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INDIA Bloc to have dinner meeting on Aug 7, march to EC on Aug 8

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Opposition INDIA Bloc leaders are likely to have a dinner meeting on August 7 to discuss strategy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, sources said on Sunday. The Opp... Read More


Chidambaram's statements misleading: Election Commission

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Election Commission on Sunday dismissed former Union minister P Chidambaram's claim about "adding" of 6.5 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu and said it was absurd to connect the ongoi... Read More


UP BJP likely to get new state president after national chief's election

Lucknow, Aug. 3 -- Speculation over the appointment of a new Uttar Pradesh BJP president continues to swirl, with party insiders indicating that the state unit may only get a new leader after the elec... Read More


Congress flags concern over women's safety in BJP-ruled states

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Congress on Sunday slammed the BJP over recent incidents of crimes against women in states ruled by the saffron party, and demanded proper compensation and security for the vi... Read More


Man held for issuing bomb threat to Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur residence

Nagpur, Aug. 3 -- Police on Sunday arrested a man for issuing a bomb threat to Union minister Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, which later turned out to be a hoax, officials said. The man called ... Read More


Ex-Bihar Cong working president Ashok Ram joins JD(U) ahead of Assembly polls

Patna, Aug. 3 -- In a setback for the Congress ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, its senior leader Ashok Ram on Sunday joined Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), alleging that "Dalits were being... Read More


Western Railway suburban locals to get 'Kavach' safety boost

Mumbai, Aug. 3 -- In a major boost to commuter safety on one of the world's busiest suburban rail networks, Western Railway is set to equip its Mumbai local trains with the indigenous anti-collision s... Read More


Syrian Defense Ministry Confirms Clash With U.S.-Backed Kurdish-Led Syrian Democratic Forces

Afghanistan, Aug. 3 -- A clash erupted near Manbij between Syria's army and the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, leaving injuries and raising tensions over territorial control and ag... Read More


Johor, Singapore propose cross-border e-hailing service for commuters

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 -- Johor and Singapore have proposed introducing cross-border e-hailing services as an alternative mode of transport for commuters. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said... Read More


Erosion: State govt plans flood shield for Midnapore villages

Kolkata, Aug. 3 -- The Bengal government has initiated an emergency flood protection work along the left bank of the Kangsabati River in West Midnapore, following severe erosion caused by intense rain... Read More