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Dutch PM hails Modi for Clean Ganga goals, stresses need to value
Lauding the goals set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for cleaning the Ganga, Dutch Premier Mark Rutte today said worldwide there was a need to value water, not only as an economic asset, but also for its social, cultural and environmental importance.
The NDA government's Namami Gange initiative, aimed at cleaning the 2525 km-long river, was undertaken and approved as its flagship programme in June 2014. It has a budget outlay of Rs 20,000 crore to...
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TN CM blames parties, anti-social elements for Thoothukudi violence
Under attack over police firing that claimed 12 lives in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapadi K. Palaniswamy on Thursday accused some political parties and anti-social elements of "deliberately instigating and misleading" sinnocent people leading to violence and loss of lives.
He told reporters that his government would continue to take steps under the provisions of law for closure of the Sterlite copper smelter plant against which the local people have been protesting and said...
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Petrol price over Rs 85 in Mumbai, crosses Rs 80 in Kolkata
Petrol price in Mumbai breached the Rs 85 a litre mark on Thursday and sold at Rs 85.29 per litre.
The price of the fuel is already at an all-time high in Mumbai along with Delhi and Chennai and is now creating new benchmarks daily.
In Delhi and Chennai, petrol was sold for Rs 77.47 and Rs 80.42 per litre respectively, according to data on the website of Indian Oil Corp.
Kolkata on Thursday joined...
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Missile that downed MH17 came from Russian military: Investigators
Investigators probing the 2014 downing of flight MH17 said today for the first time that the missile which shot down the plane over eastern Ukraine travelled from a Russian military brigade.
The Joint Investigation Team "has come to the conclusion that the BUK-TELAR that shot down MH17 came from 53rd Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade based in Kursk in Russia," top Dutch investigator Wilbert Paulissen said.
"The 53rd Brigade forms part of the Russian armed forces," he...
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Rahul challenges Modi to cut fuel prices
Taking a cue from the fitness challenge gone viral on Twitter, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring down petrol and diesel prices or face country-wide agitation.
"Dear PM, Glad to see you accept the @imVkohli fitness challenge. Here's one from me: Reduce fuel prices or the Congress will do a nationwide agitation and force you to do so.
"I look forward to your response," Gandhi tweeted with the...
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North Korea demolishes nuke test site with series of blasts
North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test site today, setting off a series of explosions over several hours in the presence of foreign journalists.
The explosions at the nuclear test site deep in the mountains of the North's sparsely populated northeast were centered on three tunnels at the underground site and a number of buildings in the surrounding area.
The planned closing was previously announced by leader Kim Jong Un...
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PNB fraud: ED files charge sheet against Nirav Modi, associates
The ED today filed its first charge sheet in the over USD 2 billion PNB fraud case involving diamantaire Nirav Modi and his associates, officials said.
They said the about 12,000 page charge sheet or the prosecution complaint has been filed before a special court here under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
They added that the criminal complaint has only been filed against Nirav Modi, his associates and businesses and the entire...
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US Prez Trump cancels Singapore meeting with North Korea's Kim
US President Donald Trump today cancelled his proposed meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on June 12 in Singapore, citing Pyongyang's "anger" and "hostility" as the reason behind his decision.
Trump's announcement came hours after North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test site today.
In April, Trump had stunned the world by accepting an invitation to meet Kim in an unprecedented sit-down.
Trump and Kim had previously traded insults and threats.
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Centre working on long-term solution to fuel prices: Pradhan
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said the government is working on a long-term solution to contain rise in prices of petroleum products in the country.
"Goods and Service Tax (GST) is one way being looked into to ease the situation. Besides, many other options are being explored for both short- and long-term solutions," Pradhan told media persons here.
He said there were several reasons contributing to petrol and diesel price rise including the...
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CS assault case: Sisodia to be quizzed tomorrow
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will be quizzed tomorrow after he agreed to join the investigation in the chief secretary assault case, police said today.
Sisodia was yesterday sent a notice to join the probe, days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for over three hours in connection with the matter.
In a reply to the Delhi Police, Sisodia said that he will be joining the investigation on Friday at 4.30 pm, they said, adding...
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India, Netherlands seek concrete action against terrorism
Pitching for united global action to deal with terrorism, India and the Netherlands today asked all countries to work towards rooting out terror networks, disrupting their financing channels and halting cross-border movement of terrorists.
The issue figured prominently during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte as both leaders affirmed that terrorism cannot be justified on any ground and should not be associated with any religion, creed, nationality or ethnicity.
In a...
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TN firing toll 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations on violence
The death toll from police firing at Tuticorin today went up to 13, even as cases were registered against opposition leaders, including DMK's M K Stalin and actor-politician Kamal Haasan for defying probibitory orders, officials said.
Over 100 people were arrested for protesting police firing on Tuesday and Wednesday in the port city that left 13 dead.
Amid a political slugfest over the incidents of police-public clashes, DMK leader Stalin held a sit-in protest at Fort St...
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Opposition calls for Tamil Nadu 'bandh' over police killings
Opposition parties on Thursday called for a 'Tamil Nadu bandh' on Friday and sought the resignation of the "BJP's puppet government" in the state over the death of 13 people in police firing in protests against the Sterlite company in Thoothukudi.
DMK leader Kanimozhi accused the Modi government of remote-controlling the Tamil Nadu government and alleged that the Sterlite factory was able to thrive because of the support it received from the central and state...
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Nipah virus claims one more life in Kerala, toll touches 11
The death toll due to Nipah rose to 11 in Kerala, with one more person succumbing to the deadly virus here this morning.
The deceased, V Moosa (61), had been battling for life since the past few days in a private hospital here and was on ventilator support. Kozhikode district medical officer, Dr Jayasree E told reporters.
About 160 samples have been sent for testing at the virology institute and 13 cases have been found...
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No county action for injured Virat, fitness test on June 15
India captain Virat Kohli's much-hyped participation in the English County Championship was today ruled out due to a neck injury, throwing his meticulously planned build-up for the tour of UK into disarray.
Kohli will require a three-week rehabilitation to recover from the injury, the severity of which was not specified by the BCCI.
The 29-year-old will undergo a fitness test on June 15, the BCCI stated.
That test will confirm his availability for the...
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Thursday, 24 May 2018 | Kestur Vasuki | Bengaluru
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Thursday, 24 May 2018 | Agencies
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Thursday, 24 May 2018 | IANS | Kolkata
Hot on the heels of making the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 after posting a 25-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav said their next...
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Thursday, 24 May 2018 | PTI | London
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