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Watch: P Sainath explains on why our farmers are angry and the ongoing agrarian crisis

P Sainath is the founding editor of People's Archive of Rural India (PARI). He is the former rural affairs editor at The Hindu and a leading expert on the agrarian crisis in India.

Jun 11, 2017

Karnataka bandh: What will ply and what will remain closed?

The Karnataka Bandh called for Monday may not have as big an impact on life in the state as the pro-Kannada groups might expect. Read to know what to expect.

Jun 11, 2017

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Boxing the box office: Revised tax rates on movie tickets will spur torrents, piracy, say Netizens

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said movie tickets priced under Rs 100 will carry an 18 percent tax rate, while those above Rs 100 would be taxed at 28 percent.

Jun 11, 2017

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Big relief for small industry: GST Council slashes rates on 66 items

The Finance Ministry tweeted on Sunday that it received representations for about 133 items from industry, of which rates were reduced on 66 items.

Jun 11, 2017

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls off 'peace fast' in Madhya Pradesh

Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured the issue will be investigated thoroughly and action will be taken.

Jun 11, 2017

Pakistan court hands down country's first death sentence for blasphemy on Facebook

A Pakistani court on Saturday handed down the death sentence to a man after finding him guilty of posting blasphemous content on social media. Read to know more.

Jun 11, 2017

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Kerala Film Festival: Centre says no to screening of short films on Rohith Vemula, JNU and Kashmir

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry denied permission to show three films during the Kerala film festival. The films were on Rohith Vemula, Kashmir and JNU protests.

Jun 11, 2017

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Gold is cold: GST might tarnish profits of the jewellery sector, fear jewellers

Apex bullion dealers body India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) has said that the GST structure will block 87 per cent working capital to the industry.

Jun 11, 2017

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Tendulkar-backed startup Smartron ties up with Eros

Smartron widens its repository of movies, television shows, music, originals and regional content. Its smartphones will come with the Eros Now app preloaded.

Jun 11, 2017

Kerala: 3 fishermen killed, 11 injured as boat hit by Panama cargo ship

A Panama-origin cargo ship on Sunday, June 11, hit a fishing boat off the coast of Kerala, leading to the death of at least three fishermen. Read to know more.

Jun 11, 2017

Sonia Sheikh- acid attack survivor from Hyderabad

A glimmer of hope: Sonia Sheikh, acid attack survivor, to receive compensation soon

Although Sonia Sheikh is currently dependent on her family for her medical and financial expenses, she wishes to begin her own business from the compensation that she will get and help her family in the days ahead.

Jun 11, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Deepa Jayakumar stopped from entering Jayalalithaa Poes Garden residence after she stakes claim

Deepa Jayakumar, niece of former J Jayalalithaa, was on Sunday stopped from entering her aunt's Poes Garden residence in Chennai. Read to know what happened, and what its political fallout can be.

Jun 11, 2017

10 killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident; nine from a family

The tragedy occurred when an ill-fated car fell into a canal on the Mathura-Jajampatti road. The local people disrupted the rescue operation seeking to widen the narrow bridge over the water body which has been causing accidents here regularly.

Jun 11, 2017

Karnataka people don't know how to sing National Anthem, says Goa Shiv Sena president Shivprasad Joshi

Recalling the Mangalore pub attack of 2009, Shivprasad Joshi praised Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik for doing the "right job" of protecting women in Karnataka.

Jun 11, 2017

Maharashtra: Nine killed, 22 injured after bus falls into ditch in Beed

While eight people died on the spot, one was declared dead at the Ahmednagar Government Hospital.

Jun 11, 2017

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India

Watch: P Sainath explains on why our farmers are angry and the ongoing agrarian crisis

Karnataka bandh: What will ply and what will remain closed?

Boxing the box office: Revised tax rates on movie tickets will spur torrents, piracy, say Netizens

Big relief for small industry: GST Council slashes rates on 66 items

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls off 'peace fast' in Madhya Pradesh

Pakistan court hands down country's first death sentence for blasphemy on Facebook

Kerala Film Festival: Centre says no to screening of short films on Rohith Vemula, JNU and Kashmir

Gold is cold: GST might tarnish profits of the jewellery sector, fear jewellers

Tendulkar-backed startup Smartron ties up with Eros

Kerala: 3 fishermen killed, 11 injured as boat hit by Panama cargo ship

A glimmer of hope: Sonia Sheikh, acid attack survivor, to receive compensation soon

Tamil Nadu: Deepa Jayakumar stopped from entering Jayalalithaa Poes Garden residence after she stakes claim

10 killed in Uttar Pradesh road accident; nine from a family

Karnataka people don't know how to sing National Anthem, says Goa Shiv Sena president Shivprasad Joshi

Maharashtra: Nine killed, 22 injured after bus falls into ditch in Beed

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh