news-in-politicsNo plans to join Modi Government, says TRS leader
Hyderabad, Feb 17 (IANS) The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is not planning to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) central government, a state cabinet minister said Tuesday.Energy Minister
Agra gears up for Taj Mahotsav
Agra, Feb 17 (IANS) Undeterred by the swine flue scare, people in Agra are in full celebratory mood ahead of the 10-day annual cultural extravaganza Taj Mahotsav which commences here Wednesday at
Odisha seeks more allocation of fertilisers
Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday urged the Centre to increase allocation of fertilisers to the state to safeguard the interest of farming community."Taking
Kochi Biennale accords Indian artists global context: Experts
Kochi, Feb 17 (IANS) The ongoing Kochi-Muziris Biennale '14 (KMB) has succeeded in according Indian artists a much more international context, leading international cultural ambassadors have
Government will ensure complete freedom of faith: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Drawing on ancient Indian tradition of mutual respect for all faiths, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the government would ensure "complete" freedom of faith for
Sri Lankan president prays at Bodh Gaya
Pat Feb 17 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena Tuesday visited Bihar's Bodh Gaya and prayed at the Mahabodhi temple amid tight security, police said.Gaya District Magistrate Sanjay
Work on two power projects has started: K. Rosaiah
Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah Tuesday said work on two power projects in the state having a capacity of 1,980MW has commenced and the 500MW third unit at Vallur is expected
Pregnant mother, baby survive swine flu in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) A 28-year old woman, suffering from swine flu, successfully gave birth in a Delhi hospital. The woman also overcame the life threatening viral disease, a statement said
Six die in Odisha accident
Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) Six people, including two children, died Tuesday when the autorickshaw they were travelling in was hit by a speeding truck in Odisha's Rayaganda district, police said.A
Sea of Humanity bids Tearful adieu to R.R. Patil
Sangli (Maharashtra), Feb 17 (IANS) Lakhs of people bade a tearful farewell to former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Raosaheb Ramrao Patil in his native Anjani village here Tuesday.Patil, 57, a
Modi congratulates Yoga teacher for setting world record
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday congratulated Hong Kong-based Indian Yoga instructor Yogaraj C.P. for creating a Guinness World Record by performing Yoga continuously
Maha Shivratri celebrated with religious fervour
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of devotees across the country celebrated Maha Shivratri Tuesday with zeal and religious fervour by observing fast and offering prayers.The festival
President receives first copy of book on Vedic Astrology
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday received the first copy of a book on Vedic astrology, authored by G. Srinivasan, at Rashtrapati Bhavan here Tuesday.The president was
Tearful farewell to R.R. Patil
Sangli (Maharashtra), Feb 17 (IANS) A sea of humanity descended upon the village of Anjani in Maharashtra Tuesday and bid a tearful adieu to former deputy chief minister Raosaheb Ramrao Patil
Victim offered Rs.31,000 to forget rape
Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) A panchayat in Bihar has ordered one of its members accused of raping a woman to pay her Rs.31,000 and asked the victim to forget the incident, police said Tuesday.But the
Media again denied entry in Delhi Secretariat
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The Arvind Kejriwal led-government did not allow the media to enter the Delhi Secretariat for the second consecutive day Tuesday.On Monday, the first working day of the
Government will Ensure Complete Freedom of Faith: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The government would ensure "complete" freedom of faith for all to have an "undeniable" right to practice any religion without "coercion", Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Teacher suicide case: CPI-M leader's co-accused surrenders
Kannur (Kerala) Feb 17 (IANS) One of the accused in the suicide of a teacher, E.P. Sasidharan, surrendered here Tuesday while the other accused in the case, a CPI-M legislator, is yet to do
Swine flu cases on the rise in Agra
Agra, Feb 17 (IANS) Eleven more swine flu cases have been reported here, taking the total number of cases to 37 this season, an official said Tuesday.The figures have made the local tourism
Trooper killed in shootout at BSF camp in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) A trooper was killed and three were grievously injured Tuesday following an altercation between the paramilitary personnel that led to a shootout in West Bengal's Malda
