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UP elections 2017 Phase 3: 61.16% voters turn out, stray incidents reported in battle of bigwigs

Stones were pelted at the car of SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav. He said it was the conspiracy of his rival BJP candidate.

Feb 19, 2017

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The Gambia celebrates inauguration of President Adama Barrow

The Gambia’s new president Adama Barrow took his oath in a stadium in Bakau one month after being sworn in in the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal. The inauguration was held on The Gambia’s Independence Day which marks the ending of British colonial rule over the country.

Feb 19, 2017

Manipur polls 2017: Kejriwal donates Rs 50,000 towards Irom Sharmila's campaign

Bhagwant Mann, AAP MP from Punjab, also announced that he would donate money for Sharmila's campaign.

Feb 19, 2017

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Donald Trump: We are not going to let the fake news tell us what to do

Trump told the crowds at a rally in Melbourne, Florida he wanted to speak to them without the filter of fake news.

Feb 19, 2017

Jat quota, jat quota stir, jat quota agitation

Women join Jats' protest for reservation in Haryana; security beefed up

Authorities are extra careful this time keeping in mind the loss of lives and property that had taken place last year.

Feb 19, 2017

TN Political Crisis: DMK announces hunger strike on February 22 in all district party offices; FIR against MK Stalin

The DMK has also submitted a memorandum to Governor Vidyasagar Rao against the vote of confidence that took place in the State Assembly despite the absence of the Opposition.

Feb 19, 2017

CBI accuses Amanmani Tripathi, son of convicted politician Amarmani, of murdering wife

Sara was allegedly subjected to physical torture by Amanmani, who was arrested in November 2016. He is contesting the ongoing UP polls as an Independent.

Feb 19, 2017

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Kolkata hospital docs to learn taekwondo for self-defence against mob

Doctors at the prestigious NRS Hospital in the city to take martial art training as instances of violence in hospital premises are gradually increasing, reported a Bengali daily.

Feb 19, 2017

Palaniswami clears floor test: Tamil celebs Siddharth, Kamal Haasan, Arvind Swami, Khushbu mock Sasikala's 'proxy' EPS

Siddharth, Kamal Haasan, Arvind Swami, Shobhaa De and Khushbu called EPS a dummy CM and said it is VK Sasikala who will rule Tamil Nadu from Bengaluru's jail.

Feb 19, 2017

Five key moments from Donald Trumps press conference

Donald Trump attacks 'lying' media at Florida rally

The US president said the media was part of a corrupt system.

Feb 19, 2017

New US travel ban to spare green card holders: Trump official

US President Trump's initial attempt to clamp down for security reasons on immigration snarled to a halt amid a judicial backlash and chaos at airports.

Feb 19, 2017

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Relationship with Russia and free press emphasised in Merkels security conference speech

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (18 February), Merkel said greater cooperation was needed with Russia in tackling Islamic State (Isis) and international terrorism. She also highlighted the great working relationship she has with the German press as a reaction to Trumps media policy.

Feb 18, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017 Phase 3: State prepares for battle of bigwigs

The fate of several sitting and former MLAs, as well as heavyweight candidates, will be sealed in this phase of the elections.

Feb 18, 2017

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UP Elections 2017 Phase 3 Updates: Third phase of polls sees 61.16 percent voter turnout till 5 pm; EC says polling was peaceful

More than 2.41 crore eligible voters, including 1.31 crore men, 1.10 crore women and 1,026 voters from the third gender, were expected to cast their votes.

Feb 19, 2017

GST Draft Compensation Bill in next Parliament session: Will it lead to more ruckus by the Opposition?

The Congress and the BJP will look to claim credit for the Bill, and debate on it could well lead to the stalling of Parliament.

Feb 18, 2017

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