news-in-politicsRahul Gandhi to skip budget session, takes leave of absence
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial budget session, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi took "leave of absence" to reflect on a series of electoral defeats and deliberate on the future
IRCTC official's driver attacked in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Unidentified assailants shot at the driver of a private travel company, deputing as chauffeur for the managing director of IRCTC, police said Monday.Mohammad Haider, 35,
Government's tenet is development for all: President (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that the fundamental tenet of the government is development for all, adding that it had pledged to work for the welfare of the poor,
Petroleum ministry leak: Fresh arrest exposes new espionage racket
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police Monday confirmed the arrest of another person in the petroleum ministry documents leak case which, officials said, has helped them bust another espionage
Inclusive growth top priority of government: President
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that inclusive growth was a top priority of the government and it was committed to expand the job market."Inclusive growth covering
Government's tenet is development of all: Mukherjee
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that the fundamental tenet of the government is development of all.Addressing the members of two houses of parliament at the start of
We'll try to discuss important issues: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government would try that all important issues are discussed in the budget session of parliament that began Monday."I had a meeting
Pleasant Monday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Delhiites woke up to a pleasant Monday morning with minimum temperature recorded at 16.8 degrees Celsius, five notches above average.The weather office said the city will
Telugu 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
