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Delhi Lawyers On Strike, Paralyse Judiciary
The judicial work in the national capital was paralysed on Thursday as lawyers in New Delhi went on strike to "safeguard the dignity" of the legal profession.....
No Need To Worry About H1B Visa Issue For Now: Sushma
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said there was no reason to worry about the curbs on H1B visas or the job security of Indian IT professionals working in the US for the time being as the Indian government is in talks with the US regarding this.....
Youths, Security Forces Clash In Srinagar
Stone pelting youths clashed with security forces on Thursday in this summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir against what they called "nocturnal raids" in Soura area of Srinagar.....
Petroleum Under GST, But Will Apply After States Agree: Jaitley
Petroleum products, which will be within the purview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) slated to be implemented from July 1, would, however, continue to be taxed as per the current taxation regime until the GST Council agrees on applying GST to these products, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.....
Protect Witnesses In Rape Case Against Asaram, Says SC
The Supreme Court on Friday directed Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments to provide "adequate security" to the witnesses in the alleged child rape case against godman Asaram Bapu.....
NSA Doval Meets U.S. Defence Secy, Reaffirms Indo-U.S. Ties In Defence Cooperation
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis at the Pentagon to discuss the importance of the U.S.-India relationship and the role of both nations in cooperating to uphold international laws and principles.....
Sonia, Rahul Oppose Swamy's List Of Witnesses In National Herald Case
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday opposed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking examination of Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi and others in the National Herald case.....
Kerala Minister Quits Over Sleaze Talk, Denies Wrongdoing
Kerala Transport Minister A.K. Saseendran resigned on Sunday after an audio emerged in which he is heard having a lewd conversation with a woman on phone.....
Two Militants Killed In J&K
Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed on Sunday after a brief gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.....
Militants Attack J&K Minister's Home, Snatch Four Weapons
Militants attacked the ancestral home of a ruling PDP minister late on Sunday night in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir and decamped with four weapons of security guards, police said in Srinagar on Monday.....
