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Citizenship status of author Aatish Taseer revoked; Opposition slams move

The author reacted saying that he was being punished for criticising PM Modi's government in his article titled, 'India's Divider in Chief' for Time Magazine, published ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Nov 8, 2019

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Trump calls misusing charity 'small technical violations' after judge fines him $2 million

President Trump defended the charity in a statement on Twitter, saying the foundation was an "incredibly effective philanthropy" that had made "some small technical violations."

Nov 8, 2019

BJP pushing Maharashtra towards President's Rule, claims Shiv Sena

Going by precedents and conventions, the Governor may invite the single-largest party - the BJP now - to explore possibilities of forming a stable government.

Nov 8, 2019

Britain will face challenges in post-Brexit trade talks, experts say

Aligning British rules with those of the US would create divergences with the EU and inevitably create extra friction.

Nov 8, 2019

Pradhan urges Aviation ministry for direct flight between Jharsuguda-Mumbai

Pradhan sought Puri's personal intervention for a direct flight service between Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda and Mumbai.

Nov 8, 2019

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Avoid unnecessary remarks on Ayodhya: PM Modi directs ministers ahead of SC verdict

PM Modi asked his ministerial colleagues to avoid making any controversial statements on Ayodhya case as the SC is expected to give its verdict on November 17.

Nov 8, 2019

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Indian soldiers leak border inputs to Pakistan, 1 arrested another freed

The arrested soldier has been identified as Vichitra Behra, who hails from Odisha. He was arrested under Section 3 (spying) of the Official Secrets Act on Wednesday.

Nov 7, 2019

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Maharashtra tussle continues: BJP netas meet Governor, Sena shifts MLAs to hotel

The legislators, who are from Mumbai and different parts of Maharashtra, are expected to be lodged at the Hotel Rangsharda near the Bandstand in Bandra West.

Nov 7, 2019

Will kill myself if extradited to India, says Nirav Modi after UK court rejects bail plea

The judge of the UK court on Wednesday rejected Nirav Modi's bail despite the security amount being doubled to four million pounds and an offer to be on house arrest.

Nov 7, 2019

30 killed in Syria clashes between Kurds, pro-Turkey forces

A total of 305 SDF fighters, 353 Turkey-backed rebels and 24 Syrian government troops have been killed since Turkey started a wide-scale offensive against Kurdish-held areas in northern Syria on Oct. 9.

Nov 7, 2019

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Passport must for Indian pilgrims to visit Kartarpur says Pakistan Army

Major General Asif Ghafoor said, "As we have a security link, the entry would be a legal one under a permit on a passport-based identity. There will be no compromise on security or sovereignty."

Nov 7, 2019

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Electric buses, metro extension: Karnataka govt reviews measures to tackle Bengaluru's problems

Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa held a meeting with experts and public representatives including the officials from BBMP, BMTC and BMRCL to address problems faced in the Silicon Valley.

Nov 7, 2019

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Chinmayanand case: Shajahanpur SIT accused of torturing rape victim's family physically and mentally

The family went below the radar earlier this month after the father and brother alleged that they were physically assaulted at the SIT office in Shahjahanpur on November 1.

Nov 7, 2019

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