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India stands with ASEAN for rules-based regional architecture: Prez

New Delhi: India stands "shoulder-to-shoulder" with ASEAN in pursuit of a rules-based regional architecture that is open, inclusive and equitable, President Ram Nath Kovind said today.

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Chidambaram hits out at PM after mob violence, moral policing

New Delhi: Congress leader P Chidambaram today took a swipe at Narendra Modi for his attempts to woo investors at Davos, saying on the day the prime minister invited world business to India, Ahmedabad was hit by mob violence and moral policing was witnessed in Uttar Pradesh.
 

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Dalits done, 'they' are entering our homes, targeting our children, says Kejriwal

New Delhi: The forces that "killed Muslims and burnt Dalits" are now "intruding into our homes, coming after our children", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today, condemning the attack on a school bus by a mob protesting the release of 'Padmaavat' in Gurgaon.

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UP on alert as cinemas screen 'Padmaavat'

Lucknow: Tension was palpable across cinema halls in Uttar Pradesh where the controversial film "Padmaavat" opened today with armed policemen stationed at vantage points and fire tenders waiting in readiness in case of trouble.

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No 'Padmaavat' show in Rajasthan, protests continue

Jaipur: Arterial roads were blocked, shops vandalised and bike rallies taken out today as protests against "Padmaavat" continued in parts of Rajasthan, where theatre owners refused to screen the film in view of the law and order situation.

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PM Modi holds talks with Thai counterpart Gen Prayut

New Delhi: Ahead of the India-ASEAN summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held bilateral talks with his counterpart from Thailand Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on strengthening cooperation in strategic areas of trade, defence and security.

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PM Modi urges people to register themselves as voters

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged the people eligible to vote to register themselves as voters in large numbers to strengthen the Indian democracy.

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Karni Sena's bandh evokes tepid response in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The nationwide bandh call given by Karni Sena against the release of film "Padmaavat" today failed to make any major impact in Gujarat, as educational institutions, offices and markets remained open in most parts of the state.

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Padmaavat: Tight security outside theatres in Mumbai

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police is maintaining a strict vigil outside theatres in the wake of protests against the film "Padmaavat" which is set tot hit the screens today.

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Security tightened in Kolkata as 'Padmaavat' hits theatres

Kolkata: The Kolkata Police said today that it has made elaborate security arrangements across the city, especially around malls and multiplexes, to ensure no violence happens after the release of controversial film 'Padmaavat'.

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IIT-K girl student alleges rape by IAF officer

Kanpur: An IIT-Kanpur girl student has accused an Indian Air Force officer of raping her repeatedly after promising marriage.

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Not all cases agnst politicians will be withdrawn: UP Min

Lucknow: Seeking to clear the confusion over the proposed withdrawal of 20,000 "politically-motivated" cases in Uttar Pradesh, Law Minister Brijesh Pathak has said that not all cases filed against politicians will be dropped. By Arunav Sinha.

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Actor Kamal names political tour after MGR film

Chennai: Borrowing the legacy of yesteryear superstar and late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MG Ramachandran, actor Kamal Haasan has named his state-wide political tour starting February 21 as 'Naalai Namathey' after the title of the film starring MGR.

LEGAL:

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Delhi HC advocates abstain from work, protesting attack

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court lawyers today abstained from work protesting the recent attack on the properties of two senior advocates.

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Plea agst 'Padmaavat' declined by HC, petitioner asked to move SC

New Delhi: A plea was today moved in the Delhi High Court seeking quashing of the certification granted to controversial Bollywood film 'Padmaavat', the release of which was permitted by the Supreme Court.

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SC to hear plea against 4 states, Karni Sena for violence over 'Padmaavat'

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday two separate petitions seeking contempt action against four state governments and the Shree Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena for violating its order allowing the all-India release of controversial Bollywood movie 'Padmaavat'.

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TN prisoner gets leave to 'procreate'

Madurai: The Madras High Court has allowed a 40-year-old convict serving life imprisonment in the central prison in Tirunelveli district to go on a two-week leave for the "purpose of procreation".

FOREIGN:

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Draw lessons to avoid another Dokalam: PLA to India

Beijing: The Chinese military today criticised Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's recent remarks that Dokalam is a disputed territory, asserting that it is very much part of China, and India should draw lessons from the 73-day standoff to avoid similar incidents in the future. By K J M Varma.

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen

Colombo/Rameswaram: Eight Indian fishermen were arrested today by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing near Neduntheevu in the country's northern territorial waters, the Sri Lankan Navy said in Colombo.

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Kabul hotel attack killed 40 people: official

Kabul: At least 40 people were killed in the attack on Kabul's luxury Intercontinental Hotel at the weekend, official figures showed today - almost double the earlier toll released by Afghan authorities.

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Ties with US under stress: Pak envoy acknowledges

Washington: Acknowledging that Pakistan's relationship with the US is "under stress", the country's envoy here has urged Washington not to look at Islamabad with a "very narrow approach" through one lens or the other. By Lalit K Jha

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India leads world in FinTech investment returns: UK report

London: India is a dominant force in the financial technology sector globally with 29 per cent annual returns on investments, a report released by the City of London Corporation said today. By Aditi Khanna.

SPORTS:

SPO-U19-IND-PREVIEW

Unbeaten, untested India take on Bangladesh in quarters

Queenstown: An unbeaten India will start overwhelming favourites but will have to guard against complacency against a tricky Bangladesh in the quarterfinals of the ICC U-19 World Cup here tomorrow.