news-in-politicsSecurity upped for Obama Visit, Delhi Police warns of aerial threats
New Delhi/Agra, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday asked their counterparts in northern states to keep a watch on open areas for flying of para gliders and micro-light aircraft and share any
President Assigns Additional Charge to Governors
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday allotted Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki additional charge of Punjab and of Chandigarh administrator and Rajasthan Governor Kalyan
Government has to Monitor Shelter Home Scheme, SC
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday told the government that it could not take the position that after allocating funds to states for setting up shelter homes, it was not its burden
Japanese Foreign Minister meets PM
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who reiterated that India-Japan relationship is close to his heart and he attaches
No Reduction in R-Day Tickets Number: Defence Ministry
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) No reduction has been made in the number of tickets available for public for the Republic Day parade, the defence ministry said Friday.Its clarification came in wake of
Two wanted Real Estate Promoters Arrested in Maharashtra
Panaji, Jan 16 (IANS) More than a year after the collapse of an under-construction residential building which killed 31 people, most of them construction workers, Goa Police Friday arrested two
Delhi Police hold Inter State meeting on Security
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In view of the Republic Day celebrations with US President Barack Obama as the chief guest and the forthcoming assembly election, the Delhi Police Friday held a meeting
Navy's third indigenous LCU launched
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) The third indigenous Landing Craft Utility (LCU) useful for transporting tanks, armoured vehicles and soldiers during amphibious operations, was launched in Kolkata
Arunachal CM seeks increased Air Connectivity to State
Itanagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki Friday sought support from the union tourism ministry to improve air connectivity in the northeastern state by increasing
Decomposed Bodies Buried in Unnao
Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) There was no activity Friday at the spot in Unnao where 104 bodies were found floating in the Ganga river a few days back, officials said here.All the bodies, many of them
Indian Fishermen Freed, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister heads for Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Setting the stage for improved bilateral ties, Sri Lanka Friday set free 15 Indian fishermen - a day ahead of the arrival of new Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala
BSF Chief Reviews Security along Bangladesh Border
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) In the wake of recent attacks by Bangladeshi smugglers, Border Security Force Director General D.K. Pathak Friday reviewed the security scenario and border management along
BSF Chief Reviews Security along Bangladesh Border
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) In the wake of recent attacks by Bangladeshi smugglers, Border Security Force Director General D.K. Pathak Friday reviewed the security scenario and border management along
Kiran Walia to take on Kejriwal from New Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Congress leader Kiran Walia will take on former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi constituency, the party announced Friday.She was among four candidates named by
HC Notice to Central, Delhi Governments on CCTV Cameras
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the central and Delhi governments on a plea asking them not to remove over 15,000 CCTV cameras installed here ahead of US
Thailand Extradites Terrorist Jagtar Tara to India (Lead)
Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IANS) Authorities in Thailand Friday issued orders for the extradition of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Jagtar Singh Tara and a Punjab Police team was given custody of the
Winter Chill Continues, Schools Closed in Lucknow
Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh continued to shiver as the cold wave intensified Friday, a development which led to the closure of all schools up to class eight till Jan 21 in Lucknow,
Behave Responsibly: Himachal CM to VHP
Shimla, Jan 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Friday advised the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to behave responsibly and refrain from making false statements about "love
International Narcotics Racket Busted, One held
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) A 42-year-old Manipuri man, member of an international drug racket, has been arrested for supplying heroin in several cities, including Delhi and the National Capital
New Power Supply Hours for Haryana Villages Announced
Gurgaon, Jan 16 (IANS) The Haryana government has again changed the power supply schedule for rural areas, an official said Friday.The villages will get electricity supply for two hours during the
