Decline in Hindu population is a concern, says BJP leader CT Ravi

Decline in Hindu population is a concern, says BJP leader CT Ravi

Bengaluru, May 9 - Former national general secretary of the BJP, C.T. Ravi has expressed concern over the decline in the Hindu population and an increase in the Muslim population between 1950 and 2015.

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Akali Dal candidate from Chandigarh joins AAP

Akali Dal candidate from Chandigarh joins AAP

Chandigarh, May 9 - In a setback to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), its Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, Hardeep Singh Buterla, along with supporters joined AAP on Thursday after leaving the Akali Dal.

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PM panel’s report on religious demographics evokes mixed reactions from Bihar

PM panel’s report on religious demographics evokes mixed reactions from Bihar

Patna May 9 - A study released recently saying the share of the majority Hindu population in India decreased between 1950 and 2015, while that of the minority population went up during the period under review has evoked mixed reactions from different political

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Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath shrine adorned with 20 quintals of flowers, portals to open on Friday

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath shrine adorned with 20 quintals of flowers, portals to open on Friday

New Delhi, May 9 - The portals of the holy Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Friday. While the preparations for the ceremonial opening of the temple are in full swing, the devotees have started assembling in large numbers in adjacent Sonprayag

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Minimally invasive robotic surgery frees woman from aggressive appendix cancer

Minimally invasive robotic surgery frees woman from aggressive appendix cancer

Chennai, May 9 - In a major medical breakthrough, a minimally invasive robotic-assisted approach has cured a woman suffering from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) -- an aggressive appendix cancer.

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A tough battle awaits three-time MP Harsimrat Badal in bastion Bathinda

A tough battle awaits three-time MP Harsimrat Badal in bastion Bathinda

Bathinda, May 9 - A tough battle awaits Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who held portfolios in both the Modi-led central governments, is eyeing to retain the politically significant Bathinda seat, also known as Punjab’s cotton belt, for the fourth consecutive term.

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Come what may, 4% Muslim quota will continue: CM Jagan

Come what may, 4% Muslim quota will continue: CM Jagan

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), May 9 - Stating that four per cent reservation for Muslims is not given based on religion, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday promised that the quota would continue in the state.

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Repolling in a booth in Gujarat’s Dahod LS seat on May 11

Repolling in a booth in Gujarat’s Dahod LS seat on May 11

Gandhinagar, May 9 - The Election Commission has announced repolling on May 11 at a booth in Parthampur village in Gujarat's Dahod Lok Sabha constituency after a booth-capturing incident was reported on May 7.

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88.64 pc students pass class 12 exam in Assam

88.64 pc students pass class 12 exam in Assam

Guwahati, May 9 - Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) announced the results of the class 12 examination on Thursday with an overall pass percentage of 88.64 per cent.

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Migrants threatening survival of indigenous people of Manipur: CM Biren Singh

Migrants threatening survival of indigenous people of Manipur: CM Biren Singh

Imphal, May 9 - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that immigrants from across the border threatened the survival of indigenous people in the state and the government would not allow it to continue.

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Visually impaired lottery seller pardons man who stole her tickets

Visually impaired lottery seller pardons man who stole her tickets

Kottayam (Kerala), May 9 - For Rosamma life is all about honesty, hard work and forgiveness. She sits quietly on the roadside selling lottery tickets to those who desire to check their luck.

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Give us 10 seats, we will make Telangana ‘number one’: Amit Shah

Give us 10 seats, we will make Telangana ‘number one’: Amit Shah

Hyderabad, May 9 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Telangana to bless the BJP with 10 Lok Sabha, promising to make Telangana ‘number one’ state in the country.

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BJD to release its election manifesto today

BJD to release its election manifesto today

Bhubaneswar, May 9 - Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday urged the electors to vote for Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates contesting for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the state.

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Loyalties, like the fragrance of Ittar, last long in Kannauj

Loyalties, like the fragrance of Ittar, last long in Kannauj

Kannauj (UP), May 9 - ‘Ittar’, a non-alcohol based perfume, is known for being long-lasting and loyalties in Kannauj, the nation’s Ittar hub, also last long.

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Yogi Adityanath blasts Sam Pitroda for ‘racist’ slur, says ‘it exposes Cong’s dangerous intentions’

Yogi Adityanath blasts Sam Pitroda for ‘racist’ slur, says ‘it exposes Cong’s dangerous intentions’

New Delhi, May 9 - In a scathing critique, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday blasted Congress leader Sam Pitroda for his ‘racist’ slur on the citizens and also for the objectionable statement on Ram temple.

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Delhi Labour Commissioner issues notice to Air India Express management, union

Delhi Labour Commissioner issues notice to Air India Express management, union

New Delhi, May 9 - Delhi Regional Labour Commissioner Ashok Perumalla has issued a notice to the Air India Express Employees Union and the airline management for the appearance for conciliation proceedings at 2 p.m. in his chamber at Delhi’s Dwarka area.

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Air India Express row: 85 flights cancelled as cabin crew members continue strike

Air India Express row: 85 flights cancelled as cabin crew members continue strike

New Delhi, May 9 - Over 80 flights were cancelled on Thursday following the mass sick leave taken by the cabin crew members of Air India Express, said an official.

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Hindu-Muslim population ratio: Congress, SP question timing of release of report

Hindu-Muslim population ratio: Congress, SP question timing of release of report

Lucknow, May 9 - A day after the working paper of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) showed that the share of the majority Hindu population has declined in the country while that of the Muslim population has increased, the

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IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert in Tamil Nadu

IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 9 - The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert in Tamil Nadu from May 9 to May 14 over the possibility of heavy rains and winds.

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PM panel report on declining Hindu population: Political parties in Bengal describe it as ploy in midst of polls

PM panel report on declining Hindu population: Political parties in Bengal describe it as ploy in midst of polls

Kolkata, May 9 - All the major political parties in West Bengal including the Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and Congress have questioned the timing of the release of the report of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), revealing a declining Hindu

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