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Sense of ‘national pride’ gives NSG jawans courage to face challenges: Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed composite building of the National Security Guard in New Delhi. The Union Home Minister said the NSG has created a special place in people’s hearts ever since its establishment, and has instilled a sense of faith among people. “The question is from where do NSG jawans get the courage to face Read More
Sedition case filed against actor Ramya for ‘Pakistan is not hell’ remark
Actor Divya Spandana had recently visited Pakistan to attend the Saarc summit for young parliamentarians. ‘Outraged’ by actor-politician Divya Spandana’s remarks praising the people of Pakistan for their hospitality, a lawyer in Karnataka has filed a case of seditionagainst the former Lok Sabha MP, who also goes by the name Ramya. Ramya, who visited Pakistan to attend the Saarc meeting Read More
Here’s why Olympians bite their medals when clicking pictures
People who were fascinatedly watching the Rio Olympics 2016 must have also noticed a very bizarre trend. That of Olympians biting their medals while posing for pictures. Simone Biles did it, Michael Phelps did it and closer home, Sakshi Malik did it too, among many others. Turns out, the act has a very interesting history behind it. A common fact Read More
Its advantage Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh followed by BJP, BSP: Poll
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav can rejoice. After four years of being in power, it seems anti-incumbency sentiments among people in the state are not strong enough to dislodge his party from power. An opinion poll conducted by ABP News-Lokniti, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) showed Yadav’s Samajwadi Party in the front with 30 per cent Read More
Brajesh Pathak exit: Mayawati’s rainbow coalition over; now targetting Muslims, Dalits
Former Lok Sabha MP and a close confidante of BSP chief Mayawati, Brajesh Pathak joined the BJP on Monday, giving a fillip to the saffron party’s attempts to consolidate the Brahmin vote ahead of the crucial assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Political analysts say Pathak’s departure from the BSP is an indication that Mayawati is focusing on a Dalit-Muslim consolidation Read More
Gujarat Assembly ratifies GST Bill
The Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday passed the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill, becoming the sixth state to pass the bill. The ratification of the bill comes in quick succession after the Chhattisgarh assembly passed it unanimously on Monday. Himachal, Assam, Jharkhand and Bihar state assemblies have also passed the Bill. The state assembly of Gujarat had convened Read More
West Bengal BJP unit criticises Mamata for attack on PM Modi, Centre
Hitting out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for criticising Prime MinisterNarendra Modi and the Centre, the state BJP on Monday accused her of helping “anti-national elements”, speaking “half-truths” and destroying the country’s federal structure. “The Chief Minister has termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi a dictator. She also said that BJP government is out to destroy the federal character of the Read More
Intentions of Pakistan, China not good: Hansraj Ahir
Days after Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar equated Pakistan with “hell”, his Cabinet colleague Hansraj Ahir on Monday said both Pakistan and China are averse to initiate peace with India as their “intentions are not good”. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has managed to establish good relations with all our neighbours. But it is still strained with Pakistan and China. This is Read More
Ethiopia will welcome Feyisa Lilesa despite protest gesture: Official
Ethiopia will not bar runner Feyisa Lilesa from entering the country after he made an anti-government gesture upon finishing second in the Olympic marathon on Sunday, an official said. Lilesa held his arms over his head, wrists crossed, as he strode across the finish line to claim the silver medal in Rio de Janeiro – mimicking a sign taken up Read More
Dhaka cafe attack: UK citizen sent to jail
A 47-year-old British national was today sent to jail by a court here for his alleged involvement in Bangladesh’s worst terror attack last month in which 22 people, including an Indian girl, were killed. Hasnat Reza Karim, a former teacher of a private university who was arrested in Gulshan attack case, was sent to jail on completion of his 16-day Read More