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External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in Paris, discusses strategic partnership between India and France

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had met several top French leaders and discussed issues of mutual interest to form a strategic perspective between India and France.

11 hours ago

Maharashtra govt gives junior minister rank to Siddhivinayak trust member

The move means that as a government servant, Adesh Bandekar is eligible for several financial benefits such as a monthly allowance of Rs. 7,500, Rs. 3,000 monthly for telephone expenses and travel allowances.

14 hours ago

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

Haryana govt's circular to bureaucrats: This is how you must behave with MPs, MLAs

The state government has issued a circular to all government offices asking public servants to respect MPs and MLAs. The code of conduct comes with a warning of consequences if protocol is not adhered to.

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Good riddance to bad alliance in Jammu & Kashmir; BJP failed the state and country

As the BJP-PDP alliance crumbles, leaving Kashmir in a much worse state, the fault clearly lies with the BJP and the central government. The security situation has worsened, Pakistan has made headway and there is growing internationalisation of the Kashmir issue.

15 hours ago

AAP MLAs attempt to join Kejriwal, forced out of Lt. Governor's residence

The MLAs were in Raj Niwas to attend a meeting chaired by the Lt. Governor. Following their refusal to leave, the AAP leaders claim they were forced out by police.

15 hours ago

IAS officers ready for talks with Kejriwal but Delhi CM awaits Lt Governor's response

IAS officers association announces that they are waiting for formal communication from the Delhi CM to assure safety to them, Kejriwal tweets he is waiting for Baijal to be involved as an impasse in Delhi continues.

16 hours ago

Separatists in Kashmir call for valley-wide shutdown after Bukhari killing

Senior leaders of the Joint Resistance Leadership call for a complete shutdown in the Kashmir valley following the murder of journalist Shujaat Bukhari and other civilians.

16 hours ago

BJP ends alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir

BJP-PDP coalition ends Live: Muscular policy won't work in Kashmir, says Mehbooba Mufti

The decision came apparently in the aftermath of the widening of the fissures following the escalation of militancy in during the Ramadan ceasefire. The momentous decision came after BJP president Amit Shah held talks with party MLAs in Delhi.

17 hours ago

Chhattisgarh to bring 1.5 lakh teachers under State Educational Department

The move will offer teachers the benefits of a unified pay scale, allowances and promotions. CM Raman Singh also announced a plan to implement Ayushman Bharat Scheme in the state, providing medical cover for over 40 lakh families.

18 hours ago

Trump, Obama believe in taking similar actions when it comes to child separation

The US plans to hold children left behind by the illegal immigrants but will that reduce the trauma they are going through. Donald Trump seems to be doing what Obama has already done.

9 hours ago

BJP's Naqvi takes jibe at Kejriwal: 'Karne mein zero, dharne mein hero'

The Delhi CM, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and a few other cabinet ministers have been camping in the Raj Niwas since June 11 to demand that Baijal and Modi intervene to end IAS officers' strike.

1 day ago

Outrage over US immigration policy grows after helpline numbers to track children draws a blank

The department is said to be giving out a handout to parents separated from their children at the US-Mexico border. The document titled "Next Steps for Families" comes with a set of three instructions in English and Spanish and gives out a few helpline numbers and email addresses as well.

1 day ago

If I had my way, I will kill everyone in BJP: Geniben Thakor's speech causes uproar on Twitter

While a few people on Twitter have condemned Gujarat Congress MLA Geniben Thakor's statement, others have asked Congress President Rahul Gandhi as to what action will he take against her.

1 day ago

Nepal PM Oli to build railway link to strategic ally China: How will India react?

Once Nepal and China sign a pact for the Tibet-Kathmandu rail link, the two nations will conduct a feasibility study for the railway line, which is likely to be completed in the next four years. India is yet to react to the move, which is likely to raise concerns including on the security front.

1 day ago

Melania Trump indirectly criticizes US government's zero tolerance policy

The First Lady "hates" seeing children being separated from their parents, and has indirectly expressed her disapproval of Trump administration's 'zero tolerance' policy. Former first lady Laura Bush seconded her thoughts, stressing on the change of the policies.

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Fifa World Cup 2018: Hosts Russia prove doubters wrong with another dominant win

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