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London, Dec 12: The UK Home Office confirmed on Tuesday the receipt of the Westminster Magistrates' Court verdict in favour of Vijay Mallya's extradition to India. After Chief Magistrate Judge Emma Arbuthnot ruled that the "flashy" liquor baron had a "case to answer" in the Indian courts on allegations of fraud and money laundering amounting to nearly Rs 9,000 crores, the decision now lies with

Nay Pyi Taw, Dec 12: India on Tuesday handed over to Myanmar the first 50 houses built by the country for the displaced minority Rohingya Muslims in the restive Rakhine province. The housing units were handed over after President Ram Nath Kovind and his Myanmar counterpart U Win Myint held delegation-level talks and decided to step up bilateral ties. India is building 250 houses in Rakhine

New Delhi, Dec 12: While political analysts will debate in the coming days the reasons for the BJP's setbacks in three Hindi heartland states, the Congress brain trust has an unambiguous answer – Rahul Gandhi's newfound campaign energy. Congress president Rahul Gandhi, once dubbed by critics as a "reluctant politician", addressed 82 public rallies and seven road shows since October 6

Dec 12: Rupee bulls should put to rest any hope of a respite for Asia’s worst currency in the last few days of what’s been a dreadful year. This week’s shock departure of India’s central bank chief and defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party in key state elections have dealt a double blow to the currency, taking its year-to-date loss to 11 percent. Mizuho Bank Ltd. is expecting more

Jaipur, Dec 11: Often seen in wispy 'bandhini' and 'lahariya' chiffons, trademarks of not just Rajasthan craft but also of royalty, Vasundhara Raje is a politician to the manner born, a careful mix of hauteur and reserve -- even in defeat. The former royal, who is usually called Maharani, is expected to win her seat Jhalrapatan with a handsome margin but her party appeared headed for a loss to the

New Delhi, Dec 11: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday attributed demonetisation and 'collapse of banking system' as two principal reasons for the defeat of BJP in crucial Hindi heartland states. "When the money kept in the bank or with them were not safe, people almost lost faith in the system. It was like direct assault on their life itself", Ms

Chennai, Dec 11: Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday said the BJP losing elections in the Hindiheartland states of Chattisgarh and Rajasthan and a close contest with arch rival Congress in Madhya Pradesh showed it has "lost its influence." Reacting to BJP's loss, Makkal Needhi Maiam Chief Kamal Haasan in a tweet said, "First sign of a new start. This is people's verdict." Speaking to reporters

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday thanked people and party workers for party's good performance in three states of Rajasthan, Chhatisgarh and Madhya Pradesh while asserting that the poll outcome raised "questions" on the Modi government's policies. He also said it was a clear message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that people are not happy with decisions, including demonetisation and

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in October at his country's Istanbul consulate, was named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" Tuesday, an honor he shared with other persecuted journalists dubbed as "guardians" of the truth. Among those named with Khashoggi were Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- currently imprisoned in Myanmar -- and

New Delhi, Dec 11: Former Finance Secretary Shaktikanta Das was on Tuesday appointed the 25th governor of the Reserve Bank of India with immediate effect. Das, 61, is currently the member of 15th Finance Commission. The face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, Das was India's revenue secretary when the note ban was slapped in November 2016 and defended the move in media. Das was