Govt hurrying women’s quota law implementation for political mileage: Kharge to PM

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that calling Parliament’s special sitting amid state polls reinforces belief that the government is hurrying the implementation of women’s reservation law for “political mileage”. In a letter to PM Modi, Kharge reiterated the demand that an all-party meeting be called to discuss…

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India’s economic growth journey huge opportunity for international partners: Kwatra

New York:  India’s economic growth journey is a huge opportunity for its international partners, the country’s envoy in Washington, Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said, underlining that the US is “front and centre” and among New Delhi’s most consequential partnerships. Kwatra made the remarks during a special address on Saturday at the Columbia Indian Economy Summit…

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Vaishali outplays Goryachkina to extend lead

Paphos  (Cyprus):  Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali continued her remarkable run and defeated Aleksandra Goryachkina of Russia in the 11th round of the Women’s Candidates tournament here on Saturday. With her fourth victory in the event, Vaishali took her tally to an impressive seven points from 11 games. For Russian Goryachkina, the loss virtually ended her…

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Modi leads mega roadshow in Siliguri

Siliguri:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a massive roadshow in Siliguri in northern West Bengal on Saturday evening, drawing huge crowds who lined the streets to greet him. The roadshow, which passed through key stretches of the city, began near the Bagdogra airport. Thousands of people gathered on two sides of the road, waving, raising…

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Asha Bhosle admitted to hospital due to chest infection, says her granddaughter

Mumbai:  Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to a private hospital here on Saturday evening due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said. The 92-year-old singer was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai. Sources had earlier said she suffered cardiac arrest and also had pulmonary problems. Treatment is ongoing,…

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