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SC asks Centre, Meghalaya govt to file status report on miners' tragedy
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 4 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and Meghalaya government to file a status report before it by January 7 on the rescue operation of 15 miners trapped in coal mine in East Jaintia Hills since December 13.
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High-level committee to suggest ways to implement 'Assam Accord'
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Jan 2 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the constitution of a high-level committee that will recommend ways and means to the Centre for effective implementation of the 'Assam Accord' inked in August 1985.
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Naidu demands Triple Talaq Bill to be sent to Select Committee
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the Triple Talaq Bill should be sent to the Select Committee of Parliament, and the Centre should not frame a separate law to target Muslims.
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AFSPA extended in 'disturbed' Nagaland for 6 months
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 31 (ANI): The Centre on Sunday extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland for a period of six months, declaring the northeastern state a 'disturbed area.'
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BJP government made AgustaWestland part of Make in India: Congress
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi led BJP government at the Centre made AgustaWestland a part of 'Make in India' by removing the firm from the list of blacklisted helicopter design and manufacturing companies, said Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on
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Akhilesh bats for federal front to oust BJP from power at Centre
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec 26 (ANI): Giving a clarion call to oust BJP from power at the Centre in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday batted for the formation of a federal front to contest
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Karnataka CM lands in controversy over viral video
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Dec 25 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy was at the centre of a controversy on Tuesday after a video went viral in which he is heard apparently instructing the police to "mercilessly" kill the assailants of a Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prakash.
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Kevin Spacey releases bizarre video after announcement of sexual assault c
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): Kevin Spacey, who has been at the centre of numerous accusations of sexual misconduct, has broken his social media silence by posting a bizarre 'House of Cards'-inspired video.
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Modi govt's aims to be a peeping Tom: Congress on e-surveillance
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi led BJP government at the Centre is aiming to become a "peeping Tom," said Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi here on Monday.
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In Odisha, PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 14,523cr
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated developmental projects worth Rs 14,523 crore in Bhubaneswar on Monday under the Centre's 'Purvodaya' vision.
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Special status row: TDP protests against BJP in Srikakulam
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Dec 23 (ANI): Demanding special status for his state, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held "Dharma Porata Deeksha" (struggle for justice) protest against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, at Srikakulam town on Saturday.
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Court directs state, central government to submit counter affidavit to Kis
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur)[India], Dec 21 (ANI): The Manipur High Court has directed the state government, the Centre and District Magistrate of Imphal West, to submit counter affidavit to the petition filed by journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem challenging his detention order under National Security A
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