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Partial roll back in fuel prices possible, says Congress source

Partial roll back in fuel prices possible, says Congress source

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State-run fuel retailers raised petrol prices on Thursday to cut the impact of high global oil prices on their bottomlines

ONGC share auction example of govt's 'policy paralysis': BJP

ONGC share auction example of govt's 'policy paralysis': BJP

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BJP today described the handling of auction of ONGC shares as another example of government's "policy paralysis".

Haryana to implement RTE Act from Nov 11

Haryana to implement RTE Act from Nov 11

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The Haryana government is all set to implement the Right to Education Act in state-run schools from November 11.

Gujarat committed to Aadhar: Modi tells Nilekani

Gujarat committed to Aadhar: Modi tells Nilekani

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On the other hand Nilekani said Gujarat should emerge as a role model for others states in the Aadhar project, which shall benefit the common man.

2G scam: MPs sent 84 letters to PMO since 2004

2G scam: MPs sent 84 letters to PMO since 2004

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The Prime Minister's Office has received over 80 letters from former and sitting Members of Parliament regarding their concerns and suggestions on the telecom sector, including 2G licences distributed in 2008.

Shah Commission to analyse mines data, probes Goa illegal mining

Shah Commission to analyse mines data, probes Goa illegal mining

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According to the official, eight teams under the panel had inspected 90 operating mines and 32 non-operating mines in the coastal state in the wake of prevalent illegalities at various levels in iron ore mining.

One million people to enroll per day for Aadhaar by Oct: Nilekani

One million people to enroll per day for Aadhaar by Oct: Nilekani

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More than a million people will enroll for unique Aadhaar identity number per day by October which has so far been provided to 37 million people across the country, chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India Nandan Nilekani said today.

Goa illegal mining:Kamat holds discussion with Shah Commission

Goa illegal mining:Kamat holds discussion with Shah Commission

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Eight teams of Shah Commission aided by state government have launched extensive investigation illegal mining in the state.

Orissa forms committees to strengthen mineral transportation

Orissa forms committees to strengthen mineral transportation

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In a fresh bid to curb illegal mining, Orissa government has constituted Empowered Committees for expediting implementation of e-pass and activation of checkgates/weighbridges in Koida and Joda mining circles. <br /><br />

2G spectrum is not my property: Swan's Balwa

2G spectrum is not my property: Swan's Balwa

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The arguments on behalf of Shahid Balwa remained inconclusive and would continue on October 12.

2G scam: Jailed execs didn't change testimony, says RCom

2G scam: Jailed execs didn't change testimony, says RCom

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Anil Ambani's Reliance Group denied on Friday three executives charged in a multi-billion dollar telecom scandal had retracted their statements in a court case.

Cong set to lose Maha polls, but ex-CM Chavan leads

Cong set to lose Maha polls, but ex-CM Chavan leads

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Even as Congress is staring at a defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, ex-CM Prithviraj Chavan is leading from Karad South.

Arvind Kejriwal lacks organisational ability: Shanti Bhushan

Arvind Kejriwal lacks organisational ability: Shanti Bhushan

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Shanti Bhushan said that in order to spread the party across the country, Kejriwal should share his responsibilities.

TRS members storm well in Parl over Polavaram irrigation project ordinance

TRS members storm well in Parl over Polavaram irrigation project ordinance

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BJD members, led by B Mahtab, were on their feet as soon as Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Santosh Gangwar tabled the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014, promulgated last month.

Autopsy report says Munde died of shock and hemorrhage

Autopsy report says Munde died of shock and hemorrhage

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The report says there were two internal injuries in abdomen and neck due to the forceful impact of the accident.

Election 2014 Results: Rabri, Misa Bharti lose in Bihar

Election 2014 Results: Rabri, Misa Bharti lose in Bihar

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Rabri Devi was defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rajiv Pratap Rudy in Saran, while in Patliputra, Misa Bharti was defeated by BJP's Ram Kirpal Yadav, a former RJD leader.

Granting Rahul permission 'blot on democracy', says Jaitley

Granting Rahul permission 'blot on democracy', says Jaitley

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BJP on Saturday hit out at the Election Commission for allowing Rahul Gandhi to hold a road show in an area of Varanasi where Narendra Modi was refused permission for a rally, saying it was done for "political reasons".

If EC has guts let them ban me like Amit Shah, says Muyalam

If EC has guts let them ban me like Amit Shah, says Muyalam

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Taking on the Election Commission, SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav today dared it to bar him and accused it of failing to revoke its order against Azam Khan as he had spoken in favour of Muslims.

EC rejects BJP's charge of bias against Modi rally in Varanasi

EC rejects BJP's charge of bias against Modi rally in Varanasi

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The Election Commission on Wednesday rejected BJP's charge of adopting a biased approach in denying permission to its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to hold a public meeting in Varanasi on saying it does not accept "insinuation" of inaction or bias in this issue.

Modi violates Model Code of Conduct: Cong complains to EC

Modi violates Model Code of Conduct: Cong complains to EC

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After casting his vote at a polling booth in Gandhinagar, Modi flashed his inked finger along with a lotus flower, the BJP's election symbol.

After 6-yr battle, Delhi HC declares Rohit Shekhar as ND Tiwari's son

After 6-yr battle, Delhi HC declares Rohit Shekhar as ND Tiwari's son

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Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw also injuncted Tiwari from denying in public that Shekhar is not his natural born son.

Karnataka: Voting for 28 Lok Sabha seats begins

Karnataka: Voting for 28 Lok Sabha seats begins

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Single-phase polling for 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka began this morning to decide the fortunes of 435 candidates in a close fight between the ruling Congress and BJP.

With Cong support, Third Front will form stable govt: Akhilesh

With Cong support, Third Front will form stable govt: Akhilesh

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On being asked whether Third Front government will be stable as earlier experiences were not good, Yadav said that democracy has matured in India.

AAP and Kejriwal pay tribute to Ambedkar

AAP and Kejriwal pay tribute to Ambedkar

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AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and members of the Delhi Assembly Monday paid tributes to B.R. Ambedkar on his 123rd birth anniversary.

In rare remarks, Varun Gandhi praises estranged cousin Rahul

In rare remarks, Varun Gandhi praises estranged cousin Rahul

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Addressing a group of teachers in Sultanpur last night, the BJP candidate from the Lok Sabha seat said Rahul is doing good work through his self-help groups for ameliorating the status of women in his parliamentary constituency Amethi and added that he would like to do the same in the district.

Case filed against Modi, Amit Shah over campaign slogan

Case filed against Modi, Amit Shah over campaign slogan

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A case has been filed in a Varanasi court against BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, party general secretary Amit Shah and city mayor Ram Gopal Mohale over a slogan hailing Modi.

Poll effect: Fear of search curtails retail business by 25%

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Vice-president of ICCI, Nandakumar demanded the limit should be raised to Rs 3 lakhs.

After NaMo chai, now Modi lends his name to gulal

After NaMo chai, now Modi lends his name to gulal

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After "NaMo Chai", Delhi BJP has launched "NaMo Gulal" campaign ahead of Holi festival just before Lok Sabha polls.

Ex-minister Nandi, Mayor wife expelled from BSP

Ex-minister Nandi, Mayor wife expelled from BSP

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Nandi, a businessman-turned-politician, had joined the BSP barely a few months ahead of the 2007 assembly polls in the state.