How the Congress Working Committee is constituted, and how it has worked over the years

What is the Congress Working Committee (CWC), and why was it reconstituted Tuesday? The Working Committee is the “highest executive authority” of the Congress, and has the final say in interpreting and applying the provisions of its constitution

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Mob lynching: IT ministry may speak to WhatsApp again over steps to curb rumours

NEW DELHI: The IT ministry is of the view that WhatsApp has not addressed all concerns raised by the government on curbing fake messages that incite mob lynching incidents, and may reach out to the messaging platform again in a few days, a senior

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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1: Trinamool Congress gives Zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha over lynching issue

The monsoon session will have 18 sittings amid much-expected drama in both the houses - Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Share Via Email. Published: 18th July 2018 10:44 AM | Last Updated: 18th July 2018 10:44 AM | A+A A-. Monsoon session begins( File ... LS admits no confidence motion against Modi government, discussion on FridayBusiness Standard 2019 general election: Here's how monsoon could impact BJP's chances Moneycontrol.com

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Cops identify three men killed in midair plane crash over the Everglades

The search for a possible fourth victim after two planes collided in the sky and crashed Tuesday, killing three people in the Florida Everglades, was suspended because of darkness, authorities said. Dead after the crash were Jorge A. Sanchez, 22; Ralph ... Three killed in midair collision in Florida, search continues for a fourth victimCNN At least 3 killed in a midair plane collision over EvergladesMiami Herald

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To what end?': Trump's disruptive diplomacy inspires fears over US standing abroad

In five short weeks, President Trump has upended the established global order. He cozied up to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who received worldwide attention while giving up relatively little in return. He waged rhetorical war against loyal U.S

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A stunt': Outrage builds over MGM Resorts' decision to sue victims of Las Vegas massacre

A lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts International, owner of the Las Vegas hotel from which Stephen Paddock fatally shot 58 people and wounded hundreds, is drawing outrage from survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. The suit filed against ... MGM sues Las Vegas massacre victims in hopes of limiting liabilityChicago Tribune Mandalay Bay owner MGM has sued the Las Vegas mass-shooting victims, claiming it's not liable for the massacreBusiness Insider Lawsuits claim MGM has no liability to Las Vegas shooting victimsLas Vegas Review-Journal Seeking Alpha -Seeking Alpha -Seeking Alpha -Zacks Investment Research

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Democratic States Sue Trump Administration Over Tax Overhaul

A coalition of states led by New York sued the federal government Tuesday, alleging that last year's tax overhaul was politically motivated and designed to interfere with the rights of states to manage their finances. New Jersey, Connecticut and

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It's been over two months since Hawaii's Kilauea volcano started erupting, and the lava's still flowing

(CNN) Since Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in early May, a stream of subsequent eruptions and thousands of earthquakes have hit the Big Island. Lava has engulfed neighborhoods and homes. And more than two months later, Kilauea is still erupting. Lava bomb through roof of tour boat injures 23 off Hawaii islandHonolulu Star-Advertiser 23 injured after basketball-sized 'lava bomb' crashes through roof of Hawaiian tour boatWashington Post Volcanic lava 'bomb' injures 23 people on tour boat in HawaiiReuters New York Daily News -Daily Beast -CBS News -Big Island Now

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New York to probe Kushner Cos. over lawsuit that claims tenant harassment

Tenants allege that the real-estate firm engaged in a campaign aimed at pushing rent-stabilized tenants out of their apartments. Getty Images. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner. By ... NY to investigate allegations of tenant harassment by Kushner Cos.The Hill

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British rescuer considers legal action against Musk over 'pedo' tweet

(CNN) British rescuer Vern Unsworth says he is considering legal action against US billionaire Elon Musk after he made an unfounded and disparaging claim he was a "pedo", or pedophile, in a now-deleted tweet. Unsworth, a caver based in Thailand, ... Elon Musk calls caver who helped in Thailand rescue a "pedo"CBS News Elon Musk And British Diver Exchange Harsh Words Over Thai Cave RescueNPR Elon Musk, insisting he helped in Thai cave rescue, calls actual rescuer a 'pedo'Chicago Tribune TechCrunch -CNET -Bloomberg -Business Insider

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Supreme Court notice to govt over social media monitoring hub

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the centre over its decision to establish a social media communication hub under the ministry of information and broadcasting for monitoring activities on social media. A bench comprising Chief

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Police search for paraglider who flew over resort where Trump is staying

LONDON -- Scottish police say they are trying to trace a paraglider who flew a Greenpeace protest banner over the golf resort that President Donald Trump is staying at. Detective Inspector Stephen McCulloch said the protester breached a no-fly zone

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