrictions on movement of people would come into force in Kashmir Valley at the crack of dawn. The officials […]

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Doctors’ protest continue, some relief for patients as emergency services resume

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Emergency services have resumed at several government hospitals in Delhi in some relief to patients, even as resident doctors continued their strike for the third consecutive day on Saturday against the National Medical Commission Bill. The doctors have been boycotting work and demonstrating over certain provisions of the Bill since Thursday. Heavy police presence were […]

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Article 370 revoked: Youngsters, govt employees to be real beneficiaries in J&K, says Jitendra Singh

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Youngsters and government employees will be the real beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcation of the state into two Union territories, Union minister Jitendra Singh said here on Thursday. Addressing a delegation of students from Jammu and Kashmir, Singh also said never in the past, […]

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National Conference moves Supreme Court challenging Presidential Order on Article 370

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The National Conference mounted a legal challenge in the Supreme Court on Saturday to the changes made in the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir, contending that these have taken away rights of its citizens without their mandate. Arguing that the legislation approved by Parliament and the orders issued by the President subsequently were unconstitutional, […]

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Amit Shah meets Maharashtra BJP leaders, keeps away from ally Shiv Sena

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BJP president Amit Shah on Monday held a brief meeting here with Maharashtra party leaders, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, but kept away from the ally Shiv Sena. During his Mumbai visit, he also visited the chief ministers official residence Varsha in Malabar Hill area. Shahs meetings were confined only to state BJP leaders and […]

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Income Tax dept attaches Rs 400 crore ‘benami’ plot in Noida belonging to Mayawati’s brother

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The Income-Tax Department has attached a benami plot worth Rs 400 crore in Noida belonging to BSP supremo Mayawatis brother and his wife, an official order said. The provisional order for the attachment of the seven-acre plot, beneficially owned by Anand Kumar and his wife Vichiter Lata, was issued on July 16 by the Delhi-based […]

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UP man working in Kuwait gives triple talaq through WhatsApp

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A man divorced his wife here through triple talaq on WhatsApp from Kuwait, where he works as a labourer, after she filed a dowry and harassment case against him and his family, police said Thursday. The incident comes just days after the Parliament passed a bill criminalising the practice. Police said the dowry and harassment […]

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TMC launches new online campaign ‘Mamata My Pride’, say party sources

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Three days after launching a massive outreach campaign, the Trinamool Congress leadership on Friday launched a new online campaign, where people would share with netizens why they were proud of the achievements of TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The TMC came out with a new twitter page and hashtag Amar Gorbo […]

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Bombay HC lawyer files criminal complaint against Shehla Rashid for ‘defaming government’ without evidence

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In fresh trouble for political activist Shehla Rashid, a fresh criminal complaint has been filed against her in Mumbai by a Bombay High Court lawyer Virendra Jabra. In a written complaint filed at the Santa Cruz police station, it is alleged that Rashid has made false allegations without any evidence with the intention to defame […]

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s poll yatra will be futile, BJP will lose, says NCP

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The NCP on Saturday attacked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on his Mahajanadesh Yatra (mega mandate march), saying he will stand exposed during the campaign and predicted Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh-like defeat for the BJP in Maharashtra. The BJP had lost Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Assembly polls held late last year. Drawing a parallel, Maharashtra NCP […]

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