news-in-politicsTelugu actor Jai Akash joins TRS
Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Telugu actor Jai Akash who starred in films like "Anandam" and "Ready" has joined Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party. He has no plans to leave acting."I've officially
Fishing vessel hits submarine, damages periscope
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The periscope of Indian Navy's submarine INS Sindhughosh was damaged after a fishing boat hit it during an exercise off Mumbai coast, a naval official said Sunday."In a minor
Navy chief hosts reception for veterans
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan Sunday hosted a reception here for naval veterans residing in and around the national capital.A navy statement said the event was
Swine flu: Toll in Madhya Pradesh rises to 102
Bhopal, Feb 22 (IANS) The toll due to swine flu in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 102, officials said Sunday.The figure was revealed by state health department officials to a central government team
Don't stress yourself, take exams joyfully, Modi tells students
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday advised students to give up any stress, compete with themselves and not with others, and take examinations as an opportunity to realise
Be warriors, not worriers, Modi tells students
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Asking students to "become warriors instead of worriers", Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said reports of suicide by students due to examination stress were painful
Don't compare your children with others, Modi advises parents
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday advised parents not to compare their children to others as it results in unnecessary pressure on them.Addressing a special episode of
Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar on becoming chief minister of Bihar
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday congratulated Nitish Kumar, who was sworn-in as the chief minister of Bihar for the fourth time."Congratulations and best wishes to
IAF women crew dazzle in copter aerobatics
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) The women crew of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was cynosure of all at the air show here Sunday with their daring aerobatics in homegrown choppers.Squadron Leader Deepika
Haryana doctors at odds over swine flu
Gurgaon, Feb 22 (IANS) A section of private doctors in Haryana has accused the state health department of discouraging laboratory tests for swine flu with a view to reducing the burden on
Nitish returns as Bihar CM, to meet Modi over development (Roundup)
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Nitish Kumar Sunday returned as Bihar chief minister, nine months after he resigned following his party JD-U's massive defeat in the 2014 general elections. Party leaders said
Bahrain minister in India, holds talks with Sushma
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Bahrain, a key Gulf partner, and India held their first High Joint Commission meeting here Sunday during the meeting between its foreign minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed
Father Alexis Prem Kumar's family elated at news of release
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) It was a happy Sunday for the family of Father Alexis Prem Kumar when they got news of his release from captivity in Afghanistan after eight months -- and from Prime
Petroleum ministry leak: Seniors of arrested executives to join probe
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Delhi Police is likely to summon the seniors of the five corporate officials arrested in the petroleum ministry document leakage case asking them to join
Nitish returns as Bihar CM
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Nitish Kumar Sunday returned as the chief minister of Bihar, nine months after he resigned following his party's massive defeat in the 2014 general elections.He said he will
Government reaches out to opposition ahead of budget session
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The NDA government Sunday reached out to the opposition ahead of the budget session with Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting Congress president Sonia
Modi delighted at release of Father Alexis in Afghanistan
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said he was delighted at the release of Indian Jesuit priest Father Alexis Prem Kumar from captivity in Afghanistan."Delighted at
Two suspected cases of polio in Bihar
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Two suspected cases of polio have been reported in Bihar's Darbhanga district and the samples taken from two children were sent for tests at a laboratory in Lucknow in Uttar
Mamata refuses responsibility over Shibaji Panja's arrest
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday shirked off any responsibility over the arrest of entrepreneur Shibaji Panja who accompanied her during her three-day visit
Opposition raises concern over Land Acquisition Ordinance
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The opposition parties raised concern over the Land Acquisition Ordinance at an all-party meet here Sunday ahead of the budget session of parliament, Parliamentary Affairs
