news-in-politicsScientists present book to Modi
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Former scientists of ISRO B. Anantharaman and K.S. Vishwanathan Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and presented to him a copy of "Atmatirtham", a book on Adi
India sees big spurt in swine flu cases in 2015
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) There has been a massive spurt in cases of swine flu this year with 6,298 cases already being reported till Thursday, a senior health ministry official said Friday.As
Swine flu on the rise in Kolkata, 22 test positive
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Swine flu, which has claimed two lives in Kolkata so far, is on the rise with as many as 22 afflicted with the influenza, a West Bengal health department official said
Kerala CPI-M legislator's anticipatory bail plea rejected
Kochi, Feb 13 (IANS) CPI-M legislator James Mathew, who has been accused of abetting suicide, could be arrested as the Kerala High Court Friday rejected his anticipatory bail plea.Speaking to IANS,
Tulips in full bloom at Mughal Gardens
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Around 10,000 varieties of tulips in six different colours, along with 120 varieties of roses, are in full bloom at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's famed Mughal Gardens that are
India no longer a reluctant engager: Deputy NSA
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) “India is not a reluctant engager any more” and is engaging more proactively across the geopolitical spectrum, Deputy National Security Advisorr Arvind Gupta
India expects substantial talks during Sirisena's visit
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India expects "substantial talks and outcomes" during new Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena's four-day state visit to the country from Feb 15.This would be
Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Exactly a year after he resigned and went into near oblivion, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi's chief minister again here Saturday at the Ramlila Maidan
Main accused in Japanese tourist rape case surrenders
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) The main accused in a Japanese woman's rape case surrendered Friday to the police in Dudu, over 60 km from here, an official said."The main accused, identified as 24-year-old
India joining TPP will damage medicine access: Experts
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) With the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement expected in weeks, experts have warned if India gives in to US "pressure" to join the deal,it will "damage" the access of
Bilateral issues on agenda during Jaishankar's SAARC visits: India
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan would be among the countries which Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar would visit as part of his tour of SAARC nations during which he would utilize the opportunity
Dalai Lama's abode to be linked with ropeway
Dharamsala, Feb 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's abode at McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh, which has gained prominence for attracting a steady stream of Tibet enthusiasts,
V-Day as Mother's Day order withdrawn in Maharashtra
Satara (Maharashtra), Feb 13 (IANS) A directive asking schools and colleges in Maharashtra's Satara district to celebrate St. Valentine's Day as "Mother's Day" was withdrawn Friday, an official
India should support UNHRC report on Sri Lanka: Karunanidhi
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) India should support a report on human rights abuses in Sri Lanka to be submitted next month by a panel appointed by the UNHRC, DMK president M. Karunanidhi said Friday.In a
Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon to visit India
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon will visit India next week for high-level meetings in Delhi and Bengaluru with Indian government officials.The minister will
Filmfest to show how Japan coped with 2011 earthquake
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) As many as five evocative films from Japan showcasing the revival and recovery of the nation post the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, will be screened at a special film
Scrap dealer was among security volunteers of Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal is now entitled to "Z" category security as chief minister-designate but during his gruelling campaign for Delhi elections it was a
Delhi election verdict exposed BJP, Modi: Mayawati
Lucknow, Feb 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh former chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati Friday lashed out at the BJP and accused it of doing everything to fool the people of India.Mayawati told
More snowfall predicted in Himachal
Shimla, Feb 13 (IANS) After days of dry weather, the hills of Himachal Pradesh might experience more rains and snowfall next week, the weather office here said Friday."There are chances of
Maharashtra Governor joins I Love Cleanliness campaign
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao Friday joined the 'I Love Cleanliness' campaign initiated by around 500 volunteers of the Dawoodi Bohra community in the city, an official
