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Speed up Arunachal projects to snub China : RS MPs
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Several BJP MPs in the Rajya Sabha today expressed concern about China's aggressive intentions over Arunachal Pradesh and asked the Government to swiftly implement all the projects in the state to foil all the attempts of the northern neighbour to stake claim illegally over the territory.
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Govt took huge risk, says Sonia
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Relieved at the passage of Women’s Reservation Bill by the RS, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said the government had decided to take the 'huge risk' as it involved the larger issue of empowering women.
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Massive uproar in LS over eviction of MPs
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Forcible eviction of seven Rajya Sabha members opposing the Women's Reservation Bill triggered massive uproar in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, forcing adjournment of the house for the day.
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Lalu, Mulayam don’t give up, plan no-trust
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Angry with the Congress for ignoring their objections and having its way on the passage of the women’s reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha, the SP and RJD today moved to carry out their threat of withdrawing support to the UPA by moving a no-confidence motion against the government in Lok Sabha.
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India set to join 40 nations in reserving Parl seats for women
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With Women's Reservation Bill crossing its first hurdle, India is all set to join a league of around 40 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, which have quota for women in Parliaments
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Governor airs security fears, lauds joint forces
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Governor M K Narayanan today expressed concerns over the security environment in the state but said the joint operation by the Central-state forces in the western part of the state has achieved some success as a result of which the Left-Wing Extremists have retreated into the forest.
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Cong asked to distance itself from Lanong remark
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Meghalaya Congress has been directed by 10 Janpath to distance itself from Deputy Chief Minister Bindo Lanong’s controversial 'venomous viper' remark.
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Women not asking for charity: former speaker
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Women are not asking for charity through the women's reservation bill and the move would check the muddy politics brought about by men, former Lok Sabha speaker Rabi Ray said Tuesday.
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Manipur lawyers stage sit-in
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Lawyers, who have been abstaining from the Manipur High Court since Monday demanding an inquiry into Saturday's shooting of Advocate-General Nongmeikappam Koteswor, staged a demonstration in front of the court on Tuesday.
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Campaign against liquor outlets in Kandhamal
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Women have decided to take the lead in the unified tirade against the establishment of liquor outlets in volatile Kandhamal district by the State government.
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Mising Council secy issue rocks House
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Opposition members of the State Assembly today expressed serious concern over the arrest of Principal Secretary of the Mising Autonomous Council, Gargaram Pegu with cash amounting to Rs 16.35 lakh yesterday and sought clarification from the Government in this regard.
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Noisy scenes in Assembly
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Even as the mining scam issue was discussed threadbare in the State Assembly on Tuesday, the proceedings of the House were adjourned twice in the pre-lunch session with legislators of the Opposition Congress disrupting the proceedings.
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BDR posts red flag in disputed area
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BDR personnel posted a red flag in a disputed area adversely held by India in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills district, days after the border guards of Bangladesh resorted to unprovoked firing thrice in that area.
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Tripura gives women 50 percent quota in panchayat
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The Tripura assembly late Tuesday unanimously passed two bills enhancing reservation for women in three-tier panchayats (village councils) and urban local bodies from the existing 33 percent to 50 percent.
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We are upset: Mamata Banerjee
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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said her party is upset that the UPA government didn't take its ally into confidence before putting the Women's Reservation Bill on vote at the Rajya Sabha.
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Cong trying to bulldoze the Women's Bill: TMC
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Trinamool Congress, the largest ally of the Congress in the UPA governement, on Tuesday said it was opposed to passing the Women's Bill in Parliament by force and wants inclusion of minority quota in the new law.
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Women groups hold protest against Meghalaya Dy CM
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Women in Meghalaya are not entirely celebrating the 100th International Women’s Day, but protesting against Deputy Chief Minister Bindo Lanong for calling a group of women venomous vipers.
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Tripura varsity to confer D Lit on Bangladeshi PM
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The Central University of Tripura has decided to confer honorary D Lit degree on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during its next convocation where President Pratibha Patil has been invited.
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Uproarious scenes in Tripura House
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Tripura Assembly on Monday witnessed uproarious scenes with Opposition legislators insisting for specific reply from School Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty on the appointment of teachers through job forms.
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Torchlight rally against price rise
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The BJP, Guwahati City District Committee today took out a torchlight procession protesting the alleged government inaction in controlling the skyrocketing prices of all essential commodities including food items and demanding the resignation of the Tarun Gogoi Government.
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Outfit seeking separate Gorkhaland state slams West Bengal Government
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Madan Tamang, the leader of the ethnic Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League, seeking creation of separate state of Gorkhaland slammed West Bengal Government for 'discriminating against the Nepali-speaking people'.
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JD(U) burns Chidambaram's effigy on Maoist issue
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Janata Dal (United) West Bengal unit today burnt the effigy of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, protesting his comment on the party's alleged links with Maoist ultras.
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Orissa CM involved in mining scam : Congress
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Dubbing the vigilance probe into the multi-crore mining scam as a 'complete eye-wash', the Orissa Congress today reiterated its demand for a CBI probe accusing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and his Council of Ministers of being involved in the scam.
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16 women felicitated
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Excitement was noticed across the State over tabling of historic Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament as the International Women's Day was celebrated by students, politicians and activists here on Monday.
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Congress boycotts Guv's address to Orissa Assembly
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The Opposition Congress today boycotted Governor M C Bhandare's address to the Orissa Assembly and staged a walk out in protest against the government's 'failure' on many fronts.
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