Daily Newsletter | Monday, March 13, 2017
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| Manohar Parrikar appointed Goa CM as BJP sews up numbers |
| Governor Mridula Sinha invited Parrikar to form the govt after he staked claim and showed the support of 21 MLAs. The governor has asked Parrikar to prove majority in the assembly within 15 days of assuming charge. Parrikar’s candidature was cleared by the BJP parliamentary board on Sunday evening. |
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| Challenges for successor, as Parrikar to resign |
| With Manohar Parrikar all set to resign as defence minister, his successor will have to grapple with challenges on several fronts. Parikkar was a “reluctant” defence minister, making it quite clear he would have much preferred to stay on as the Goa CM. |
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| Mega mandate foundation of new India: PM Modi |
| Modi set out the political agenda for the rest of his term, saying the party had come to symbolise popular aspirations and must make all efforts to meet expectations. He reminded the party, without naming Congress, that its leaders depended on hard work and not legacies to rise in politics. |
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| Over 10,000 locals bid adieu to slain CRPF jawan in Nainital |
| The mortal remains of slain CRPF jawan Hira Ballabh Bhatt, who was among 12 paramilitary personnel killed in naxal ambush on Saturday, were brought to Ropera village of Nainital on Sunday. A crowd of over 10,000 people were waiting at the jawan’s village to get his last glimpse. |
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| White Holi in Mussoorie after 19 years |
| Holi this year in Mussoorie has the touch of a special colour from Mother Nature — white. For, unexpected snowfall in March has brought special cheer to tourists and locals who made the most of the snow that had fallen in the town on Saturday by indulging in snowball fights and posing for selfies against the white backdrop on Sunday. |
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| Idea makes roaming free across India |
| Offers come on the heels of the larger rival Airtel announcing removal of roaming charges for outgoing and incoming calls as well as SMSes and data usage within India. |
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| Golfer SSP Chawrasia defends Indian Open title |
| SSP Chawrasia became only the second Indian golfer to successfully defend the Hero Indian Open, clinching a seven-stroke win. This was his sixth win on the Asian Tour and overall sixth international victory. |
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