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BSP projects Mayawati as the ideal PM candidate

At the worker's conference, the party projected Mayawati as the first Dalit Prime Minister of the country and slammed Rahul Gandhi, saying he could not aspire to be PM because of his mother's origins.

Jul 17, 2018

Previous govts ignored demands for MSP hike: PM Modi at mega farmers rally in West Bengal

Now, the ruling party of West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, has also announced a rally at the same ground.

Jul 16, 2018

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'Congress is a Muslim party': Did minority cell's Nadeem Javed just confirm Rahul's statement?

Apart from Javed, an insider has also confirmed that the Congress party president Rahul Gandhi made the controversial remarks.

Jul 16, 2018

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to hold first summit talks in Helsinki

The Helsinki summit is the capstone to a nearly week-long trip for Trump during which he has sown doubts about his commitment to the NATO military alliance

Jul 16, 2018

A woman buys wheat from a government-run ration shop

Himachal Pradesh goes digital in ration distribution to ensure transparency

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced several new steps to ensure fair distribution of high-quality ration in the state. It has set up a mobile app and a complaint redressal unit.

Jul 15, 2018

I-PAC launches forum to set agenda for 2019 general elections

The National Agenda Forum will allow citizens to vote for leaders, decide on the agenda for the 2019 elections. Once voting ends on August 15, the chosen leader will adopt the agenda as part of the party's manifesto.

Jul 15, 2018

Cuba's new constitution will now recognise private property, prime ministerial position

Summary of the new constitution shows that Cuba will finally open up to private property as well as create the position of Prime Minister. The constitution is set to be presented to the National Assembly next week, with a referendum on its adoption later this year.

Jul 15, 2018

Modi's 'one nation, one election' plan gets backing from Rajinikanth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan for a single unified election for the Lok Sabha and Assembly has been the subject of much debate, attracting severe criticism from opposition parties all over the country. However, it now has a new supporter - Rajanikanth.

Jul 15, 2018

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HD Kumaraswamy breaks down, says CM's post is 'a bed of thorns'

Talking at a party function meant to felicitate his role as the chief minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy went on an emotional rhetoric, saying that he would not hesitate to quit if the pressure of the coalition government continues to mount.

Jul 15, 2018

As May's plan faces backlash, no-deal Brexit seems more likely

German business groups have asked their members to be ready for a hard Brexit, fearing Britain may not strike a deal in time. Prime Minister Theresa May has also warned of a no-deal Brexit if the government doesn't back her plan.

Jul 15, 2018

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Foreigners' Tribunal slaps notice on Assam's first deputy speaker's extended family

Family members of Moulavi Muhammad Amiruddin, the first deputy speaker of Assam's, are now struggling to prove their nationality.

Jul 15, 2018

Haitian PM resigns after fuel-price hikes trigger riots

PM Jack Guy Lafontant forced to resign after facing a no-confidence vote in the lower house triggered by violent protests in the country over hikes in fuel prices.

Jul 15, 2018

Tamil Nadu opposes repeal of UGC Act

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palaniswami has written to the Prime Minister opposing the draft bill on replacing the UGC and AICTE with Higher Education Commission of India. Palaniswami's main issues are related to the financing of universities, which will now be overseen by MHRD.

Jul 14, 2018

Mughalsarai railway station gets new signage, now reads Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction

The iconic station had become a subject of a political row after the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh decided to change the name of the station. They chose to rename the station after its ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.

Jul 14, 2018

Mike Pompeo and Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray

Pompeo meets next Mexican president, says Trump wants better ties

Pompeo visits President-elect Manuel Lopez Obrador, talks about Trump's plans to strengthen ties with Mexico. The two countries share a strained relationship after Trump's tweets and demands for a border wall.

Jul 14, 2018

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