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Prophet row: US condemns remarks by BJP’s Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal
Washington: The US has said it condemns the controversial remarks made by two now-suspended BJP functionaries against Prophet Mohammad and encourages India to promote respect for human rights. The BJP on June 5…
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Why #ModiMustResign is trending on Twitter?
New Delhi: A hashtag ‘#ModiMustResign’ that began on Thursday is still trending on Twitter. The hashtag first began over Sri Lanka-Adani issue. Now, the netizens are slamming the government over the Agnipath…
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VHP, Bajrang Dal demand ban on PFI, Tablighi Jamaat
New Delhi: The Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Thursday held protests in different parts of the country and submitted memoranda demanding a ban on “organizations like PFI and Tablighi…
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Why Centre’s Agnipath scheme sparked protests in states?
New Delhi: The Centre’s Agnipath recruitment scheme for Indian youth in the armed forces, termed a historic and transformative measure, has met unprecedented level of agitations and protests in several states across…
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Jubilee Hills rape: 6 accused apply for bail; police files counter
Hyderabad: In a major development in the Jubilee Hills gang rape case, the lone adult has filed a bail petition in the court while the five minors have filed for a bail…
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Countrywide stir needed to stall Agnipath scheme: Tikait
Haridwar: Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday opposed the Centre’s “Agnipath” scheme for recruitment to the armed forces, saying a countrywide movement is needed to stall it. On farmers’ issues,…
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Rahul Gandhi seeks time from ED citing mother’s illness
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought more time from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with his ongoing questioning in the National Herald case for which he was summoned…
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BJP eyeing non-NDA parties who skipped Mamata meet for support
New Delhi: After opposition parties decided to field a joint candidate for Presidential election, the BJP is focusing on winning support of non-NDA parties who skipped the Wednesday’s meeting called by West…
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Muslim clerics appeal for peace ahead of Friday prayers
New Delhi: Ahead of Friday prayers, Muslim clerics and religious leaders on Thursday have called upon the community to maintain peace and requested people not to pay heed to any rumours and…
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Cong protest in Hyderabad turns violent, several arrested
Hyderabad: The situation turned tense as the Congress’ call for siege of Raj Bhavan on Thursday was marred by violence. With police blocking the routes to Raj Bhavan, Congress party activists set…
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Protest against ‘Agnipath’ turns violent in MP’s Gwalior
Bhopal: Hundreds of protesters on Thursday launched massive protest which soon turned violent in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh against the Centre’s ‘Agnipath’ recruitment scheme. Police had to resort to lathi-charge to…
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Youth angry with Agnipath scheme; give them full-term jobs: Kejriwal to Centre
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday came out in support of defence job aspirants protesting against the Agnipath scheme and appealed to the central government to give them the…
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Agnipath scheme: Protestors set trains on fire in Bihar
Patna: Trains were set afire, window panes of buses smashed and passersby, including a ruling BJP MLA, pelted with stones on Thursday in Bihar by Army job aspirants whose protest against the…
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Hyderabad: Congress protests against ED grilling Rahul Gandhi
Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed near Raj Bhavan here on Thursday, after scores of Congress leaders and workers staged a protest against grilling of top party leader Rahul Gandhi by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in…
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Appeal: Help kin of Mudassir who died during protest against remarks on Prophet
Ranchi: A 16-year-old boy Mohammad Mudassir Alam on Friday succumbed to gunshot wounds during protests in Ranchi against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal. Father of Mudassir,…
