news-in-politicsWon't let you down, Modi assures farmers
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said farmers from across the country have written to him about their problems and he will not let them down.Addressing farmers
India, China to hold border talks on Monday
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will sit down with China's top diplomat, State Councillor Yang Jiechi, for the 18th round of Special Representative talks on the
'Diamond' made of 10,000 blood slides a hit in Kochi fair
Kochi, March 22 (IANS) A huge sparkling 'diamond' made of 10,000 discarded blood slides strung together by stainless steel wire and neatly stacked in a brick-like manner has been the cynosure of
Land ordinance set to lapse? (News Analysis)
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Facing a road block in parliament and widespread protests, the government has now decided to go slow on the contentious land acquisition bill and may let the ordinance
Rein in militants, Mufti tells Pakistan
Jammu, March 22 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on Sunday urged Pakistan to control militants who have carried out terror attacks in the state."If Pakistan wants
Two held for Duping Insurance Customers
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Two people have been arrested here for cheating hundreds on the pretext of reviving their lapsed insurance policies, police said on Sunday.Asif Kamal, 27, a resident of
Fire in parliament reception
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A fire broke out at the reception area of parliament house on Sunday afternoon, the fire service said.The fire apparently erupted in an air-conditioning. Twelve fire
Celebrate Bhagat Singh's martyrdom as Desh Diwas: Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged the nation to celebrate 'Shaheedi Divas' on Monday as "Desh Divas" (National Day) to mark the death of Bhagat Singh
Modi to pay homage to Bhagat Singh, Martyrs
Chandigarh, March 22 (IANS) Marking his first visit to Punjab after assuming office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday pay homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev at
I feel ashamed: Modi on farmers woes
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he felt "ashamed at times" about the sufferings caused to farmers and farm workers by the ruling class.Addressing farmers in
Hindu Kush turning warmer, say experts (March 22 is World Water Day)
Shimla, March 22 (IANS) There are strong indications that the Hindu Kush, a mountain range extending west of the Himalayas, would be warmer and precipitation would increase, international water
Technology signs out tradition in Himachal assembly, saves money
Shimla, March 22 (IANS) Technology has literally signed out the tradition of desk-thumping in the Himachal Pradesh assembly. And the environment-friendly paperless process helps save approximately
Citizen-monitoring, crowdsourcing new-age alert tools (Tech Feature)
Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Crowdsourcing information can aid in early warning, says an American researcher who is working to scale up a satellite-based map of hydropower projects in the Himalayas
Farmers interests vis-a-vis corporates fully protected: Modi
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured farmers that their interests in relation to private industry will remain fully protected even through the changes proposed
13 Ethiopians successfully undergo cardiac surgeries in India
Kochi, March 22 (IANS) Thirteen Ethiopian patients, between the age group of 1-18 years, will return to Africa on March 27 after correcting congenital and other heart ailments, said a heart
World War I comes alive in Delhi
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) World War I era weapons, uniforms, communication equipment and scenes came to life here as the Indian Army marked the centenary of gallantry by Indian soldiers.The
Pained by farmers woes: Modi
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was pained by the sufferings of the farmers and farm workers and vowed to take steps to make his government sensitive
Modi greets Bihar on foundation day
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the state of Bihar on its foundation day."On Bihar Diwas, my heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar," Modi tweeted.Bihar
Surprised by rumours against land acquisition bill: Modi
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was surprised by the rumours spread against the land acquisition bill.Addressing the country's farmers in his monthly radio
Ruckus in Jammu and Kashmir assembly over terror attacks
Jammu, March 22 (IANS) Confusion and noise marred the budget session proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Sunday as the opposition demanded a resolution over the twin terror attacks in
