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No BJP tickets for B S Yeddyurappa son, close aide; angry supporters stage protest

BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa on Monday announced that his son B Y Vijayendra will not contest the Karnataka assembly elections from the Varuna constituency in Mysuru against Congress Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son Yatindra.
Opposition calls decision illegal, Congress says MPs to challenge order in SC

Describing Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu’s rejection of the Opposition notice seeking the impeachment of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra as “illegal”, “unconstitutional” and “hasty”, the Congress Monday said MPs who had signed the notice would challenge the order in the Supreme Court.
1st time! Opposition parties move to impeach CJI

Seven Opposition parties, led by the Congress, launched an unprecedented move to impeach Chief Justice of India (CJI) Deepak Misra, accusing him of corruption, misusing his authority and failing to protect the independence of the judiciary.
PM Modi speaks out on Kathua, Unnao: No culprit will be spared, daughters will definitely get justice

The apex court sought explanations by April 19 from the Bar Council of India, Jammu and Kashmir Bar Council, Jammu High Court Bar Association and Kathua district bar association.
At Express Adda today: Oncologist-author Siddhartha Mukherjee says gene editing, artificial Intelligence are new frontiers of medicine

Oncologist, scientist and writer Siddhartha Mukherjee spoke about gene editing and Artificial Intelligence as the new frontiers of medicine, the ethical implications of both and why he writes.
Idea Exchange: Modi govt is among the most committed towards sports, says Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says the Modi govt is among the most committed towards sports, explains why he doesn’t foresee India hosting big events soon, underlines the need for transparency in federations, and says making doping a criminal offence is ‘debatable’
Nirmala Sitharaman is guest at Express Adda today

Just seven months since she became the first woman to independently hold charge of the Defence Ministry, Nirmala Sitharaman has her hands full.
CBSE Class 10 reexamination in July if at all, Class 12 Economics paper retest on April 25

Decision taken to ensure Class XII students do not face trouble in securing admission to colleges and universities, says School Education secretary.
Rajya Sabha elections: Cross-voting charges fly thick and fast

Says plans tariffs up to 25% on imports of US goods; also plans legal action at the WTO
Idea Exchange: Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh backs Centre’s position on ‘special tag’ for Andhra Pradesh

Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission NK Singh backs the government’s position on Andhra, blames ‘mismatch’ between banking functions for the PNB fraud, calls for interactions between RBI and MPs.
At Express Adda today: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar speaks on universal health care, raising farmers’ income and more

The other challenge is to implement and roll out the ambitious health insurance scheme. It is a complete myth, false propaganda and nonsense to call this scheme underfunded.
At Express Adda today: Tabu on what drives her in changing industry

She started her career in mainstream Bollywood when it was at its worst — the Nineties.
Children seek acceptance on Web if they don’t get it at home: Experts

The responsibility of creating a “safe internet for children” lies with parents, educators, and social media giants. This was the central theme of an IEThinc event on cyber security for children, organised by The Indian Express in association with Facebook.
Auto Expo 2018: From Honda Amaze, Civic to Hyundai’s Elite i20; here are highlights from the spectacular event

Auto Expo 2018: The spectacular Auto Expo 2018 was launched with an extravagant display of cars and bikes on Wednesday. The 14th edition of the event held in Greater Noida near Delhi showcased over 50 new electric vehicles from big names of the auto industry.
Tourists are god, treat tourists like humans, says K J Alphons

The tourism ministry has done very well in 2017. We just crossed the 10-million mark in foreign tourist arrivals, which is 15.2% more than in 2016. Our revenue through international tourist visits has touched $27 billion.
Communal clash in UP town; 1 killed, 2 injured, curfew imposed

A 16-year-old boy was killed and two other persons were injured in a communal clash on Friday following alleged stone-pelting on VHP and ABVP volunteers who had taken out a motorcycle rally on Republic Day in Kasganj in western Uttar Pradesh.
Idea exchange: No one discusses situation of Dalits, says Congress leader Ashok Gehlot

Congress general secretary Ashok Gehlot talks about Rahul Gandhi’s temple visits, says if not for Mani Shankar Aiyar’s remarks, Congress would have won Gujarat, asserts that the perception about ‘misunderstood’ Rahul have changed, reflects on the necessity of alliances, and insists the Congress has not abandoned Muslims
Mamata Banerjee opposes triple talaq Bill, Opposition in Rajya Sabha says send to committee

Speaking on the Bill for the first time, Banerjee said, “We never opposed the proposed Bill on instant triple talaq because we are in favour of protection of Muslim women.
Lok Sabha passes triple talaq Bill amid feeble protests by Opposition

The proposed law, which makes talaq-e-biddat a cognisable and non-bailable offence, has provisions for a three-year jail term and fine for any Muslim man who divorces his wife by uttering talaq three times in quick succession.
Rajkummar ‘Newton’ Rao will be guest at Express Adda today

The growing independent cinema scene in India gave him wings but this year, Rajkummar Rao proved that he can straddle the mainstream equally well.
Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards: Check list of winners and what Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said

From a hard-hitting report on the violence in Kashmir following the killing of militant Burhan Wani to a heart-warming story of young rural women chasing big-city dreams; from an in-depth report capturing the fear and anxiety in Dhaka following the terror attacks to an eight-month investigation into the Panama papers that revealed names of Indians linked to offshore firms.
Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards: Stage set for today – All you need to know

A benchmark for excellence in Indian journalism, the awards this year will be handed over by Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu for outstanding work done in 2016.
Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2017: Venkaiah Naidu to give away prices at 12th edition

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who will be the chief guest at the function, will hand over the awards to winners in 25 categories — both print and broadcast news — for outstanding work done in 2016.
At Indian Express Thinc: Data protection about protecting people

Stricter laws for data protection will not necessarily lead to stifling of the Internet economy, and people need to be at the centre of any data protection law, a panel at The Indian Express Thinc on Thursday said.
Exit polls 2017: In Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, landslide win in offing for BJP

The BJP is headed for a landslide win in Himachal Pradesh trouncing the incumbent Congress there and is set to begin a record sixth consecutive term in power in Gujarat holding on to its current strength, all exit polls on TV channels suggested on Thursday.
Idea Exchange: The mindset of the urban planner in India is in bullock cart age, says Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Union minister of state for housing and urban affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, underlines the need for Smart Cities, says ‘smartness has to be the norm’, asserts the real estate Act will give a push to affordable housing, says linking Aadhaar to property is logical, and seeks mechanised solutions to manual scavenging
Express Thinc Panel: Internet clampdown is like curfew and bad strategy

In an era where cyber attacks and cyber crime are a serious threat, India needs to establish a body that can become the focal point of all decisions related to cyber defence and offence capabilities.

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