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Delhi shootout: Police arrest gangster after gunfight near Nehru Place Metro station; situation tense

A gangster named Akbar, who had a bounty of Rs 25,000 on his head, was arrested after the shootout.

Feb 6, 2017

Uttarakhand elections 2017: BJP suspends 33 members for anti-party activities; what effect will it have on party?

All the suspended members are reportedly from the Gangotri constituency.

Feb 6, 2017

Madhya Pradesh: Police stumble upon serial killer in Bhopal while looking to solve disappearance case

Udayan Das, initially held for the murder of live-in partner Akanksha Sharma, later confessed that he had killed his parents in Raipur.

Feb 6, 2017

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After Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, BJP aiming to ban triple talaq

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that triple talaq is a social evil and banning it is about women's dignity, not religion.

Feb 5, 2017

Sasikala Natarajan: Not qualification but next Tamil Nadu CM's caste grabs most attention among netizens

Sasikala Natarajan, who is set to become Tamil Nadu CM, is being most searched on Google for her caste.

Feb 5, 2017

Nine days have gone by after Chennai oil spill; here's what's happening

While 90% of the cleaning work is complete, the blame game continues. Politicians have demanded compensation for the affected fishermen.

Feb 5, 2017

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Trumps travel ban sparks global protests

People all over the world have protested US President Donald Trump’s travel ban. Trump has banned people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US.In Hong Kong, dozens of people protested the order outside the US consulate.In Sydney and across Australia thousands united against the ban. In London thousands more marched from the US Embassy to Downing Street. Many more also protested in Paris, Berlin and Jakarta.

Feb 5, 2017

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Donald Trump travel ban: US appeals court rejects White House challenge to reinstate ban

The rejection of the ban will be in place until the case of the immigration ban is heard in the court.

Feb 5, 2017

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Tamil Nadu Jallikattu : 36 bull tamers injured in Jallikattu event in Madurai district

With permission from the Tamil Nadu government, Jallikattu events are being scheduled in Madurai on different dates.

Feb 5, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Sasikala will succeed O Panneerselvam as chief minister; here are the next steps

Sasikala, aka Chinamma, has been chosen as the leader of the AIADMK Legislative Party, replacing Panneerselvam.

Feb 5, 2017

When did Jana Gana Mana become National Anthem? PMO does not know, and CIC wants it to find out

An information commissioner observed that people should be taught the greatness of these songs before they are punished for not standing up for them.

Feb 5, 2017

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PM Modi in Aligarh: Women's safety will continue to be a concern unless politicians don't stop sheltering goons

This will be the second rally in Uttar Pradesh by Prime Minister Modi for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Feb 5, 2017

Railways coming up in Tawang: While Arunachal is happy about it, China has objections

Northeast Frontier Railway's plan to bring trains to Arunachal will boost the development there, but the proximity to the border and the entire project itself is an issue for China.

Feb 5, 2017