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A prepared speech highly critical of the Modi government was the reason why writer Nayantara Sahgal was “disinvited” from the upcoming annual Marathi literary meet. In her speech, which went viral on Monday, Sahgal launched a scathing attack on the Modi regime, alleging that an atmosphere of fear and intolerance was pervading India.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Tuesday (January 8) that comprise the action from AFC Asian Cup and third ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

The government’s plan to reduce 12% GST on housing to a flat 5% without extending the benefit of input tax credit (ITC) to developers will increase price of apartments for low and middle-income groups in most cities. The toll will be more on the affordable housing segment, which enjoys a lower output tax rate of 8% and the benefit of ITC.

World No. 5 Son Wan Ho of Korea defeated England's Rajiv Ouseph in a crucial men's singles match as Awadhe Warriors edged out Chennai Smashers 4-3 in a thrilling encounter of the Premier Badminton League Season 4 on Monday.

The BJP and its allies on Monday hailed the government's decision to give 10 per cent quota to "economically weaker" sections from the general category as a "historic" step and a "masterstroke", while the Congress termed it as a poll gimmick to fool people but said it will support the Bill.​

In the overall Rs 2.95 lakh crore budget for defence in 2018-2019, only Rs 93,982 crore was earmarked under the capital outlay for military modernization. This despite the MoD projecting a requirement of Rs 1.72 lakh crore, which included Rs 1.10 lakh crore for “committed liabilities” (instalments for defence deals inked earlier) and Rs 31,435 crore for new projects.

Odisha, Chandigarh and Haryana Monday register victories in the Under-17 boy's category in hockey, while Punjab and Uttar Pradesh won their respective matches in the Under-21 men's category of the second edition of the Khelo India Youth Games.

Soon after the CMO clarification, Sahgal said she won't attend the meet now even if a fresh invite were to be sent to her. "I am not reconsidering my visit to the literary meet in Maharashtra," Sahgal, 91, told PTI on Monday night. In a statement, the CMO said the decision on whom to invite for the meet is taken by the organisers and the state government has no role in it.

The government on Monday extended the Rajya Sabha proceedings during the winter session of Parliament by a day till January 9 to enable the House to take up a proposed legislation to provide 10 per cent job and education quota for "economically weaker" sections, sources said.

World number nine Kiki Bertens overcame a sluggish start to beat American lucky loser Bernarda Pera 7-5 6-4 and reach the second round of the Sydney International on Monday.

Krishna Chali London's lead star Gaurav Sareen on his sudden exit: It was quite shocking for me.

In a major move ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Union Cabinet on Monday cleared 10 per cent job and education quota for "economically weaker" sections, meeting a key demand of upper castes, a staunch BJP support base which has shown signs of a drift from the party.

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan informed on Monday that they have appointed Khalid Jamil as the team's new head coach for the remaining part of the current season.

The young actress has been roped in to play the title role on the historical show.

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday hailed India's historic Test series win in Australia and said wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is one for the "future".

As an Indian cricket fan I consider myself extremely lucky to have been able to witness India's Test series triumph in Australia.

The possiblity of the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) questioning their party supremo also irked the Samajwadi Party(SP) MPs in the Lok Sabha where they kicked up a ruckus and tore and flung papers at the Speaker's desk. Facing flak, the CBI came out with details about the mining case in Uttar Pradesh with its officials claiming that the office of Yadav when he was the chief minister had cleared 13 projects in one single day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephonic conversation on Monday during which they focused on key bilateral and international issues and resolved to step up cooperation in dealing with terrorism, diplomatic sources said. Putin wished Modi success in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Russian diplomatic sources said.

This is the first time India will be operating a port outside its territory. "The Government of India took over the operations of a part of Shahid Beheshti Port, Chabahar, in Iran during the Chabahar Trilateral Agreement meeting held there on Dec 24, 2018," the shipping ministry said. India started interacting with Iran on Chabahar Port around 2003.