Money laundering: Chandigarh Lawyers' Driver, Clerks Swiped Crores of Rupees
Chandigarh, Jan 22 (IANS) Bizarre as it may sound, the bank accounts of a driver and clerks of a lawyer here show transactions of Rs.38 crore in recent years.The driver alone had transactions of
In Polluted Delhi, Breathe 'Davos' air in this biz centre (Environment Feature)
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Thanks to an innovative green technique involving some 1,200 indoor plants adopted by a business centre in south Delhi, one can actually breathe "Davos quality" air in the
Season's First Snowfall Eludes Kashmir Valley's Plains
Srinagar, Jan 22 (IANS) Belying high hopes, the Kashmir Valley's plains did not get the much-awaited snowfall Thursday although there has been some in the higher reaches.People had expectantly
CBI trying to fix me in false case: Dayanidhi Maran
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) DMK leader and former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran Thursday alleged that the CBI is trying to fix him in a false case and torturing his aides.He also alleged that the
Online Kerala Diaspora Directory Registration Begins
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (IANS) The Kerala government has begun compiling an online directory of its world-wide diaspora and the attempt has evoked good response, an official said.Speaking to
India, China to hold talks during Sushma's visit
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India and China would hold bilateral talks when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visits China next month for the Russia-India-China trilateral.Sushma Swaraj will
Snowfall closes Srinagar-Jammu Highway
Srinagar, J Jan 22 (IANS) The strategic Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed Thursday due to snowfall in the Batote and Banihal sectors.The authorities said in Srinagar the over
Rainy Thursday, Fog Delays Nearly 40 Trains
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) It was a rainy Thursday morning in Delhi with fog delaying nearly 40 trains due to poor visibility, said an official.At least 37 trains were delayed, five were rescheduled
Modi, Obama to share Thoughts on 'Mann ki Baat'
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama will share their thoughts in the next episode of "Mann ki Baat" to be aired Jan 27 on All India Radio."This
Pakistan Rangers violate Ceasefire in Kathua, Jammu Districts
Jammu, Jan 22 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on three BSF posts in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday which followed their overnight firing at another BSF post in
US Secret Service 'Bullying' Indian Agencies over Obama Security?
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) An advance team of US Secret Service agents who are in the capital to ensure the security of President Barack Obama during his three-day India visit are reportedly
Cabinet Ends 8 Year sharing stalemate, Earmarks Spectrum for Defence (Roundup)
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday ended an eight-year-long dispute of spectrum sharing between the defence and telecom sectors by earmarking bands for exclusive use of the former
Did not Praise Modi: Janardan Dwivedi
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi Wednesday said he was "quoted out of context" by a news portal that he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In an interview to Rediff.com,
Maken ahead, Bedi and Kejriwal trail in Assets Race
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal owns assets worth about Rs.2 crore, nearly Rs.5 lakh less since his last declaration in 2014 for the Lok Sabha polls, while BJP's chief
923 Candidates File Nominations for Delhi Polls
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A total of 923 candidates filed nomination papers for the Delhi assembly elections.Of the total, 539 filed their papers Wednesday, the last day for filing nominations, an
Tata Steel to Build 30 Model Schools in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) Tata Steel will build 30 model schools in Odisha with an investment of Rs.135 crore in an effort to provide quality education to students in far-flung areas, it was
NDRF will get all help: Rajnath
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Promising to provide "all possible assistance" to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Home Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday lauded its work in saving lives across
Court Discharges Sonia's Aide in Assets Case
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Vincent George, a close aide of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, was Wednesday discharged by a court here in a 13-year-old disproportionate assets case.Central Bureau of
Centre to release Religion-based Census Data at 'Appropriate Time'
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday said religion-based census data will be released at an "appropriate time"."The religion-based census data will be released at an
Expansion of India-US Defence ties Expected
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The visit of US President Barack Obama is expected to strengthen defence relations between India and the US and details of agreements likely to be signed will be finalised