news-in-politicsSearch on for missing Navy personnel
Panaji, March 26 (IANS) The search is still on for two Indian Navy personnel who went missing after the crash of a Dornier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft, an officer said on Thursday.Navy
SC allows finalisation of telecom spectrum bids
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the government to finalise the auction of telecom spectrum and announce the winners, but with a caveat.The finalisation of the
Jat leaders meet PM over reservations
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A delegation of Jat leaders met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning over quashing of the OBC quota for the community, official sources said.The meeting
Kerala gets tough over smoking, drinking at workplace
Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) With immediate effect, all Kerala government employees, including teaching and non-teaching staff in educational institutions, will face disciplinary action if
Countdown begins for navigation satellite launch
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The countdown for the lift of an Indian rocket with the country's fourth navigation satellite as the sole passenger began at 5.49 a.m. on Thursday, the ISRO said.According
Warm Thursday in Delhi
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) It was a warm Thursday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 20.3 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average.The Met
Modi greets Bangladesh on Independence Day
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Bangladesh on their 44th Independence Day."Independence Day greetings to the people of Bangladesh, a nation
Pattern of central share under Food Security Act approved
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday approved the norms of expenditure and the pattern of central share on assistance to states and union territories (UTs) under the National Food
Good atmospherics during India-Sri Lanka fishermen associations meet
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The meeting between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen's associations in Chennai saw much better atmospherics and receptivity compared to the earlier two meetings, a top
Delhi HC slams civic bodies over poor condition of kids' parks
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday slammed the civic authorities in the national capital for not being able to improve the deplorable condition of children's parks in the
Explain pathetic condition of hospitals, demands Delhi minister
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain has sought explanations within a week from the medical superintendents of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini and Babu Jagjivan
Rajasthan introduces bill to save Camels
Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) The Rajasthan government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly to provide for prohibition of slaughter of camels and regulate temporary migration or export thereof
Don't encroach on privacy while installing cameras: HC to police
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the city police to install within two months CCTV cameras at vulnerable areas identified by it, without encroaching upon
1984 riots: Phoolka says CBI clean chit to Tytler 'Unfortunate'
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Advocate H.S. Phoolka, who represented the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, expressed his displeasure on Wednesday over the clean chit given to Congress leader
Army's response in Kargil was 'Sluggish', Government tells SC
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Indian army's response during Kargil war was sluggish as it sought and obtained a stay of the Armed Forces
AAP withholding municipal funds: BJP complains to LG
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said the AAP government was "withholding" funds of the three municipal corporations of Delhi governed by the BJP, and lodged a
Cut VIPs' water supply in case of shortage: Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday made it clear that VIPs cannot have the privilege of uninterrupted water supply in case of shortage, and asked the Delhi
Court rejects Salman Khan's plea for adjournment
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A court here on Wednesday declined a plea by Bollywood actor Salman Khan to adjourn for three weeks the recording of his statement in the 2002 hit-and-run case, due to start
2G money laundering: Ammal, five others' statement recorded
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A court here on Wednesday recorded the statement of DMK leader M. Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal and five others in connection with money laundering related to 2G
Jat leaders to meet Modi, Shah on Thursday over reservation issue
Chandigarh, March 25 (IANS) Jat community leaders will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the issue of reservation for the community following the recent Supreme Court order
