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UK condemns military takeover of power in Gabon

Gabon, 31/8: The United Kingdom condemns the “unconstitutional military takeover” of power in Gabon and calls for the restoration of constitutional government, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said on Wednesday. A group of senior military officers in Gabon said they had seized power in the early hours of Wednesday, minutes after the Central African…

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AAP spox pitches Kejriwal as I.N.D.I.A bloc’s PM face; Atishi says he isn’t in race

New Delhi, ,30/8: Two Aam Aadmi Party leaders on Wednesday pitched for Arvind Kejriwal as the prime ministerial candidate for the opposition I,N.D.I.A bloc, saying that as Delhi chief minister he has given a model that the whole country can benefit from. Hours later, Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi clarified that Kejriwal does not have aspirations…

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J&K won’t remain Union Territory, Modi govt tells Supreme Court

Kashmir, 29/8: The Union government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the Union Territory status of Jammu and Kashmir is not a “permanent thing” while Ladakh will remain so for some times. The Centre’s counsel, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, sought time till August 31 to further clarify its stand after seeking instructions at the…

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