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Here are the stories which are making the headlines on Thursday.
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Padmavati release: Karni Sena mellows down, leaves decision on Mewar royals
The Sri Rajput Karni Sena, which earlier vowed to stall the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati even if changes were made, seems to have mellowed down its stand. Reports say that the Karni Sena has now left the decision on the film to the royal family of Mewar.
Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back at Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, says 'never said sin cause cancer'
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified that his tweet 'Cancer divine justice for our sins' was to motivate teachers and serve the poor.
United AIADMK led by Palaniswami wins back party symbol: Report
The AIADMK's iconic 'two-leaves' symbol has been given to the united faction led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy CM O Panneerselvam, reports have said. The ruling by the Election Commission is a big blow to the already battered faction led by TTV Dhinakaran, the nephew of VK Sasikala.
After Demonetisation and GST, Modi govt sets sight on new Direct Tax law
After overhauling indirect taxes, the Modi government has set sight on country's Direct Tax law. A task force for redrafting the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, has been set up by the government to bring it in tune with the current economic needs and realities.
Stalled in India, Padmavati to release in UK on December 1
While the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavti has been stalled in India, the period drama is set to hit the theatres on its original release date in Britain. According to reports, the magnum opus, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, will be released in UK on December 1.
Bigg Boss 11, Day 52 written updates: Arshi Khan’s fight takes an ugly turn
The current episode of Bigg Boss 11 was full of drama and tears in abundance. The luxury budget task of a divorce case between Hiten Tejwani and Arshi Khan got the house on fire, well, verbally!
26 Indian students bag 'Top in the World' awards in Cambridge exams
Twenty six Indian students bagged the 'Top in the World' awards for their exceptional performance in the Cambridge exams. The results of the Cambridge Assessment International Education for the academic year 2016-17 was declared on Wednesday.
Army colonel arrested for raping daughter of officer in Shimla
A 56-year-old Army colonel was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping the daughter of a lieutenant colonel posted at the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla, police said.
Scolded for cheating, Chennai student kills self; batchmates resort to arson in campus
A first-year student of Sathyabama University in Chennai allegedly committed suicide, triggering violent protests across the campus on Wednesday. The student allegedly took the extreme step after she was caught cheating during an examination.
Delhi: 4-year-old booked for 'raping' classmate
A four-year-old has been booked after he allegedly sexually assaulted a classmate on the premises of a school in Dwarka.
Here are the stories which are making the headlines on Thursday.