​A​s its tanks roll into Rafah​, Guterres appeals to Israel to not escalate situation

​A​s its tanks roll into Rafah​, Guterres appeals to Israel to not escalate situation

United Nations, May 7 - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres appealed to Israel on Monday to stop the escalation of the Gaza conflict as its tanks rolled into Rafah while a temporary ceasefire deal hung in the balance.

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‘Congress backing terrorist Ajmal Kasab’, PM Modi says party’s ‘B Team’ has become active across the border

‘Congress backing terrorist Ajmal Kasab’, PM Modi says party’s ‘B Team’ has become active across the border

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), May 7 - Lashing out at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the grand old party is backing Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab now, adding its 'B Team' across the border has become active since the 'Team A'

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Have ‘irrefutable evidence’ of India’s involvement in recent targeted killings, claims Pakistan

Have ‘irrefutable evidence’ of India’s involvement in recent targeted killings, claims Pakistan

Islamabad, May 7 - Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary, said on Tuesday that Pakistan has "irrefutable evidence" of India's involvement in the recent targeted killings of various individuals in the country.

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S.Korean envoy to Russia attends Putin’s inauguration ceremony: Seoul official

S.Korean envoy to Russia attends Putin’s inauguration ceremony: Seoul official

Seoul, May 7 - South Korean Ambassador to Russia, Lee Do-hoon, attended the inauguration ceremony of its leader Vladimir Putin, who began his fifth term as President on Tuesday (local time), Seoul officials said.

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Work to form multi-polar world order will continue, says Putin after beginning fifth presidential term

Work to form multi-polar world order will continue, says Putin after beginning fifth presidential term

Moscow, April 7 - Promising continuation of his efforts to form a "multipolar world order" and an "equal and indivisible security system", Vladimir Putin, who took office as President of Russia for the fifth time on Tuesday, said that Moscow remains open to

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No relief for CM Kejriwal, SC likely to hear case on May 9

No relief for CM Kejriwal, SC likely to hear case on May 9

New Delhi, May 7 - The Supreme Court bench, which initially decided to pronounce its judgement on Tuesday on the interim bail plea of incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, will most likely take up the matter again

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Two terrorists killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K’s Kulgam

Two terrorists killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K’s Kulgam

Srinagar, May 7 - Two terrorists were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with the security forces in J&K’s Kulgam district.

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Excise policy case: Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal’s judicial custody till May 20

Excise policy case: Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal’s judicial custody till May 20

New Delhi, May 7 - A Delhi court on Tuesday extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till May 20, in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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‘Those on bail are batting for Muslim reservation’, PM Modi’s fierce counter to Lalu’s quota pitch

‘Those on bail are batting for Muslim reservation’, PM Modi’s fierce counter to Lalu’s quota pitch

Bhopal, May 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday tore into Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for making a fresh quota pitch for Muslims, saying the INDI Alliance cannot see beyond ‘appeasement’.

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India’s elections a remarkable showcase of diversity & unity: Pranav Adani

India’s elections a remarkable showcase of diversity & unity: Pranav Adani

Ahmedabad, May 7 - Pranav Adani, Managing Director (Agro, Oil & Gas) and Director of Adani Enterprises, on Tuesday cast his vote along with his family members, saying that India's elections are a remarkable showcase of diversity and unity, where “every vote counts”.

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Excise policy case: SC to pronounce order on CM Kejriwal’s interim bail plea

Excise policy case: SC to pronounce order on CM Kejriwal’s interim bail plea

New Delhi, May 7 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its judgement on the interim bail plea of incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.

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Your one vote will make India third largest economy, says PM Modi in Madhya Pradesh

Your one vote will make India third largest economy, says PM Modi in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, May 7 - A few hours after he cast his vote in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, urged people of Madhya Pradesh to exercise their franchise in large numbers as that could "shape the future of India."

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Former Cong leader Radhika Khera and actor Shekhar Suman join BJP

Former Cong leader Radhika Khera and actor Shekhar Suman join BJP

New Delhi, May 7 - Former Congress national media co-ordinator Radhika Khera and noted actor Shekhar Suman joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at party headquarters here on Tuesday.

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Voting a right, privilege and responsibility, says Gautam Adani

Voting a right, privilege and responsibility, says Gautam Adani

New Delhi, May 7 - Gautam Adani, Founder and Chairman of Adani Group, said on Tuesday that voting is a right, privilege as well as responsibility, as he cast his vote in Gujarat, along with family members, during the third phase of the

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In MP poll rally, PM Modi assails Congress for ‘demeaning’ armed forces, slams its ‘dangerous intentions’

In MP poll rally, PM Modi assails Congress for ‘demeaning’ armed forces, slams its ‘dangerous intentions’

Bhopal, May 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the campaign trail to Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday tore into the Congress party and accused it of hatching dangerous conspiracies to harm the nation.

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Polling percentage in Bengal impressive at 32.82 pc in first four hours even as reports of irregularities surface

Polling percentage in Bengal impressive at 32.82 pc in first four hours even as reports of irregularities surface

Kolkata, May 7 - With complaints of poll-related irregularities continuing to flood the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal, the average poll percentage in four Lok Sabha constituencies in the third phase on Monday has been an impressive 32.82

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Woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as huge crowd gathers outside polling booth in Ahmedabad

Woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as huge crowd gathers outside polling booth in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, May 7 - Enthusiastic crowds greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he cast his vote at Nishan Vidhyala in Ahmedabad's Ranip on Tuesday.

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HM Amit Shah casts vote, urges people to ‘accept voting as duty’

HM Amit Shah casts vote, urges people to ‘accept voting as duty’

Ahmedabad, May 7 - Union Home Minister and BJP candidate from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, Amit Shah cast his vote on Tuesday and appealed to voters to "accept voting as a duty towards contributing to nation-building".

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PM Modi urges electorates to cast votes in record numbers

PM Modi urges electorates to cast votes in record numbers

New Delhi, May 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged electorates to cast votes in record numbers in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

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LS polls: Third phase begins across 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs

LS polls: Third phase begins across 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs

New Delhi, May 7 - The Lok Sabha election's third phase kicked off at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, as voters began turning out to press the EVM button for their desired candidate in 93 constituencies spanning across 11 states and Union Territories.

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