newsA Reformed UN Can Respond to Crises More Effectively: Mukherjee
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A reformed and effective United Nation will be able to respond to the crises afflicting the world in a more decisive manner, President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday told UN
Presidency Students Hail Jadavpur VC's Ouster
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) A section of Presidency University students, who had supported the Jadavpur University students' agitation, Tuesday welcomed Vice Chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarti's resignation
National Green Tribunal Raps Noida Officials
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Tuesday rapped Noida officials for not coming prepared for a case relating to 300 farmhouses on the banks of Yamuna which were declared
India taking Action against Pakistan's Proxy War: Parrikar
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IANS) Action is being taken against the proxy war waged by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, and results will be visible in six-months, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said
Rajasthan Schools to SMS to Parents on Children
Jaipur, Jan 13 (IANS) The government-run schools in Rajasthan will now inform parents about their children's performance and attendance in schools on their cell-phones through short message
Indians Forgetting Ancient Psychology: Dalai Lama
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Tuesday said the ancient Indian psychology is "highly developed" in comparison to modern one, but unfortunately the people of the
Inter Linking of Rivers to get Priority: Naidu
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The government will take up inter-linking of rivers on a priority basis, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday.Speaking during a function organised to
India keen to Boost Economic ties with Bangladesh: Minister
Srinagar (Tripura), Jan 13 (IANS) India is keen to further strengthen economic relations with Bangladesh, union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here Tuesday."India seriously
Pakistan Backing Proxy War in Kashmir: Indian Army
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag said Tuesday that Pakistan was supporting a proxy war against India in Jammu and Kashmir."Pakistan is supporting a proxy war in Jammu
Start Business in US within an Hour: US Industry Expert
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) The US is "open to business" and Indians can start a business in the country within an hour, a US-based industry expert said here."It is easy to start a business here (US)
Cloud Cover Improves Temperatures in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, J Jan 13 (IANS) The minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir rose Tuesday due to nightlong cloud cover. The weather office has forecast rain and snowfall in the Kashmir
Arvind Panagariya takes Charge as NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Eminent economist Arvind Panagariya Tuesday took charge as the first vice chairman of NITI Aayog, an official statement said here.The National Institution for Transforming
'Australia Seeking Indian Investments after Modi's Visit'
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit resulting in a "change of mindset", Australia is seeking Indian investments, a senior industry professional said."Modi's recent
Wildlife Education Should be done in Schools: Valmik Thapar
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Apart from reinforcing the benefits of public-private partnership and adopting an inclusive approach towards wildlife in India, tiger conservationist and naturalist Valmik
India's Mars Orbiter Team Wins US Award
Chennai, Jan 13 (IANS) India's Mars Orbiter programme team has won the 2015 Space Pioneer Award in the science and engineering category from the US based National Space Society (NSS), the society
Pakistan Rangers Target Indian Posts in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers overnight resorted to unprovoked targeting of the Border Security Force (BSF) posts on the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, police said
International Kite Festival in Jaipur Jan 13-14
Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) The Rajasthan government will organise an international kite festival here Jan 13 and 14, a tourism department official said Monday."The festival will be organised on the
PIB Launches Webpage on Vivekananda
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Monday launched a webpage to mark the 152nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, which is also celebrated as National Youth Day.The
SC not for Liquor Vends on Highways
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday asked all the stake-holders to sit and decided on a "reasonable policy" on the location of liquor shops along the national and the state highways
Japan, India to Hold Strategic Dialogue
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting India Jan 16-18 during which both countries will hold the eighth round of the strategic dialogue, after a gap of nearly
