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Macron Govt Hopes 'Yellow Vest' Protests Running Out of Steam
The French government was on Sunday hoping the sharp drop in "yellow vest" demonstrators signalled an end to protests which have plunged President Macron into the biggest crisis of his presidency.
Don't Call Sharad Pawar a Future Prime Minister, Says Nephew Ajit Pawar
Addressing a function in Baramati taluka, Ajit also appealed to the activists to not label him as "future chief minister" of Maharashtra, where elections are due in October next year.
Theresa May Accuses Tony Blair for Creating Trouble Over Brexit
May accused Blair of insulting voters and trying to undermine her government with calls for a second referendum to break the political deadlock over the divorce deal she struck with the EU.
Ailing Goa CM Manohar Parrikar Makes Rare Public Appearance, Inspects Two Bridges
Parrikar, who is suffering from a pancreatic ailment, has been recuperating at his private residence near here since October 14 and this is the first time he has moved out of the house, officials said.
Five Arrested for Raping 5-year-old in Assam
The police launched a manhunt during which all the five persons, including three minors, were arrested.
Avengers Endgame: Fan Decodes that One Possibility Doctor Strange Predicts to Defeat Thanos
Will Doctor Strange's prediction help Avengers win the Endgame?
Will He, Won’t He? Kamal Haasan Keeps Parties Guessing on Alliance for 2019 in Tamil Nadu
Asked if he would go it alone or ally with other parties for next year's Parliament election and bypolls to 20 assembly constituencies, he said, "Such things cannot be said now and it cannot be disclosed to the media. Some sections of media are imagining...
Pakistan Tried to Take Kashmir by Force After I962 India-China war: Lt Gen (Retd) Brar
In his latest book titled Drummers Call, Lt Gen (retd) NS Brar writes that it was the 'Battle of Asal Uttar' that defined the 1965 war between India and Pakistan.
With Eye on 2019, BJP Govt in Maharashtra Woos Onion Growers
The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) has suffered a rural drubbing in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in recent state polls and the party ruling at the Centre is looking for smart solutions to address agrarian distress.
Cairn India to pay $0.1 Million If It Fails to Meet Exploration Commitment in Oil Blocks
Cairn India CEO Sudhir Mathur said the company has put in an offer far superior than the firm which originally wanted the block, and it will do much more than the committed work programme.
Canada Minister Postpones China Visit Amid Row Over Arrest of Top Chinese Executive
Canadian tourism Minister Melanie Joly had plans to visit Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the 'Canada-China Year of Tourism 2018', but the two nations have mutually agreed to postpone the event.
Meet Vivek Tankha, Gandhis’ Man Friday Who Kept Congress at the Top of Its Game in MP
A go-to man for the Congress this assembly polls, Vivek Tankha was at the forefront even when the party took on the Election Commission, alleging there were as many as 60 lakh fake voters in Madhya Pradesh.
Real Madrid, Atletico Close in on Barcelona
Antoine Griezmann dragged Atletico Madrid level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga as he scored twice and created another in a 3-2 win at Valladolid.
Petrol Price Marginally Up, Cost of Diesel Declines Across Four Metropolitan Cities
In the national capital, petrol was sold at Rs 70.34, against Rs 70.29 per litre on Friday, data on the Indian Oil Corporation website showed.
In Today’s Scenario, No competition to Modi as PM: Jaitley tells Yuva Morcha Members Post Poll Losses
Taking a dig at the opposition for not putting forth a PM candidate yet, he said let them first sort out the leadership issue and project the leader against Modi.
Thousands of French 'Yellow Vests' Protest for Fifth Saturday Despite Calls to Hold on in View of Strasbourg Gun Attack
President Macron called for a return to calm in France after nearly a month of protests by the so-called 'yellow vest' movement against his government's policies. The demonstrations have hit growth and caused widespread disruption.