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Centre moves 10,000 more troops to J&K, countdown on for end of Article 35A

Two days after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval returned from a visit to the Valley, the Centre has decided to move 10,000 additional paramilitary troops there.

Jul 28, 2019

BS Yediyurappa sworn-in as the chief minister of Karnataka on 26 July 2019

Karnataka cabinet formation: Who will make it to the BJP government headed by Yediyurappa?

The speculations are rife that the BJP will have to pacify and make way for the rebel MLAs in the new cabinet which is yet to be announced.

Jul 27, 2019

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India urges Iran to release sailors from detained MT Riah tanker

Around 45 Indian crew members from three vessels, MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1, have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities over alleged violations of international maritime security rules.

Jul 27, 2019

Azam Khan sexist remark: Sitharaman, Irani demand 'exemplary action' amid Lok Sabha uproar

Azam Khan's remark during the debate on the government's bill to ban instant triple talaq was criticised by lawmakers across political lines.

Jul 26, 2019

BJP leader calls for 'chopping off' Azam Khan's head after sexist jibe at Rama Devi in LS

As Lok Sabha erupted with demands for Azam Khan's apology, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav came to Khan's defence saying BJP was the most "indecent" party in terms of the language they use in parliament.

Jul 26, 2019

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Big win for BJP in Karnataka: Yediyurappa gears up for 4th stint as CM following Amit Shah's nod

When Yediyurappa resigned after his three-day tenure as chief minister in 2018, he became the shortest-serving CM of the state.

Jul 26, 2019

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa calls for special Assembly session on July 29; floor test at 10 am

Rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs are likely to return to Bengaluru after BJP leader BS Yediyurappa proves majority in the Karnataka Assembly.

Jul 26, 2019

Lok Sabha passes triple talaq bill amid Congress walkout

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 that prohibits divorce by pronouncing talaq thrice in one go was passed with 303 votes in favour and 82 against.

Jul 26, 2019

Government defends Triple talaq bill, says must for gender justice

The Modi-led BJP government tried to defend the Triple Talaq Bill as the Opposition termed the bill as politically motivated.

Jul 25, 2019

Uncertainty looms over CM's post in Karnataka

Three-time Chief Minister Yeddyurappa is waiting for a green signal from the party's leadership in Delhi to form his government.

Jul 25, 2019

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Will UK PM Boris Johnson bring first girlfriend into No 10 Downing Street?

His relationship with Carrie Symonds did make headlines during the campaign when police were called to the south London home they shared during the night after reports of a huge row.

Jul 25, 2019

NCP leader Sachin Ahir joins Shiv Sena ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls

47-year-old Sachin Ahir was highly impressed with the work of Uddhav Thackeray for the 'Marathi manus'.

Jul 25, 2019

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Who is Rishi Sunak, new UK minister and Infosys founder's son-in-law?

Sunak met his wife Akshata in California where he lived for a number of years. The couple has two daughters.

Jul 25, 2019

Karnataka may head for spell of President's rule

If the rebels' resignations are accepted or they are disqualified, by-elections in the 15 assembly segments will have to be held in six months of vacancy caused.

Jul 25, 2019