K’taka govt drops Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy from Kempe Gowda Jayanthi invitation; stirs row

K’taka govt drops Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy from Kempe Gowda Jayanthi invitation; stirs row

Bengaluru, June 26 - The move by the Congress government in Karnataka to leave out former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy from the invitations to celebrate Kempe Gowda Jayanthi has stirred a controversy.

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On anti-drug abuse day Mizoram Police burns narcotics worth Rs 155 crore

On anti-drug abuse day Mizoram Police burns narcotics worth Rs 155 crore

Aizawl, June 26 - As part of observance of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mizoram Police on Wednesday destroyed seized drugs valued at Rs 155 crore, officials said.

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Sensex trades flat on negative global cues

Sensex trades flat on negative global cues

Mumbai, June 27 - India equity indices opened flat on Thursday following negative cues from global markets.

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Mumbai Metro 3 first phase to be operational by September

Mumbai Metro 3 first phase to be operational by September

Mumbai, June 26 - The first phase of Colaba-SEEPZ Mumbai Metro 3 between SEEPZ and Bandra Kurla Complex will be commissioned by September and the entire project by December end.

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Centre seeks report from TN govt on claims that Foxconn doesn’t hire married women at its iPhone plant

Centre seeks report from TN govt on claims that Foxconn doesn’t hire married women at its iPhone plant

New Delhi, June 26 - The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has requested a detailed report from the Labour Department of Tamil Nadu government over media reports claiming that married women are not being allowed to work at Foxconn India’s factory that

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Bihar commerce body urges state govt to review non-residential taxes

Bihar commerce body urges state govt to review non-residential taxes

Patna, June 26 - The Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries on Wednesday asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitin Naveen to review unexpected non-residential taxes in the state.

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First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to reach Kashmir on Friday

First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to reach Kashmir on Friday

Jammu, June 27 - First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims will be flagged off for Kashmir on Friday from here as this year’s Yatra begins on June 29.

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Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR brings relief from intense heat

Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR brings relief from intense heat

New Delhi, June 27 - Parts of the Delhi-NCR on Thursday received rain, bringing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions.

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BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Delhi AIIMS; condition ‘stable’

BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Delhi AIIMS; condition ‘stable’

New Delhi, June 27 - Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the AIIMS here late on Wednesday night, sources said, adding that the condition of the former Deputy Prime Minister is stable.

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Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief

Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief

New Delhi, June 26 - Gandhi family loyalist Sam Pitroda has made a return to the helm of the Indian Overseas Congress, months after stepping down from the post following a huge political controversy that erupted over his 'racist' remarks and comments on

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MCA refutes media reports on clean chit to Byju’s, says probe is still on

MCA refutes media reports on clean chit to Byju’s, says probe is still on

New Delhi, June 26 -: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) clarified on Wednesday that it has not given Byju’s a clean chit over financial fraud as the investigation into the matter is still going on.

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Cracks in INDIA bloc come to fore over resolution against Emergency, BJP rubs it in

Cracks in INDIA bloc come to fore over resolution against Emergency, BJP rubs it in

New Delhi, June 26 - The resurgent Congress-led INDIA bloc has been latching on to every opportunity to corner the BJP-led NDA while reiterating that, as the voice of India, they will keep the government on a tight leash.

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CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case

CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case

New Delhi, June 26 - A court here on Wednesday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to CBI custody for three days in connection with the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam case.

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Newly-elected Trinamool MLAs skip Guv’s invitation for oath ceremony, stage dharna at Assembly

Newly-elected Trinamool MLAs skip Guv’s invitation for oath ceremony, stage dharna at Assembly

Kolkata, June 26 - Two newly-elected Trinamool Congress legislators, namely Sayantika Banerjee from Baranagar and Reyat Sarkar from Bhagawangola, ignored the invitation from West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose to go to Raj Bhavan and participate in the swearing-in ceremony.

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NDA govt trying to cover up NEET scam: Sachin Pilot

NDA govt trying to cover up NEET scam: Sachin Pilot

Jaipur, June 26 - Former Rajasthan Deputy CM and Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the NDA government and accused it of covering up the NEET scam, which as per him, was the biggest issue in the

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IMD forecasts heavy rain for West Peninsular Coast, Northwest India

IMD forecasts heavy rain for West Peninsular Coast, Northwest India

New Delhi June 26 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely along the country’s West Peninsular Coast during the next 3-4 days while rainfall activity is likely to increase over Northwest India with heavy to

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Telangana seeks release of Rs 693 crore under National Health Mission

Telangana seeks release of Rs 693 crore under National Health Mission

New Delhi/Hyderabad, June 25 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda to immediately release Rs 693.13 crore pending dues to Telangana under the National Health Mission (NHM).

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Did not blame Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case: CM Kejriwal tells court

Did not blame Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case: CM Kejriwal tells court

New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told a court here on Wednesday that he did not blame any Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, including former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, for alleged irregularities in the framing of the now-scrapped liquor

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Punjab Police ask Gujarat-based social media influencer to join probe

Punjab Police ask Gujarat-based social media influencer to join probe

Amritsar, June 26 - Punjab Police on Wednesday asked Gujarat-based social media influencer Archana Makwana, who is facing charges for performing Yoga at Sri Darbar Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple Amritsar, to join the investigation till June 30.

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Former Foreign Secretary Muchkund Dubey passes away at 90

Former Foreign Secretary Muchkund Dubey passes away at 90

New Delhi, June 26 - Former Foreign Secretary Muchkund Dubey (90), who also served as the President of the Council for Social Development and as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), passed away in Delhi on Wednesday.

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