Uttarakhand in 2019: Modi strengthens link to hill state; year marred by hooch, natural calamities

Two visuals helped link Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttarakhand in the just-ended year. Both triggered opposition attacks on him. One picture showed him meditating in a cave at the Kedarnath shrine. The other was his appearance on "Man vs Wild" TV programme, hosted by Bear Grylls, showing the two at the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

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'New decade is occasion to renew commitment towards stronger India': Pres Kovind

"Happy New Year everyone! The dawn of New Year and the new decade is an occasion to renew our commitment towards a stronger and more prosperous India. May 2020 bring joy, peace and prosperity to our families, to our country, and to our beautiful planet!" President Kovind tweeted.

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A remarkable year for China-India ties, joint efforts will take it to new heights: Chinese Envoy

"Today marks the start of 2020 New Year. Wish you a very happy new year and all the best. The year 2019 witnessed the steady progress of China-India ties with many highlights, including the 2nd Informal Meeting in Chennai & other meetings on multilateral occasions between our leaders," tweeted Weidong.

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We keep ourselves away from politics, we follow govt directives: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

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Respect all religions: Mayawati extends New Year greeting

"Some parties who are playing politics for their personal gains should not forget that India is a secular country and we should respect all religions. Peace and harmony should be maintained in the country," Mayawati said.

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India needs to pay more attention to China border, says new Army chief Naravane

"We have been giving attention to our western front in the past. The northern front now also requires an equal amount of attention... The Army is capable of tackling any dangers to the country," General Naravane told reporters after receiving the first Guard of Honour as the Army chief.

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Two army personnel killed in gunfight with Pakistani infiltrators along LoC in J&K

Two army personnel were killed in a gunfight with heavily-armed Pakistani infiltrators along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said.

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New Army chief Lt Gen MM Naravane visits National War Memorial in Delhi

General Naravane saluted the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', the eternal flame, and laid a wreath at the memorial. General Naravane took over as the 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on Tuesday, succeeding General Bipin Rawat who has become India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

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SMS services restored in Kashmir Valley

All mobile networks and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, in view of security concerns in the region following the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile State.

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Google marks the arrival of New Year with a doodle

Google on Wednesday marked the arrival of New Year 2020 with a doodle. Today's doodle was a continuation of the doodle series introduced by Google on New Year's Eve. The doodle, like yesterday, featured Froggy who is seen while looking up the weather in Google Search on your mobile device.

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Vice President Naidu, PM Modi extend new year greetings

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended new year greetings, hoping aspirations of everyone are fulfilled in 2020.

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Audit development data of panchayats, Centre tells states

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Court: Drafting health plea shows Indrani mentally fit

In a detailed order rejecting Sheena Bora murder accused Indrani Mukerjea’s plea for bail on health grounds, a special CBI court observed recently that she had drafted her bail application and enumerated several grounds supporting her contention, which indicated that she was mentally fit despite her medical ailments.

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Ban PFI for violence during anti-CAA stir, UP police tell govt

The Uttar Pradesh police has written to the state home department seeking a ban on Popular Front of India (PFI), a “radical” Islamic outfit with notable pockets of influence in western UP and which is accused of being behind incidents of violence and vandalism during recent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

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BJP ex-min calls Congress MP’s criticism of CDS appointment ‘ill-informed’

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Gujarat: 10,000 cameras to be used for 2020 lion census

Around 8,000-10,000 cameras will be used to carry out the 2020 lion census in Gujarat, the last abode of the Asiatic lion. As against 15,000sqkm area surveyed in the last census, lions will be counted across 25,000sqkm area spanning seven districts.

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Kerala passes resolution seeking CAA withdrawal

In a rare show of unity, the Kerala assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution demanding that the Centre withdraw the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 immediately, making the state the first to oppose the controversial law legislatively. Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan said by passing the resolution, the assembly has ‘raised its status’ and Kerala has led by example, though it is moot that the resolution will have any impact beyond its symbolism.

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From P Chidambaram to Pilatus, a busy year for ED

It was a hyperactive year for Enforcement Directorate in 2019 when the agency had in its custody some of the most high profile persons like former finance minister P Chidambaram, former Karnataka minister D K Shivakumar, Fortis Healthcare promoter Malvinder Singh and Religare CMD Sunil Godhwani in various cases.

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After Ayodhya & Rafale verdicts in 2019, SC to decide on CAA & J&K this year

At a time when dissent gets traction among intellectuals and social media, the Supreme Court in 2019 achieved the unexpected by rendering a unanimous verdict on the 70-year-old Ayodhya land dispute and putting stamp of approval on the deal to purchase 36 fully-loaded Rafale jets from France.

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Big rush for UGC-NET in Kashmir

Despite an internet clampdown, Jammu and Kashmir registered 83.5% attendance of candidates registered in the UGC-NET December 2019 exam, second only to 84% in Kerala, and also recorded a 10% qualification rate as against the national average of 8.2%.

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Every year, govt to roll out one N-reactor: DAE

To boost the commercial use of civil nuclear energy in the country, the Modi government has decided to commission a nuclear reactor every year. A 700-MW pressurised heavy water reactor at the Kakrapar nuclear plant in Gujarat is likely to be commissioned by April, an official said.

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For 4th time in a row, Indore is cleanest city

Indore was ranked India’s cleanest city for the fourth time in a row while Kolkata and Howrah came at the bottom of the heap among cities with a population of more than 10 lakh in the quarterly Swachhta survey, announced on Tuesday.

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After 5-month break, Kashmir to get back SMS from today

Jammu & Kashmir administration on Tuesday said SMS will be activated in Kashmir from midnight on Tuesday, after a gap of nearly five months. There is no word of restoration of internet services though.

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PFI fanned protests in UP; anti-nationals will not be tolerated: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

The comments came in the backdrop of a letter written by Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh to the ministry of home affairs seeking a ban on PFI for its involvement in the violent protests against the CAA and National Register of Citizens (NRC) that took place on December 19

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News that defined India in 2019

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Rajasthan: 8 people from Pakistan get Indian citizenship

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Key decisions taken by the NDA government in 2019

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General Mukund Naravane takes charge as India's 28th Army chief

General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday took charge as the chief of Army staff, succeeding Gen Bipin Rawat. Gen Naravane served as vice chief of the Army before taking charge of the 1.3 million strong Army.

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Four militants arrested in Manipur

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General Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army chief

General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday took charge as the chief of Army staff, succeeding Gen Bipin Rawat. Gen Naravane served as vice chief of the Army before taking charge of the 1.3 million strong Army.

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Why India needed a Chief of Defence Staff

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Govt has started on wrong foot on CDS appointment: Congress

The Congress on Tuesday raised several questions over the appointment of Gen Bipin Rawat as the CDS, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said on Twitter that the govt has started on a "wrong foot" on the issue. He also asked why the appointment of a CDS is fraught with difficulties and ambiguities.

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Kerala CM tables anti-CAA resolution in assembly

Though the one-day special session was convened to ratify the extension of the reservation for SC and ST in the Assembly and the Parliament for another decade, the resolution against CAA was also taken up in view of the the widespread concerns among public in this regard, official sources said. While presenting the resolution, Vijayan said the CAA was against the "secular" outlook and fabric of the country and would lead to religion- based discrimination in granting citizenship.

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Hope Army will rise to greater heights under the new Army Chief: General Bipin Rawat

After a farewell guard of honour, General Rawat also hoped that the Army will rise to greater heights under the new chief Lt General M M Naravane. When asked wether the Army is better prepared now to face the security challenges facing the country he said: "Yes, we are better prepared."

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Priyanka Gandhi tweets Goddess Durga mantra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday cited India's deep-rooted connection with the saffron while cornering Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath over his 'revenge' remark.

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Congress Maharashtra ministers meet Rahul Gandhi

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Google rings in 2020 with doodle on New Year's Eve

Google on Tuesday unveiled a doodle to ring in 2020. Today’s Doodle featured 'Froggy' the weather frog to help ring in 2020! Froggy is a familiar face for those who have used Google's weather search feature on their mobile phones. The doodle was designed by 'Doodler' Sophie Diao.

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UK MP under fire for not taking oath on Gita

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To check crime, coaches of all trains to get CCTV cameras by 2022: Govt

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Woman’s body found without head and legs

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14 more kids die in Kota hospital, BJP looks to indict Congress govt

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Lens now on cash declarations made to Customs

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With eye on tourists from China, India revamps policy

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CBI takes over probe in IIT-M ‘suicide’ case

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Centre may act against states opposing CAA, warns BJP MP

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Act against any staffer critical of govt: Assam colleges told

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Mamata Banerjee urges political parties, civil society to isolate BJP

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged political parties and civil society groups to join hands and isolate the saffron party across the country. Banerjee said she will not allow updation of National Population Register (NPR), which has already been stayed by her government. "I would appeal to everybody to join hands against the BJP and isolate them every where," Banerjee said.

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What is Isro's Mission Aditya

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Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Ajit Pawar sworn in as deputy chief minister

NCP leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra on Monday during the expansion of the Uddhav Thackeray-led council of ministers. Pawar was sworn into the post for the second time in over a month. Earlier, Pawar took oath as deputy CM on November 23 after he rebelled and joined hands with the BJP. However, he resigned on November 26.

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Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Ajit Pawar takes oath as deputy CM

NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as a minister in Maharashtra government on Monday during the expansion of the cabinet. He will be the deputy chief minister. The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray was formed on November 28. The state Cabinet currently has six ministers, besides the chief minister.

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CAA is too little compassion. Coming too late: Sadhguru

."In my opinion, CAA is too little compassion, coming too late. This bill is only focused on religious persecution. Looking at the reactions on the street, the vehemence with which people are fighting, I was wondering did I miss something. Am I not getting something here," Sadhguru told a gathering while speaking on the CAA, NRC and the protests against them.

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No breach in Priyanka Gandhi's security: CRPF

The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook "unscheduled" movement without intimation. Therefore, an advanced security liaison (ASL) could not be conducted, it said in a statement. "During travelling the protectee used non-bullet resistant civil vehicle without a personal security officer," the statement said.

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Ex-sarpanch shot at by Naxals for being 'police informer'

A 55-year-old former village sarpanch was injured when Naxals opened fire at him on suspicion of being a police informer in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, a police official said on Monday. The victim, identified as Boti Lekam, was picked up on Sunday night by Maoists from his home in Chihka village, where he was sarpanch (village head) earlier, he said.

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Northern Army Commander visits forward areas in J&K

After the escalation of ceasefire violations across the LOC, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh visited J&K to review the prevailing security situation. ​​Accompanied by Chinar Corps Commander, the Northern Army Commander visited the snowbound forward areas & lauded the troops for inspiring motivation and selfless service in the toughest terrain & climate conditions.

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Some writers mislead youth by dividing literature into different camps: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that a few writers attempt to mislead the youth by dividing the literature into different camps. Speaking at the 43rd Hindi Samman Samaroh here, the chief minister said, "Some writers try to divide our literature into different camps, they attempt to mislead our youth. It is the responsibility of all writers to ensure that such a situation does not arise."

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JP Nadda to meet party general secretaries to discuss CAA outreach program, other issues today

On December 26, party sources said that senior cabinet ministers and BJP leaders would be deployed across the country in an effort to dispel misgivings about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, and National Register of Citizens (NRC) being allegedly spread by the opposition.

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PM Narendra Modi launches social media campaign in support of CAA

rime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the newly introduced Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is meant to give refuge to the persecuted refugees and launched a social media campaign in support of the new legislation. Earlier, BJP had also launched a social media campaign to "bust myths" surrounding the new law. The Prime Minister, in a tweet, asserted that the CAA does not take away anoyone's citizenship. "#IndiaSupportsCAA because CAA is about giving citizenship to persecuted refugees & not about taking anyone’s citizenship away. Check out this hashtag in Your Voice section of Volunteer module on NaMo App for content, graphics, videos & more. Share & show your support for CAA," he tweeted.

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Indian Navy bans use of Facebook by naval personnel

It has also banned smartphones at naval bases, dockyards and on-board warships.The "stringent" step has been taken by Navy soon after seven naval personnel were caught leaking sensitive information to enemy intelligence agencies over social media, Navy officials said.In an internal order issued by the Navy, it stated that bans on messaging apps, networking and blogging, content sharing, hosting, e-commerce sites are under promulgation.

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Only Nitish can tell under what circumstances JD(U) supported CAA in both Houses: Prashant Kishor

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Indian-Americans hold events in New York in support of CAA

Members of the Indian diaspora held events at different places to express their support for the amended Citizenship Act, terming it as a historic step taken by the Indian govt. A group of Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square on Sunday, carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the Modi govt and CAA. They raised slogans such as “We support Modi” and “We support CAA.”

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Maharashtra cabinet expansion: The political story so far

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Former Congress advisor Prashant Kishor questions Sonia Gandhi's silence on NRC

Political Strategist and Vice-President of JD(U) Prashant Kishor has questioned the silence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the issue of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Taking part in demonstrations - that is all legitimate and valid, (but) why there is not even a single official statement coming from the Congress president on the issue is something beyond (my) understanding," Kishore said.

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CAA most beneficial for Dalits: Nadda

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Clips show cops ‘smashing’ CCTVs during UP clashes

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Jamia girl’s remarks at Kerala stir cause rift among parties

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‘Won’t tolerate edu institutions turning into politicking hubs’

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New features in buses from October to assist the disabled

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Whipping up nationalism has a shelf life: Kamal Nath

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