news-in-politicsVictim of Varsity Politicisation: Outgoing Jadavpur VC
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Accusing the students of indulging in drug and alcohol abuse, outgoing Jadavpur University Vice Chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarti Tuesday claimed he had to step down in the
Snow in Himachal, Cold Wave to Intensify
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) The cold wave would again tighten its grip over Himachal Pradesh with the state's higher reaches Tuesday experiencing a fresh snow.The weather office here has forecast heavy
TRS Sweeps Secunderabad Cantonment Polls
Hyderabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Telangana's ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has bagged four out of the eight seats in Secunderabad Cantonment Board elections, the results of which were declared
Am still a Marxist, says Dalai Lama
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama Tuesday described himself as a "Marxist" in the context of socio-economic theory."We must have a human approach. Capitalism (is) good,
21st Century should be of Peace, Dialogue: Dalai Lama
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama Tuesday said the 21st century should be a century of peace and batted for dialogue as the sole route to resolve conflicts."We must
India has a Significant Role in World Peace: Dalai Lama
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Expressing concern over religion being used to fuel conflicts and killings, Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, Tuesday said India with her long history of secularism
Pakistan Backing Proxy War in Kashmir: Indian Army Chief (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh Tuesday said Pakistan was supporting a proxy war against India in Jammu and Kashmir and the security challenges were growing due to
A Reformed UN Can Respond to Crises More Effectively: Mukherjee
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A reformed and effective United Nation will be able to respond to the crises afflicting the world in a more decisive manner, President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday told UN
National Green Tribunal Raps Noida Officials
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Tuesday rapped Noida officials for not coming prepared for a case relating to 300 farmhouses on the banks of Yamuna which were declared
India taking Action against Pakistan's Proxy War: Parrikar
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IANS) Action is being taken against the proxy war waged by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, and results will be visible in six-months, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said
Indians Forgetting Ancient Psychology: Dalai Lama
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Tuesday said the ancient Indian psychology is "highly developed" in comparison to modern one, but unfortunately the people of the
Inter Linking of Rivers to get Priority: Naidu
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The government will take up inter-linking of rivers on a priority basis, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday.Speaking during a function organised to
Pakistan Backing Proxy War in Kashmir: Indian Army
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag said Tuesday that Pakistan was supporting a proxy war against India in Jammu and Kashmir."Pakistan is supporting a proxy war in Jammu
Cloud Cover Improves Temperatures in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, J Jan 13 (IANS) The minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir rose Tuesday due to nightlong cloud cover. The weather office has forecast rain and snowfall in the Kashmir
Arvind Panagariya takes Charge as NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Eminent economist Arvind Panagariya Tuesday took charge as the first vice chairman of NITI Aayog, an official statement said here.The National Institution for Transforming
'Australia Seeking Indian Investments after Modi's Visit'
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit resulting in a "change of mindset", Australia is seeking Indian investments, a senior industry professional said."Modi's recent
Pakistan Rangers Target Indian Posts in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers overnight resorted to unprovoked targeting of the Border Security Force (BSF) posts on the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, police said
PIB Launches Webpage on Vivekananda
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Monday launched a webpage to mark the 152nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, which is also celebrated as National Youth Day.The
SC not for Liquor Vends on Highways
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday asked all the stake-holders to sit and decided on a "reasonable policy" on the location of liquor shops along the national and the state highways
Japan, India to Hold Strategic Dialogue
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting India Jan 16-18 during which both countries will hold the eighth round of the strategic dialogue, after a gap of nearly
