Russia’s share of India’s June oil imports surges to record

[ad_1] India’s oil imports from Russia surged to a record of about 9,50,000 barrels per day (bpd) in June, accounting for almost a fifth of overall imports by the world’s third largest oil consumer, data provided by trade sources showed. Indian refiners have been snapping up Russian oil sold at hefty discounts to Brent and […]

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Kannada play stopped mid-way by Hindutva activists in Karnataka

[ad_1] The play by Jayant Kaikini is based on Fiddler on the roof and features Muslim characters, and was being staged in Shivamogga district The play by Jayant Kaikini is based on Fiddler on the roof and features Muslim characters, and was being staged in Shivamogga district A group of people said to be associated […]

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Govt. school admissions rose to 60% due to reforms, says Botcha

[ad_1] Junior colleges being planned at schools in villages and towns: Education Minister Junior colleges being planned at schools in villages and towns: Education Minister Minister for Education Botcha Satyanarayana said that the admissions in the government schools have gone up to 60% from 32 in the new academic year due to the effective implementation […]

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Morning Digest | BJP national executive begins in Hyderabad today; Modi holds talks with Putin, and more

[ad_1] A list of stories to start your day. A list of stories to start your day. BJP national executive begins in Hyderabad on Saturday PM Modi will be attending every session of the national executive, a key BJP body having nearly 350 members from across the country. Fadnavis to skip national executive meeting in […]

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Morning Digest | Maharashtra CM Thackeray resigns ahead of floor test; Pakistan links found in Udaipur tailor murder case, and more

[ad_1] A select list of stories to read before you start your day. A select list of stories to read before you start your day. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray resigns ahead of June 30 floor test Uddhav has resigned, and asked Sena workers not to take to the streets; Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs land at […]

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Eknath Shinde moves Supreme Court; Uddhav Thackeray camp says Shiv Sena rebels will be disqualified

[ad_1] Maharashtra government counsel says the rebels can be removed for anti-party activities outside House Maharashtra government counsel says the rebels can be removed for anti-party activities outside House The political turmoil in Maharashtra intensified on Sunday, with rebel Shiv Sena MLA and Minister Eknath Shinde moving the Supreme Court against the disqualification notice issued […]

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Explained | Has the anti-defection law failed? 

[ad_1] Does it need strengthening? What do developments in Maharashtra now, and earlier in Karnataka and other States, say about its efficacy?  Does it need strengthening? What do developments in Maharashtra now, and earlier in Karnataka and other States, say about its efficacy?  The story so far: Maharashtra is in the throes of a constitutional […]

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Defamation case | Thane court exempts Rahul Gandhi from appearance

[ad_1] Bhiwandi Judicial Magistrate First Class L. C. Wadikar allowed the application for exemption for the day and adjourned the matter for August 6, Mr. Gandhi’s counsel said. Bhiwandi Judicial Magistrate First Class L. C. Wadikar allowed the application for exemption for the day and adjourned the matter for August 6, Mr. Gandhi’s counsel said. […]

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Madras HC refuses to order release of Nalini, Ravichandran

[ad_1] The Bench headed by Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari says it lacks power conferred on the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution The Bench headed by Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari says it lacks power conferred on the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution The Madras High Court on Friday […]

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