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April 18, 2017 6:59 AM

AIADMK symbol case: Delhi court sends accused to 8-day police custody

A Delhi Court has ordered 8-day police custody to Sukesh Chandrashekhar who was arrested for allegedly taking money from AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran to supposedly bribe Election Commission officials in getting his party the AIADMK's poll symbol of two leaves. He was arrested on Sunday from a f...

April 18, 2017 6:57 AM

Trump congratulates Erdogan on referendum win

US President Donald Trump called his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on winning the referendum boosting his powers, Turkish state media reported.<br/><br/>Trump called Erdogan tonight and congratulated him on his success in the referendum, Turkish presidentia...

April 18, 2017 6:53 AM

Pre-censorship of films: SC issues notice to I&B Min, Censor Board

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and sought their replies on a plea seeking guidelines for pre-censorship of films.<br/><br/>A bench, comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan passed ...

April 18, 2017 6:53 AM

Nepal President to hold meetings with President, Prime Minister today

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari will hold meetings with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Vice President Hamid Ansari, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will also call on the visiting dignitary....

April 18, 2017 6:51 AM

Larger SC bench to examine if an expelled MP is bound by whip

The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the issue whether a lawmaker is bound by the party whip even after his or her expulsion. The apex court was hearing a plea filed by Rajya Sabha MP and expelled Samajwadi Party member Amar Singh, who has sought to declare that the provisions of the 10t...

April 17, 2017 9:03 PM

Uttar Pradesh: CM yogi voices his support for Uniform civil code

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has voiced his support for Uniform Civil Code in the country. Speaking at a book launch ceremony in Lucknow today, he said that if matters regarding marriage and crimes are same in the country, then why should people not employ a Uniform Civil Code in the...

April 17, 2017 8:53 PM

IMD issues heat wave alerts for several states

<br/>The India Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.<br/><br/>An IMD official said today that the mercury is likely to soar further at some places in Central Maharashtra and Marathwada sin...

April 17, 2017 8:48 PM

President Mukherjee inaugurates Global Exhibition on Services

<br/>President Pranab Mukherjee today inaugurated the Global Exhibition on Services in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mukherjee said, the services sector has the capacity of job creation, driving nation's growth and knowledge.<br/><br/>He said, the services sector con...

April 17, 2017 8:24 PM

CBI files FIR against 12 Trinamool Congress leaders, IPS officer

The Central Bureau of Investigation, today filed FIR against Twelve TMC leaders and an IPS officer in connection with the Narada sting case. Sources said, the agency has registered case of alleged criminal conspiracy and corruption against TMC Rajya Sabha MP Mukul Roy, Lok Sabha MPs Sultan Ahmed, Sa...

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