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Theresa May sees no equivalence between fascists and those who oppose them

May said that it is important for all those in positions of responsibility to condemn far-right views. The U.K. prime minister was speaking on 16 August, the day after US President Donald Trump claimed that anti-fascist protesters were partially to blame for violence at a far-right rally. Trump has come in for criticism since he made these latest controversial remarks, with Republican Senator John McCain tweeting Theres no moral equivalency between racists and Americans standing up to defy hate and bigotry. The President of the United States should say so.

Aug 16, 2017

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Karnataka CM: Imposition of any other language is unconstitutional [VIDEO]

Siddaramaiah during his Independence Day speech said, "imposition of any other language in a State is unconstitutional and is against the spirit of formation of States on linguistic basis."

Aug 16, 2017

Bengaluru flooded after night-long heavy rainfall

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Bengaluru flooded after night-long rain, heaviest downpour in 127 years [VIDEO]

The highest-ever rainfall (162.1mm) recorded in the city in a day was on August 27, 1890, the record, which was broken on Tuesday.

Aug 16, 2017

After Rahul, 'missing' posters of Sonia Gandhi surface

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After Rahul, Sonia Gandhi's 'missing' posters surface in Rae Bareli, UP [VIDEO]

Dozens of posters were put-up at various locations in Rae Bareli stating it was released by the people of Rae Bareli who felt cheated by the absence of their parliamentary representative.

Aug 16, 2017

Kapil Mishra puts up banners calling Kejriwal 'corrupt'

Sacked Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday put up banners on different flyovers across the national capital, calling Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal "corrupt".

Aug 16, 2017

Why Congress cared to open Indira canteens only in Bengaluru and not entire Karnataka?

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, like his late grandmother Indira Gandhi's 'Garibi Hatao', launched a 'Bhukh Hatao' version of the same populism. But why only in Bengaluru, the country's 4th richest city?

Aug 16, 2017

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Rahul Gandhi flubs Indira Canteen name, calls it Amma Canteen [VIDEO]

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi added to his continued public flubs by referring to Indira Canteens as Amma Canteens! Read to know what else he said.

Aug 16, 2017

Cow vigilantism has increased in India; minorities feel vulnerable, says US report

The US report has stated that violence by cow vigilantes increased in India in 2016. Read on to know what the study says.

Aug 16, 2017

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CEOs quit Donald Trump advisory council

Three CEOs have resigned from President Trumps manufacturing advisory council after Trumps response to the violence in Charlottesville.

Aug 16, 2017

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Kerala woman's conversion: NIA tells SC 'pattern' emerging in southern state

The investigative agency told the apex court that it was not an isolated case after the apex court asked it to begin the probe. The Kerala HC, on the other hand, readily agreed to hand over the investigation.

Aug 16, 2017

Not just Beijing, New Delhi is having uneasy relations with Trivandrum, Kolkata, Agartala, Bengaluru as well

While the Modi government is more occupied with external foes like China, the fact that its relations with non-BJP ruled states are deteriorating is equally alarming. This has put the Indian federalism under a lot of stress.

Aug 16, 2017

Why did Doordarshan, All India Radio refuse to air Tripura CM's I-Day speech?

The Doordarshan and All India Radio refused to air Tripura CM's Independence Day speech even though the address had been recorded on August 12. Read on to know why

Aug 16, 2017