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कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी ने बुधवार को संगठन में बड़ा बदलाव करते हुए अपनी बहन प्रियंका गांधी वाड्रा को पार्टी महासचिव नियुक्त करते हुए उन्हें उत्तर प्रदेश-पूर्व का प्रभार सौंपा। पार्टी की ओर से जारी बयान के मुताबिक, ज्योतिरादित्य सिंधिया को इसके साथ ही महासचिव-प्रभारी (उत्तर प्रदेश-पश्चिम) बनाया गया है। प्रियंका फरवरी के पहले सप्ताह में कार्यभार संभालेंगी। पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेता केसी वेणुगोपाल को संगठन महासचिव की जिम्मेदारी सौंपी गई है जो पहले की तरह कर्नाटक के प्रभारी की भूमिका निभाते रहेंगे। संगठन महासचिव की जिम्मेदारी संभाल रहे अशोक…

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Priyanka formally enters politics as Cong general secretary for UP East

January 23, 2019 strong

Gandhi family scion Priyanka Gandhi Vadra formally entered politics on Wednesday with the Congress appointing her general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, ending years of speculation and signalling the party’s intent to go full throttle in the state ahead of the general electionsPriyanka Gandhi, 47, will take over her new assignment in the politically crucial state — a Congress bastion till the mid 1980s — from the first week of February, a statement from the party said She will assist her brother, Congress president Rahul Gandhi, in the Hindi heartland…

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES

Enjoy live interactions with my audience: Sushmita Sen

January 23, 2019 strong

Former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen has said she was waiting for the right script to make her comeback and might even don the cap of film producer in the near future. The style icon, who walked the ramp here for designer Ashish N Soni, also said that she felt more comfortable directly interacting with her audience as a professional model than facing the camera in films.Since my days as a girl, I have been doing fashion shows. I always feel at home in events where I can have…

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CWG gold medallist weightlifter Sanjita’s provisional suspension revoked

January 23, 2019 strong

The International Weightlifting Federation has revoked the provisional suspension on weightlifter K Sanjita Chanu for a failed dope test, a major reprieve for the two-time Commonwealth Games gold-medallist who has claimed innocence.In a case that has dragged on for almost a year and has been marred by an “administrative” goof-up in Sanjita’s sample number, the IWF informed that a final decision on the matter is expected in the coming days. “On the basis of the information at its disposal, the IWF has decided that the provisional suspension of the athlete…

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Putin and Erdogan to hold Syria talks

January 23, 2019 strong

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan will hold Syria talks in Moscow on Wednesday, with Turkey saying they will focus on Ankara’s so-called “security zone” in northern Syria. The two leaders are on opposite sides of the conflict: Russia provides critical support to the Syrian government, while Turkey has backed rebel groups fighting President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.Despite this, they have worked closely to find a political solution to the seven-year conflict. Russia and Turkey have agreed to coordinate ground operations in Syria following US President Donald…

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Urbanisation to be big driver of Indian economic growth: Kant

January 23, 2019 strong

Urbanisation will be a big driver of economic growth in India going forward, supported by favourable macroeconomic factors, accelerated infrastructure building and continuing reforms, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said Wednesday. Speaking here at an event on sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, he also said the Indian economy may even exceed the IMF growth forecast of 7.5 per cent for the country.Kant said IMF has forecast 7.5 per cent growth for India despite a gloomy outlook for the global economy and this itself is good, though there…

LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES

SC to take ‘in-chamber’ decision on listing of plea challenging Article 35- A

January 23, 2019 strong

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would take an “in-chamber” decision on listing of a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A, which provides special rights and privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.Advocate Bimal Roy had mentioned the matter before the bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and also comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and Sanjiv Khanna.He sought urgent hearing of the petition, filed by NGO ‘We The Citizens’, saying the court had earlier ordered listing of the matter in the second week of January.…

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Legal route should be followed: I played it a little safe in the past: Nicole Kidman on her film choices

January 21, 2019 strong

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman says she ‘played it safe’ with her career in the past but now always looks for roles that will challenge her.The actor said she is happy to make ‘spontaneous and random’ decisions now, reported Contactmusic. ‘I think maybe I played it a little safe in the past, and went for the work I thought I was meant to do, which spoke to the idea of what and who an actress is supposed to be. But, for the most part, I’ve followed my spirit, which motivates me…

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Don’t mind being called arrogant: Vinesh Phogat

January 21, 2019 strong

Stubborn by her own admission, trailblazing Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat doesn’t mind being called arrogant for it since the attitude comes in handy to intimidate rivals on the mat. Speaking to DIN in an exclusive interview, India’s first woman wrestler to claim an Asian Games gold medal dwelled on the perceptions about her, life after marriage to fellow grappler Somvir Rathee and her Olympic dreams. “I am very stubborn, since childhood. If I feel something is right, even if that is wrong, I will be very stubborn about that and…

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There will be anarchy if there is no Modi: Javadekar

January 21, 2019 strong

Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said there was no alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that there would be “anarchy” in his absence.Taking a dig at the Opposition rally organised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Saturday, Javadekar said the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls would be fought on issues like — whether people want a “mazboot” (strong) or a “majboor” (weak) government.”Looking at yesterday’s rally in Kolkata, where all the Opposition parties came together, it was evident that all these parties want to drive…