INDIA

Shilpa Shetty clears the air on FIR filed against Raj Kundra and her
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Taking notice of this, Shilpa has issued a clarification with regards to the FIR and made a public appeal for safeguarding her civil rights well within the framework of law. The actress shared a note on her social media where she presented her side of the story. She wrote, "Woke up to an FIR registered in Raj and my name! Shocked!!
Northeast was neglected, considered through political lens: PM Modi
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Talking about the long-prevailing neglect of the northeastern region, Modi said that earlier, our rivers from the northern and western parts of the country used to come to the east, but the Ganges of development used to stop before reaching here (the Northeast).
The day Hindus become a minority, there will be no secularism in India: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy
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Minister of Development of North Eastern Region of India, G Kishan Reddy accused the Congress of dissuading peace on the basis of religion. He said that Hindus being termed as terrorists by senior congress leaders is not a good sign for the country as India believes in brotherhood and peace.
Russia begins delivery of S400 missile system to India, first squadron to reach by December end
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The S-400 air defence missile units will give a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, especially around the borders. The first of these units will be deployed around the western front, according to Hindustan Times. Speaking at the Dubai Airshow, Dmitry Shugaev said "the supplies of the S-400 air defence system to India have started and are proceeding on schedule.”
Govt may restructure role, responsibilities of Niti Aayog in line with expert panel suggestions  
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Sources said that the review is being undertaken at the behest of the prime minister's office (PMO) that as there is a feeling that the body is not delivering as per stated objectives and may need a reset in terms of its role and responsibilities so that it could play a more proactive role on policy matters in the country.
CJI: Law needs to operate humanely, judiciary has to be sensitive about people's problems  
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The Chief Justice was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the pan-India legal awareness and outreach campaign organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). He said: "The State judiciary, being closely associated with the people, has to be sensitive and aware about their problems and practical difficulties. In particular, it needs to be cognizant about both victims and as well as accused and must facilitate their emergency needs".
Night temperature drops below zero in Srinagar
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An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) department said, "For the first time in this season the minimum temperature dropped below the freezing point in Srinagar city today. "The minimum recorded in Srinagar was minus 0.9 while it was minus 3.5 in Pahalgam and minus 1.8 in Gulmarg.
Air quality remains 'severe' in Delhi  
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After moderate fog early in the morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the sky will remain clear for the remaining day.
India's growth is back, both in numbers and spirit: Jaishankar  
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"It is seen not only in numbers reported by the companies, but also on the streets, in spirit," he said during his address to the media here while commending the efforts of the team that's seen a pavilion footfall of over 300,000 since it was inaugurated on October 1 by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
PLA, MNPF claim responsibility for Manipur ambush  
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The PLA and MNPF in a joint statement on Saturday night claimed responsibility for the ghastly attack, stating that they did not know that the Commanding Officer's family was also in the convoy. "In the disturbed area, family and kid should not accompany. Chief of Army of PLA (Irengbam Chaoren) has congratulated the participating cadres in the operations," said the statement, signed by both the militant outfits' publicity in-charges.
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