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Toll in Venezuela protests reach 107	28.7.2017	All News-IANS Stories
The death toll in the violent Venezuelan protests against the government's call to rewrite the Constitution has increased to 107, officials confirmed.
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Yet to receive written directives on transgender policy :U.S. Army Chief	28.7.2017	New Kerala: World News
New York [U.S.A.], July 28 : : Responding on President Donald Trump's announcement to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said that till date, he has not received any directives on implementation for the same.
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Republicans threaten to block `skinny` health care bill	28.7.2017	New Kerala: World News
New York [U.S.], July 28 : The Republican Party's effort to repeal Obamacare fell into turmoil on Thursday evening, when four key GOP senators demanded guarantees that House will enter negotiations or they'll scuttle the bill.
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U.S calls on NSG members to support India's application	28.7.2017	New Kerala: World News
New York [U.S.A], July 28 : The U.S. Department of Defense and Department of State have submitted a joint report to the Congress, in which it has reiterated the support by the United States towards the inclusion of India in the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
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White House leaps into culture wars on gay rights	28.7.2017	Latest News
The move ended a day that began with a tweet from Trump announcing a ban on transgenders
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United States calls on NSG members to support India's application	28.7.2017	Zee News : World
The U.S. Department of Defense and Department of State have submitted a joint report to the Congress, in which it has reiterated the support by the United States towards the inclusion of India in the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
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Unholy nexus built dodgy constructions: Prakash Mehta	28.7.2017	DNA: Mumbai
State Housing minister Prakash Mehta says that unauthorised constructions grow due to the blessings of civic officials. He hopes that the new act that the state is planning to introduce will have stringent provisions to break the unholy nexus. In an exclusive interview, Mehta says the government's priority is now the rehabilitation of Sai Siddhi residents and it's reconstruction. How serious is the government about addressing the menace of illegal buildings? The Sai Siddhi crash is certainly an eye-opener. With three decades of experience in the politics, I can tell you that unauthorised constructions cannot mushroom without an unholy nexus between developers and civic officials. The government proposes to bring in new act which will be deterrent to an officer even at a lower level – (s)he won't dare help construction of illegal buildings or turn a blind eye to them. Did such a nexus lead to Sai Siddhi's collapse? I have represented Ghatkopar (West) assembly constituency, where Sai Siddhi is located, for ...
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Honest officers have nothing to fear, says SPCA Chairman	28.7.2017	Hindu: Home
Police urged to maintain a good social perspective
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'Suggestions on NRI marriages' issues not final recommendations'	27.7.2017	All News-IANS Stories
The government on Thursday clarified that the suggestions received on issues related to NRI marriages are not final recommendations but part of the review process.
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Clarification regarding suggestions received by WCD Ministry on issues related to NRI Marriages	27.7.2017	New Kerala: India News
New Delhi, July 27: The Government of India has constituted an Expert Committee to look into the issues and difficulties faced by Indian nationals married to overseas nationals of Indian origin and suggest amendments in existing laws/policies/regulation.
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Clarification regarding suggestions received by WCD Ministry on issues related to NRI Marriages	27.7.2017	Govt of india: PIB
The Government of India has constituted an Expert Committee to look into the issues and difficulties faced by Indian nationals married to overseas nationals of Indian origin and suggest amendments in existing laws/policies/regulation.
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'Valerian and the City...': Lacklustre tale pumped with impressive visuals (IANS Review, Rating: **)	27.7.2017	Cinema-Showbiz
Film: "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets"; Director: Luc Besson; Cast: Dane Dehaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu. Sam Spruell, Alain Chabat and Rutger Hauer; Rating: **
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Trump to ban transgenders from US military despite vow to fight for LGBT community	27.7.2017	India Today\| Must Read
A transgender ban would reverse Democratic former President Barack Obama's policy and halts years of efforts to eliminate barriers to military service based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Sikh family challenges Australian school's ban on boy's turban: Report	27.7.2017	All Current Affairs Stories
Sidhak Singh Arora was due to start prep at Melton Christian College, in Melbourne
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Dibrugarh NGO approaches PM, CM to solve waterlogging problem	27.7.2017	The Assam Tribune
Dibrugarh NGO approaches PM, CM to solve waterlogging problem
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Donald Trump likely to ban transgender US military personnel, reversing Obama	27.7.2017	Zee News : World
The action, reversing Democratic former President Barack Obama`s policy, halted years of efforts to eliminate barriers to military service based on sexual orientation or gender identity
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US announces sanctions on 13 senior officials of Venezuela	27.7.2017	All News-IANS Stories
The US Treasury Department on Wednesday slapped sanctions on 13 current and former senior officials of the Venezuelan government amid political turmoil in the South American country.
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No bike-taxi law in place, but UberMOTO still operating	27.7.2017	TOI: Chandigarh Times

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Thirty years of soul-searching — the lasting legacy of 1987	27.7.2017	Hindu: Home
The most significant contribution of the much-maligned Indo-Sri Lanka Accord has been the restructuring of the island nation’s postcolonial state
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I-T department to share companies' tax info with corporate ministry	26.7.2017	ET: Policy
The CBDT, which frames policy decisions for the tax dept, today issued an order on stipulated sharing of bulk I-T data with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
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