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Need to amend POCSO Act to allow consensual relationship between adolescents: NCP MP
New Delhi: NCP MP Vandana Chavan on Wednesday urged the government to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to revise the age of consent and prevent the criminalisation…
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Delhi excise case: Accused formed cartel with ‘South Group’ controlled by Kavitha, says ED
New Delhi: The now-scrapped Delhi excise policy was formulated to provide monetary benefits to some AAP politicians and the accused “formed a cartel” with the ‘South Group’ controlled by Telangana chief minister’s…
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RLD MLA sentenced to jail for 15 days for violating prohibitory orders during 2017 polls
Muzaffarnagar: A special court here on Wednesday sentenced RLD MLA from Purqazi assembly constituency Anil Kumar to imprisonment for 15 days for violation of the model code of conduct for elections. Prosecution…
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UP court issues non-bailable warrant against former MP Jaya Prada
Bareilly: A special court in Rampur has issued an arrest warrant against former parliamentarian Jaya Prada in two cases related to violation of model code of conduct during the 2019 Lok Sabha…
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Central intelligence agencies warn of Maoist influence in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: The Central intelligence agencies have alerted the Tamil Nadu police about Maoist groups trying to assert their influence in the society. In a recent alert to the state police they informed…
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Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against Amanatullah Khan, cancels it later
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for non-appearance in a criminal case related to alleged irregularities in the Waqf Board, but later…
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Reservation pangs back for ruling BJP in Karnataka
Belagavi: Reservation pangs are back to haunt the ruling BJP in Karnataka with the Panchamasaali Lingayat seer setting a deadline till December 22, for the government to declare reservation. Talking to reporters…
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NIA to take over Hyderabad terror conspiracy case: CP CV Anand
Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be taking over the ‘terror conspiracy case’ in which three alleged terror suspects Abdul Zahed, alias Motu, 40, Mohd Sameeuddin alias Mohd Sami, 39, resident of…
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No relief for MP Navneet Rana in `bogus’ caste certificate case
Mumbai: A court here on Wednesday rejected independent MP Navneet Rana’s review application against the denial of discharge in a case where she is accused of fraudulently obtaining her caste certificate. Rana…
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Pak urges Afghanistan to reconsider suspension of girls’ education at universities
Islamabad: Pakistan has urged the Afghan authorities to revisit the decision to suspend university and higher education for girls in Afghanistan, a press statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…
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KCR trying to expand BRS across country to protect his ‘illegal’ activities: State BJP vice president
New Delhi: Telangana BJP Vice President N V S S Prabhakar on Wednesday attacked the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), calling it a “merger of corrupt leaders” from various parties. He alleged that…
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Congress to set up offices in Assembly constituencies in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Congress Committee (DCC) President Sameer Waliullah on Wednesday expressed his resolve to strengthen the Congress party from booth-level. “Congress party always had a strong presence in Hyderabad. Irrespective of…
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Israeli parliament passes law to boost Netanyahu’s emerging coalition
Tel Aviv: The Israeli parliament has passed a law intended to strengthen the emerging coalition of Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his looming deadline on Wednesday midnight to form a new…
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No mercy for NGOs seeking demographic change: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government will show no mercy towards non-government organisations trying to change the demography of the country and create societal disturbances through…
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Delhi LG permits cafes, restaurants at 3 DDA institutions to remain open till 1 am
New Delhi: In a decision that will boost night life in the national capital and provide impetus to economic activities, Lieutenant Gocernor of Delhi, V.K. Saxena, has permitted restaurants and cafes at…
