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Why Do Some Countries Drive On The Left While Others Drive On The Right? 5 Fascinating Reasons
Ever wondered why some countries drive on the left while others stick to the right? The answer is not random. It goes back to ancient traditions, colonial empires, car design, and even costly national switches that still affect travellers today.
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Live: Between Left's 'Bharat Bandh', Congress' 'Jan Aakrosh Diwas', Protests Across India
After the protest in the parliament by opposition parties on the mishandling of the currency ban issue, the Left Front, which has a presence in Kerala, Bengal and Tripura, has called for a strike or 'Bharat Bandh' in the three states.
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'Mamata Like PM Modi', Says Left Leader as Bandh Turns Violent in Bengal
A nationwide bandh or strike called by ten major trade unions today paralysed West Bengal, where unions enjoy significant clout. Clashes were reported from different parts of the state including capital Kolkata; women protesters were seen being dragged by women cops.
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'Yes, My Action Stringent,' Says Speaker After Suspending 25 Lawmakers
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan - who has suspended 25 Congress lawmakers for five days for "persistently, wilfully obstructing" the House - says she agrees that her action today was "stringent."
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No Ties With Janata Parivar, Left Stands United in Bihar
Ruling out the possibility of an alliance with the Janata Parivar, the Left parties on Sunday announced their decision of contesting the crucial Bihar Assembly election as a "united" bloc.
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Government Ready For Showdown on GST Bill, Say Sources
The last four days of the budget session of Parliament is expected to be stormy - with the government and opposition being at loggerheads over several key bills, including the flagship Goods and Services Tax bill.
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Kerala Assembly Adjourned After Opposition Demands Action Against Members Who "Misbehaved" With Women Lawmakers
The Kerala Assembly was today adjourned indefinitely after the opposition demanded that action be taken against the ruling party's lawmakers who they say misbehaved with women colleagues during the budget speech on March 13. The Left Democratic Front also took out a procession demanding the resignation of Finance Minister KM Mani who's battling c...
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Left Bloc Rules Out Alliance With Mamata Banerjee
The left bloc parties have ruled out an alliance with Mamta Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, a day after she suggested she was open to an coalition with a party that she has opposed for most of political career.
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Why Do Some Countries Drive On The Left While Others Drive On The Right? 5 Fascinating Reasons
Ever wondered why some countries drive on the left while others stick to the right? The answer is not random. It goes back to ancient traditions, colonial empires, car design, and even costly national switches that still affect travellers today.
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Live: Between Left's 'Bharat Bandh', Congress' 'Jan Aakrosh Diwas', Protests Across India
After the protest in the parliament by opposition parties on the mishandling of the currency ban issue, the Left Front, which has a presence in Kerala, Bengal and Tripura, has called for a strike or 'Bharat Bandh' in the three states.
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'Mamata Like PM Modi', Says Left Leader as Bandh Turns Violent in Bengal
A nationwide bandh or strike called by ten major trade unions today paralysed West Bengal, where unions enjoy significant clout. Clashes were reported from different parts of the state including capital Kolkata; women protesters were seen being dragged by women cops.
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'Yes, My Action Stringent,' Says Speaker After Suspending 25 Lawmakers
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan - who has suspended 25 Congress lawmakers for five days for "persistently, wilfully obstructing" the House - says she agrees that her action today was "stringent."
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No Ties With Janata Parivar, Left Stands United in Bihar
Ruling out the possibility of an alliance with the Janata Parivar, the Left parties on Sunday announced their decision of contesting the crucial Bihar Assembly election as a "united" bloc.
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Government Ready For Showdown on GST Bill, Say Sources
The last four days of the budget session of Parliament is expected to be stormy - with the government and opposition being at loggerheads over several key bills, including the flagship Goods and Services Tax bill.
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Kerala Assembly Adjourned After Opposition Demands Action Against Members Who "Misbehaved" With Women Lawmakers
The Kerala Assembly was today adjourned indefinitely after the opposition demanded that action be taken against the ruling party's lawmakers who they say misbehaved with women colleagues during the budget speech on March 13. The Left Democratic Front also took out a procession demanding the resignation of Finance Minister KM Mani who's battling c...
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Left Bloc Rules Out Alliance With Mamata Banerjee
The left bloc parties have ruled out an alliance with Mamta Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, a day after she suggested she was open to an coalition with a party that she has opposed for most of political career.
