news-in-politicsFive Russian Couples Wed in Vedic Style
Bengaluru, Feb 15 (IANS) Five Russian couples were married here Sunday in the Vedic tradition at the Art of Living (AoL) foundation's international centre here."Hindu priests solemnised the
Reports of my non-cooperation in Sunanda probe false: Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15 (IANS) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who was last week questioned by police in the case of his wife Sunanda Pushkar's murder, Sunday termed as "false" reports in a
Kolkatans party on the streets to celebrate India's win
Kolkata, Feb 15 (IANS) Beating drums and bursting firecrackers, Kolkatans partied on the streets Sunday after India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 76 runs in the World Cup at Adelaide
Modi awards Himachal for Promoting Renewable Energy
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday honoured Himachal Pradesh for its outstanding contribution in the field of renewable energy.State Power Minister Sujan Singh Pathania
Education must for Growth of Society: Himachal CM
Nagrota Bagwan (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 15 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Sunday said education was an essential requisite for the growth and development of the society."For
Mamata Congratulates Team India
Kolkata, Feb 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday congratulated Team India for their emphatic 76-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the cricket World Cup."Whenever
Slum dwellers Protest at Kejriwal's House in UP
New Delhi/Ghaziabad, Feb 15 (IANS) A group of around 20 slum dwellers Sunday protested outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's house in Uttar Pradesh over demolition of their shanties in
Odisha minister questions CAG findings on irregularities
Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) Odisha Finance Minister Pradip Amat Sunday questioned the findings of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) which exposed the irregularities and misdeeds of the state
Anna, Kejriwal part of RSS plan to eliminate Congress: Digvijay
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Sunday said the RSS supported anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for its overall "Congress Mukt
Cattle smugglers held in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Feb 15 (IANS) Four cattle smugglers were Sunday arrested near the Kherki Daula toll plaza on Delhi-Gurgaon expressway after a hot chase by police and members of a cow protection group, an
Sri Lankan President arrives on India Visit
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena arrived here Sunday on a four-day state visit - his maiden trip abroad since he won the presidential elections last month.He was
Modi has no role in Bihar political crisis: Venkaiah Naidu
Hyderabad, Feb 15 (IANS) The central government or Prime Minister Narendra Modi has no role in the political crisis in Bihar, said union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu Sunday.He
BJP faces challenge from united opposition: Venkaiah Naidu
Hyderabad, Feb 15 (IANS) BJP's political opponents are coming together in the wake of its defeat in Delhi elections and the party will have to prepare itself to face this challenge, said union
Kejriwal urged to implement schemes for street kids
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) A federation of street and working children has put forth their demands before Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urging implementation of all government schemes for
Congratulations team India, tweets President
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee tweeted his congratulations to the Indian cricket team for its victory over Pakistan in a World Cup pool match in Adelaide."Congratulations
Bihar CM includes Paswan caste in Mahadalit category
Patna, Feb 15 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has approved a proposal to include the Paswan caste in the Mahadalit category, an official said Sunday.Now, there is no Dalit category in
Bengaluru train accident: Doctors save Polish woman's leg
Bengaluru, Feb 15 (IANS) A young Polish woman, who was aboard the express train which derailed near here Friday, saved her injured left leg from being amputated, as doctors at a private hospital
Government to vaccinate health workers against swine flu
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Concerned over the rising number of deaths due to swine flu across the country, the government has directed that health workers dealing with the disease be vaccinated.
Dawood's man involved in 1993 Mumbai blasts arrested
Panaji, Feb 15 (IANS) A "D Company" sharpshooter wanted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts that killed more than 250 people has been arrested in Goa, police said Sunday.Superintendent of Police Karthik
Sushma Swaraj meets Maldivian counterpart
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Maldivian counterpart Dunya Maumoon held talks here Sunday to boost bilateral relations that are set to mark 50 years in
