Canadian media praises Delhi HC's decision

The Canadian media has welcomed the decriminalization of homosexuality in India, calling it a transformational step for the entire third world.

Central forces' deployment in Kandhamal extended

Conceding to the demand of Orissa's Chief Minister, Mr Naveen Patnaik, the central government has extended the deployment of its paramilitary forces for two more weeks in the state's Kandhamal district, which witnessed communal riots last year, an official said here on Saturday.

BSP leader booked for alleged rape

A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader and his two aides have been booked for allegedly raping a 25-year-old married woman in UP's Bareilly district, the police said on Saturday.

‘File Varun’s chargesheet’

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The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday gave the green signal for filing of chargesheet in a court against the BJP MP, Mr Varun Gandhi, for making inflammatory speeches in Pilibhit, moving a step closer to his trial in the case.

Mamata uses rail budget to needle Left

The Trinamool Congress chief and railway minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee, on Friday lost no opportunity to needle West Bengal's ruling Left Front when she proposed a new rail line from Singur to Nandigram and sops for Lalgarh - areas in the state that have witnessed violent anti-Left agitations.

57 new trains to be introduced

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Railway minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced the introduction of 57 new trains in the country. The trains cover almost the entire span of the country with an attempt made to connect all the major cities in different regions of the country.

Centre divided over gay law

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The government appeared to be cautious in its approach to the controversial law relating to same gender sex with a meeting of three senior ministers deciding to take an in-depth view on the issue, notwithstanding the Delhi High Court order decriminalising the provision.

Mamata showers ‘rail gifts’ on WB

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The railway minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee, on Friday attempted to outdo her predecessor, Mr Lalu Yadav, by announcing a slew of measures for the “Aam Aadmi.”

Less money, time for Tatkal

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The Tatkal scheme of the railways which allows passengers to buy train tickets just a few days before their train journey though for a higher price is to be modified.

Mamata flags off gravy train

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No bragging, no big-bang announcements. As anticipated, the first Railway Budget presented by Ms Mamata Banerjee on Friday was more like a thanksgiving speech that was full of political overtones and populist measures.

Mamata promises Rs 25 ticket to BPL

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True to her image of being with the poor and the down-trodden, the Union railway minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee, once again reached out to the have-nots.

Budget to aid Aam Admi

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The Railway Budget opened a box of goodies for the common man with special trains and concessions for all sections of society.

Black magic at Asaram ashram?

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The Criminial Investigation Department, probing the mysterious death of two boys while studying in religious guru Asaram Bapu’s ashram last year, has said that “black magic” may have been practiced inside the ashram.

Reservoirs remain dry despite rains

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Recent monsoon showers have brought no respite on the water front as the water levels in most of the major water reservoirs in the country have not gone up.

Major flood in Assam, Bihar rivers in spate

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More than 2,00,000 people have been displaced and over 300 villages submerged in the past two days in Assam following flash floods, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, with Assam government sounding an alert.

3 attempt record race across India

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Three young driving enthusiasts have set a new world record by driving from Koteshwar (Gujarat) to Tezu (Arunachal Pradesh) — a distance of 3,941 kilometres from west to east — in under 85 hours.

Shiney says, sex was consensual

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Pleading for bail, Actor Shiney Ahuja arrested on charges of raping his maid on Friday claimed in the local court that he had “consensual” sex, but denied he had raped her.

Family awaits Centre action

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Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), July 3: Ten years have passed since their son was killed by the Pakistan Army during the Kargil war, but Captain Saurabh Kalia’s parents, Mr N.K. Kalia and Ms Vijaya, are still holding on to a government promise that it would take up the case at international fora.

Ultras dead under snow in Kashmir

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The bodies of six members of a group of infiltrators, who had “disappeared” soon after sneaking into the Indian side in Gurez sector in March this year, were found buried in snow here. Six AK assault rifles were found near the bodies.