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Daily update ⋅ 17 June 2015
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'Don't know what people are talking about': Vasundhare Raje after reports of ...
The BJP found itself mired in a fresh controversy on Tuesday after it emerged that its chief minister in Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, appeared to have been a secret witness to the 2011 UK immigration application of fallen IPL chief Lalit Modi.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje should quit along with Sushma Swaraj ...
NEW DELHI: With the latest revelations in Modigate drawing Vasundhra Raje into the controversy, Congress today demanded that Rajasthan Chief Minister also resign along with External Affair Minister Sushma Swaraj.
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More trouble for BJP: Lalit Modi claims Raje agreed to be his secret witness in ...
A file photo of Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje and Lalit Modi (R) at an IPL match in Jaipur. (HT Photo). Former IPL boss Lalit Modi on Wednesday claimed that Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhra Raje secretly supported his immigration plea in ...
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Vasundhara Raje accompanied my wife for treatment, Swaraj-family old friends ...
NEW DELHI: Former IPL chief Lalit Modi on Tuesday challenged the enforcement directorate to prove any charge against him even as he admitted to 'very close' relations with Vasundhara Raje and Sushma Swaraj's family.
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Jaitley on Sushma-Lalit Modi row: All allegations are baseless, she acted with ...
A combination photograph of former IPL chief Lalit Modi and external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday attempted to douse the controversy surrounding external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj's help offered to ...
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Rahul says Modi saving Modi 'of black money'
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the Lalit Modi scandal even as Rahul Gandhi kept up the pressure by accusing the prime minister of shielding the "man of black money".
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Sushma Swaraj row: Is Vasundhara Raje the first on Lalit Modi's hit list?
Sushma Swaraj row: Is Lalit Modi's mentor, Vasundhara Raje, the first on his hit list? by Sandipan Sharma Jun 17, 2015 07:15 IST.
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Vasundhara Raje didn't help Lalit Modi: BJP
With reports of Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje backing Lalit Modi's immigration application surfacing in various sections of the media, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Nath Bhatt on Tuesday said that the former had not extended ...
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Jaitley joins defence chorus: BJP's stand on Lalit Modi controversy shows ...
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has finally spoken in favour of Sushma Swaraj. His silence for the past three days on the raging controversy, over Swaraj helping former IPL boss Lalit Modi, was considered conspicuous, but hours before he was to leave for ...
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Rupert Murdoch leaked Sushma Swaraj's emails, Lalit Modi says
NEW DELHI: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi introduced a stunning twist on Tuesday in the row over foreign minister Sushma Swaraj seeking to organize travel documents for him, saying the emails detailing her friendly intervention for him were leaked by ...
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Lalit Modi case determined with appropriate rules: UK
The UK on Tuesday said that it had acted "appropriately" and in accordance with rules when issuing travel documents to the scam-tainted former IPL chairman Lalit Modi.
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After Sushma, Raje on sticky wicket: Note drags CM into immigration row
JAIPUR: On a day controversial former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi's links to minister for external affairs Sushma Swaraj raised the decibels of the Opposition's demands for her removal, another top BJP leader, Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje, got embroiled ...
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Narendra Modi speaks to Nawaz Sharif, coveys decision to release Pak ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to extend his best wishes for Ramzan, which starts on June 18.
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Transgenders category in UPSC exam only after SC clarifies: HC
UPSC today told the Delhi High Court that it cannot include transgenders as a third gender for applying for civil services exam as the category was not yet clearly defined by the Supreme Court.
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Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu deploys police in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to deploy its police forces in key places of Hyderabad to protect its lawmakers amidst rumours that Telangana police was preparing to slap charges against Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu ...
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Congress demands Raje, Swaraj's resignation: Don't be fooled, the Opposition ...
The Narendra Modi government is battling the first real high profile favours scandal on its watch. This has potential to be a real PR blow because this is the sort of friends-in-high-places favours-trading that the public actually understands unlike coal blocks or ...
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More than family friends? Lalit Modi's claims revive corruption scandal involving ...
Lalit Modi is a creation of Vasundhara Raje. Is the proverbial Frankenstein now being destroyed by her own creature? In a new twist to the controversy over External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's decision to help Modi get travel documents from the British ...
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21 AAP MLAs have criminal cases against them: Delhi Police
NEW DELHI: A probe by Delhi Police has revealed that 21 AAP MLAs have 24 criminal cases against them. Delhi Police will be wrapping up investigations in these cases and filing chargesheet in concerned court soon.
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Charles Correa, India's 'Greatest Architect', Dies at 84
Mumbai: Charles Correa, the face of modern architecture in India, passed away here last night after a brief illness. He was 84. The last rites will be performed here tomorrow, family sources told PTI.
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Concerned over India-Pak tension John Kerry calls Nawaz Sharif
Washington: US Secretary of State John Kerry has called Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and discussed bilateral ties and regional situation including the recent increase in tension between India and Pakistan.
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ACB raids on NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal: Is he a fall guy for Ajit Pawar?
Mumbai: On Tuesday, the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the state police conducted searches at various properties belonging to senior NCP leader and former cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal and his family members in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik ...
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FIR against Shankersinh Vaghela in NTC land scam, residence raided
Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) today registered an FIR(complaint) in connection with National Textiles Corporation(NTC) land deal scandal worth Rs 1700 crore against former Union cabinet minister for Textiles Shankersinh Vaghela who is presently ...
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Kerry discusses USA-Pak relations with Sharif
US Secretary of State John Kerry today called up Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and discussed bilateral ties and regional situation.
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Modi's Ramzan gesture to Pakistan fishermen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India would release detained Pakistani fishermen as a gesture of peace to mark the holy month of Ramzan.
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Centre, Kejriwal just making empty promises: Rahul
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying change cannot be brought by merely making promises and alleged that poor were being deprived of their rights in ...
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25 per cent decline in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh
There has been 25 per cent decline in terror-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir which is also witnessing "significant improvement" in security situation, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
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Corruption is on retreat in India: George Holding, US Congressman
WASHINGTON: While corruption is on the retreat in India, the country needs to act on patent regulations and rule of law, two top US Congressmen said today.
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Kerry lauds Sharif's 'counter-terrorism' policy
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has reportedly lauded Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's counter-terrorism policy and his strong resolve and determination to eliminate terrorism from the country.
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India is at 'qualitatively different phase' under Modi: Singh
The first year under Prime Minster Narendra Modi has been used effectively to lay the foundation for India's rapid transformation and for robust and purposeful diplomacy, the country's envoy to the US today said.
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Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas Trust to hold crucial meeting on Ayodhya temple in UP ...
Ayodhya: The Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas Trust will hold a crucial meeting here tomorrow in which important decisions regarding the construction of Ram temple will be taken, a top official said on Monday.
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Delhi HC serves notice to Kejriwal government over Uber's plea
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government on a plea of cab service provider Uber. The plea had challenged the rejection of its application for licence to ply.
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NGO Greenpeace India faces rape allegations
NEW DELHI (Web Desk) - Environment rights NGO Greenpeace India could be in for more trouble as an ex-staffer has gone public with allegations of rape and sexual harassment by her colleagues, Times of India reported.
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Centre clears special flood relief package for Jammu and Kashmir
(From right) Home minister Rajnath Singh, finance minister Arun Jaitley, MoS, PMO, Jitendra Singh and J&K finance minister Haseeb Drabu during a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday to announce a special economic package for the state.
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UN Secretary affirms Yoga only brings 'satisfaction'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brainchild - The International Day of Yoga has found acceptance with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon as he said Yoga only helps bring a "simple sense of satisfaction.
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CM N Chandrababu Naidu sets three-year time frame to make Andhra Pradesh's ...
HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today fixed a deadline of three years to make the state's road network the best in the country as well as directed the Roads and Buildings department to work by integrating resources.
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BJP-ruled states support creation of NJAC in Supreme Court
BJP-ruled states on Tuesday strongly supported in the Supreme Court the creation of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) saying that the independence of judiciary does not necessarily require that judges be appointed by the collegium ...
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President Pranab Mukherjee promulgates ordinance on cheque bounce cases
NEW DELHI: An ordinance that will allow filing of cheque bounce case at the place where the cheque was presented for clearance has been promulgated by President Pranab Mukherjee.
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Bhatkal is becoming a house of terrorists: Sri Ram Sene chief Muthalik
"I feel proud that BJP government in Goa feared a real Hindu activist, said Pramod Muthalik, national president, Sriram Sene, rightwing Hindu outfit, on Tuesday.
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I'm a victim of political vendetta, cries NCP strongman
He said if he is held responsible for the wrongdoings, other ministers in the previous cabinet as well as the then CM should also be held accountable.
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These are some of Charles Correa's landmark architectural designs
Charles Correa is regarded as one of India's greatest architects and urban planners. He died last night. (Source: Express Archives).
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Indian minister: Army's importance lessened due to lack of wars
Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said Indian Army's importance has gone down as it has not fought wars over the past 40-50 years, but was soon to clarify that he was not endorsing wars.
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Yoga Does Not Discriminate, It Brings Satisfaction: UN Chief
Yoga Does Not Discriminate, It Brings Satisfaction: UN Chief Emphasizing that yoga does not discriminate, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said he discovered the "simple sense of satisfaction" it brings when he tried his first asana during his visit to ...
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Tripura CM meets Modi, raises special category issue
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to retain Special Category status for all North-Eastern states, emphasising that any cut in central assistance will adversely impact welfare schemes and infrastructure ...
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25% decline in terror incidents in Jammu-Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh
In a joint press conference, Singh, along with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced additional package of Rs 2,437 crore for Jammu and Kashmir to help it in relief and rehabilitation for the 2014 floods.
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Sushma keeps reporters off at Kailash Mansarovar yatra launch
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj appeared her usual poised self on Tuesday as she flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the new and less arduous route of Nathu La, but restrictions imposed on presspersons in ...
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War of words between Nitish and BJP over Yoga
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh makes an impromptu stop at North Block to watch the ministry officials practicing Yoga in New Delhi on Monday.
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Decision for CM face will be taken at appropiate time: BJP
Under pressure to declare its chief ministerial candidate for the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP today said that the decision will be taken by the party leadership at an appropriate time.
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Union Tribal Affairs Minister Oram alleges BJD Government of diverting funds for ...
Bhubaneswar: BJP, on Tuesday, accused the BJD government in Odisha of failing to utilise Rs 421 crores given by the Centre for tribal welfare schemes and diverting the funds.
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BJP in Bihar poll fray sans CM candidate
Union Minister and recently-appointed in-charge of the Bihar BJP's affairs, Ananth Kumar on Tuesday categorically said the party would not project any leader as its chief-ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly polls in the state.
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Jet Airways airhostess accuses Bihar MP Pappu Yadav of misbehaviour
Pappu Yadav, an expelled RJD MP from Bihar, allegedly behaved rudely with an airhostess of a Jet Airways flight from Patna today after she asked the lawmaker not to throw the leftover food in the aisle.
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