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Sri Lanka's Supreme Court suspends dissolution of Parliament

A Supreme Court bench heard Fundamental Rights petitions filed by political parties challenging Sirisena's dissolution of the Sri Lankan Parliament.

Nov 13, 2018

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2002 Gujarat riots: Supreme Court to hear plea challenging PM Modi's clean chit on Nov 19

The petition was filed by Zakia Jafri, the widow of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who died in the Gulberg massacre in February 2002.

Nov 13, 2018

2019 elections: Rajinikanth backs PM Modi to emerge victorious against Opposition's mega-coalition

On Monday, Rajinikanth had said that "they (opposition parties) feel that way, then it should be definitely like that," when responding to a question whether the BJP was such a 'dangerous' party electorally, that warranted formation of a mega national alliance against it.

Nov 13, 2018

Tell your boss: Strongest proof yet links Khashoggi killing to Saudi crown prince MBS

It's also reported that the security officer, who often travelled with Prince Mohammed, told the man at the other end that "the deed was done," in obvious reference to the murder of Khashoggi.

Nov 13, 2018

Sabarimala row: Supreme Court agrees to hear review petitions in open court; Schedules next hearing for January 22

The SC had initially stated that the hearing will take place in the judges' chambers.

Nov 13, 2018

Notification for Telangana assembly polls to be announced on Monday

The 119-member Assembly was dissolved on September 6 on the recommendation of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led government, more than eight months ahead of the expiry of its term, paving the way for early elections.

Nov 12, 2018

Union Minister Ananth Kumar's death: Holiday declared for schools, University exams postponed in Karnataka

Karnataka government has declared a three-day mourning and holiday for schools on Monday, while University exams were postponed as a mark of respect for BJP's Union Minister Ananth Kumar, who passed away this morning.

Nov 12, 2018

Chhattisgarh: BSF personnel killed in Naxal attack; rebel gunned down ahead of elections

Inspector General of Police (Raipur range) Dipanshu Kabra told PTI that a team of the BSF was out on an area domination operation in view of the polls on Monday when Naxals blew up the improvised explosive device (IED) in a forest in Kanker district.

Nov 11, 2018

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu inducts 2 ministers in cabinet

Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to NMD Farooq and Kidari Sravan at a ceremony attended by Naidu, his other cabinet colleagues and senior officials.

Nov 11, 2018

BJP MLA wants Agra to be renamed as Agravan

Jagan Prasad Garg said that since there were many 'vans' (forests) and Agarwals in Agra, it should be renamed as Agravan.

Nov 10, 2018

Chhattisgarh polls 2018: BJP supremo praises CM Raman Singh, says his govt has made state Naxalism-free

Targeting the opposition Congress, he said a party that felt Naxalism was a medium for revolution could not do any good for Chhattisgarh. Shah exuded confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win this month's Assembly polls in the state for the fourth straight time.

Nov 10, 2018

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Sri Lanka's Supreme Court suspends dissolution of Parliament

2002 Gujarat riots: Supreme Court to hear plea challenging PM Modi's clean chit on Nov 19

2019 elections: Rajinikanth backs PM Modi to emerge victorious against Opposition's mega-coalition

Tell your boss: Strongest proof yet links Khashoggi killing to Saudi crown prince MBS

Sabarimala row: Supreme Court agrees to hear review petitions in open court; Schedules next hearing for January 22

Notification for Telangana assembly polls to be announced on Monday

Union Minister Ananth Kumar's death: Holiday declared for schools, University exams postponed in Karnataka

Chhattisgarh: BSF personnel killed in Naxal attack; rebel gunned down ahead of elections

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu inducts 2 ministers in cabinet

BJP MLA wants Agra to be renamed as Agravan

Chhattisgarh polls 2018: BJP supremo praises CM Raman Singh, says his govt has made state Naxalism-free

Republic Day parade chief guest: India likely to invite South African president as replacement for Trump

PM to attend swearing-in of Maldives president-elect on Nov 17

Tipu Jayanti: BJP workers protest against Tipu Jayanti celebrations; many detained by police

Sri Lanka's political crisis deepens as President Sirisena dissolves parliament; general elections on January 5