news-in-politicsLove Commandos to the rescue of those in love (Social Feature)
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) For the past few weeks, Rohit (name changed) had been planning to run away from home and finally took the step on his wedding day. Though the decision brought embarrassment
Pakistan Rangers, BSF clash on Kashmir border
Jammu, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers Sunday fired at an Indian border post in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a gun battle, officials said.The Rangers opened fire at the R.S. Pura sector in Jammu
Sri Lanka must ensure Justice, Accountability: Amnesty
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s ambitious plans for reform and reconciliation should lay special emphasis on ensuring justice, accountability and the
Rajasthani women wield trowels, construct toilets (Development Feature)
Bhimda (Rajasthan), Feb 15 (IANS) For years, Rajasthani women have been working on construction sites as labourers. Now, they are set to break through another glass ceiling by wielding trowels and
Partly cloudy Sunday ahead in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) It was a pleasant Sunday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 11.2 degrees Celsius.The Met department has forecast a partly cloudy day
No discrimination against states for development: Naidu
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Urban Development Minister M.Venkaiah Naidu Saturday said the BJP is giving "priority" to West Bengal for the 2016 assembly elections while clarifying there is no
11 more swine flu deaths in Rajasthan, toll 153
Jaipur, Feb 14 (IANS) Eleven people more died of swine flu in Rajasthan Saturday, taking to 153 the total toll in the state from the start of this year, officials said."Maximum 26 deaths have
No hustle and bustle this time as Kejriwal reaches office
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) There was no reprise of the hustle and bustle seen when AAP-1 assumed office, with the common man was barred and journalists initially not allowed entry into the Delhi
Hyderabad police cancels permission for religious meet
Hyderabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Hyderabad police Saturday cancelled permission for a public meeting, which was scheduled to be addressed by a cleric from the Ahle Hadees sect of Muslims.Police withdrew
Five fresh cases of swine flu in Kolkata: Official
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) As many as five fresh cases of swine flu were detected here since Friday, a West Bengal health department official said Saturday. However, there have been no fresh deaths.As
Infiltration bid foiled on LoC: Army
Jammu, Feb 14 (IANS) The army Saturday foiled an infiltration bid on the line of control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence official said."At about 10.45 a.m. today, three to
Rail traffic on accident-hit track near Bengaluru restored
Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS) Traffic on the rail track between Anekal and Hosur stations on the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border was restored Saturday a day after an inter-city express train derailed,
AAP to agitate if centre won't listen: Kumar Vishwas
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas said his party would follow democratic norms, but in case the party's voice went unheard by the centre it will resort to dharna,
DCHL chairman arrested in bank fraud case
Hyderabad, Feb 14 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday arrested T. Venkattram Reddy, chairman of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL), in a case of bank loan fraud.A team
1,700 obsolete laws to be repealed, says PM
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said the government has identified around 1,700 obselete and is woring towards their repeal.Pointing out that the world is looking at
'History in the making' as thousands gather to cheer Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Faces painted with a 'jhadu' (broom), slogans of "Vande Maatram" reverberating in the air and tricolour flags fluttering - it was an electrifying atmosphere at the
Goa Tourism targeting beach shacks
Panaji, Feb 14 (IANS) The social wing of the influential Roman Catholic Church in Goa has accused the state government of corporatising tourism spaces like beach shacks and taxi services while
Modi's initiative to call Nawaz a gigantic step: Sayeed
Jammu, Feb 14 (IANS) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Saturday welcomed as "gigantic step" the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach out to his Pakistani
Protest in Himachal against Hydropower major
Shimla, Feb 14 (IANS) Thousands of workers, farmers, students and women organisations Saturday held a protest against infrastructure conglomerate Jaypee Group in Kinnaur district of Himachal
Games important, Promote National integration: President
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said that sports and games promote national integration and inculcate national pride while fostering friendship, amity and a spirit of
