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Indian army finalises plan to induct women in military police; 800 personnel to be recruited soon
The army has finalised a plan to induct women in the military police, seen as a major move towards breaking gender barriers in the force.

Doka La border standoff: China says India should draw lessons from dispute
China on Wednesday told India to prevent a repeat of the Doka La standoff in future, with its foreign minister Wang Yi advising New Delhi to draw lessons from the border incident.

Cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir threatening regional peace: MEA
India asserted that cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir was at the "heart" of the matter that was threatening regional peace.

Dadri lynching: Allahabad HC stays arrest of five member of Mohammad Akhlaq's family
The Allahabad High Court on Friday stayed the arrest of five family members of Mohd Akhlaq, who was beaten to death by a mob in Dadri, in connection with a case registered against them at Gautam Buddh Nagar district for allegedly slaughtering a cow and consuming its meat.

Centre is not releasing funds to Uttar Pradesh, alleges Samajwadi Party in RS
The Rajya Sabha was disrupted on Thursday as Samajwadi Party members said the Central government was not releasing funds due to Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Kashmiri Pandits criticize PM Modi for failing to address the concerns of Hindu youths in Kashmir
A Kashmiri Pandit organisation on Wednesday assailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "not uttering a word about Kashmiri Hindus" when he reached out to the people of the valley.

Punjab police sets up special team to probe attack on senior RSS leader
A special investigation team (SIT) was set up to probe the attack on a senior Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) leader and former senior Army official in Punjab's Jalandhar city late on Saturday.

Army veterans oppose SC ruling that forbids using excessive force in disturbed areas
The Supreme Court verdict saying the army should not use excessive force in its counter insurgency operations has not gone down well with the army veterans.

BJP did not discuss cabinet expansion with Shiv Sena, says Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said BJP central leadership has not held any discussion with him on the Union Cabinet expansion and that his party will not stand on anybody's doors seeking favours.

Harish Rawat seeks clearance of Rs 123 crore for scholarship to SC, ST, OBC students
Harish Rawat met Union Social Justice Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot and sought clearance of Rs 123 crore in scholarship dues of the state's SC, ST and OBC students.

Raghuram Rajan hopes successor will 'stay the course' in fighting inflation
Remaining his outspoken self even when he is on his exit path, Rajan said he would never abandon fight against inflation for growth and hoped that the next Governor and the new Monetary Policy Committee "will internalize the frameworks and institutions that have been set up, and should produce alow inflation future for India."

Raghuram Rajan exit: RBI governor used as political ploy against Modi govt
The main ploy was to score a political goal against Modi govt. And it has so happened that Rajan allowed himself to be the football in this political game.

India Inc wary of making fresh investments, says Ficci survey
The global economic situation, according to the poll, remains fragile and any firm recovery remains elusive