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Emergency in Ecuador after prez candidate assassinated

Fernando Villavicencio, known for speaking up against cartels, was shot dead at a rally in the capital

In transition, Pak set for more turbulence

Pakistan's future will get some sense of clarity as it prepares to be guided by a caretaker government. But, apart from the upcoming polls, more fissures are in store for the distressed country

Gehlot launches free smartphone scheme

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday launched the free smartphone scheme for women in the state.

J&K can't claim sovereignty after it acceded to India: SC in Art 370 case

Jammu & Kashmir cannot claim sovereignty independent of the Union of India after the erstwhile princely state acceded to the country, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday, adding it is a \"very, very difficult proposition to accept\" that Article 370 was a permanent feature wresting a vestige of sovereignty with the J&K legislative assembly.

Bill on EC appointments will override SC judgment: Oppn

The Opposition on Thursday attacked the Union government for introducing a bill in the Rajya Sabha that seeks to exclude the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from a three-member selection committee that picks the election commissioners and chief election commissioner (CEC), accusing the Centre of \"diluting and overturning\" an order by the Supreme Court's Constitution bench.

Cong moves privilege notice against Shah

The Congress on Thursday gave a notice of breach of privilege by Union home minister Amit Shah for allegedly not speaking the truth on Maharashtra farm widow Kalawati Bandurkar who Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had met in 2008.

TMC MP attacks Modi over Manipur 'inaction'

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government over its \"inaction\" on the Manipur crisis and demanded the removal of chief minister N Biren Singh.

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Adhir suspended from Parl over PM comment

Congress lawmaker Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was suspended from the Lok Sabha on Thursday and a privilege motion initiated against him for his \"gross, deliberate and repeated misconduct\".

OWAISI: GOVT, OPPN SILENT ON OPPRESSION OF MINORITIES

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday expressed concern over atrocities against Muslims, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre of promoting majoritarian politics, and asked if Hindutva is more important than the nation.

'You sell dreams, we deliver': FM counters Oppn

In a trilingual speech, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday spoke of the Narendra Modi government's track record in managing the economy and ability to deliver, even as she responded strongly (and politically) to points previously raised by speakers in the debate on the no-confidence motion.

'This era will define India, lay foundation for next 1,000 yrs'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said decisions made in the current era of the 21st century will affect and shape India for the next 1,000 years, and exhorted the political class to fulfil its responsibility by collectively focusing on development and meeting the aspirations of the young.

Manipur tribal MLAs urge Modi to not pull out Assam Rifles from state

Ten Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribal MLAs on Thursday submitted a representation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to not remove Assam Rifles personnel from the state.

SPORTS QUOTAS CANNOT HAVE A HIGH CUT-OFF: SC

The Supreme Court has struck down a university rule that required students aspiring to get admission under the sports quota to secure a minimum of 75% marks in the qualifying examination.

Ensure no sale of Chinese manjha in city on I-Day: HC to Delhi Police

The Delhi high court has directed the Delhi Police to ensure there is no sale of Chinese manjha (glass-coated kite string) in the national capital during the Independence Day period, which is also a kiteflying season.

Mahapanchayat this week to fix yatra plan

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal on Thursday announced their plan to resume on August 28 the Jalabhishek Yatra in Nuh that was abandoned midway on July 31 after violence broke out between Muslims and Hindus who had gathered in the area in large numbers.

Road clean-up for G20 on track

In the run-up to the G20 Summit and related meetings to be held in the Capital in September, civic agencies in charge of roads are sprucing up 66 arterial roads and stretches across key parts of the city, officials aware of the matter said.

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Maharaja takes a back seat as revamped Air India unveils new colours, logo, livery

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RBI keeps status quo on rate, ups inflation target

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the policy rate unchanged at 6.5%, but increased the cash banks need to keep with it by around ₹1 lakh crore as it moved to remove excess liquidity from the system, indicating that inflation was still a concern, especially in the short-term.

Bill keeps CJI out of panel to select CEC

The central government on Thursday tabled in the Rajya Sabha a proposed law, effectively displacing a Supreme Court judgment that had sought to divest the executive of the absolute power to appoint the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECS) by including the Chief Justice of India (CJI) as a member of the selection panel.

India has belief in NDA, no confidence in Oppn: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Opposition in general and the Congress in particular, terming the no-confidence motion brought against the government \"God's blessing\"; declaring that citizens had faith in the government and none in the Opposition; mocking the Congress's recent electoral performance, its obsession with one family, and its poor track record with predictions; accusing his opponents of celebrating and amplifying every negative characterisation of India and effectively telling them to prepare for another stint in opposition.

'Cinema Has Been Reduced Business To A Vulgar Of Numbers'

Isha Talwar feels amid the numbers game, the film industry has become 'inaccessible' for newcomers

Shah Leads Charge As Centre Hits Back In No-Trust Debate

NEW DELHI: The entire country is pained by the shameful violence in Manipur, but indulging in politics over it is even more shameful, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday as he defended the government over the ethnic clashes that have claimed over 150 lives, and appealed with "folded hands" to warring communities to end the riots and hold talks

India Oust Pak With A Big Win

Skipper Harmanpreet scores brace to help hosts top the table and set up clash with Japan in semi-finals

For Surya, The 50-Over Game Is A Different Shade Of White

The 32-year-old is the world's best T20 batter but one-day cricket hasn't been very kind to him

AXE THE EXTREMES IN DIETING

Following the death of a Russian raw vegan food influencer, experts caution dieters against being too restrictive

Relish flavours of Italian summer at L'Osteria Bella

Ľ Osteria Bella, the contemporary Italian restaurant at Holiday Inn, Aerocity, has launched a new summer menu, inviting guests to experience the flavours of a quintessential Italian summer while emphasising on sustainability to make a positive impact on the environment

Vahbiz: I will take a stand if trolled for looking the way I do

After facing nasty body shaming on her Barbie video, actor Vahbiz Dorabjee took to her Instagram Stories to give it back

Cabinet approves Bill amending 28% GST on online gaming

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved proposed changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, with an aim to introduce the amendments in the ongoing Monsoon session of the Parliament, to enable it to go ahead with its July 11 decision to levy 28% tax on bets made in casinos, race courses and online games, two officials aware of the matter said