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Midnight drama before Maharashtra farmers suspend 'long march'

Some of the demands by the farmers are farm loans waiver, problems in Public Distribution System, providing work under MNREGA in drought-hit regions, critical drinking water issues and Crop Insurance Scheme enhancement.

Feb 22, 2019

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FATF gives Iran until June to strengthen anti-money laundering rules

Foreign businesses say compliance and Iran's removal from the FATF's blacklist are key for making investments in the country, especially after the United States re-imposed sanctions on Iran.

Feb 22, 2019

JeM planning more Pulwama-like attacks? Here's what intel intercept reveals

It is not yet clear whether the attacks will be aimed at the Indian security forces or will take place outside Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 21, 2019

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Saudi-sponsored event in New Delhi features India map with wrong depiction of PoK

Government officials clarify that NITI Aayog was not involved in the organisation of the event in any way.

Feb 21, 2019

Actor Prakash Raj meets TRS president KTR aka KT Rama Rao

Congress will back Prakash Raj if he formally joins the party: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Prakash Raj has already gained support from political parties, including Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Feb 20, 2019

Akkineni Nagarjuna with YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy

Akkineni Nagarjuna meets YS Jagan Mohan Reddy - Did they discuss Guntur MP ticket?

Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna met YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy at the latter's residence in Lotus Pond, Hyderabad on Tuesday. He reportedly discussed MP ticket for Guntur.

Feb 19, 2019

Shiv Sena to contest 23 seats, BJP 25 in Lok Sabha polls; 50:50 for Assembly

Announcing the alliance formula, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP will contest 25 and the Sena 23 of the total 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Feb 19, 2019

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JD-U's fortunes rose with BJP in Lok Sabha polls

The NDA comprising the BJP and the JD-U had shown their best performance in the state in the 1999 and 2009 elections, when they had won 41 out of 54 seats in undivided Bihar and 32 out of 40 seats, respectively.

Feb 19, 2019

Pulwama terror attack: Traders cautious as geopolitical pressures rise amid political rhetoric

Bombay Stock Exchange's headline index Sensex sank below the psychologically important 36,000 points. National Stock Exchange's broader Nifty also dipped below the crucial 10,800 level.

Feb 18, 2019

Rajinikanth says no to contest Lok Sabha elections; denies supporting BJP or any other party

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has announced that he would not contest upcoming Lok Sabha elections and also slammed the reports about him supporting the BJP or any other party in these elections.

Feb 17, 2019