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Don't Make Industry 'a Bad Word', Says Finance Minister Defending Land Reforms
Activating a strong defense of the government's proposed land reforms, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley chided the opposition today, saying "Please do not create an atmosphere where 'industry' and 'infrastructure' become bad words." Mr Jaitley, speaking in parliament, said parties like the Congress have erred greatly in hawking the government's plans...
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The Favour Anna Didn't Do for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Maybe next time, Anna Hazare has indicated to the Aam Aadmi Party, whose chief Arvind Kejriwal had invited the 77-year-old activist today to the Delhi secretariat, which houses his office, to "purify the space."
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Congress Holds 'Zameen Wapasi' Rally Minus Rahul Gandhi
Top leaders of the Congress are pooling with activists to demonstrate in Delhi today against the government's plans to make land acquisition easier for industry. Missing in action is Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Vice-President, who has committed himself in the past to championing farmers' rights.
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After Anna, a Congress Rally to Pressure Modi Government on Land Law
After Anna Hazare's two-day agitation in the heart of the capital, the Congress took its protest against the Modi government's land acquisition ordinance to Delhi's streets in a mega rally.
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On Day 1 in Assembly, Arvind Kejriwal Looks to Fix Past Mistakes, Keep Promises
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's first day in the Delhi Assembly today will serve to obliterate the memory of a tumultuous last day a year ago, when he had resigned amid high drama after 49 days in office.
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'Where Are the Acche Din?' Anna, Back in Delhi, Asks Modi Government
Activist Anna Hazare took his protests against the Modi government's Land Ordinance to Delhi today, where he compared the Centre's actions to that of India's erstwhile colonial rulers.
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Body of Anti-Toll Tax Campaigner Govind Pansare Taken to Maharashtra's Kolhapur
The body of veteran communist leader Govind Pansare, who died of gunshot injuries in Mumbai yesterday after being attacked earlier this week, is being taken to his hometown Kolhapur for final rites.
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A Trust Vote Tomorrow Turns Into Nitish Kumar vs BJP
The BJP is likely to support Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a trust vote tomorrow that will determine whether he will be replaced by his former boss, Nitish Kumar, sources said. A whip has been issued by the BJP to its lawmakers to vote for Mr Manjhi tomorrow, the sources added.
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Bihar Crisis: BJP Likely to Support Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi During Trust Vote, Say Sources
The BJP is expected to give its Bihar unit the go-ahead to support chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a trust vote that he will seek in the state assembly tomorrow, sources have said. A formal BJP decision is expected after a meeting at 6 pm today.
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In New Video, Controversial Remarks About Pakistani Boat's Explosion
Defence Minister Manohra Parrikar said the government stands by its earlier explanation of how a Pakistani boat, allegedly loaded with explosives, blew up off the Gujarat coast on New Year's Eve, killing all four people on board.
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Aditya Thackeray on His Plans for Open-All-Night Mumbai
Mumbai could soon pull out the stops to prove itself the entertainment capital of the country. Its 1.30 am deadline for restaurants and bars is likely to be discarded, an initiative championed by Aditya Thackeray, the 24-year-old leader of the Shiv Sena, which co-governs Maharashtra with the BJP.
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RSS Mouthpiece Says Fielding Kiran Bedi was BJP's Mistake
An article in the Organiser, the mouthpiece of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has attributed the BJP's colossal loss in the Delhi elections to a "defensive" campaign and criticised the last-minute decision to field Kiran Bedi against Arvind Kejriwal, who is now chief minister.
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RSS in Damage Control Mode? Sources Say It Will Manage BJP's Bihar Strategy
After the BJP's debacle in the Delhi elections, its ideological mentor the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS has reportedly stepped in to oversee its strategy in Bihar, where assembly elections are due later this year.
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In Arvind Kejriwal's New Government, Chief Minister's Office to Hold the Reins of Power
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not hold any ministry directly, but plans a powerful Chief Minister's Office as the nerve-centre of the new state government, not unlike the Prime Minister's Office in the Narendra Modi government.
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Amid Bihar Political Crisis, Jitan Ram Manjhi Names College After Scam-Tainted Former Chief Minister
In a decision that is bound to raise a few eyebrows, the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today decided to rename a government engineering college in the state after former Chief Minister Dr Jagannath Mishra.
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Don't Make Industry 'a Bad Word', Says Finance Minister Defending Land Reforms
Activating a strong defense of the government's proposed land reforms, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley chided the opposition today, saying "Please do not create an atmosphere where 'industry' and 'infrastructure' become bad words." Mr Jaitley, speaking in parliament, said parties like the Congress have erred greatly in hawking the government's plans...
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The Favour Anna Didn't Do for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Maybe next time, Anna Hazare has indicated to the Aam Aadmi Party, whose chief Arvind Kejriwal had invited the 77-year-old activist today to the Delhi secretariat, which houses his office, to "purify the space."
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Congress Holds 'Zameen Wapasi' Rally Minus Rahul Gandhi
Top leaders of the Congress are pooling with activists to demonstrate in Delhi today against the government's plans to make land acquisition easier for industry. Missing in action is Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Vice-President, who has committed himself in the past to championing farmers' rights.
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After Anna, a Congress Rally to Pressure Modi Government on Land Law
After Anna Hazare's two-day agitation in the heart of the capital, the Congress took its protest against the Modi government's land acquisition ordinance to Delhi's streets in a mega rally.
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On Day 1 in Assembly, Arvind Kejriwal Looks to Fix Past Mistakes, Keep Promises
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's first day in the Delhi Assembly today will serve to obliterate the memory of a tumultuous last day a year ago, when he had resigned amid high drama after 49 days in office.
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'Where Are the Acche Din?' Anna, Back in Delhi, Asks Modi Government
Activist Anna Hazare took his protests against the Modi government's Land Ordinance to Delhi today, where he compared the Centre's actions to that of India's erstwhile colonial rulers.
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Body of Anti-Toll Tax Campaigner Govind Pansare Taken to Maharashtra's Kolhapur
The body of veteran communist leader Govind Pansare, who died of gunshot injuries in Mumbai yesterday after being attacked earlier this week, is being taken to his hometown Kolhapur for final rites.
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A Trust Vote Tomorrow Turns Into Nitish Kumar vs BJP
The BJP is likely to support Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a trust vote tomorrow that will determine whether he will be replaced by his former boss, Nitish Kumar, sources said. A whip has been issued by the BJP to its lawmakers to vote for Mr Manjhi tomorrow, the sources added.
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Bihar Crisis: BJP Likely to Support Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi During Trust Vote, Say Sources
The BJP is expected to give its Bihar unit the go-ahead to support chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in a trust vote that he will seek in the state assembly tomorrow, sources have said. A formal BJP decision is expected after a meeting at 6 pm today.
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In New Video, Controversial Remarks About Pakistani Boat's Explosion
Defence Minister Manohra Parrikar said the government stands by its earlier explanation of how a Pakistani boat, allegedly loaded with explosives, blew up off the Gujarat coast on New Year's Eve, killing all four people on board.
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Aditya Thackeray on His Plans for Open-All-Night Mumbai
Mumbai could soon pull out the stops to prove itself the entertainment capital of the country. Its 1.30 am deadline for restaurants and bars is likely to be discarded, an initiative championed by Aditya Thackeray, the 24-year-old leader of the Shiv Sena, which co-governs Maharashtra with the BJP.
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RSS Mouthpiece Says Fielding Kiran Bedi was BJP's Mistake
An article in the Organiser, the mouthpiece of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has attributed the BJP's colossal loss in the Delhi elections to a "defensive" campaign and criticised the last-minute decision to field Kiran Bedi against Arvind Kejriwal, who is now chief minister.
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RSS in Damage Control Mode? Sources Say It Will Manage BJP's Bihar Strategy
After the BJP's debacle in the Delhi elections, its ideological mentor the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS has reportedly stepped in to oversee its strategy in Bihar, where assembly elections are due later this year.
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In Arvind Kejriwal's New Government, Chief Minister's Office to Hold the Reins of Power
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not hold any ministry directly, but plans a powerful Chief Minister's Office as the nerve-centre of the new state government, not unlike the Prime Minister's Office in the Narendra Modi government.
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Amid Bihar Political Crisis, Jitan Ram Manjhi Names College After Scam-Tainted Former Chief Minister
In a decision that is bound to raise a few eyebrows, the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today decided to rename a government engineering college in the state after former Chief Minister Dr Jagannath Mishra.
