Rahul Gandhi says 'PM Modi anti

NEW DELHI: BJP President Amit Shah on Thursday targetted Rahul Gandhi after the Congress President accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having an "anti-Dalit" mindset. While addressing a gathering during a protest over the dilution of the SC/ST ... Prime Minister has anti-dalit mindset, congress will fight for inclusive India: Rahul GandhiEconomic Times Projecting Rahul Gandhi as prime ministerial candidate is a 'conscious effort' by BJP, says AAP chief spokespersonFirstpost On Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election, lessons in management for Rahul Gandhi, courtesy Arvind KejriwalFinancial Express News18

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India will have a PM from UP after 2019 elections, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said India will get a new prime minister (after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections) from Uttar Pradesh but avoided a direct reply on whether his party would support Congress president Rahul Gandhi for the top ...

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It would be "foolish" to think Russia isn't still targeting US, DHS secretary says

Amid questions about where President Trump stands on Russian efforts to target the U.S. in the 2016 election and beyond, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says Russia was "absolutely" attempting to interfere in the U.S. election systems in

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Former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer Says Russia Investigation Is Not a 'Witch Hunt'

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer both acknowledged that Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election and denied any collusion from President Donald Trump and his campaign during an appearance on NBC's Today show Thursday. Sean Spicer embarks on a media blitz to promote his new bookLos Angeles Times

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I dream about Biden': Trump says he'd have no problem beating the former VP in 2020

President Trump said in an interview broadcast Thursday that running against Joe Biden in 2020 would be “a dream,” claiming that Barack Obama “took him out of the garbage heap” to make him his running mate in 2008. Trump was asked about potential ... Trump says it would be a 'dream' to run against Biden in 2020CNN Trump: 'I Dream About Biden' Running For President In 2020HuffPost Joe Biden would be a 'dream' to run against in 2020, Trump saysCNBC CBS News -Washington Examiner

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Lynchings caused by rumours spread through social media, says government

The issue of mob violence and lynchings was discussed again in both Houses of Parliament on the second day of the monsoon session on Thursday and the government blamed the social media for the rise in such incidents. In the Lok Sabha, when the issue ... Mob lynching: Rajnath Singh for social media checks, opposition walks outEconomic Times Oppn stages walkout in LS over lynching incidentsDeccan Herald Condemn mob lynching, asked states to take action: Rajnath Singh Moneycontrol.com Business Standard -The Telegraph India

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Women have fundamental right to enter Sabarimala temple, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that banning the entry of women in Sabarimala by the temple authorities is unconstitutional and questioned the temple authorities regarding the same. "On what basis you (temple authorities) deny the entry. SC on Sabarimala: Why can't women enter?The Telegraph India SC To Continue Hearing Sabarimala Temple Entry Case Today: A Timeline Of The 30-Year-Long StruggleOutlook India Women have constitutional right to enter Sabarimala temple: Supreme Court Moneycontrol.com India Today -The Tribune -All India Radio

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Now, Tharoor's 'Hindu Taliban' jibe sparks row; Union Minister says he has Schizophrenia

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday sparked a fresh controversy amid the ongoing row over his Hindu-Pakistan remark. Tharoor's remark came after his office was vandalised by the BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) activists in ... Shashi: Bid to destroy India ideaThe Telegraph India Not withdrawing any statements, those who attacked my office should apologise: Shashi TharoorTimes of India Shashi Tharoor demands apology from those who attacked his office, says 'won't withdraw any statements'The Indian Express ABP Live -Hindu Business Line

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Right to pray doesn't depend on legislations, says Supreme Court

New Delhi: The right of a woman to pray is a fundamental right that does not depend on legislations, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the traditional ban on the entry of women between 10 and 50 ... Sabarimala temple entry: Supreme Court mentions Kerala's flip-flopsThe Hindu Supreme Court on Sabarimala: All men and women have equal right to worship Livemint Women have fundamental right to enter Sabrimala temple, says Apex courtHindu Business Line Daily Pioneer

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Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook won't ban Holocaust deniers because it wants to give people 'a voice'

Facebook says it won't ban Holocaust deniers or delete their posts. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says doing so would run against Facebook's principle of "giving people a voice." In an interview published Wednesday, the Facebook chief exec defended the presence ... Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook's stance on misinformation with example of Holocaust deniersNBCNews.com Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook won't ban Holocaust deniers because they deserve 'a voice'New York Daily News Mark Zuckerberg says breaking up Facebook would pave the way for China's tech companies to dominateRecode New York Magazine -CNBC -Fast Company -HuffPost

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Papa John's founder John Schnatter says he shouldn't have resigned

Papa John's founder John Schnatter, signaling he's not going away without a fight, now says he made a mistake in resigning as chairman of the pizza empire he created. In a letter to the company's board Saturday, he also charged that it acted on "rumor

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Trump says defending tiny NATO ally Montenegro could lead to World War III

President Trump, who rattled U.S. allies at a NATO meeting last week, voiced concern in a television interview broadcast Tuesday night that sending troops from the alliance to defend an “aggressive” Montenegro could result in World War III. Trump was

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Trump says 'no rush' on North Korea nuclear negotiations

(CNN) President Donald Trump said Wednesday there is "no rush" in its negotiations with North Korea over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. "Russia has agreed to help with North Korea, where relationships with us are very good and the process is ... Trump says no 'time limit' on North Korea denuclearisationBBC News Trump now says no 'time limit' to denuclearize North KoreaYahoo News

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New Air Force One will be painted red, white and blue, Trump says

President Trump has ordered up a bold new paint job for Air Force One. In an interview with CBS News, Trump said that two new replacements of the presidential jet due to be unveiled in several years will be painted red, white and blue, in a departure

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Deeply disappointed', says UNHRC on Indian government's reaction to report on Kashmir

The UN body said the Indian authorities dismissed the report 'without examining it and responding to the very serious concerns about human rights in Kashmir'. by Scroll Staff. Published 21 minutes ago. 'Deeply disappointed', says UNHRC on Indian ... 'Totally untrue': UNHCR dismisses criticism of its Kashmir reportTimes of India

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Dark money' groups don't need to disclose donors to IRS, Treasury says

Nonprofits that spend money to influence elections but are not required to disclose donors to the public — called “dark money” groups by critics — no longer need to share their donors' names or addresses in their tax filings under a new Treasury rule ... Treasury defends move to halt nonprofit disclosures amid Wyden threat Politico Wyden plans to vote against Trump IRS nominee due to new Treasury guidanceThe Hill [26 CFR 1.6033-2]: Returns by exempt organizations and returns by cert - IRS.govIRS.gov Treasury Department

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Supreme Court says no mobocracy, need anti

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre and all states and Union Territories not to allow “cow vigilantism” or “lynching” by any group or mob by taking law into their hands and nip it in the bud. A three-judge Bench of Chief Justice

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Goldman Says Solomon Will Succeed Blankfein as CEO in October

David Solomon finally has a start date for his reign atop Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Solomon will succeed Lloyd Blankfein as the firm's chief executive officer on Oct. 1, the bank said in a statement Tuesday. Blankfein will step down as chairman at the

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Mob lynching: 'Draft new legislation to stop people taking law into own hands', says SC to Parliament

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday condemned lynching incidents and recommended to Parliament to enact a separate law to punish offenders participating in lynching. It also said that horrendous acts of mobocracy cannot be tolerated and ... SC tells Parliament to bring special law against lynchingThe Hindu "Mobocracy Can't Become New Norm": Supreme Court On Cow VigilantismNDTV Supreme Court asks Parliament to create law against lynching; CJI Dipak Misra says 'mobocracy' can't take overDaily News & Analysis The Indian Express -The New Indian Express -Economic Times -News18

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Oil falls 2%, below $70, as Treasury says importers may get leeway to buy Iranian crude, despite sanctions

Oil prices extended early losses on Monday, falling towards $69 a barrel, after Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said some crude importers may receive waivers to continue buying supplies from Iran, despite U.S. sanctions on the Middle Eastern country. Mnuchin says US will consider some waivers on Iran sanctionsReuters Papers stolen in a daring Israeli raid on Tehran archive reveal the extent of Iran's past weapons researchWashington Post Papers stolen in a daring Israeli raid on Tehran archive reveal the extent of Iran's past weapons researchWashington Post

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