ISRO PSLV-C45 mission successfully places EMISAT, 28 other international satellites in orbit

ISRO Chief K Sivan also announced a viewing gallery inaugurated by 1200 live viewers of the launch in Sriharikota today.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Search your voter ID by name and EPIC number in online voters' list at www.nvsp.in

However, to vote in any election, it is mandatory to have an election ID card and your name has to be there on electoral rolls, which can now be done online also.

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ISRO PSLV-C45 Satellite Launch today LIVE Updates: PSLV successfully releases 28 small satellites one after another after EMISAT

PSLV successfully releases all 28 small satellites one after another after the mission's main payload, EMISAT.

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ISRO PSLV-C45 Satellite Launch today LIVE Updates: EMISAT released without a hitch, gears up to release 28 small satellites one after another

EMISAT released without a hitch, gears up to release 28 small satellites one after another.

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In Mohammad Akhlaq's village, Yogi Adityanath says BJP doesn't indulge in 'appeasement politics'

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday addressed a rally in Gautam Buddh Nagar's Bisahada village, home to Mohammad Akhlaq who was allegedly lynched by a mob, and said the Narendra Modi government was working for all sections of the society.

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ISRO PSLV-C45 Satellite Launch today LIVE Updates: PSLV lifts off from Sriharikota carrying EMISAT, 28 other commercial satellites

PSLV lifts off without a hitch from Sriharikota carrying EMISAT, 28 other commercial satellites.

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UP Board result 2019: UPMSP to declare results of Class 12, Class 10 exams between 15-20 April; check score at upmsp.nic.in

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamika Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will announce the result of the examination between 15-20 April. The board had conducted the Class 12 examinations from 7 February to 2 March, whereas, the Class 10 exam was conducted between 7-28 February. Students can go to the official website www.upmsp.nic in to check their result, once announced.

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Ex-DRDO chief VK Saraswat slams Shivshankar Menon for 'erroneous' remarks on A-SAT tests during UPA regime

Former NSA Shivshankar Menon's comments that UPA never sought permission to test an A-SAT missile are 'erroneous', said ex-DRDO chief Dr VK Saraswat.

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Four LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir's Pulwama during encounter; AK rifles, pistol recovered from Lassipora area

Four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama's Lassipora area in Jammu and Kashmir.

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ISRO PSLV-C45 Satellite Launch today LIVE Updates: EMISAT, 28 other payloads, PSLV prepared for special launch at 9.30am

The new PSLV variant will lift-off with India's EMISAT & 28 other satellites from Sriharikota today.

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Daily Bulletin: Congress-AAP alliance decision for Lok Sabha elections today; BJP, CPM slam Rahul Gandhi over Wayanad bid; day's top stories

Today's top stories: Congress president Rahul Gandhi faces ire of BJP and CPM over Wayanad bid for Lok Sabha polls, Narendra Modi to campaign in three states today, and more

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'Pakistan in big trouble': Narendra Modi mocks Islamabad for denying presence of terror camps, Balakot air strike

Narendra Modi said if Pakistan accepts India's airstrike in Balakot, it will put Islamabad in a dilemma as this admission will be confirmation of the presence of terrorist camps across the border

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ISRO's PSLV-C45 launch of EMISAT, 28 other satellites: When, where to watch it live

The 3-hour ISRO mission will begin with the launch of PSLV from Sriharikota at 9.30 am on 1 April.

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Two injured in firing at Pulwama security checkpost: Incident highlights perils of travelling in Jammu and Kashmir

The firing on three bike-borne youth in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama highlights the perils that people face while travelling in the state.

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Govt extends deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linking till 30 September; quoting biometric ID while filing I-T returns mandatory from 1 April

The government Sunday extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric ID Aadhaar by 6 months till 30 September, an official statement said

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Pakistan couldn't divide India in 70 years, Modi-Shah did it in 5 years, says Arvind Kejriwal

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: Narendra Modi criticises former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, "After Independence, the Indian struggle for development should have continued. The former finance minister said during a budget speech in 2014 that India should be proud that it stood at 11th position as World's largest economy."

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Firstpost Editor's Picks: Rahul Gandhi's entry in Wayanad, The Matrix turns 20, Russia reaching out to Pakistan; today's must-read stories

AK Antony said Rahul's candidature at Wayanad will have a ripple effect in all the 20 seats in the state.

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Narendra Modi on Balakot air strikes: 'Took decision as game must be played from where terror is controlled'

The Indian strike on the JeM camp in Balakot came 12 days after the terror outfit claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama in which over 40 soldiers were killed.

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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan gives impetus to BMC's solid waste management efforts; Mumbaikars laud scheme

The size, diversity, and burgeoning population of Mumbai together present their own challenges in implementing waste-to-energy initiatives.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Narendra Modi hails A-SAT launch, claims Mission Shakti not linked with polls

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: Narendra Modi criticises former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, "After Independence, the Indian struggle for development should have continued. The former finance minister said during a budget speech in 2014 that India should be proud that it stood at 11th position as World's largest economy."

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: 'Election not priority for me, India is,' says Narendra Modi in Delhi

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: "In the year 2013-14, I was the new face for the prime minister. My critics made me popular," said Narendra Modi in Delhi.

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IAF probing whether Mi-17 helicopter was 'accidentally' shot down in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam after Balakot air strike

An investigation into the crash of the IAF Mi-17 helicopter near Srinagar in February is also probing the possibility of the chopper having been 'accidentally' shot down by Indian Air Defence System

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: 'Chowkidar campaign is a spirit,' Narendra Modi says in Delhi while addressing party workers

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: "In the year 2013-14, I was the new face for the prime minister. My critics made me popular," said Narendra Modi in Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi addresses party workers across 500 locations

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: "Five years has gone by but current the Prime Minister of India has not kept the promises he made. There should be no confusion (on special status), as soon as our party comes to power in 2019, one of the first decision will be to give special status to Andhra Pradesh, " Rahul said.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Will give special status to Andhra Pradesh when Congress comes to power, says Rahul Gandhi in Anantpur

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: "Five years has gone by but current the Prime Minister of India has not kept the promises he made. There should be no confusion (on special status), as soon as our party comes to power in 2019, one of the first decision will be to give special status to Andhra Pradesh, " Rahul said.

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Architect of 2016 surgical strikes Lt Gen DS Hooda submits national security vision document to Rahul Gandhi

Lt Gen (Retd) DS Hooda, the main architect of the 2016 surgical strikes on terror launch pads in PoK, submitted a report on national security to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi

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Army court finds Major Gogoi guilty of 'fraternising' with Srinagar woman; officer may face reduction in seniority

The court martial proceedings against Major Leetul Gogoi, who was at the centre of the 2017 'human shield' controversy, have been completed and he may face reduction in seniority

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Yogi Adityanath slams Priyanka Gandhi over Ayodhya visit, says she insulted Hindus by not visiting Ram Janmabhoomi

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: The Uttar Pradesh chief minister accused Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of insulting Hindus for not going to Ram janmabhoomi during her Ayodhya visit. "She said it is disputed land, so she didn't. She didn't go there as this would have upset a particular community," Adityanath said.

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Four injured after 13 coaches of Tapti Ganga Express derail in Bihar's Saran; rescue operations underway

Four passengers were injured on Sunday after 13 coaches of Chapra-Surat Tapti Ganga Express derailed in Saran, Bihar

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CBSE Class 10 result 2019: Scores likely to be declared in May; check for details here

Mostly, the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 result are released in May end, with Class 12 results being declared a week before Class 10.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Sitaram Yechury asks Congress to clarify intention behind Rahul Gandhi's bid in Wayanad

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: CPM chief Sitaram Yechury on Sunday said that it's important for the Congress to clarify what the party means by fielding party president Rahul Gandhi from Kerala's Wayanad.

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'Main bhi chowkidar' campaign: Narendra Modi to interact with people in 500 Lok Sabha constituencies today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday interact with people who have pledged their support to the 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign in all parliamentary constituencies.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Ravi Shankar Prasad says Rahul Gandhi is Hindu 'only before election'

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday attacked Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his decision to contest Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad along with Amethi.

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BJP releases 13th list for LS polls, announces four candidates from Gujarat, fields new faces from three seats

BJP has fielded Bharatsinh Dabhi Thakur from Patan, Miteshbhai Patel from Anand and Geetaben Rathva from Chhota Udaipur.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Amit Shah says Rahul Gandhi has 'escaped' to Wayanad because of fear of defeat in Amethi

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: BJP president Amit Shah, in a rally in Uttar Pradesh' Nagina: on Sunday reacted to Congress president Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest Lok Sabha election from Kerala's Wayanad.

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MiG-27 on routine sortie crashes in Rajasthan's Sirohi; Indian Air Force pilot ejects safely

Earlier in March, an IAF MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne from Air force Station Nal for a routine mission had crashed near Rajasthan's Bikaner.

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Indian couple stabbed by unidentified assailant in Germany's Munich; husband passes away, wife stable

An Indian man died and his wife sustained injuries, after they were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich in Germany, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, said on Saturday.

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'Suits BJP to say I ran away': Vijay Mallya cites PM's remark to affirm recovery of bank dues

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Sunday quoted an interview of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to assert that the government has already recovered more than what he allegedly owed to banks

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi says AP will be given special status 'the moment' Congress comes to power

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: In a rally as part of the Congress' campaign for the Lok Sabha election in Andhra Pradesh's Vijaywada, party president Rahul Gandhi said that the "commitment" had been made by the Congress and former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Pinarayi Vijayan says Rahul Gandhi contesting polls from Wayanad is 'nothing but fight against Left'

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: Kerala chief minister and CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan, in response to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad, said, 'He's fighting in one of the 20 constituencies (in Kerala) and doesn't need to be seen as any different.'

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MAH MBA CET 2019 Result declared today; candidates can check score at cetcell.mahacet.org

Patrick D'Souza and Prapti Sanjay Shanbhag topped the merit list with a MAH MBA CET score of 164. Jose Augusto De Abreu came in second with a score of 163.

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Shelling injures civilian in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch as Pakistan violates ceasefire yet again

The ceasefire violation occurred at Poonch's Mendhar area

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Union minister Giriraj Singh shares stage with Muzaffarpur shelter home accused Manju Verma in Begusarai

Giriraj Singh, who is contesting from Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency, was addressing NDA leaders and workers yesterday while sharing the stage with Verma.

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Congress chief Rahul Gandhi turns down alliance with AAP in Delhi, says report; Sheila Dikshit to make announcement today

Dikshit and the working presidents have urged the Congress chief not to have an alliance with the AAP, saying it will harm the party in the long run," said a Delhi Congress leader.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi to contest polls from Kerala's Wayanad and UP's Amethi

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: Congress leader AK Anthony and spokesperson Randeep Surjewala on Sunday announced that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will also contest Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad. Rahul will be contesting the crucial general elections from two seats, Amethi and Wayanad.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi to contest polls from Kerala's Wayanad along with Amethi

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: Congress leader AK Anthony and spokesperson Randeep Surjewala on Sunday announced that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will also contest Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad. Rahul will be contesting the crucial general elections from two seats, Amethi and Wayanad.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Ashwini Choubey caught on camera in verbal altercation with Bihar SDM

Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Union Minister Ashwini Choubey was caught on camera in a verbal altercation with the Sub District Magistrate (SDM) in Buxar on Saturday night after the official had stopped his convoy for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC).

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Change Sultanpur's name to Kushbhawanpur: Governor Ram Naik writes to Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik has endorsed the changing the name of the city of Sultanpur in a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi decides against alliance with AAP in Delhi, says report

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: Congress president Rahul Gandhi has decided that the party will not be forming an alliance with AAP for the crucial Lok Sabha elections. His decision has been conveyed to Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit by party leaders PC Chacko and KC Venugopal, NDTV reported.

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Ashwini Choubey in verbal altercation with Bihar sub-district magistrate after alleged MCC violation

Union Minister Ashwini Choubey was caught on camera while having a verbal altercation with a Sub District Magistrate (SDM) here after the official had stopped his convoy for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC).

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Andaman and Nicobar profile: TMC, Congress will find it hard to dislodge BJP from this island seat

The electoral battle in this island, which is largely inhabited by migrants from mainland India, has been between the BJP and the Congress.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi decides against alliance with AAP in Delhi, say report

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: The ruling alliance in Karnataka will launch their joint Lok Sabha polls campaign Sunday with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda addressing a mega rally on the outskirts of the city.

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Russia's rush of affection for Pakistan could rejig South Asia equation, will discomfit New Delhi

It will now become much easier for both militaries to learn from each other in an institutionalised manner

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Amit Shah files nomination for Lok Sabha polls in Gandhinagar; affidavit shows BJP chief's assets grew three times since 2012

The affidavit filed on Saturday by BJP chief Amit Shah while submitting his nomination papers for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat showed that his assets had grown over three times in the last seven years.

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Premier League: Manchester City, United win to keep pursuit of respective goals; Huddersfield equal record for earliest relegation

Manchester City swept back to the top of the table with a stylish 2-0 win at Fulham, while Huddersfield equalled the record for the earliest Premier League relegation after defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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Lok Sabha Election Campaign LIVE Updates: Congress-JD(S) to launch Lok Sabha election campaign in joint rally in Karnataka

Election Campaign 2019 LIVE Updates: The ruling alliance in Karnataka will launch their joint Lok Sabha polls campaign Sunday with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda addressing a mega rally on the outskirts of the city.

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Battle for Muzaffarnagar reflects Opposition's use of caste to trump Hindutva in LS polls; secularism not on ballot

The Opposition has offered the public the option of choosing between caste and Hindutva.

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Daily Bulletin: Congress-JD(S) alliance to hold rally in Karnataka, Narendra Modi to address BJP workers in 500 locations; day's top stories

Today's top stories: Congress-JD(S) to hold joint rally in Karnataka, Narendra Modi to address BJP workers in 500 locations through video conference today, and more

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Indian NGOs bridge chasm between middle class and poor, are crucial for the health of democracy

Some of the brightest Indian minds are attracted to this line of work

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AIADMK moves Madras HC for action against DMK chief MK Stalin for alleged Model Code of Conduct violation

A spokesperson of the ruling AIADMK has approached the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the State Chief Electoral Officer for taking action on a complaint against DMK chief MK Stalin for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

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Rear Admiral Suraj Berry takes over as Command of Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam ceremony

Rear Admiral Suraj Berry has taken over as the Command of the Eastern Fleet from Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: AIADMK moves Madras HC seeking action against MK Stalin

Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Ministry of Railways reacted to the controversy over tea being served in Shatabdi train in 'Main bhi Chowkidar' cups. The railway officials said that the incident happened today but the cups were immediately withdrawn. The ministry said that these are not procured from any political party and penal action will be taken against the contractor, and the railways supervisor.

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Development projects vs lack of toilets: Contrast between Modi-adopted villages in Varanasi, Dalit village in Mirzapur

There's a striking difference between Jayapur and Nagepur villages in Varanasi, which Narendra Modi adopted, and the Dalit-dominated Tedhwa in Mirzapur.

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US is tracking 250-270 objects of debris generated due to India's ASAT test, ISS not at risk: Pentagon

US Strategic Command's Joint Force Space Component Command (JFSCC) said 250 pieces of debris associated with an Indian ASAT launch that occurred on Wednesday are being actively tracked.

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Ties between Centre and Jammu and Kashmir will be over if Article 370 is revoked: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday that the relationship between the Union and the state would be over if Article 370 of the Constitution is revoked.

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Political storm in a teacup: EC issues notice to Railways over 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' slogan on cups in Shatabdi

The BJP's 'Main Bhi Chowikdar' campaign is under fire after passengers of the Kathgodam Shatabdi Express were served tea in paper cups on which the campaign slogan was printed.

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'We've been reduced to a vote bank': Overworked and underpaid, Jharkhand's Shiksha Mitras fume as govt puts them on poll duty

The Shiksha Mitras were appointed in Jharkhand as ad hoc teachers to combat the dearth of regular teachers in the rural areas and ensure that SSA achieves its target

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Firstpost Editor's Picks: Risks of pakoda economics, Balakot strikes and defence acquisition, NTR movie review; today's must-read stories

No wonder that the Modi government has been doing everything possible - fudging, cover-up, window-dressing and what not - to come clean on the job front.

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Lok Sabha polls: Manipur People's Bill divides people, Meiteis seek ST status but Nagas fear rights violations

The Nagas and the Kukis are trying to "score brownie points" over each other by raking up contentious issues in Manipur's outer Lok Sabha constituency.

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Photo Of The Day By David Shield

Plea in Supreme Court seeks direction to Centre on registration of marital rape cases, calls for clear guidelines

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Central government to ensure that there is a clear guideline for registration of cases related to marital rape under framed guidelines and laws.

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Muzaffarpur rape case: Brajesh Thakur, officers of Bihar social welfare department charged with criminal conspiracy, neglect of duty

Key accused Brajesh Thakur and employees of his Muzaffarpur shelter home, as well as officials of Bihar's Department of Social Welfare, have been charged with criminal conspiracy.

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Lok Sabha polls: In Ladakh, voters' distrust for politicians, unkept promises leave parties struggling to find candidates

With resentment against national and Jammu and Kashmir's mainstream parties at an all-time high among Ladakh voters, regional parties in the state are now faced with the challenge of picking the right candidate for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019: Here's how first-time voters can find their polling booth

For the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission has made arrangements for over 10 lakh polling booths. Here's how you can find your polling booth.

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Militants shoot dead 35-year-old social activist in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla; investigation underway

A social activist, Arjumand Hussain Bhat, was shot dead by militants at a central location in north Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla city, according to reports.

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Risks of pakoda economics: Modi govt buries its head in sand, but unemployment may decide Lok Sabha poll result

Survey after survey is revealing that lack of employment will be one of the most pressing challenges facing the Modi government.

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Farooq Abdullah accuses Narendra Modi of using Pulwama attack to divert attention from farmers' distress, unemployment

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which once had the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya as its main issue, has forgotten about it after the air strike carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at terror launch pads in Pakistan.

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Balakot strikes show importance of timely defence acquisition; IAF must make requirements clear to Centre

With the Balakot attack, an important red line has been crossed, and the nature of future threats - and opportunities - is yet uncertain.

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'Article 35A didn't damage Jammu and Kashmir, militancy did,' says Omar Abdullah after Arun Jaitley's blog triggers row

Arun Jaitley's remarks that Article 35A is 'constitutionally vulnerable' and 'has denied Jammu and Kashmir a booming economy' has triggered a fresh row in the state.

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Priyanka Gandhi's Ayodhya visit busts hollow claims, shows she has neither skill nor charisma to salvage Congress

Priyanka's campaigning and interaction with party workers give us less imprints of an electoral genius and more an affable personality who is more easy-going at public appearances and before the camera than her brother

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Bihar Board Intermediate 12th Result declared: BSEB Class 12 Arts, Science and Commerce scores released at bsebssresult.com

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) released the Class 12 (Arts, Science and Commerce) Results 2019 on Saturday. Candidates can check the results by visiting either of the official websites: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in or bsebssresult.com.

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Franco Mulakkal's close aide, Father Anthony arrested after ED recovers unaccounted cash at his residence

Father Anthony, an alleged close aide of Kerala nun rape case accused Franco Mulakkal, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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Facebook removes 200 pages of groups and accounts in Phillippines

Facebook says it has removed 200 pages, groups and accounts linked to Nic Gabunada

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Rahul Gandhi says NYAY was inspired from Narendra Modi's Rs 15 lakh promise, claims PM 'looks shaken' after announcement

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said his idea for a minimum income guarantee scheme for the poorest of poor came from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Rs 15 lakh promise' made ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

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Bihar Board Result 2019: BSEB Class 12 Arts, Science and Commerce Results time pushed to 2.30 pm; check at biharboard.ac.in

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to release the Class 12 (Arts, Science and Commerce) Results 2019 at 1 pm on Saturday. Candidates can check for updates on either of the official websites: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in or bsebssresult.com.

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Car explosion near CRPF convoy on Jammu-Srinagar highway near Banihal; no casualties reported

A blast occurred in a car along on the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The incident took place in Ramban's Banihal area, reports said.

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RRB NTPC requirement 2019: Last date to apply for 35,000 jobs is tomorrow; here's how to register online

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will close down the registration process for RRB NTPC Recruitment 2019 on Sunday, 31 March, 2019.

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Bihar Board Result 2019: BSEB Intermediate Class 12 Arts, Science and Commerce Results to be out at 1 pm on at biharboard.ac.in

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to release the Class 12 (Arts, Science and Commerce) Results 2019 at 1 pm on Saturday. Candidates can check for updates on either of the official websites: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in or bsebssresult.com.

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Punjab chemist kills woman drug officer who cancelled his license 10 years ago for stocking illegal narcotics

A senior health official, Neha Shorie, was on Friday shot dead at point-blank range at her office in Punjab's Kharar by a man who later pumped a bullet into himself

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Woman health officer shot dead in Punjab's Kharar by chemist whose licence she had revoked for illegal drugs

A senior health official, Neha Shorie, was on Friday shot dead at point-blank range at her office in Punjab's Kharar by a man who later pumped a bullet into himself

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Pentagon denies it spied on India's A-SAT missile test, experts say US aircraft sent to 'monitor' project was definitely observing development

Aircraft Spots, which monitors military air movements, had said that a US Air Force's reconnaissance aircraft from its base in Diego Garcia went for a mission in the Bay of Bengal to monitor India's anti-satellite missile test.

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Pakistan says India's decision to defer Kartarpur meeting 'incomprehensible'; New Delhi had red flagged induction of Khalistani separatists in panel

India on Friday summoned Pakistan's deputy high commissioner in New Delhi and conveyed concerns over the presence of several Khalistani separatists in a committee appointed by Pakistan on the Kartarpur Corridor.

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ULFA in disarray after Myanmar Army's crackdown: Has endgame begun for the separatist outfit?

As such, ULFA would always be able to attract new cadres which has been evidenced from time to time in the past couple of decades. But the situation could be very different this time around with the odds stacked heavily against all the separatist outfits based in Myanmar

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Daily Bulletin: Amit Shah to file nomination in Gandhinagar for Lok Sabha polls today, Narendra Modi to campaign in Assam; day's top stories

Today's top stories: BJP president Amit Shah is expected to file his nomination from the Gandhinagar seat today, Narendra Modi to campaign in Assam, and more

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Bihar Board Intermediate 12th Result 2019: BSEB Class 12 Arts, Science and Commerce Results expected today; check bsebssresult.com

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to release the Class 12 (Arts, Science and Commerce) Results 2019 on Saturday. Candidates can check for updates on either of the official websites: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in or bsebssresult.com.

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'Main Bhi Chowkidaar' cups in Shatabdi Express put Indian Railways in hot tea; IRCTC says contractor fined Rs 1 lakh

As the image of the paper cup tweeted by a passenger on New Delhi Kathgodam Shatabdi Express went viral, the railways said its has withdrawn the cup and penalised the contractor.

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Rahul Gandhi says Congress will scrap Niti Aayog if voted to power, replace it with 'lean' Planning Commission

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said his party, if voted to power, will scrap the Niti Aayog.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Here's how you can update your address in voter ID card online

The first phase of Lok Sabha Election 2019 is less than two weeks away and will begin on 11 April.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Ayodhya visit nothing but political symbolism, won't revive Congress' fortunes

The Congress' problem is that it neither has the support base, nor the goodwill.

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Bihar Board Intermediate 12th Result 2019: BSEB Class 12 Arts, Science and Commerce scores likely out tomorrow; check at bsebssresult.com

The BSEB is expected to declare the Bihar Class 12 Arts, Science and Commerce result will be declared at 1 pm. Candidates can check the results by visiting either of the official websites: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in or bsebssresult.com.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Kanhaiya Kumar booked for addressing rally without permission

Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Ministry of Railways reacted to the controversy over tea being served in Shatabdi train in 'Main bhi Chowkidar' cups. The railway officials said that the incident happened today but the cups were immediately withdrawn. The ministry said that these are not procured from any political party and penal action will be taken against the contractor, and the railways supervisor.

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Hubble Spots Flock of Cosmic Ducks

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LS polls: Dismantling politico-criminal nexus difficult until parties stop prioritising 'winnability' above all else

The least political parties can do ahead of the Lok Sabha polls is shed the pretense of being different.

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Firstpost Editor's Picks: CPM's Muslim outreach, poll rhetoric on businesses, GoT's first episode; today's must-read stories

The CPM inducted the Indian National League (INL) in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) headed by it as part of the new strategy. Party strategists believe that the induction of INL will trigger a realignment in the Muslim politics as it has been emerging as an alternative to the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

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Neo-Nationalism: Badge of honour or tool of fear? | Firstpost Conversations | Episode 3

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019, the noise around 'nationalism' has been loud. But what exactly do we mean when we tag someone an anti-national? Must nationalism be feared or celebrated? Rupali Mehra asks OXFAM India CEO Amitabh Behar, Organiser editor Prafulla Ketkar and journalist Madhavan Narayanan on the third episode of #FirstpostConversations. Amid the clutter of breaking news and daily shoutfests on prime time TV, what happens to the issues and ideas which need our time, attention and involvement? We bring to you #FirstpostConversations, which address these critical questions and attempt to get at some answers.

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Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court asks Gujarat govt to take action against errant cops, including IPS officer, in two weeks

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna asked the Gujarat government to complete the disciplinary action within two weeks initiated against the erring officials in the Bilkis Bano case indicted by the Bombay High Court

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New evidence against Nirav Modi in UK court hours before fugitive diamantaire appears for hearing in bail plea

The 48-year-old diamond merchant, Nirav Modi, was denied bail by District Judge Marie Mallon at his first hearing soon after his arrest by Scotland Yard officers from a central London bank branch

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All about 'Mission Shakti'

Of late PM Narendra Modi announced that India has become the fourth country in a world to join the Elite Club Of Nations that mastered A-SAT Missile technology. What message does India want to send to the world? Here's all about Mission Shakti

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Residents of MP's Kota Gunjapur were promised electricity but govt's Saubhagya scheme is yet to reach them

Village Kota Gunjapur, located within the Panna tiger reserve, does not have two basic amenities.

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After Mecca Masjid, Samjhauta blast accused let off: Poor history in delivering justice to victims of 'saffron terror' continues

A look at specific incidents from the past where Muslims were targeted in terrorist incidents, the conviction rate and trial of the case is disappointing

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Mandatory for candidates to publish criminal records in media: Mumbai city district magistrate Shivaji Jondhale

Shivaji Jondhale made the remarks while discussing various topics related to election, during a meeting of representatives of political parties held at the district collector office in Mumbai

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Google I/O scheduled from 7-9 May; Updates to Android, Maps, Gmail, Stadia expected

The schedule provided by Google shows that after the keynote, there will be developer sessions and more.

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The last drags of a famed Trichinopoly cigar

Fenn Thompson, Hunter & Co, John Mayer and others once supplied customers across the Empire. Fenn is the only survivor of Trichy's great British heritage

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Punjab profile: BJP-SAD likely to face tough challenge from Congress; Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala key seats

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiromani Akali Dal combine won six of the 13 seats in the state riding on the Narendra Modi-wave.

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After Gujarat HC refuses to stay conviction in 2015 case, Hardik Patel can't contest LS polls; will campaign for Congress

The court decision comes as a setback to Hardik, who was hoping to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha polls on a Congress ticket.

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Indian Army needs to shun the flab to be a fit fighting machine

The Army's modernisation and restructuring efforts are unlikely to yield the desired outcome unless ways are found to generate funds for new equipment and to keep the inventory in a high order of operability

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Downsizing the military can't be India's defence mantra

India faces a unique security situation that dictates strong and large armed forces.

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Indian Army needs to shun the flab to be a fit fighting machine

The Army's modernisation and restructuring efforts are unlikely to yield the desired outcome unless ways are found to generate funds for new equipment and to keep the inventory in a high order of operability

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Kerala's Arabian Nightmare

Hundreds of Keralites are returning home every month after losing jobs in the Gulf, but hopes of starting afresh in India are unravelling

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Economic reform in the Gulf: Who benefits, really?

Policies in Asian nations such as China are focused on social and economic enhancement rather than primarily on regime survival. That may be Asia's lesson for Gulf rulers.

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Congress should apologise for 'Hindu terror theory', says Arun Jaitley after NIA court acquits Samjhauta blast case accused

Union finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said that the Congress should apologise to the society for propagating the 'Hindu terror' theory which has been categorically discarded by the Panchkula court in its judgment on the Samjhauta blast case.

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Supreme Court upholds life term of Saravana Bhavan owner P Rajagopal for murdering employee 18 years ago

The incident dates back to the 1990s when Rajagopal wanted to marry Jeevajothi, the daughter of an assistant manager at the company's Chennai branch named Ramasamy

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Odisha profile: BJD prepares to battle dual-pronged Congress, BJP attack; Puri, Cuttack key seats

While endowed with an abundance of natural resources, Odisha continues to suffer from "resource curse".

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The garden that celebrates the many shades of love

A mughal image commemorating a spring evening shared between two male companions leads us to the 13th century, a journey back into the openness of artistic expression

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Frail Blue Dot: Vision of danger from space

Deflecting an incoming asteroid in space from its path or 'killing' it with a nuke exists only in the realm of computer simulations

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New Zealand's hijab gesture is deeply flawed

The biggest flaw of New Zealand's Scarves in Solidarity movement is regarding women as active identity bearers of a community

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1984 anti-Sikh riots: Supreme Court extends deadline for SIT by two more months to complete probe into 186 cases

The Supreme Court on Friday granted two more months to the special investigation team to complete its probe into 186 cases of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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TBJEE admit card 2019 issued: Check tbjee.nic.in for steps to download admit card, check examination dates

TBJEE 2019 will be conducted in government or diploma colleges. The test centres will be spread across six towns of Tripura district namely Dharmanagar, Santirbazar, Ambassa, Udaipur, Kailasahar, and Agartala

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Cardinal Gracias needs to walk the talk

Cardinal of the Mumbai diocese and said to be in the running for the Pope's position, Oswald Gracias is under a cloud for not cracking down on sexual predators

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'Regrettable' Mission Shakti makes current regional and global scenarios even murkier, warns nuclear disarmament advocacy group

Mission Shakti, which was led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, was aimed at strengthening India's overall security, he said in his address that comes a fortnight before the start of the general election.

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Tales of Homosexuality: Bollywood is learning to come out of the closet

Bollywood as well as streaming platforms learn to treat themes of homosexuality with sensitivity

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India reschedules 2 April talks with Pakistan on Kartarpur corridor, asserts route shouldn't be used for anti-India activities

In a stern response, the government also said that the Kartarpur corridor "should not be used for anti-India activities" and that there cannot be any "let up" in security

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Railways vows action for serving tea 'main bhi chowkidar' cups

Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Ministry of Railways reacted to the controversy over tea being served in Shatabdi train in 'Main bhi Chowkidar' cups. The railway officials said that the incident happened today but the cups were immediately withdrawn. The ministry said that these are not procured from any political party and penal action will be taken against the contractor, and the railways supervisor.

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The new Viagra of terror

Churned out by legal and illegal factories from Punjab to Gujarat, painkiller Tramadol has taken the conflict zones of the world by storm

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Sikkim profile: SDF, SNC, HSP in poll fray to win state's lone parliamentary seat

The northeastern state of Sikkim, which shares its borders with Bhutan and Tibet, has a lone parliamentary seat and 32 Assembly seats.

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Enemy at the gates, it's time to do battle

The NITI Aayog has suggested electrifying public transport, and banning transit traffic and phasing out private diesel vehicles by 2022 in 10 worst polluted cities

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Nepotism debate: It's all about relative merit in Bollywood

Despite massive criticism from all quarters, nepotism continues to thrive in Bollywood.

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In India, Breathing Kills

In ten years, one in eight of us will be in sick bed, gasping for air even as overburdened hospitals begin to buckle under and medical bills spiral

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SC issues notice to Centre, EC on contempt plea for 'violation' of order directing candidates to declare pending criminal cases

In a move in line with its attempt for 'clean politics', the Supreme Court on Friday issued a show cause notice of contempt to the EC over 'non-compliance' with its 2018 order for candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election to declare pending criminal cases against them 'in a prominent manner'.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Madhya Pradesh profile: Gwalior, Mandsaur, Bhopal key seats with BJP hoping to repeat 2014 feat

Madhya Pradesh, the second largest state in India, has 29 Lok Sabha seats spread across six different regions.

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The Method in Kangana Ranaut's Madness

Kangana Ranaut has honed the act of being a rebel icon into a fine art. However, even as Bollywood struggles to deal with her defiance, the image threatens to become a clich

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In UP's Mahoba district, amid govt's family planning initiatives, male sterilisation seems like a faraway goal

45 districts from Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in the country, make the cut for Mission Parivar Vikas.

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Kanhaiya Kumar's ticket to stardom or oblivion?

For months, Kanhaiya Kumar has been in the thick of things. From Bihar to JNU, from JNU to jail, from jail to JNU, he has come full circle to Bihar

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: EC gives clean chit to Narendra Modi for Mission Shakti address

Lok Sabha Election 2019; Model Code of Conduct Watch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on 'Mission Shakti' did not violate the Model Code of Conduct, the Election Commission announced on Friday, even as the Opposition had accused the prime minister of violations and "publicity mongering".

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Cong, BJP fail to breach Fortress Tamil Nadu

At a time when both the AIADMK and DMK are at their weakest, the national parties are still struggling to be counted in the state due to poor ground presence, factionalism and the Tamil identity

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Shaurya Chakra recipient Irfan Sheikh fears going back home

Recently awarded India's third-highest peacetime gallantry award, the Shaurya Chakra, 16-year-old Irfan Sheikh is in hiding, fearing revenge from jihadists

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Delhi court questions police over non-appearance of DCP in sedition case against ex-JNU students Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid

A Delhi court Friday pulled up the Delhi Police over non-appearance of a deputy commissioner of police who was asked to file report in the 2016 JNU sedition case.

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India is waking up from nuclear energy dream

India was promised a 10,000 MWe nuclear power capacity by the Year 2000, but even now it has only touched 7,000 MWe

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Narendra Modi slams Opposition for questioning timing of Mission Shakti, says Congress lacks basic understanding

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Opposition for questioning the timing of the announcement of Mission Shakti being too close to the election dates.

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UGC NET 2019 Exam: Last date for filling online application is 30 March, check how to apply at ntanet.nic.in

Candidates with a minimum of 55 percent marks in their Masters from a UGC-recognised college/university are eligible for UGC NET 2019 exam. However, the minimum percentage required for candidates belonging to SC/ST OBC/ PWD categories, to qualify for the exam is 50 percent

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Draft e-commerce policy: Survey reveals reservation on govt's data handling prowess, bats for splitting up policy into two

Around 30 percent of the respondents said that they had no confidence at all in the government's capability in protecting their data

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EC absolves Narendra Modi of MCC violation regarding 'Mission Shakti' address; says PM didn't appeal for votes, mention BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on 'Mission Shakti' did not violate the Model Code of Conduct, the EC announced on Friday, even as the Opposition had accused the prime minister of violations and 'publicity mongering'.

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'Mental hai': Politicians' pejorative usage of psychiatric terms can't pass off as slang; India staring at big mental health crisis

A simple change in the language might lead us to better understand the severity of the problems people bogged down with mental illnesses suffer from and ensure that they are treated with equal dignity and respect, despite it.

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Travels through the Hindi belt: Job dreams go bust in Bihar's Madhepura after loco factory abandons locals despite acquiring farm lands

Anil Mukhiya, a local leader who has been rallying the protestors, says the villages around the facility have not been prioritised for jobs, and it has not helped generate any significant employment.

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8 dead, 20 injured as bus headed to Agra crashes into stationary truck on Yamuna Expressway

Another 20 people on board the bus were injured and rushed to a private hospital for treatment,

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MHA says govt will conduct next Census of India in March 2021; Jammu and Kashmir to undergo exercise in Oct 2020

In a notification, the ministry said the decision has been taken by the central government under the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948 (37 of 1948).

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'Manohar Parrikar played key role in two surgical strikes,' Rajnath Singh pays tribute to ex-defence minister

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday said the then Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was extremely upset and angry after the 2016 Uri terror attack that had claimed the lives of 17 jawans

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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 9 admission test result 2019 released; here's how to check it online

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a system of alternate schools for meritorious students in India's rural areas. They are run by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, New Delhi, an autonomous body under GoI

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Election Commission panel decision today if Narendra Modi's 'Mission Shakti' address violated Model Code of Conduct rules

The Election Commission on Friday is likely to announce its decision regarding whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mission Shakti' speech violated the Model Code of Conduct that has been enforced since the dates of the Lok Sabha election were announced earlier in March.

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Travels through the Hindi belt: Abandoned by Congress govt in Chhattisgarh, BPO in Maoist-hit Dantewada battles existential crisis

Apart from Inspiredge which is working fine, VACSTECH and Geostat are struggling to pay while Sixth Generation Technology Pvt LTD packed up its office.

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Kerala Central University professor Meena Pillai resigns protesting HRD diktat saying PhD only in 'national priority' areas

The HRD order is the second big blow over the past few months to fundamental research areas.

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Meena Pillai quits Kerala University over HRD diktat: Researchers can't stoop before eccentricities of regressive regimes, writes professor

a circular issued by the Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala made visible some of the fault lines that mark the future of academic freedom and dedicated research in our country. The circular contained problematic clauses which stated that research in the university needs to be done according to "national priorities," that research in "irrelevant areas" need not be promoted any longer, and that the faculty will draw up a list of projects from which prospective research scholars will be asked to choose their topics of research

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PhDs only on topics of 'national priorities', says HRD: Researchers can't stoop before eccentricities of regressive regimes, writes Meena Pillai

a circular issued by the Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala made visible some of the fault lines that mark the future of academic freedom and dedicated research in our country. The circular contained problematic clauses which stated that research in the university needs to be done according to "national priorities," that research in "irrelevant areas" need not be promoted any longer, and that the faculty will draw up a list of projects from which prospective research scholars will be asked to choose their topics of research

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Researcher's right to ask pertinent questions should not be curbed and government has no right to interfere

'I did not want to be part of any structure of power that limits the freedom of thought.'

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Daily Bulletin: Priyanka Gandhi to campaign in Ayodhya, Congress-RJD to discuss grand alliance in Bihar; day's top stories

Today's top stories: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address election rallies in Odisha, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh today, Priyanka Gandhi likely to visit Ayodhya today, Congress-RJD scheduled to hold joint press conference, and more

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Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi to campaign for Lok Sabha polls in Odisha, Andhra, Telangana, Congress-RJD to hold joint presser; day's top stories

Today's top stories: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address election rallies in Odisha, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh today, Priyanka Gandhi likely to visit Ayodhya today, Congress-RJD scheduled to hold joint press conference, and more

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Modi's Mission Shakti speech: BJP appears nervous, celebrating missile could be PM assailing his fears

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation announcing the successful testing of the anti-satellite missile on Wednesday encapsulates the essence of his political style

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EC notice to Rajiv Kumar over comments targeting Congress: NITI Aayog vice-chairman seeks time till 5 April to respond

Rajiv Kumar had tweeted, saying, 'the proposed income guarantee scheme fails the economics test, fiscal discipline test and execution test.'

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Freedom to think is the birth right of every researcher, no government has a right to interfere

'I did not want to be part of any structure of power that limits the freedom of thought.'

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Firstpost Editors' Picks: Modi's focus on nationalism debate, pressures of NYAY scheme on economy, Manchester United gets full-time manager; today's must-read stories

Modi's focus on nationalism debate ahead of polls, pressures of NYAY scheme on economy, Manchester United gets a full-time manager; today's must-read stories

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Rights-based organisation demands 50 percent reservation for women in state Assemblies, Parliament

Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan demanded that all political parties commit to 50 percent reservation for women in the Assembly and Parliament

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Silent killer arsenic slowly poisoning crores of people in West Bengal as successive govts fail to address issue

West Bengal accounts for 1.04 crore out of India's 1.48 crore population harmed by arsenic.

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Hubble Watches Spun-Up Asteroid Coming Apart

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No terror camps exist in 22 locations shared by India in preliminary findings of Pulwama attack investigation, claims Pakistan

Pakistan said it has examined 22 'pin locations' shared by India but found no terror camps and claimed that there are no links to nail 54 people detained in connection with the Pulwama terror attack

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TS SET 2019 notification released at telanganaset.org; candidates can apply till 26 April

TS SET is an eligibility test held by Osmania University on behalf of Telangana State Government to determine the eligibility of Telangana Students for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturers in Telangana Universities and Colleges.

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Four militants with alleged links to Hizbul Mujahideen, LeT killed in encounters in J&K's Shopian, Kupwara districts

Four militants were killed in two encounters with security forces in Shopian and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said

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Narendra Modi in Jammu; election campaign LIVE updates: PM says mahamilawati leaders bound to face 'mahagirawat'

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Speaking at Akhnoor in Jammu, Narendra Modi attacked the Opposition grand alliance, and said that the "mahamilawati" leaders are bound to face "mahagirawat" (great destruction).

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Lok Sabha Election campaign 2019 LIVE updates: In Jammu, Narendra Modi says Congress' remarks on Balakot strike are unacceptable

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Speaking at Akhnoor in Jammu, Narendra Modi lashed out at the Congress for demanding proof of Balakot air strike. "After the strike in Balakot, the Congress leaders have been speaking such things that are not in the favour of the country. How can an individual find anything acceptable that is being lauded in Pakistan. They're asking for proof of the attacks, " he said.

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India-Pakistan standoff after Pulwama attack boosts China's strategy of containing New Delhi, dominating Islamabad

For China, Pakistan is a borrowed knife to undermine or slow the rise of India in Asia as a competitor.

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Lok Sabha Election campaign 2019 LIVE updates: Amit Shah says Manmohan Singh represented Assam in RS, but Congress failed to develop region

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Addressing a rally in Assam's Teok, BJP chief Amit Shah said, "Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was an MP for 20 years from Assam. However, the Congress failed to do any development for the region."

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Lok Sabha Election campaign 2019 LIVE updates: Chandrababu Naidu says he's not in race to be next PM

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: In an interview, TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu said, "I am not a contender for prime minister's post. I am being targeted by the BJP government through YSRCP leader Jaganmohan Reddy."

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Arunachal Pradesh profile: Congress, BJP set for battle royale in parliamentary and state polls

A tribal-dominated state, the political battle is expected to be between the Congress and the BJP.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Manipur profile: Congress, BJP set to fight it out with Meiteis keen to keep non-Manipuris out of state

The fight in the state is between the Congress and the BJP-led coalition which includes LJP, NPF and NPP.

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Lok Sabha Election campaign 2019 LIVE updates: Amit Shah refers to 'immigrants' as 'infiltrators' in Assam rally, vows to 'remove' them

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Speaking at a campaign rally at Kaliabor in Assam, BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday recited a list of the Narendra Modi government's achievements and vowed that if Modi is elected again, the BJP would ensure every infiltrator is removed from Assam.

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Lok Sabha Election campaign 2019 LIVE updates: Shatrughan Sinha will join Congress on 6 April, meets Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: On a day when it was widely expected that Shatrughan Sinha will join the Congress, it was announced by the party that he will join the party on 6 April. The actor-turned-politician has, however, met Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

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Pro-Khalistan elements and Pakistani establishment bond in Canada over common enemy, Govt of India

Hansra's presence at the Pakistan Day event is yet another indicator of how pro-Khalistan elements in North America are no longer shy of publicly aligning themselves with the Pakistani government

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Narendra Modi in Rudrapur: Election campaign 2019 LIVE updates: 'Nation needs own hero, not Pakistan's hero,' PM hits out at Rahul

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: PM Narendra Modi began the second of his three rallies of Thursday at Rudrapur in Uttarakhand by stressing that the Congress, which never thinks about the poor, sat on the Rafale deal for 10 years because they failed to make a profit out of it.

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TISS panel finds professor guilty of sexually harassing ex-student, asks him to respond in two weeks

In October 2018, the complainant, who studied MA course in personnel management and industrial relations at TISS during the period of 2004-2006, took to social media to narrate various incidents of sexual misconduct by the professor.

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Narendra Modi in Rudrapur: Election campaign 2019 LIVE updates: PM kicks off rally by saluting Uttarakhand's lakh-strong armed forces

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: PM Narendra Modi began the second of his three rallies of Thursday at Rudrapur in Uttarakhand with yet another invocation of the nation's Army. He called Uttarakhand "the land of the brave, the land of sacrifices."

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Nagaland profile: Naga People's Front, NDPP to lock horns for state's lone parliamentary seat

As Nagaland is religiously homogenous, the elections in this state revolve around tribal issues.

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Economist-activist Jean Dreze 'detained' with two others in Jharkhand's Garwah; trio released without being charged

Economist and activist Jean Dreze and two others were on Thursday allegedly detained in Jharkhand's Garwag district for holding a meeting on Right to Food

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Shatrughan Sinha to meet Rahul Gandhi, Congress promises 'good news' soon, say reports

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Reports have said that actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha who has been with the BJP for a very long time, is now headed to meet Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. The party has promised good news on the Sinha front soon, say reports.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Narendra Modi's political campaign lacks content, says Congress after PM's 'SARAB' remark

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: There is little that Modi did not speak on, when it came to issues at the Meerut rally. He combined the 'sa' of Samajwadi Party, the 'ra' of RLD and the 'B' of Bahujan Samaj Party together form 'SARAB'. The acronym, it is understood, stands for alcohol.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Jammu and Kashmir profile: Baramulla, Anantnag among key seats; NC, PDP hope to regain significance

The northernmost state of the country, Jammu and Kashmir, sends six members to the Parliament and none of these seats is reserved.

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RRB Group D Fee Refund: Last day to update bank details today; check rrbcdg.gov.in for updates

According to RRB, the candidates will be refunded the amount of application fee by the board directly into their debit/credit accounts, through which they had previously submitted the application fee.

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Rahul Gandhi's NYAY a test on fiscal prudence: Economy must be strong enough to bear pressure of Rs 3.6 lakh cr

If one is in principle okay with a universal basic income approach, then this scheme of minimum income guarantee is a modification of the same where the beneficiaries are not universal but a targeted section.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: SP's SA, RLD's RA and BSP's B form 'SARAB' which is bad for health, says Modi

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: There is little that Modi did not speak on, when it came to issues at the Meerut rally. The prime minister spun his full repertoire of rhetorics for repeated slams on the Congress, the SP-BSP alliance and critics of his government. He, however, did give a new spin to the old 'saabka saath, saabka vikas' slogan and instead said 'saabka saath, saabka hisaab.'

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Narendra Modi's Mission Shakti speech: BJP shows signs of nervousness, celebrating missile could be PM assailing his fears

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation announcing the successful testing of the anti-satellite missile on Wednesday encapsulates the essence of his political style

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Dehradun school buries body of 12-year-old boy on campus after seniors allegedly kill him for stealing biscuits

Several news dailies reported that the Dehradun boy was beaten up by two Class 12 students with cricket bats and wickets and then poured cold water on him.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: People thought I meant theatre 'sets' when I spoke of 'A-SAT', jokes Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: "If someone goes to the theatre to see a play, he or she expects drama, new sets. Sets is a common term in theatre. Some people who were confused, thought I meant theatre 'sets' when I said 'A-SAT'," Modi said, taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi over the latter's World Theatre Day snub of the PM's Mission Shakti announcement yesterday.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: 2019 polls will be battle of 'chowkidar versus daagdar', announces Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: India has decided, phir ek baar Modi sarkar, Narendra Modi said at his first rally in Meerut on Thursday. He kicked off the rally by remembering the Chaudhary Charan Singh and saying that he has followed in the leader's footsteps in prioritising farmers over all others.

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DRDO chairman G Satheesh Reddy says A-SAT not derivative of Prithvi missile, has range of over 1,000 km

The A-SAT missile was launched at approximately 11:16 am on Wednesday from Odisha's Balasore and within three minutes of launch, it successfully hit the intended target, a de-commissioned Indian satellite

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: 'Phir ek baar BJP sarkar', says Narendra Modi at Meerut rally

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: India has decided, phir ek baar Modi sarkar, Narendra Modi said at his first rally in Meerut on Thursday. He kicked off the rally by remembering the Chaudhary Charan Singh and saying that he has followed in the leader's footsteps in prioritising farmers over all others.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: At Narendra Modi's first election rally, Adityanath says BJP avenged Pulwama attack

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Speaking before Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Meerut, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath repeated the selfsame chant of the BJP, 'Modi hain toh mumkin hain' and said Modi has been synonymous to development by now.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Amid chants of 'Modi', prime minister arrives at Meerut rally venue

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Narendra Modi has just arrived at his Meerut rally venue. Fresh off the controversial speech on Mission Shakti - which has also attracted EC's scrutiny - after India's launch of an anti-satellite weapon on Wednesday, the prime minister will speak in rallies at Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, Rudrapur in Uttarakhand and Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Rahul chairs meeting of Bihar Congress leaders amid rumours of trouble with RJD alliance

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: A meeting has begun at Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's residence between the party brass and its Bihar leaders. This comes amidst reports that discontent is brewing between the Congress and its Bihar ally, the Rashtriya Janata Dal over seat-sharing.

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I-T raids on JD(S) minister HD Revanna, aides hours after Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy predicted pre-dawn swoop

The development came a day after, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy raised fears about possible raids on Congress and JD(S) functionaries in the state.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: HD Kumaraswamy tears into BJP over I-T raids at aide's house, calls it 'real surgical strike'

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy called the raids on JD(S) minister Putturaju's house the real surgical strike.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Shatrughan Sinha to join Congress after nearly 30 years with BJP

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: In Bihar, the BJP will be losing its longtime member, actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, to the Congress on Thursday. Sinha is likely to be fielded from the Patna Sahib seat in Bihar, which he currently holds.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Narendra Modi hits campaign trail, will address three rallies in Meerut, Rudrapur, Jammu

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Thursday promises to be a high octane day as far as developments in the road to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections is concerned. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hit the election trail for the first time since the dates of the election were announced on 10 March.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Karnataka profile: Congress-JDS, BJP set for epic clash; Belgaum, Bangalore North, Shimoga key seats

With 28 seats, Karnataka has the second highest number of Lok Sabha seats in the south after Tamil Nadu.

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Mission Shakti approved in 2016; scientists worked round-the-clock to meet deadline, says DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy

As a responsible nation we wanted to be sure all space assets were safe and all the debris decayed fast, added DRDO Chairman Reddy.

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All you need to know about India's Mission Shakti A-SAT test: 5,000-km range Agni-V missile launched from Odisha

Mission Shakti intercept the satellite in outer space with a completely indigenous technology built by the DRDO. India joins an exclusive group of space-faring nations consisting of USA, Russia, and China

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JKPSC asks Kashmir police to register FIR over disruption during exams over rumours of paper leak

The JKPSC in a statement said the papers for general knowledge exam scheduled on 25 March were distributed to the candidates a day before as they were mistakenly kept in a box meant for test papers for the 24 March exam.

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All you need to know about India's Mission Shakti A-SAT test: 5,000-km range nuke-tipped Agni-V missile launched from Odisha

Mission Shakti intercept the satellite in outer space with a completely indigenous technology built by the DRDO. India joins an exclusive group of space-faring nations consisting of USA, Russia, and China

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Rahul consulted Raghuram Rajan for Nyay scheme, ex-RBI chief confirms, calls Congress's minimum income scheme 'doable'

Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday admitted that he has offered his views to the Congress leadership on the Nyay scheme,

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Boeing announces software fixes on 737 MAX, pledges to do 'everything it can' to make sure there are no more crashes

Boeing gathered hundreds of pilots and reporters to unveil the changes to the MCAS stall prevention system, which has been implicated in the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, as part of a charm offensive to restore the company's reputation.

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SC admits plea to bar candidates from contesting from more than one seat in Lok Sabha elections, EC backs demand

The Election Commission (EC) in an affidavit filed earlier in the apex court had quoted its 2004 proposals on electoral reforms and said that law should be amended to ensure that a person cannot contest from more than one seat

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Two bodies recovered from site of encounter between terrorists, security forces at Shopian, search operations underway

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Army and Jammu and Kashmir police had launched a joint operation to nab or eliminate terrorists in the Keller area of Shopian district.

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Daily Bulletin: EC to examine Narendra Modi's Mission Shakti speech; PM to speak in rallies across north India; day's top stories

Today's top stories: The EC will examine PM Narendra Modi's Mission Shakti speech for possible Model Code of Conduct violations; the PM will speak in rallies across north India; Pakistan has asked for evidence on Jaish's involvement in the Pulwama terror attack; and more.

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Pakistan seeks more evidence from India on JeM's involvement in Pulwama terror attack

Pakistan on Wednesday sought more information from India on the involvement of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the deadly Pulwama terror attack

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EC tells Supreme Court provisions in laws on political funding will have 'serious repercussions' on transparency

The Election Commission, which has filed affidavit in the apex court, said that on 26 May, 2017 it had written to the Ministry of Law and Justice about its views that the changes made in the Income Tax Act, the Representation of People Act and the Finance Act would be against the endeavour to have transparency in funding to political parties.

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P Chidambaram slams BJP, says ruling party will be remembered for 'broken promises made to people'

P Chidambaram slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused the ruling BJP of lying about growth statistics.

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Facebook claims to be taking steps to reduce spread of fake news ahead of elections

Facebook listed measures including blocking fake accounts and employing fact-checking organizations.

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Ex-RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says he will return to India 'if there is an opportunity to be of use'

Congress president Rahul Gandhi had on Tuesday stated that Rajan was among top economists that his party had consulted to draft its minimum income guarantee scheme

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Lok Sabha Election 2019: BJP's absorption of youth from non-political backgrounds likely to be game changer

BJP feels it can benefit from the agility, skill and acumen of those from non-political backgrounds.

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VITEEE 2019 slot booking opens; candidates can choose exam centre, time at vit.ac.in

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) began the slot booking process for the VITEEE 2019 examination on Thursday on vit.ac.in

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'Where is the promised land?': Border residents in J&K bearing brunt of ceasefire violations unhappy with Centre

It has become a sad way of life for border town residents, who are forced to leave their homes and cattle when the two rival countries exchange fire.

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Ex-ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair says India had anti-satellite missile capability in 2007, but no political will

G Madhavan Nair had headed the ISRO space commission and was secretary in the department of space from 2003 to 2009. Nair joined the BJP in October 2018.

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Opposition gives Mission Shakti electoral twist after Narendra Modi marks milestone in space capabilities

Nowhere in his 15-minute address did Narendra Modi make any political comment:

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Firstpost Editor's Picks: Mission Shakti, Alia-Salman in Inshallah, Michael Phelps on his journey; today's must-read stories

The successful culmination of the programme to test-prove India's anti-satellite weapon capability - Mission Shakti - was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

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Mission Shakti: EC seeks active transcript of Narendra Modi's speech, will analyse urgency of PM's address

After holding an 'internal consultation', the EC has sought an active transcript from the government of the speech delivered by Modi announcing the success of Mission Shakti

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In the aftermath of Pulwama attack on CRPF troops, scores of Kashmiri youths have been arrested in night raids

Five days after the Pulwama attack, a large number of armed forces personnel carried out a midnight raid at the house of a labourer, Mehraj-ud-in Chopan

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Seven decades after Independence, many in Odisha's villages still drink contaminated water from pits

A large section of the rural populace of Keonjhar district in Odisha is struggling for access to a basic survival need.

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World now knows 'hum bhi kuch kam nahin hai': Narendra Modi to DRDO scientists behind Mission Shakti

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a televised address about the successful launch of an anti-satellite weapon (A-SAT), that targeted a live satellite on a low earth orbit, he interacted with scientists behind 'Mission Shakti'

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UP Board Exam Result Date 2019: Class 10, 12 scores likely to be declared in April; check upresults.nic.in for updates

The UP Board had categorized as many as 1,314 examination centres as sensitive, while 448 examination centres had been categorised as hyper-sensitive, according UP education ministry officials.

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Mission Shakti: After India's A-SAT missile test, China hopes nations will uphold 'peace and tranquility' in space

China reacted guardedly to India's anti-satellite missile test and expressed hope that all countries will uphold peace and tranquility in the outer space

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LS polls fact-checker: Flags of IUML waved at Congress Karnataka rally wrongly believed to be Pakistani flags

In one of the recent viral videos, a flag, green in colour and bearing the white crescent and star symbols is being waved at a Congress party rally in Tumkur, Karnataka. It is, however, the banner of a political party-based in Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

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Successful A-SAT test announcement shows PM, BJP keen to shift narrative to national security before polls

The fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Mission Shakti's success in a televised address before the nation gives the development an overt political colour

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: TMC releases manifesto, promises probe into demonetisation, GST review

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday promised to conduct an investigation into demonetisation and revive the Planning Commission if the Opposition alliance comes to power after the Lok Sabha election.

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Over 90 percent first-time eligible voters to exercise their franchise in LS polls: Twitter India

The survey was conducted as part of Twitter's youth engagement initiative #PowerOf18, in September-October 2018 with 4,274 people in India aged between 18 and 35.

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With A-SAT test, India takes leap in space defence: Mission Shakti can nullify Chinese cyber attacks at time of war

A-SAT strikes can nullify the usual space-based cyber attacks which, according to Chinese strategists, constitute the first stage of 'comprehensive war'

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: After CPM, TMC to move EC over Modi's speech on Mission Shakti success

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Speaking to reporters on Narendra Modi's address after Mission Shakti's success, TMC chief and West Bengal chief miniser Mamata Banerjee said that the TMC will approach Election Commission to file complaint on the speech.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Maharashtra profile: Mumbai South, Pune, Baramati key constituencies; state has second highest number of LS seats

In the 2014 General Election, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance secured 41 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Amit Shah clears air on Begusarai, says Giriraj Singh will contest from seat

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Following reports of Union minister Giriraj Singh's refusal to contest from Begusarai, BJP president Amit Shah confirmed that the party will be fielding him from the constituency.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Bihar profile: Patna Sahib, Darbhanga among key seats with NDA hoping to capture state

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Sitaram Yechury writes to EC over Modi's address after Mission Shakti success

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: CPM general-secretary Sitaram Yechury wrote to the Election Commission on Narendra Modi's address to the nation after India's 'Mission Shakti' success.

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NITI Aayog's criticism of Rahul Gandhi showcases its descent into political partisanship, casts shadow on its credibility

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar spoke more like a BJP party spokesperson than the head of a policy think tank

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Jaitley traces 'footprints of Congress lies', says UPA held back Mission Shakti

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Arun Jaitley Wednesday addressed the press after DRDO successfully tested an anti-Satellite weapon. He slammed the Congerss for wrongly claiming the credit for DRDO's capabilities. He said, "Scientists said the capability for ASAT was always there but the then government did not allow us to build it."

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CBI moves Supreme Court against Airtel, Vodafone in Saradha chit fund probe, says telecom majors 'not cooperating'

The CBI told the Supreme Court that Airtel and Vodafone were not co-operating in the probe, adding that the telecom majors did not provide information on call detail records

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Mission Shakti: What is the Low-Earth orbit? What use is it to a space-faring nations like India?

The vast majority of missions to space over the years - manned or unmanned - have been to low-Earth Orbit (LEO).

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Lok Sabha election 2019; pre-poll trends LIVE updates: Rahul Gandhi wishes Modi 'happy Theatre Day' post build up over Mission Shakti

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: The long-term benefits of A-SAT test will only be visible in the event of a war. However, in the short term, India may face some flack from the many countries which are worried about the weaponisation of space

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Rahul congratulates DRDO, mocks Modi by wishing 'happy World Theatre Day' following Mission Shakti announcement

Modi announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite, that puts the country in an exclusive club of space super powers.

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What is an anti-satellite weapon? India joins US, Russia, China in elite space power club with Mission Shakti

Anti-satellite weapons are designed to incapacitate or destroy satellites for strategic and military purposes. As of now, only four nations - India, Russia, China and the United States - have demonstrated their capability to successfully shoot down defunct satellites

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Stray cattle menace Part 3: With cattle trade seized up, will the 'cow belt' soon become 'buffalo country'?

The population of cattle ? cow and its progeny - although higher than that of buffaloes, is declining. It had fallen from a peak of 205 million in 1997 to 191 million in 2012

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Lok Sabha Election 2019, Bihar profile: Patna Sahib, Darbhanga among ket seats with NDA hoping to capture state

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Narendra Modi's 'important message' turned out to be about Mission Shakti, but before PM spoke, Twitterati had other theories

Before Modi's announcement, there were a lot of speculations about what he was going to say considering the prime minister tweeted from his personal handle that he was going to address the nation for an important announcement.

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: Mission Shakti's long-term impact unclear, but India may face questions on space weaponisation policy

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: The long-term benefits of A-SAT test will only be visible in the event of a war. However, in the short term, India may face some flack from the many countries which are worried about the weaponisation of space

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India's A-SAT programme born in response to China's growing space capabilities: Understanding Mission Shakti

New Delhi's A-SAT programme was born in response to China's growing capabilities - in turn, driven by that country's efforts to counter the United States' supremacy in space. In essence, China sought to show it could cripple the satellite networks on which the United States' military command-and-control capabilities rest.

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RBI JE Result 2019: Marks of junior engineer aspirants released on official website rbi.org.in

Candidates who have appeared in examinations for Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) posts can now visit the official website to check and download their result. The official site of RBI is rbi.org.in.

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: India's A-SAT mission predates BJP-era, was counter-intuitive measure against China

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: New Delhi's ASAT programme was born in response to China's growing capabilities - in turn, driven by that country's efforts to counter the United States' supremacy in space. In essence, China sought to show it could cripple the satellite networks on which the United States' military command-and-control capabilities rest.

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: Share market skips a beat after Modi's tweet regarding 'important announcement'

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Modi's tweet came at a time when the nation is in election mode. While many news channels were speculating that the prime minister might squeeze in some announcement to alter the narrative ahead of Lok Sabha election, some remembered the days of demonetisation.

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: PM says India now in list of 'elite space powers'; country only behind US, China, Russia

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: TNarendra Modi said, "India has entered its name amid elite space powers. An anti-satellite weapon A-SAT, successfully targeted a live satellite on a low earth orbit." It has become only the fourth nation after US, China and Russia to achieve this.

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: PM says Mission Shakti not directed at any nation, didn't flout international norms

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: The prime minister has said that Mission Shakti was not directed at any nation, and was well within all the international norms. However, Modi did mention that the only countries who were capable of an A-SAT attack were China, US and Russia.

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: PM announces success of Mission Shakti, says India's A-SAT shot down low orbital satellite

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Narendra Modi said that India has now become a space powered nation. "India has entered its name as an elite space power. It has become only the fourth nation after US, China and Russia to achieve this."

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: PM announces historic space breakthrough, hails DRDO scientists

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Prime Minister Modi has said that India has now become a space power. He announced that an ASAT has successfully shot down a pre-planned target.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019: Shortage of women candidates exposes apathy of political parties, patriarchy in politics

With the Lok Sabha Election 2019 knocking on the doors, ticket distribution to candidates in every party is at its peak across the country. The southern state of Tamil Nadu is no exception. However, what is disheartening is the obvious gender bias with the ratio of male and female candidates heavily bent towards men

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Modi address to nation LIVE Updates: PM's 'important' announcement shortly after CCS meet on Wednesday

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Prime Minister Modi is due to address the nation shortly. He has said that he will be delivering an "important message" around 12 pm today. "I would be addressing the nation at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon with an important message.

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RRB JE application status link activated: Check here for steps to see zone-wise details at official website

The entire recruitment process for Junior Engineer posts at RRB shall involve a first stage Computer Based Test (CBT), second stage CBT, and document verification/medical examination

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: 'Existing subsidies won't be scrapped,' Chidambaram defends NYAY scheme

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: P Chidambaram said that the existing schemes for the poor like ICDS will not be scrapped. He said that the subsidies which have been granted to achieve special socio-economic objectives will not be affected by NYAY.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: NYAY scheme is possible, will be rolled out in phases, says Chidambaram

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: P Chidambaram addressed the media on Congress's minimum income guarantee scheme "NYAY". He said that with India's growth story he believes that the nation has the capacity to support the programme. Claiming that the funds available at the disposal of Centre and state governments will be doubled in five years, Chidambaram said that economists too have opined that this is possible.

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Killing of Atif Mir: It's time security forces sensitised locals in Kashmir against cooperation with foreign terrorists

Those who claim that North Kashmir has changed for the better in comparison to the South which has become increasingly turbulent over the last couple of years, should think again. The killing of young Atif Mir, who was all of 12-years-old by a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist after being held hostage while an operation of the security forces was underway, reflects how little has changed in this lawless area in the last few years

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Lokpal members to take oath today: Four judges, SSB ex-chief, three former IAS, IRS officers part of team

A high-level selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recommended the appointments for chairperson and members of the Lokpal. Following this, President Ram Nath Kovind had approved the appointments.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: India has capacity to support income of its poorest, says Chidambaram

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: P Chidambaram addressed the media on Congress's minimum income guarantee scheme "NYAY". He said that with India's growth story he believes that the nation has the capacity to support the programme. Claiming that the funds available at the disposal of Centre and state governments will be doubled in five years, Chidambaram said that economists too have opined that this is possible.

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Model Code of Conduct Tracker: Producers of Narendra Modi biopic issued notice by EC after Congress, CPM question film's 'political intent'

Model Code of Conduct Tracker: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday sent a notice to four producers of the upcoming film 'PM Narendra Modi'. Congress and the CPM had complained to the commission about the film's release, saying it's being done with political intent. EC had earlier sent notices to two newspapers on 20 March over publishing 'PM Narendra Modi' film's poster for promotions

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Nirav Modi case: ED team to leave for London on Friday; PNB scam accused to make second bail application on 29 March

Nirav Modi is set to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Friday, when his legal team will make a second bail application

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Model Code of Conduct Tracker: EC writes to rail, aviation ministries questioning use of Narendra Modi's image on tickets, boarding passes

Model Code of Conduct Tracker: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Civil Aviation, asking them why the pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi were not removed from rail tickets and Air India boarding passes even after the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect. They've been asked to submit a reply within three days to the commission.

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Back to the drawing board: British MPs sketch out Brexit future, to suggest possible alternatives to Theresa May's plan

Any votes would not be legally binding on the government and although May promised to engage constructively with the process, she has suggested she might ignore them

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Lakshmi Mittal helps younger brother Pramod settle Rs 2,210 cr State Trading Corporation dues, avoid legal troubles

Lakshmi Mittal has extended Rs 1,600 crore financial help to Pramod Mittal, which rescued him from various criminal and other proceedings, sources said

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Nirmala Sitharaman claims UPA regime neglected Army, says jawans did not have bulletproof vests, guns or ammunition then

Attacking the previous Congress-led UPA regime for 'not buying even one thing' for the armed forces during its 10 year tenure, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the personnel did not even have bullet proof vests, leave alone Rafale jet, which was never bought.

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EC writes to NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar, asks him to explain comments against Congress' minimum income scheme plan

In an interview, and on his Twitter, Rajiv Kumar had accused the Congress of promising the moon to win elections.

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Model Code of Conduct: Battle for votes often dents sanctity of polls; here's a Firstpost tracker to keep an eye on violations

The Lok Sabha Election is almost upon us and one of the major challenges facing the Election Commission is the series of complaints of violations of the Model Code of Conduct. The MCC has been around for over four decades now, but in a democracy as huge as India, violations come easy and regularly.

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Daily Bulletin: BJP releases 10th list, keeps party veterans out; party strength in Goa Assembly rises to 14 as 2 MGP MLAs join; day's top stories

Today's top stories: BJP keeps party veterans Murli Manohar Joshi and LK Advani out of the Lok Sabha poll process; the party's strength rises to 14 in Goa Assembly as 2 MGP MLAs merge their legislative unit with that of the BJP's; King's XI Punjab take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL; and more.

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Partisanship, malafide on part of election observers will lead to ruthless action, says CEC Sunil Arora

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora Tuesday said that even a trace of proven malafide or partisanship on the part of state chief electoral officers and election observers during the Lok Sabha polls would lead to "ruthless action" against them.

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PNB fraud-accused Nirav Modi's art collection fetches Rs 55 crore; remaining artwork to be auctioned by ED

Of the gross proceeds from the auction of Nirav Modi's art collection, the Income Tax Department will get a net of Rs 54.84 crore, with the rest being the commission to the auction house Saffronart and the buyers' premium.

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Jet Airways' new investor needs to bring Rs 4,500 cr capital, says SBI; Expression of Interest to be issued next month

There has been a lot of interest in Jet Airways and the buyer has to bring in equity of about Rs 4,500 crore to keep it running

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IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman returns to his squadron in Srinagar; medical board to review his fitness levels soon

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has gone back to his squadron in Srinagar though he is on a four-week sick leave

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Facebook launches new tools to improve engagement ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Facebook users will soon be able to watch short video clips of candidates contesting from their constituencies.

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After snub, Gautam Gambhir figures in Delhi BJP's fresh list of 31 probable candidates; cricketer included for New Delhi seat

The BJP's Delhi unit has included the name of former cricketer Gautam Gambhir in its fresh list of 31 probable candidates for the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital

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reCOMPOSE Podcast 051: The Art of Seeing, Part 2

This episode of the reCOMPOSE podcast is a continuation of the conversation we started in our last podcast on Marc Muench’s latest Ebook, The Art of Seeing. For this episode we’ve invited Marc to tell us a bit more about his book and the techniques and insights he shares with us.

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reCOMPOSE Podcast 050: The Art of Seeing, Part 1

Marc Muench has recently released a new Ebook titled The Art Of Seeing, and in this Ebook he relates how he sees through the camera. On this episode, Juan and Andy take a look at the Ebook and talk about some of the points and techniques Marc makes. This is the first part on the discussion on this Ebook. In the following episode, we will have Marc himself giving us further insights into some of his techniques.

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Jobs, healthcare, drinking water among top voter priorities, finds ADR survey; govt performance rated below average

Better employment opportunities, better healthcare and drinking water are the top priorities for the voters at the all-India level, as per an ADR survey

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Drought in Rajasthan: Over Rs 7,000 crore spent on projects, but not much water has flown through western region

Struggling to access drinking water has become a norm for people in this part of Rajasthan's Thar Desert, irrespective of the season. Even during winters, - when the temperature is between three and seven degrees Celsius - the struggle for drinking water is similar to that in summers, when mercury rises as high as 50 degrees Celsius.

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China destroys prints of 30,000 world maps which did not show Arunachal Pradesh, Taiwan as part of its territory

China has destroyed 30,000 world maps printed in the country for export for not mentioning Arunachal Pradesh and Taiwan as part of Chinese territory, the official media reported

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Ravi Shankar Prasad shown black flags at Patna airport by Lok Sabha poll debutant RK Sinha's supporters

Ravi Shankar Prasad was shown black flags by alleged supporters of another party leader, leading to a clash with party workers who had gathered at the Patna airport to welcome him

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Officially unrecognised, forest farmers of UP remain relegated on fringes, await govt benefits even after 72 years of Independence

The government's failure to recognise forest farmers from four villages in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district - Bhawanipur, Bichiya, Tediya, Dhakiya - has forced them to live without dignity for decades

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F-16 aircraft escort Mumbai-Singapore flight to Changi airport after bomb threat; police questioning woman, child

A Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai to Singapore with 263 passengers on board received a bomb threat, prompting Singapore Air Force to send two F-16s to escort the aircraft

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Firstpost Editor's Picks: UBI's adoption, Hindu girls' conversion in Pakistan, Siegfried Aikman interview; today's must-read stories

Universal basic income (UBI), until Rahul Gandhi's promise of it on Monday, is a concept which has so far had little traction in our part of the world. No country till now has adopted a full basic income.

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Bangladeshi nationals with alleged terror links arrested in Patna; Islamic State posters, docs detailing troop deployment in J&K recovered

Two Bangladeshi nationals with alleged links to terror outfits were arrested in Patna and documents related to deputation of central forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been found from them

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Stray cattle menace Part 2: Uttar Pradesh farmers driven to despair by harassment from cow vigilantes, extortion from police

Uttar Pradesh is the cow belt and the streets of Kanpur provide ample evidence of it.

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Four Maoists killed in ultra-Left Bastar as security forces intensify ops against insurgents ahead of Lok Sabha polls

With a fortnight to go for the first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hotbed Bastar, security forces have intensified their operations against the ultra-Left insurgents, killing four of them, including two women, on Tuesday

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KVS Admissions 2019-20: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan releases merit list for Class 1 at kvsangathan.nic.in

According to the schedule released by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, the second and third merit lists of Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 1 admission will be released on 9 and 23 April respectively.

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Stray cattle still crowding roads, Uttar Pradesh govt issues fresh notice to local bodies asking to build temporary shelters

The 10 January deadline for shifting stray cattle into shelter homes in all Uttar Pradesh districts having come and gone, the Department of Animal Husbandry issued a fresh notice to authorities to build temporary shelters.

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Orion Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Hot-Fire Test

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Why Total Dhamaal is Madhuri Dixit's Total Blunder

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Remix is B-Town's quickfix mantra

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: BJP fields Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, Varun from Pilibhit in 10th list of candidates

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: The BJP released its tenth list of candidates, fielding Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, and her son Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit. Speaking at a press conference, party leader Arun Singh announced names of 29 candidates for Uttar Pradesh and 10 candidates for West Bengal.

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Expecting SC-appointed mediation panel to speedily resolve Ayodhya dispute is naive; cracks already showing

Ever since the apex court decided in favor of mediation to resolve India's one of the oldest and most-aggressively fought cases, there has been an open debate about the viability of this option in resolving the issue.

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Two minors killed in Delhi after fire breaks out at four-storey building in Shaheen Bagh; blaze now under control

The Delhi Fire service received a call about the blaze at around 1.30 pm on Tuesday.

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JNU V-C forgives students day after accusing them of forcibly entering house, confining wife; students' union denies allegation

A day after alleging that some students forcibly entered his house and confined his wife JNU vice chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said he would not file a complaint with the police

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Rahul Gandhi's minimum income promise a half-baked scheme that hides key details and misleads public

Rahul Gandhi's announcement of the minimum income guarantee scheme is a formal acceptance of defeat

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Pakistan gives nod to Sharda Peeth corridor in PoK; sacred site holds lot of significance, history for Kashmiri Pandits

Established in 237 BC during the reign of Ashoka, the 5,000-year-old Sharda Peeth (which translates to 'the seat of Sharda') is an abandoned temple and ancient centre of learning dedicated to the Hindu goddess of learning, Sharda

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Empowering Lokpal to oversee distribution of ex gratia to kin of Pulwama victims would be edifying for country

Overseeing the ex gratia to the families of the Central Reserve Police Force killed in the Pulwama terror attack would be an ideal start for our first Lokpal

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Saradha scam: SC says charges against Rajeev Kumar 'very serious', gives ex-Kolkata top cop ten days to respond to CBI report

Rajeev Kumar, who took over as the state CID chief after completing his tenure as the city police commissioner, would hold additional charge of the two departments until further orders, a home department official said Saturday.

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BSSB Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board Result: Madhyama 2017 and 2018 scores released; check bssbpatna.com

The Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board (BSSB) has declared the Class 10 (Madhyama), for 2017 and 2018. Candidates can check their scores at the official BSSB website bssbpatna.com.

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Pakistan gives nod to Sharada Peeth corridor in PoK; sacred site holds lot of significance, history for Kashmiri Pandits

Established in 237 BC during the reign of Ashoka, the 5,000-year-old Sharada Peeth (which translates to 'the seat of Sharada') is an abandoned temple and ancient centre of learning dedicated to the Hindu goddess of learning, Sharada

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Saradha scam: SC says charges against Rajeev Kumar 'very serious', gives ex-Kolkata top cop ten days to respond

Rajeev Kumar, who took over as the state CID chief after completing his tenure as the city police commissioner, would hold additional charge of the two departments until further orders, a home department official said Saturday.

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Tiger-cannibalism in Kanha Tiger Reserve: Rare phenomenon has less to do with hunger than anger

Three recent incidents of tigers killing and eating other tigers in the Kanha Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh have reignited the old but seldom-understood phenomenon of cannibalism among the big cats

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Rahul Gandhi may have promised an universal basic income, but here is why no country in the world has adopted it yet

Although universal basic income hinges on the basic premise of eliminating poverty, the overwhelming intricacies of employing a direct cash payment to an entire population has led to it being limited to some of the most prosperous countries and cities.

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Conversion of Hindu girls to Islam: Imran Khan's intervention forces Pakistan police to act against perpetrators

In a recent development, police in Pakistan have arrested seven people who allegedly facilitated abduction and forced conversion of the sisters from Ghotki.

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Love for his craft is the key to Amitabh Bachchan's long career: Hema Malini

Big B's career is all set to turn 50 this year. Reinventing his job profile constantly as a public icon has been the superstar's steady success mantra over the decades

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GoAir takes cue from Air India, withdraws boarding passes with pictures of Narendra Modi, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

A GoAir spokesperson said that its team in Srinagar Airport inadvertently used unused stock of "Vibrant Gujarat Summit" paper.

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Traditional cookware is no flash in the pan

There is renewed focus on the virtues of cooking in soapstone vessels or kalchattis, bronze urlis or rustic earthen cookware

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How potatoes and chillies conquered Indian cuisine

Black pepper was the main source for heat in northern Indian food until the 18th century, which was when chillies slowly started to make an appearance

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: Congress will launch 'surgical strike' on poverty, says Rahul Gandhi at Suratgarh rally

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates:Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday promised a "surgical strike" on poverty and said his party had been working on how to eradicate it for the last six months.

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Methodology, for article

If governments continue to misspend on defence even while signalling muscular foreign policies, the gap between intent and capability will continue to widen

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Firstpost Salon | How Indian elections have come of age over the past two decades: In Conversation with Ruchir Sharma

Ruchir Sharma, a New York-based leader in global finance, has covered 27 elections since 1998 along with his fellow travellers - acclaimed columnists and policy wonks. He recounts his experience in this fireside chat with Latha Venkatesh, Executive Editor, CNBC-TV18

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: Jaya Prada joins BJP, likely to contest from Rampur seat she once held

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Congress leader Sam Pitroda, who created controversy last week with his comments on the Pulwama terror attack, will be leading the Congress' campaign monitoring committee, CNN-News18 reported on Tuesday.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: Sam Pitroda to head Congress campaign monitoring committee, say reports

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Congress leader Sam Pitroda, who created controversy last week with his comments on the Pulwama terror attack, will be leading the Congress' campaign monitoring committee, CNN-News18 reported on Tuesday.

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LS polls fact checker: Can NRIs vote online? No, all voters can only register online, clarifies Election Commission

NRIs can only register online to vote in Indian election. They will have to be physically present at their respective polling booths to cast their vote, the Election Commission has clarified

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: Jaya Prada joins BJP, likely to contest from Rampur seat she once held as SP MP

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates:One time actor Jaya Prada has officially joined the BJP and is expected to contest from the Rampur seat which she once held as an MP from the Samajwadi Party.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: Anger over Patna Sahib ticket leads to clash between Ravi Shankar Prasad supporters, rival camp

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Anger over Patna Sahib seat distribution led to clashes at the Patna airport between rival camps of the BJP. Party's Rajya Sabha MP RK Sinha's supporters had gathered at the airport with black flags just as Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, the BJP's chosen candidate from Patna Sahib, was set to arrive at the airport.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019: Suspense in Wayanad over Rahul Gandhi's candidature even as Kerala Congress gears up

Since Rahul is projected as the next probable prime minister, Congress expects that people, the majority of them eke out a living from farming, will vote for him en masse.

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LS polls fact checker: NRIs can vote online? No, all voters can only register online, Election Commission busts fake news

NRIs can only register online to vote in Indian election. They will have to be physically present at their respective polling booths to cast their vote, the Election Commission has clarified

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Mid-air bomb hoax on Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai; SQ 423 carrying 263 passengers lands safely at Changi Airport

The Singapore Airlines confirmed there was a bomb threat concerning SQ 423 operating from Mumbai to Singapore.

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JNU VC M Jagadesh Kumar says he has forgiven students for 'forcibly' entering his residence, won't file police complaint

Seven students are on a hunger strike on the JNU campus in protest against the online system of entrance exam that will be implemented from this academic session

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: Gujarat BJP leader asks Rahul Gandhi to drink '500 grams of poison' to prove he is Shiva

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Gujarat minister and BJP leader G Vasava said as people claim that Rahul Gandhi is an incarnation of Lord Shiva, he should drink 500 grams of poison. If he survives the polls, Vasava said it will be proved that he is an avatar of Lord Shiva.

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ISRO's Chandrayaan-2, Israel's Beresheet to carry NASA instruments to the moon

The moon's surface already has 5 such instruments, but they have flaws that NASA hopes to fix.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: BJP's priorities are 'chhota Modis' Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi, says Randeep Singh Surjewala

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Congress's communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a press conference in which he renewed his party's attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the BJP government's priorities are chhota Modis Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi, along with Anil Ambani and Mehul Choksi.

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Stray cattle menace: MP farmers lose sleep over threat to crops from bovines; govt looks for answers in gaushalas

The slaughter of cattle, whether male calves or cows past their utility, is banned in Madhya Pradesh. But traders would take them to West Bengal where their slaughter is allowed, or smuggle them to Bangladesh

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Parenting in the age of PUBG: Managing a child's screen-time is critical

Anything in excess can turn toxic - even oxygen. For kids, screen time needs to adapt to their age.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: BJP has a problem with the minimum income guarantee as it's 'anti-poor', says Congress

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: Congress's communications In-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a press conference in which he renewed his party's attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the BJP's stooges will be against the Nyay scheme promised by the Congress if it is voted to power because they were anti-poor.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019; pre-poll trends updates: Murli Manohar Joshi says he was asked by BJP general secretary to Ramlal not to contest

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tracker LIVE updates: BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi will not be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The development comes just days after the name of LK Advani, another old warhorse of the saffron party, was missing from the candidate list.

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Four Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district; CoBRA unit involved in operation

Four Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday in the insurgency-hit Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, police said.

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Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal bids adieu to his dream, but outshines aviation's tribe of loud wannabes

Naresh Goyal, a humble travel agent-turned-tycoon, managed to elbow out some big names in the 1990s, when dreams took wings for many an entrepreneur.

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Robert Vadra says ED 'leaked' details of investigation to humiliate him; alleges political vendetta behind agency's action

Robert Vadra on Monday claimed before a Delhi court that ED has been leaking details of his interrogation to the media to 'embarrass' and 'humiliate' him on account of a 'political vendetta', a charge strongly denied by the probe agency.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019: Parties use 'high-profile' safe seats like Lucknow, Amethi to protect stalwarts' aura of invincibility

Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is one such constituency where the contest will be closely watched.

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'Mental hai': Politicians' pejorative usage of psychiatric terms can't pass off as slang; India staring at big mental health crisis

A simple change in the language might lead us to better understand the severity of the problems people bogged down with mental illnesses suffer from and ensure that they are treated with equal dignity and respect, despite it.

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Lok Sabha Election 2019: 'High-profile' seats like Lucknow, Amethi create aura of safety, poses least threat to 'stalwarts'

Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is one such constituency where the contest will be closely watched.

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Nirmohi Akhara moves SC over Ayodhya mediation: Demands two more judges in panel, seeks Delhi as venue instead of Faizabad

The Nirmohi Akhara, an original plaintiff in the decades-old Ayodhya case, has asked for two retired Supreme Court judges to be included on the mediation panel in addition to the three nominated members.

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BJP puts speculation to rest, to field former BJD leader Sanat Gadtia against Naveen Patnaik in Bijepur

The BJP has released names of four more Lok Sabha election candidates and announced its nominee for Odisha's Bijepur assembly constituency, the second seat from where Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is contesting the state polls.

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