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Jaipur, Apr 9: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker allegedly attempted self-immolation here on Sunday as he was upset over Bharat Bandh protests that took place on April 2. "He did so because he was very upset over Bharat Bandh protests," the RSS worker's friend told ANI. Various Dalit organisations called for Bharat Bandh on April 2 to oppose the alleged dilution of the SC/ST Act. At least

New York, Apr 9: The BJP is "well set" to get a majority in the 2019 general elections and will eliminate any remnants of corruption in its second term, party leader Subramanian Swamy has said. Swamy, who was in the city to address the 14th Annual India Business Conference at Columbia Business School hosted by the South Asia Business Association at the school, said in its second term in power the

New York, Apr 9: With just a year left to go for general elections in India, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid says the "unravelling" of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun and the popularity wave on which it came to power in 2014 is waning. Against the backdrop of the Dalit protests, the farmers' agitation and high profile fraud cases, he said "we need to look at whether with

New Delhi, Apr 8: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed BJP chief Amit Shah's remarks equating the Opposition parties with animals, saying that the "disrespectful statement" reflected his "mentality" that considered Dalits, tribals, minorities and even his own party leaders "worthless". "Calling the entire Opposition animals...see according to Amit Shah and the basic vision of the

New Delhi, Apr 8: As the battle between Karnakata and Tamil Nadu intensifies over the Cauvery issue, actors turned politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan joined a protest in Chennai, demanding the formation of Cauvery Managment Board (CMB). Actors including Dhanush, Vishal, Surya and music composer Ilayaraja were also present at the protest. Stating that it is embarrassing to hold Indian Premier

Lucknow, Apr 8: Accusing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of not following "coalition dharma," BJP ally SBSP today said it felt "ignored" by him. "I will have detailed discussions with BJP president Amit Shah on various issues when he visits Lucknow on April 10 and then decide my party's course of action," SBSP leader and UP Cabinet minister Om Prakash Rajbhar told mediapersons here

Srinagar, Apr 8: Stating that Kashmiris are not 'slaves' of India, opposition National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the country must uphold the honour and dignity of the people of Kashmir. "Unless and until you give us back the respect, the situation in Kashmir won't change. They (India) can't buy us with money even if they build golden roads. They must win hearts and minds

Mumbai, Apr 7: Reluctance to report a sexual assault to police immediately does not mean the victim is lying, as Indian women would rarely make such false allegations, the Bombay High Court has said, upholding the conviction of four men for gang-rape. Justice AM Badar earlier this week dismissed the appeals of Dattatraya Korde, Ganesh Pardeshi, Pintu Khoskar and Ganesh Zole, who had challenged a

Mumbai, Apr 7: In a statement that is bound to generate political heat, BJP President Amit Shah on Friday likened Opposition parties to dogs, snakes, cats and mongoose. "The countdown of the 2019 (Lok Sabha) election has begun Opposition parties are coming together against BJP. I had once heard, when there is a massive flood, trees and shrubs are washed away, but tall banyan trees survive," Shah

Apr 7: Goa on Friday issued an alert to all the vessels and casinos operating off the state's coast following an intelligence input about possible arrival of terrorists on board a fishing trawler, the state's ports minister said. State's Ports Minister Jayesh Salgaoncar told PTI that his department has issued a warning to all the off shore casinos, water sports operators and barges to be alert as