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The maulana has remained concerned about the establishment’s engagement with the clergy without taking him on board.
India, partner or adversary, lies in the hands of the new strongman in Sri Lanka.
The Nehru-Gandhi scion may have stepped down as party chief but, from all accounts, Sonia does not take any major decision without consulting him.
The hectic legislative schedule of the BJP on establishing a proto Hindu rashtra with lawful approval masks a curious and intriguing deletion.
Delhi
Dip in air quality likely, EPCA asks states to step up vigil
The government will intensify its crackdown on those violating anti-pollution norms, environment secretary C.K. Mishra said on Monday.
BJP, Congress protest over ‘poisonous’ drinking water
Delhi BJP leaders and workers also held protests at 400 places across the city slamming the AAP government.
JNUSU appeals students of other varsities to join strike
JNUSU also appealed to students outside Delhi to organise agitations on Monday to mark a national day of protest.
NDMC Budget proposes 2 per cent hike in property tax
Ms Joshi also proposed introduction of betterment tax of 15 per cent of the annual value of property tax.
Central govt responsible for economic slump: Congress
An ‘Aakrosh rally’ was held at R.K. Puram Sector 1 in which besides Congress workers local people also participated.
Mumbai
Vashi-Airoli flamingo boat rides resume
The timings of the ride depend on the timings of the low tide.
3 Shiv Sena workers held for ruckus at Metro site
Officials said that at least 200 party workers along with the local residents stormed and confronted the supervisor and labourers at the site.
Deadly snakes rescued from Aarey vicinity
The PAWS- helpline received a distress call from Rajesh Thakur, a resident of Bhandup, stating that a snake had been spotted behind his house.
Shiv Sena set to skip NDA meet, exit ‘just a formality’
The winter session of the Parliament will be held from November 18 to December 13.
Kolkata
Citizenship Amendment Bill a trap like NRC, says Mamata Banerjee
Ms Banerjee elaborated, “But we never enforced any condition that they would have to be in this country for six years.
TMC complains to Amit Shah on governor running ‘parallel admin’
On Sunday, it complained to Union home minister Amit Shah against Mr Dhankar of running “parallel administration” in the state.
Dilip Ghosh threatens to send TMC MLAs to jail
The BJP MP of Midnapore added, “Those who have become MLAs will be sent to Alipore Central Jail.”
Mamata Banerjee to give job letters to slain 5 workers
The meeting venue has been chosen in view of its proximity to Bahal Nagar village from where the slain labourers had migrated to the valley for work.
Mukul Roy booked for taking bribe, moves Calcutta HC for anticipatory bail
Sources claimed that he played a crucial role behind the recent induction of a group of Tollywood actors into the BJP.
In Other Cities
Milk rate agitations intensify
Activists also emptied milk tankers in Solapur, Kolhapur, Nashik, Hadapsar, Buldhana, Amhednagar among many.
Two minors raped in Pune, accused held
In another case, a 23-year-old man has been arrested for raping six-year-old girl by luring her with chocolates.
Amit Shah: Rahul, Pawar must clarify stance on Article 370
The Indian Parliament had on August 5 abrogated Article 370, which gave Jammu and Kashmir special status, and 35(A) of the Constitution.
CBI invokes terror charges against Dabholkar’s accused
The CBI made a submission to this effect before Judicial Magistrate (first class) S.M.A. Sayyad in Maharashtra on Monday.