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Seven-phase Lok Sabha polls to begin April 11, counting on May 23: EC

New Delhi: Lok Sabha elections will begin on April 11 and polling would be held over seven phases through May 19, followed by counting of all votes on May 23, the Election Commission announced on Sunday. Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal, Odisha and Sikkim will also be held simultaneously, the Election Commission (EC) said. […]

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EC imposes model code of conduct with immediate effect

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Sunday imposed model code of conduct’ with immediate effect for the Lok Sabha elections and announced that voter verifiable paper audit trail’ will be used in all polling stations this time. Among other things, the model code of conduct bars the government from announcing any policy move that may […]

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Pak soil won’t be used to carry out terror acts: Imran Khan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that no person or organisation would be allowed to carry out terror acts in other countries by using the soil of Pakistan, a media report said Saturday. Addressing his first public gathering on Friday in Thar district of the Sidh province since becoming the prime minister, Khan said […]

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Pak puts all militant groups on radar

All banned outfits put in high risk category

Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to “upgrade” a group of banned outfits, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), to a “high” risk category and start monitoring and re-examining their activities to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) obligations, according to a media report on Saturday. The Paris-based global watchdog against financial crimes had expressed dissatisfaction over […]

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India now follows a new policy on terror, says Modi

Slams Congress for asking for proof on air strikes

Noida (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday again hit out at those seeking proof of India’s air strike at Balakot in Pakistan and slammed the previous Congress government for its handling of terror attacks like the one in Mumbai in 2008. Addressing a public meeting in Greater Noida, Modi said the “corrupt” are opposing […]

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NIA summons Mirwaiz, Geelani’s son for questioning in Delhi

Srinagar: The NIA has summoned moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and the son of Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani for questioning in Delhi in a terror financing case, officials said on Saturday. According to a notice served on them, the Mirwaiz and Naseem Geelani have been asked to appear at the […]

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Bring back your sons who have joined militancy: Army officer appeals mothers

Says we will ensure their safety

Srinagar: A top Army officer Saturday appealed mothers in Kashmir to help the force bring back their sons who have joined militancy, assuring them of safety and security. General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen K J S Dhillon also appealed the parents to stop their children from joining militant […]

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Defusing India-Pak tension: Saudi junior foreign minister to visit India on Monday

New Delhi: Saudi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir will visit India on Monday, days after his trip to Islamabad. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Jubeir will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during his trip. The Saudi minister met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday in Islamabad, and […]

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Indo-Pak faceoff: Pompeo discusses situation with British NSA

Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed with British NSA Mark Sedwill the current situation between India and Pakistan and the efforts to reduce tensions between the two South Asian neighbours, the State Department has said. Pompeo and Sedwill reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the US-UK special relationship and cooperation in the face of […]

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Shiv Sena seeks ordinance on Ayodhya land dispute

Says Ram Janmabhoomi is an emotional issue

Mumbai: Ram Janmabhoomi is an emotional issue and cannot be resolved through mediation, the Shiv Sena said Saturday, asking the Centre to promulgate an ordinance and start the construction of Ram temple. When the country’s politicians, rulers and the Supreme Court have not been able to resolve the issue so far, what would the three […]