Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra, 3 others taken to recreate crime scene; Tikait ‘unhappy’ with probe

On Lakhimpur Kheri deaths, SC tells UP: unsure of your probe, let ex-judge of another HC monitor

Making clear that it is “not confident” and does not want Uttar Pradesh to continue with the judicial commission it appointed to probe the October 3 incidents in Lakhimpur Kheri, the Supreme Court proposed Monday the appointment of a retired judge from “a different High Court” to monitor investigations till the chargesheets are filed. It […]

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After Islamabad, Beijing to skip New Delhi meeting on Kabul; Iran and Russia to join

After Islamabad, Beijing to skip New Delhi meeting on Kabul; Iran and Russia to join

AFTER PAKISTAN’S refusal last week, China has cited “scheduling issues” to convey that it will not participate in the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10, sources told The Indian Express. While the two neighbours have chosen to stay away, the other key countries in the region — Russia, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, […]

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Allahabad University proposal for DLitt to Gulzar still ‘under consideration’

The Allahabad University’s proposal to confer an honourary doctorate on lyricist-writer Gulzar is “under consideration” at the Education Ministry, an official said Monday. An official said that the proposal with Gulzar’s name was sent to the ministry around a month ago. “The proposal is under consideration. Processing such proposals takes time. In this case, the […]

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2020 Padma awards: 119 awardees from diverse backgrounds

2020 Padma awards: 119 awardees from diverse backgrounds

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Padma awards to 119 recipients — some of them posthumously — for the year 2020 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were among the attendees. The list comprises seven Padma Vibhushans, 10 Padma Bhushans and 102 Padma […]

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Naveen Patnaik shares stage with minister accused of links to murder suspect

Naveen Patnaik shares stage with minister accused of links to murder suspect

In a show of support, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday publicly shared the stage with state Home Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra who has been accused by opposition parties of trying to shield the main suspect in a school teacher’s killing. Patnaik was at a programme to launch a Smart Health Card scheme under the […]

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Month-long Winter session of Parliament likely from fourth week of November

Cabinet panel recommends Nov 29-Dec 23 Winter Session

The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has recommended that the Winter Session of Parliament be held from November 29 to December 23, according to sources. Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will have simultaneous sitting but with Covid-19 protocols in place, the sources said. The session is likely to have 19 sittings. Winter Session […]

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Cong trying to politicise report: Chhattisgarh Governor

Cong trying to politicise report: Chhattisgarh Governor

CHHATTISGARH Governor Anusuiya Uikey said on Monday that the state Congress was raising unnecessary queries on the Jhiram valley probe report. Uikey was responding to Congress’s accusation a day ago that the Jhiram valley inquiry commission broke protocol by submitting the report to the Governor, The report was filed after a probe into the May […]

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22 BJD MLAs do not attract disqualification for office of profit says EC

22 BJD MLAs do not attract disqualification for office of profit says EC

The Election Commission has noted that the 22 Biju Janata Dal MLAs who were appointed as chairpersons of various district planning committees and special development councils do not attract disqualification for holding an office of profit. The poll panel in an opinion issued to the Odisha governor last month said offices held by 20 were […]

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Kerala private bus operators call indefinite strike demanding fare hike

After a 48-hour strike called by trade unions of the Kerala State Road Transport Bus Corporation (KSRTC) led to almost complete suspension of services, commuters in the state must now brace for another strike, this time by private bus operators. An indefinite strike called by the Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation, which is starting […]

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What is the ‘secret deal’ between Modi govt and Finmeccanica, asks Congress

What is the ‘secret deal’ between Modi govt and Finmeccanica, asks Congress

The Congress on Monday accused the BJP of creating a “fake bogey of corruption” in the Agusta Westland VVIP choppers deal and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of “shielding, protecting and promoting” Agusta Westland and its parent company Finmeccanica. The Congress demanded answers from the government over reports of the lifting of […]

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