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ICICI did hush-hush probe on Chanda Kochhar 2 yrs back, PMO & CBI were in loop

ICICI did hush-hush probe on Chanda Kochhar 2 yrs back, PMO & CBI were in loopThe bank said after the controversy blew up again recently, Sharma instituted inquiries afresh last month, following which the board decided to back the CEO.
All eyes on CJI Misra as court reconvenes today

All eyes on CJI Misra as court reconvenes todayA three-judge bench led by the CJI had earlier asked Jay Shah and the media house against which he had slapped a defamation notice over a report to try and resolve the issue.
Shiv Sena leader Sachin Sawant shot dead in Mumbai

Shiv Sena leader Sachin Sawant shot dead in MumbaiAccording to Sawant's colleagues in the Shiv Sena, the 46-year-old was riding pillion on a Royal Enfield bike with an associate.
50 cr Indians to get social security cover in 10 years, over 3 phases

50 cr Indians to get social security cover in 10 years, over 3 phasesThe labour ministry has proposed a system to provide retirement, health, old-age, disability, unemployment and maternity benefits to the 500 million workers.
A 14-year-old case might hold the clue on how to bring Nirav Modi back from Hong Kong

A 14-year-old case might hold the clue on how to bring Nirav Modi back from Hong KongIndian authorities are hopeful about the precedent set by the deportation of businessman Ashok Tahilram Sadarangani from Hong Kong to India in 2004.
Good to vote but not to lead? Why women in Karnataka are getting a raw deal

Good to vote but not to lead? Why women in Karnataka are getting a raw dealOf Karnataka’s 30 districts, five – Raichur, Udupi, Ramanagara, Dakshin Kannada and Kodagu – have more women voters than men.
Lingayat move to cost Congress 40 seats: BJP leader

Lingayat move to cost Congress 40 seats: BJP leader​Siddaramaiah’s actions have ensured that BJP will sweep all the Lingayat dominant regions, says Umesh V Katti.
CM Siddaramaiah faces ‘local vs outsider’ hitch in Badami

CM Siddaramaiah faces ‘local vs outsider’ hitch in BadamiThe BJP, on the other hand, has been discussing the names of B Sriramulu, PC Gaddigoudar and BS Yeddyurappa for the same constituency.
Trump's trade showdown with Xi likely to hit consumers’ wallets

Trump's trade showdown with Xi likely to hit consumers’ walletsAfter washing machines imported by LG were hit with a 20 percent tariff in January, the company raised U.S. prices by about $50 per machine, or 4% to 8%.
Wang Yi is China's new spl representative for border

Wang Yi is China's new spl representative for borderWang will be the first Chinese official in recent years to hold the dual posts of State Councillor and Foreign Minister.