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Karnataka HC strikes down amendment extending EPF, EPS to foreign workers
Bengaluru: In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has deemed unconstitutional the amendment made by the Central Government in 2008, which sought to bring foreign workers residing in the country under…
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PDP’s Waheed defends ‘referendum’ remark in response to J-K poll’s notice
Srinagar: The PDP’s Srinagar Lok Sabha seat candidate Waheed Para on Friday wrote to the Jammu and Kashmir election department, defending his remark appealing to Kashmiri youngsters to consider the ongoing general…
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Kejriwal only out on bail, he remains main culprit in liquor ‘scam’: BJP
New Delhi: Getting interim bail does not mean Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was declared innocent in the alleged multi-crore liquor scam, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said on Friday. His remark came…
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SC’s interim bail to Kejriwal will boost people’s faith in democracy: Delhi Congress
New Delhi: Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating this will boost the faith of the people in democracy.…
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Congress too made mistakes, will need to change its politics: Rahul
Lucknow: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said his party too has made mistakes and will have to change its politics in future. The remark came at an event in Lucknow where…
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It’s a big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail decision to frame charges against Singh
New Delhi: Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed Delhi court’s decision to frame sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling it a big…
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Your words can have negative impact on voter turnout: EC to Kharge
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday took strong exception to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter to opposition leaders over voter turnout data, terming it an attempt to “push a biased narrative”…
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Liquor outlets in Hyderabad to be closed for Lok Sabha elections
Hyderabad: In view of the Lok Sabha elections, all liquor shops, including non-proprietary clubs, star hotels, and restaurants, shall not sell or serve liquor from May 11 at 6 pm to May…
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Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom to support separatism: Jaishankar on Canada
New Delhi: By allowing political space to Khalistani separatist elements, the Canadian government is sending a message that its vote bank is “more powerful” than its rule of law, External Affairs Minister…
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‘Should have happened sooner,’ Tharoor says, welcoming SC bail for Kejriwal
Hyderabad: Welcoming the bail granted by the Supreme Court to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who was lodged in Tihar jail in the national capital over money laundering allegations, senior Congress leader…
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PM Modi says he will be ‘Chowkidaar’ to protect rights of marginalised
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Congress was trying to make Hindus the second-class citizens of this country by giving reservations to Muslims. He declared that when it comes…
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy gets ECI notice for abusing KCR
Hyderabad: The Chief electoral Officer (CEO), Telangana, has sent a notice to Chief minister A Revanth Reddy seeking an explanation from him regarding a complaint filed against him for allegedly using “demeaning,…
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Sex video scandal: Karnataka HM asks NCW to share information on threats to victim
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has asked the National Commission for Women (NCW) to share information with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) regarding the victim woman who is receiving threats for…