news-in-politicsRose Valley employees attack journos, Three injured
Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Three media persons on Thursday sustained minor injuries in an assault by employees of Rose Valley while reporting on developments surrounding the arrest of the chief of
Centre, not Goa to recover Rs.35,000 crore mining loss: CM
Panaji, March 26 (IANS) The Goa government is not responsible for the recovery of the Rs.35,000 crore loss caused in the state's illegal mining scam, and it is up to the central government to
Websites of 13 Goa government departments hacked: CM
Panaji, March 26 (IANS) The websites of 13 government departments in Goa were hacked and are now in the process of being restored, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said on Thursday.In a written
Odisha to encourage people on Renewable Energy: CM
Bhubaneswar, March 26 (IANS) The Odisha government plans to bring in a policy which would encourage people to harness and utilise renewable energy on their rooftops and in backyards, Chief
SC pulls up Karnataka over prosecutor in Jayalalithaa case
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday hauled up Karnataka for not taking any position on the appointment of a prosecutor to appear before the high court in the hearing of the
Show proof of my resignation: Yadav
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on Thursday dared his colleagues to give proof of his resignation from the party's national executive along with fellow leader Prashant
Bhushan, Yadav quit national executive: AAP
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav on Thursday resigned from its national executive, the party said on Thursday.Making the announcement,
Bengal tops in executing 'Clean Ganga' schemes: Mamata
Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed her state has topped in implementing "Clean Ganga" mission schemes."West Bengal tops in executing the Clean
Radicalisation in Pakistan concern for India: NSA
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The threat of increasing radicalisation in Pakistan was a matter of concern for India, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Thursday.Delivering the Late Air
December 16 rape case: BCI moved against defence lawyers
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A Bengaluru-based lawyer alongwith Delhi law students on Thursday submitted a petition to the BCI seeking action against defence lawyers of the December 16 gang rape
Bangladesh Independence Day celebrated in Tripura
Agartala, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh Independence Day and National Day was celebrated here on Thursday with numerous colourful functions.The main function was held at Bangladesh mission here - the
Bangladesh Independence Day celebrated in Tripura
Agartala, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh Independence Day and National Day was celebrated here on Thursday with numerous colourful functions.The main function was held at Bangladesh mission here - the
Punjab seeks Rs.717 Crore compensation for farmers
Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) The Punjab government has sought a comprehensive relief package, as special central assistance, of Rs.717 crore to compensate the state's farmers for losses caused by
Saradha scam: Rose Valley chief sent to five days ED custody
Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) A court here on Thursday sent Rose Valley Group chairman Gautam Kundu to five days Enforcement Directorate custody, following his arrest in connection with the multi
Stop demolition drive around Delhi railway tracks: Sisodia
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia met Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday and urged him to halt the demolition of hutments around railway tracks in
How much time needed to collect evidence: HC
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Enforcement Directorate how much time it would take to collect evidence from Britain in a money-laundering case related to the
BJP will work for Jats' reservation, says Hema Malini
Mathura, March 26 (IANS) The BJP favoured continuing reservations for Jats in jobs and a review petition with details and factual social profile of the community will be filed afresh in the apex
Swine flu cases cross 33,000 mark, toll 1,994
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Swine flu has claimed a total of 1,994 lives in India this year with the total number of cases crossing the 33,000 mark, according to latest data from the health
Punjab's rural residents to get flats
Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) People in Punjab's rural areas will now get a city-like feel with the state government deciding to construct flats for village residents."The Punjab government is
Vadra land deals: BJP sees massive scam; Khemka feels 'Vindicated'
Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) A day after the CAG blamed Haryana's previous Congress government for showering favours on party chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, who made millions in
