news-in-politicsMamata congratulates Nitish after Manjhi's exit
Dhaka/Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar after her embattled Bihar counterpart Jitan Ram Manjhi dramatically
Document Leak: Congress leaders target Petroleum Minister
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress leaders Friday targeted Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his remarks that hinted at espionage in the ministry allegedly having taken place during the
Nigerian woman gang raped in Delhi, four held
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 35-year-old Nigerian woman was gang raped in a moving car here, police said Friday. Four people have been arrested.The woman was found in an unconscious state in Mayur
Varanasi widows break tradition, play Holi on the banks of Ganga
Varanasi, Feb 20 (IANS) It turned out to be a different and memorable Friday for hundreds of widows in this temple town as their white attire was smeared in different hues when they, for the
Swine flu alert in northeast India, two women test positive
Agartala/Aizawl/Imphal, Feb 20 (IANS) The northeastern states have sounded a high alert to prevent the spread of swine flu in the bordering region even as two women tested positive for the virus in
77-year-old donates organs at AIIMS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 77-year-old man became the oldest organ donor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here after he donated his liver, both his kidneys and corneas,
Delhi Metro to Run on Single Line on Select Days
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Trains between Sarita Vihar and Badarpur section will run on single line for a few hours on specific days beginning Saturday, the Delhi Metro said Friday adding that it
Petroleum ministry leak: Accused sent to jail
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A court in Delhi Friday sent all seven accused in the petroleum ministry document leakage case to jail.All the accused were produced in the Patiala House court in connection
There is need to tackle Hindutva: Prakash Karat
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 20 (IANS) There is a need to tackle two forces - big business houses and Hindutva - in the country, CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat said Friday while attacking the
HC notice to Centre over Prashant Bhushan's plea
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the central government on a plea by advocate Prashant Bhushan challenging the government's refusal to reissue him a passport
Tourists flock to snow-bound Manali, Kufri
Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) The picturesque tourist resorts of Manali and Kufri near Shimla Friday experienced more snow, triggering a rush of tourists.According to the Met Office here, certain areas of
No statue of Godse installed in Tamil Nadu: Panneerselvam
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam Friday said no statue of Nathuram Godse, who shot dead Mahatma Gandhi, has been installed in the state by Akhil Bharatiya Hindu
President wishes Bhutanese King on his Birthday
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday wished Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on his birthday Feb 21.In his message to the king, the president said: "It gives me
Waiting for word from Governor: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) We are now waiting for a word from the governor, said JD-U leader Nitish Kumar after Jitan Ram Manjhi put in his papers as Bihar chief minister."We are waiting (for a word)
Katara case: HC refuses early hearing of Vikas Yadav's parole
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday refused early hearing of a parole plea filed by Vikas Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case. Yadav sought the parole to visit his
Modi flags off Arunachal-Delhi train (Second Lead)
Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) In a historic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday flagged off the first express train from Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh to New Delhi.Modi, who arrived in
BJP feels the pinch as Shiv Sena sharpens attack (News Analysis)
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) As the second alliance government of the BJP-Shiv Sena combine, formed in Maharashtra after a brief period of bickering between the partners of 25 years, completes 75 days in
Swine flu toll rises in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) An eight-year-old patient has died due to swine flu here, taking the toll to three in West Bengal, an official said Friday."He was the last of the critical patients and was on
Modi flags off Arunachal-Delhi train
Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar Friday to participate in the state's 29th foundation day has flagged off the first ever
Manjhi quits, claims threat to life
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Embattled Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Friday dramatically resigned just ahead of a floor test, the move coming despite the BJP extending support to him.Manjhi said
