news-in-politicsMinor fever with breathlessness can be swine flu: IMA
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Friday issued a set of guidelines to tackle swine flu and urged citizens not to neglect minor cases of fever with breathlessness.It
After Coast Guard chase, Pakistani boat explodes, sinks (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A suspicious Pakistani fishing boat exploded into a ball of fire off the Gujarat coast and sank after it was intercepted by the Coast Guard, the government said Friday.The
Mumbai to be branded Science City (Lead)
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The 102nd Indian Science Congress (ISC) starting here Saturday would brand Mumbai as a 'Science City', acknowledging its contribution in the fields of science, technology,
Snowfall in Himachal, CM cancels Manali visit (Lead)
Shimla, Jan 2 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's tourist destinations Shimla and Narkanda experienced snowfall Friday, while other areas of the state saw intermittent rainfall. Chief Minister Virbhadra
99 percent rise in crime in Delhi in 2014: Police (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A whopping 147,230 cases of crimes were reported in the national capital in 2014 as compared to the 73,902 in 2013 - an increase of 99.22 percent which include 18.3 percent
Workers to be trained to handle swine flu cases in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Delhi health department will train workers in government and private hospitals to tackle the rising number of swine flu cases, an official said Friday.The government
Two fresh cases of swine flu reported in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Two fresh cases of swine flu have been reported from Delhi, a health official said here Friday.According to the Delhi health department, the two cases were of a 35-year-old
'Understand 'PK' context before commenting'
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) With Aamir Khan-starrer "PK" facing protests from Hindu rightwing groups alleging that it defames Hindu religion, a religious leader Friday said one must first examine the
Bengal to create data bank of Jatra artists
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday announced the formation of a data bank of Jatra (Bengal's folk theatre) artists to conserve and promote the form.Banerjee
Hang me if proved I have taken Saradha money: Madan Mitra
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Refuting CBI's claims that huge amount was transferred to his account, arrested West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra Friday told a court to hang him if it was proved
Special courts not Pakistan army's desire: Gen. Sharif
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Raheel Sharif Friday said on Twitter that special courts are not the desire of the army, rather the need of extraordinary times."Special
Missing children cases in Delhi increased in 2014
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) There has been a 12.11 percent increase in the number of missing children in the national capital in 2014, according to Delhi Police data.A total of 6,227 cases were
India to improve relationship with eastern neighbours: Minister
Shillong, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian government Friday stressed the need to improve its relationship with its neighbouring countries bordering the eight northeastern states."We would like to improve
Centre will increase budget for northeast, says minister
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh Friday assured chief ministers of the northeastern states that the central government will increase the budget allocation for overall
Police search sect campus in Haryana for weapons
Chandigarh, Jan 2 (IANS) With the Punjab and Haryana High Court taking a strong stand on campuses of religious sects being used to amass weapons, the Haryana Police Saturday conducted search of
Court defers hearing in Uber cabdriver rape case
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A court here Friday posted the case against the Uber taxi company driver accused of raping a 27-year-old working woman in the capital for Jan 5 after police took the palm
After Coast Guard chase, suspicious Pakistani boat explodes (Roundup)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A suspicious Pakistani fishing boat apparently loaded with explosives blew up in the sea and sank off Gujarat after being intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard, officials
We had information about attacks by Bodo militants: Police
Guwahati, Jan 2 (IANS) Authorities in Assam had information that Bodo militants would go on rampage but could not mobilise forces due to lack of time, a senior police officer said here
Pro-ISIS Twitter handler sent to judicial custody
Bengaluru, Jan 2 (IANS) A special court Friday sent ISIS Twitter handler Mehdi Masroor Biswas to 14 day judicial custody after his 15-day police custody expired, a top police official said."Our
CBI seeks strict adherence of jail code for Madan Mitra
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Claiming that arrested West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra was enjoying undue benefits inside the jail, the CBI Friday sought the court's intervention in ensuring the
