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Modi says working on naga peace process

New Delhi: The Central Government is working sincerely towards a solution to the decades-old Naga political issue besides committing itself to development of the entire North East region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Thursday. Modi stated this when Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang called on him along with 18 MlAs representing the entire political spectrum of the State. The delegation assured the Prime Minister of their firm commitment to the Naga peace process, a PMO statement said.

CBI takes charge of Manoj vashisht case

New Delhi: The CBI on Thursday took over the case from SIT that had been constituted by the Delhi Police after the controversial death of Manoj Vashisht, a businessman, allegedly involved in several criminal cases. He was killed during a scuffle with the police of special cell, in which shots were fired from both sides. Vashisht died of a bullet injury. The incident took place on May 16 at Sagar Ratna restaurant in Rajendra Nagar. Forensic reports suggested that he was killed by a bullet from his own gun.

MHA denies rti info on afspa in arunachal

New Delhi: The Home Ministry has declined to share, under the RTI Act, the viewpoints of stakeholders on the declaration of districts in Arunachal Pradesh as disturbed area under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, saying the information was classified which may harm sovereignty and integrity of India.