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Attacking the current government on the current state of the economy, Chidambaram said, 'Prime Minister (Modi) has been unusually silent on the economy. He has left it to his ministers to indulge in bluff and bluster. The net result, as the Economist put it, is that the government has turned out to be an ‘incompetent manager’ of the economy.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

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'PM unusually silent, govt incompetent manager of economy': P Chidambaram

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The former finance minister was released from Tihar jail after 106 days of confinement.

Suggesting he had no major differences with the ruling BJP, Pawan Kalyan said he had only differed with the party over Special Category status for Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: File)

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‘I respect Amit Shah whereas YSR Cong fears him’: Jana Sena’s Pawan Kalyan

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Political observers said the change in Pawan Kalyan's stance came about after a meeting with senior BJP leaders in Delhi.

The woman was allegedly raped in March and the accused had later been granted bail, they said. The victim and one of the prime accused were reportedly married last year, against the wishes of their families. (Photo: Representational)

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Out on bail, UP rape convict tries to kill victim, sets her on fire; 5 arrested

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The rape survivor was on her way to Rai Bareilly for the hearing in the rape case.

Siddaramaiah's statement came despite Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's warning that he would file a defamation suit against him and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy for making statements alleging that the 17 disqualified MLAs were bought over by his party. (Photo: File)

BJP has no 'moral ground' to stay in power in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah

The Monetary Policy Committee recognises that there is monetary policy space for future action. However, given the evolving growth-inflation dynamics, the MPC felt it appropriate to take a pause at this juncture, the RBI said in its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy for this fiscal.

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.15 per cent

In his speech at a function on Sunday, Kumar had said 'ripe time will come and things will take place automatically. Thalapathi (as Stalin is called by his followers) will ascend the (Chief Minister's) throne.' (Photo: Twitter | DMK)

Days after praising Stalin, BJP leader Arasa Kumar joins DMK

The bill, which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there, will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha after being dealt with by the Lower House of Parliament. (Photo: File)

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on December 9

Modi, 48, was arrested in March this year by Scotland Yard in connection with the case. (Photo: Fiile)

Nirav Modi declared as fugitive economic offender by special court

The Congress has threatened to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the proposed legislation. (Photo: ANI)

Congress will oppose Citizenship Amendment bill in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi

The meeting was called 'to discuss the case pertaining to alleged irregularities in clubbing two FIRs namely 418/91 and 67/87 of Police station Nangloi as well as delaying/suppressing of filing of chargesheet,' an official communication accessed by ANI said. (Photo: ANI)

MHA discusses cause for 'irregularities and delays' in FIRs in anti-Sikh riots case

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said here on Thursday that each bus will have 3 CCTV cameras, 10 panic buttons and an automatic vehicle location system (GPS). (Photo: ANI)

Delhi govt to install 3 CCTVs, 10 panic buttons, GPS in 5500 DTC and cluster buses

Kangana Ranaut pays homage to Jayalalithaa. (Photo: Twitter)

Kangana Ranaut pays homage to Jayalalithaa on 3rd death anniversary; see

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he has 'some thoughts' with regards to the Indian team going into next year's T20 World Cup which he will soon discuss with captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri. (Photo: AFP)

Sourav Ganguly to discuss about next year's WC with Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri

On the Sensex chart, Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, HeroMoto Corp and Tata Motors were among the major laggards. (Photo: File | AP)

Markets end lower in a see-saw trade as RBI surprises with status quo

This came a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman elaborated on key measures being adopted by the Centre to bring prices under control. (Photo: ANI)

Does she eat avocado? Chidambaram targets Sitharaman over rising onion prices

"He was the minister of Information and Broadcasting and he had problems with some aspects of the management of emergency and then he was removed to the planning commission as minister of state. I was then an economic advisor with the ministry of finance... Thereafter our relationship grew", Singh added. (Photo: File)

1984 riots could’ve been avoided if Gujral’s advice was heeded: Singh

Dhankar claimed that he wrote to the Speaker of the Assembly, informing him about his visit. (Photo: ANI)

'Democracy caged': WB Governor after arriving at Assembly, finds gate locked

'If members agree, we will implement a new system from today. After question hour, if I do not give permission on adjournment notices, then you raise your issues. Stop the practice of standing up soon after the question hour begins. Does the House give its permission? Yes, there is permission,' Birla said. (Photo: File | ANI)

LS Speaker takes sense of House, asks opposition to raise issues in zero hour

The personal data will include health records, financial data, sexual orientation, biometrics, genetic data, transgender status, religious or political beliefs or affiliations. (Photo: File)

Personal data can be processed overseas with 'explicit consent'

Official sources said following the reports of kidnapping, the Indian mission in Nigeria has approached the African nation's authorities for help to ascertain the details and rescue those abducted. (Representational Image)

18 Indians on Hong Kong vessel kidnapped by pirates off Nigerian coast

'Some of the missing may be in the list of dead which we are still to receive as identification is not possible because of the bodies being burnt,' the Indian Embassy said in a release on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter | @ indemb)

'Most victims of Sudan fire tragedy belonged to Tamil Nadu, Bihar': Indian Embassy

She is the only Indian-American member in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. (Photo: Twitter)

'If we don't stand up now...': Indian-American Congresswoman wants Trump impeached

Police said the officer has been placed on leave pending the outcome of the probe. (Representational Image)

US cop caught on camera fondling dead woman's breasts, faces probe

"He's two-faced," Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit, saying he had called out Trudeau on defence spending "and he's not very happy about it". (Photo: File)

'Two-faced': Donald Trump slams Justin Trudeau for 'mocking him' at NATO summit

The shooting reportedly took place near the south entrance of the sprawling base located on the southern shore of Oahu. (Representational Image)

2 killed in shooting at US military base in Hawaii's Pearl Harbour

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Hunted in India for rape, Nithyananda founds 'new nation' in Ecuador

Nithyananda, whose real name is Rajashekharan, is a native of Tamil Nadu. His preachings are loosely based on those of Osho Rajneesh. (Photo: File)

Caught on camera: World leaders appear to mock US President Donald Trump

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson can be heard asking France's President Emmanuel Macron: "Is that why you were late?" (Photo: Screengrab)

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Melania Trump unveils patriotism-themed Christmas at White House

Melania Trump is celebrating American patriotism at the White House this Christmas, incorporating red and blue into the traditional holiday green, adding a timeline of American design, innovation and architecture and studding a Christmas tree with her family’s annual ornament, the American flag. (Photo: AP)

Why farmers in Karnataka have started making their dogs resemble tigers; read here

Srikanth Gowda, a farmer from Naluru village in Shivamogga district's Thirthahalli Taluk has dyed the fur of his dog to make him look like a tiger. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

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'SHE' teams of T'gana's Rachakonda police rescue 69 girls from child marriages

In a bid to stop child marriages and create awareness on the perils of the same, Rachakonda Police' 'SHE' teams have come up with several awareness programmes to prevent the practice of child marriages in the rural areas. (Representational Image)

12-foot crocodile rescued in Vadodara; watch here

A 12-feet-long crocodile which had ventured into the fields in a village of Vadodara was rescued on Sunday. (Photo: screenshot/ ANI)

Meet Sub Lieutenant Shivangi --- First woman pilot of Indian Navy

She was inducted into Indian Navy as SSC (Pilot) as part of 27 NOC course in Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and got formally commissioned by Vice Admiral AK Chawla, in June last year. (Photo: File)

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' anniversary wishes will warm your heart; read post

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SC’s Ayodhya verdict fails to shore up BJP’s political clout

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In the other direction, the graffiti extended right up to the British-built Monkey Bridge that linked the two banks of the Gomti.

Aggressive BJP shows symptoms of weakness

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr

It just showed that BJP ministers were showing symptoms of frayed nerves.

Here’s why the Chinese model is unsuitable for Pakistan’s govt

Umair Javed

On its own, there’s nothing wrong with the demand for a constitutional redesign.

If trust breaks down, a society cannot survive

Patralekha Chatterjee

As we know from our day-to-day experience, without a degree of trust, no economic transaction is possible.

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