news-in-politicsPakistan Rangers target BSF outposts in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 21 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on the international border here Wednesday."Pakistan Rangers started firing at three BSF outposts in Arnia area today morning," a
Rajasthan CM seeks Centre's help on Welfare Schemes
Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Tuesday sought the central government's support for the state's debt-ridden power companies and other welfare schemes.Raje sought
45,000 Personnel, 15,000 Cameras to Keep Watch on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi Police is installing 15,000 CCTV cameras as part of security arrangements for Republic Day which will have US President Barack Obama as the chief guest. Over 45,000
Congress to re-orient to take on BJP's Hindutva issue: Narayansamy
Shillong, Jan 20 (IANS) Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "stoic silence" on the controversial "Ghar Wapsi" (conversion) programme, the Congress Tuesday said it would re-orient some
India expects Nepal's leaders to work together for constitution
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As Nepal's opposition leaders indulged in violence in the Constituent Assembly ahead of the deadline for promulgation of the new constitution, India Tuesday said it expects
Chandrapur is Third Maharashtra District to Go Dry
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Tuesday declared total prohibition in Chandrapur district from April 1, making it the third in the Viddarbha region to go dry.The state cabinet's
J&K Governor Chairs Security Meeting
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra Tuesday stressed the need for close and effective coordination among all the security forces and intelligence agencies to maintain peace
Uber Cab Driver Alleges Attack in Prison Van
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Uber cab driver accused of rape alleged in a court here Tuesday that he was threatened and attacked in a prison van.Accused Shiv Kumar Yadav's counsel Alok Dwivedi moved
Himachal governor refuses prosecution sanction against Dhumal
Shimla, Jan 20 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Urmila Singh has refused to grant sanction to prosecute BJP leader and two-time chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal over "misuse of power" during his
Kiran Bedi Visits her Constituency
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi Tuesday said she would bring a clean government in the national capital by focusing on every department."Every
Akali Dal to contest from four seats in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal Tuesday said it will contest from four seats in the Feb 7 Delhi assembly polls, a day after its ally, the BJP, released its list of 62
Delhi Assembly Election Big Challenge: Poll Panel Chief
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The upcoming Delhi assembly elections are a big "challenge" as they are the first polls to be held in 2015, Chief Election Commissioner H.S. Brahma said here Tuesday."Since
Court says no to Pradip Burman's Hong Kong Trip
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday refused to allow one of the Dabur India promoters whose name figures in the list given by the government to the Supreme Court on the black money
Scheduled Castes Panel Slams Punjab Government
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Tuesday expressed concern over the state of affairs in Punjab with regard to implementation of provisions of
Delhi HC Directs Centre to unblock Greenpeace Funds
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked the central government to unblock around Rs. 1.87 crore of the environmental NGO Greenpeace India that has been frozen.The funds were
Navy Mulling Proposal to Allow Women on Warships
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Women officers may soon be aboard the Indian Navy's warships as it is working out a policy in this regard, a senior officer said Tuesday.Commodore B.K. Munjal, who is
Obama may Finally see Taj Mahal this time
Agra, Jan 20 (IANS) US President Barack Obama, who could not visit the Taj Mahal during his 2010 India visit due to paucity of time, may not like to miss the 17th century monument of love at least
HC directs seizure of Chinese string
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) With recent incidents of people being killed or getting seriously injured after getting entangled with Chinese string (dor) being used for kite-flying, the Punjab and
Is Trinamool MP linked with Bangladesh militants, BJP asks Mamata
Burdwan, Jan 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to clarify whether one of her party MPs has connections with the militants in
Odisha Assembly's Budget Session from Feb 6
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) The budget session of the Odisha assembly would begin Feb 6, said an official.According to a notification issued by the assembly secretary, the budget session would be
