106 FIRs against political parties in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A total of 106 FIR have been registered against political parties for violating the model code of conduct in Delhi, an official said. The AAP heads the list.The maximum of
Ordinances only to meet exigencies, compelling circumstances: President
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that while ordinances can be issued to "meet certain exigencies and under compelling circumstances", the diversity of the country
Ghaziabad police recover 29 UP children from Mumbai
Ghaziabad, Jan 19 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police have rescued 29 children from Mumbai under 'Operation Smile', said officials.Ghaziabad Senior Superintendent of Police Dharmendra Yadav told media that
Myanmar Vice President Prays at Bodh Gaya
Patna, Jan 19 (IANS) Myanmar Vice President Sai Mauk Kham Monday visited Bodh Gaya and prayed at the Mahabodhi temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine, officials said.Gaya District Magistrate Sanjay
Karnataka to Gift Obama Channapatna Toys
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) US President Barrack Obama will receive Karnataka's famous Channapatna toys as a special gift from the state government on the Republic Day in New Delhi, a senior official
Chandrababu Naidu to Attend World Economic Forum Summit
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is leaving for Davos Tuesday to participate in the annual summit of World Economic Forum (WEF).Naidu, chosen as a
India Gate closed to People Ahead of Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Entry to the India Gate has been closed to people from Monday in view of heightened security arrangements for US President Barack Obama who will be the chief guest at the
Air India to Cut Expenses by Rs.1,400 Crore
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) In order to maintain a healthy balance sheet, state-owned passenger carrier Air India plans to cut its total expenses by Rs.1,400 crore in the coming financial year.In a
Police begin Tharoor's Questioning
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Delhi Police Monday began questioning Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in the mysterious murder of his wife Sunanda Pushkar in January last year.Tharoor reached the Vasant Vihar
Fadnavis Suspends Cops after Victim of Teasing Dies
Pune, Jan 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Monday suspended two policemen following the death of a young girl who was teased and who went into a coma after attempting
Toilet use should be Lifestyle Choice: Naidu
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The use of toilets should be a "lifestyle" choice for all, especially the poor, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said Monday.Addressing the inaugural session
Ambulance Drivers launch Strike Against Privatisation
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Over 250 contractual workers and ambulance drivers of the Delhi government-run Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS) went on a strike Monday against the
Pink Autos launched for Women in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Jan 19 (IANS) The Haryana Police Monday launched pink auto-rickshaws meant exclusively for women, a senior police officer said.Joint Commissioner of Police Saurabh Singh launched the 25 pink
Remove Sibal from party for representing Mamata regime: Bengal Congress
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) Lashing out at former union minister Kapil Sibal for representing the West Bengal government in a petition concerning the CBI probe into the Saradha scam, the state Congress
Assam Ministers Resign, CM to Reconstitute Cabinet
Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Monday convened a meeting of the council of ministers, following which all the ministers resigned to pave the way for reconstitution of the
Telangana seeks Rail Coach Factory, Better Connectivity
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Telangana Monday urged Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu to set up rail coach factory and improve rail connectivity in the state as stipulated in the Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu Parties Slam Jaitley-Jayalalithaa Meeting
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu Monday criticised the meeting between Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa."Is it proper on the
MSG Row: Prohibitory orders issued in Haryana town
Chandigarh, Jan 19 (IANS) Authorities in Haryana's Sirsa district Monday issued prohibitory orders in certain areas of Sirsa town in view of tension between the Sikh community and Dera Sacha Sauda
Uber Rape Victim's Neck injuries suggest strangling attempt: Doctor
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A woman doctor who conducted the medical examination of the executive allegedly raped by a Uber taxi driver told a court here Monday that scratch marks on the neck of
Third Swine Flu Death in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Jan 19 (IANS) The swine flu virus Monday claimed a third life in Gurgaon, a doctor said.A 55-year-old woman from Patna in Bihar died of the disease at a private hospital here.She was