Netflix, Hotstar to self-regulate content to avoid potential government censorship: Reports

India’s Central Board of Film Certification does not have the power to censor or certify content on the internet, only films and trailers in theatres or TVs.

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Shatrughan Sinha must quit the BJP if he is unhappy, says Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi

Sushil Kumar Modi said the actor-turned-politician had ‘fallen into the bad company’ of Yashwant Sinha, a BJP leader who has been critical of the party.

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Top news: Navy spots body of one of 15 trapped miners in Meghalaya

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Centre announces Gandhi Peace Prize winners for 2015-2018 after four years

The jury headed by Modi comprised the chief justice of India, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge, and LK Advani.

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Maharashtra: BJP leader arrested after police seize 170 weapons from his shop in Dombivli

The Nationalist Congress Party demanded an explanation from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while the Congress sought an inquiry.

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India summons Pakistan High Commission official, protests civilian death in Jammu and Kashmir

The Ministry of External Affairs described it as a violation of the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries.

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Vishnu Hari Dalmia, industrialist and former VHP president, dies at 91

Dalmia had played a crucial role in the campaign for construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

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Meghalaya: Navy spots body of one of 15 miners trapped in coal mine in East Jaintia Hills

The Navy said the body has been pulled upto the mouth of the rat hole mine and will be extracted under the supervision of doctors.

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· 2 hours ago

The big news: Two judges elevated to Supreme Court amid seniority row, and nine other top stories

Other headlines: British PM Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote, and the Congress called for a legislature party meet in Karnataka.

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Karnataka political turmoil: Congress calls for legislature party meet amid claims of horse-trading

Congress leader Siddaramaiah accused Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa of trying to lure his party’s lawmakers with money.

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Delhi: Research scholars stage protest demanding raise in fellowship stipend, several detained

The protesters said they will start an indefinite hunger strike to ensure that their demands are met.

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British PM Theresa May survives no-confidence vote day after facing Brexit defeat

She won the vote by 325 to 306, but the no-confidence motion was backed by all opposition parties.

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