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Action against those protesting against inter-caste marriage
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 16 (ANI): In his submissions before the Supreme Court in connection with cases of so called honour killings by Khap Panchayats, Amicus Curiae Raju Ramachandran on Friday stated that action would be initiated against those involved in protesting a marriage between conse
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PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India] February 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with over 100 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and heard their life changing experience at his residence here.
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President Kovind hosts LPG Panchayat at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday hosted the LPG Panchayat at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Eve teased Chhattisgarh girl's head shaved
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Kawardha (Chhattisgarh) [India], Feb.13 (ANI): A minor girl has had to suffer the ignominy of having her head half shaved and being excommunicated as an act of purification following an incident of eve teasing in Chhattisgarh's Kawardha district.
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Mentally challenged girl raped in Odisha
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India] February 8 (ANI): A mentally challenged girl was allegedly raped in Pathuri Panchayat of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
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Malayalam poet attacked; 6 arrested
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Kollam (Kerala) [India], Feb 6 (ANI): At least six people including a Panchayat member was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the attack on Malayalam poet K Sreekumar.
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SC slams Khap Panchayat, asks Centre for suggestions to protect couples
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India] February 05 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday cracked a whip against Khap Panchayats in connection with cases pertaining to so called honour killing.
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Telangana CM pushes for environment protection
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Feb 5 (ANI): Addressing the need to protect the environment in the capital city of Hyderabad and its neighbouring regions, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has called for the development of forest blocks in the surrounding forest lands.
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Chhattisgarh to use state budget for broadband projects: Raman Singh
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Feb. 04 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Sunday announced that only the state budget would be used for the Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY) scheme, which aims to provide broadband connectivity to every citizen of the state.
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Suspended BJD MP Panda refutes 'utterly false' allegations
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Puri (Odisha) [India], Jan 27 (ANI): Suspended Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Bijayant Panda on Saturday said the allegations against him are "utterly false".
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Gujarat local body polls: Voting on Feb 17, counting on 19
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] January 23 (ANI): Voting for the Gujarat local body polls will be held on February 17 whereas the counting will take place on February 19.
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Honour killing: No question of illegality if adults decide to marry, says
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 16 (ANI): In connection with a plea against the practice of honour killing, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Pinky Anand said on Tuesday that the Centre was serious about the dignity of the citizens and if adults take their own marital decisions then there was no qu
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