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RJD brought 'jungle raj' in Bihar; Lalu stole fodder, made vulgar remarks about Kumbh: PM Modi Bhagalpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the RJD, BJP-led NDA's principal rival in Bihar, accusing it of ushering in "rule of jungle" while in power and charged its founding president Lalu Prasad with "theft of fodder" and "vulgar" remarks about Maha Kumbh.

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Want a Jammu and Kashmir where no life is lost due to terrorism: Amit Shah New Delhi: There is peace in Jammu and Kashmir and this peace has to be permanent, and the Narendra Modi government's aim is to make a Jammu and Kashmir where no life is lost due to terrorism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Monday.

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Parliament panel examining I-T Bill holds first meeting New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Monday briefed the members of a Select Committee of Lok Sabha on various aspects of the Income Tax Bill as the panel headed by BJP MP Baijayant 'Jay' Panda held its first meeting.

DEL59 CPI(M)-NOTE-POLITICAL RESOLUTION

Modi government not neo-fascist, in spite of manifestations of characteristics: CPI(M) New Delhi: Deviating from its usual practice, the CPI(M) has issued a note to its state units on the draft political resolution for the upcoming party congress. The note says the party does not consider the Narendra Modi government or the Indian State as "neo-fascist", even as there are manifestations of "neo-fascist characteristics".

DEL67 BSF-PAK BORDER-TROOPS BSF mobilises more troops to units along Pak border in Punjab, Jammu; creates 9 'tactical' HQs

New Delhi: The BSF has ordered mobilisation of additional manpower at posts along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu as part of its measures to strengthen the anti-infiltration grid and check the intrusion of drones carrying ammunition or drugs, official sources said Monday.

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India proud of its contributions to UN peacekeeping: EAM Jaishankar New Delhi: India will continue to contribute meaningfully to the cause of UN peacekeeping and it is committed to supporting Global South nations in building peacekeeping capacities, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

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NIA chargesheets man for radicalising youth, working towards establishing Islamic caliphate in India New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted a man from Tamil Nadu for radicalising youth and working towards establishing Islamic caliphate in India, according to an official statement.

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Fadnavis approves 109 names as OSDs and PS to ministers; 'won't appoint fixers' Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said he cleared 109 out of 125 names referred by cabinet ministers for their appointment as personal secretaries or OSDs but didn't approve others because they are either facing inquiries or known as "fixers".

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Gujarat to host AICC session after 64 years Ahmedabad: When the Congress holds its AICC session in Ahmedabad in April, it will only be the third time in the party's 139-year-old history that Gujarat will host this mega conclave with the last one held 64 years ago in 1961 in Bhavnagar.

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Anyone with self-respect would've quit, says Pawar on Munde; slams Gorhe for 'Merc' comment Mumbai: Anyone with self-respect would have quit, NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar said on Monday amid demands that Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resign after his close aide was held in a case that has made national headlines.

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India's Got Latent show row: Maharashtra Cyber questions Ranveer Allahbadia for around 5 hours Mumbai: Maharashtra Cyber officials questioned YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani for around five hours on Monday in connection with India's Got Latent show controversy after they appeared before the agency to record their statements, officials said.

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PM to inaugurate biz summit exhibition with focus on Assam’s strengths, potential Guwahati: From Assam’s traditional textile industry, tourism potential to futuristic semiconductor units, the state’s traditional strengths and future potential will be on display at an exhibition to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, as part of a business summit here.

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Mamata hikes salary of govt doctors, seeks strict punishment for RG Kar case culprit Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a salary hike for government doctors in the range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.

MDS24 TL-TUNNEL-LD ALL

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue ops continue while hope for survival of 8 trapped persons dims Hyderabad: After being trapped for over two days under debris and muck, the chances of survival of the eight persons in the SLBC tunnel following a partial collapse appear bleak, even as every effort is made to reach them.

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Lokayukta report on MUDA scam manipulated for CM Siddaramaiah''s convenience: Kumaraswamy Mysuru: Accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of orchestrating the Lokayukta report to suit his convenience, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday took a jibe at the Lokayukta, stating that the institution itself needs "divine protection" after it submitted a 'B Report' (one that gives clean chit) to the court regarding the first four accused in the MUDA scam case.

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Plea on open defecation at Mahakumbh: NGT asks petitioner for supporting evidence New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the petitioner to provide to the UP pollution body the supporting material to substantiate the allegations on open defecation at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj owing to the absence of functional or clean bio-toilets.

LGD16 SC-ANTI-HIV DRUGS

SC seeks replies from Centre, states over procurement, quality of HIV drugs New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the states to file their responses over the quality of anti-retroviral therapy drugs for treating HIV patients in the country.

LGD19 SC-MENTAL HEALTH

SC seeks info from Centre on central, state mental health facilities New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to inform it about the establishment and functioning of the Central Mental Health Authority, State Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Board.

LGD23 SC-MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS

Machinery for citizens to flag misleading ads needed: SC New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday underscored the importance of creating a mechanism for citizens to file complaints on misleading advertisements.

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Can caste certificate nomenclature be modified sans jeopardising rights? SC asks Centre New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to consider changing the nomenclature but retain the character of rights of persons from the scheduled caste category to avoid using certain terms in the caste certificates issued to them.

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CPEC's Gwadar Port may emerge as key trade hub for Pak, Azerbaijan as both explore deeper ties Islamabad: Gwadar Port, a key project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), could emerge as a key trade hub for Pakistan and Azerbaijan as the two countries explore deeper connectivity and infrastructure collaboration, according to a media report on Monday.

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Over 100 Hindu pilgrims from India arrive in Pak to attend religious festivities at Katas Raj temples Lahore: Over 100 Hindu pilgrims from India arrived in Lahore on Monday to attend religious festivities at Shri Katas Raj temples in Pakistan's Punjab province, an official said.

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