news-in-politicsCouple burnt to death in Agra house fire
Agra, Feb 5 (IANS) A couple in Uttar Pradesh's Agra city was burnt to death in a fire that broke out in their house, police said Thursday.Neighbours said they saw flames leaping out of their room
Cloudy Thursday likely in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) There was light fog in the morning here Thursday, delaying 24 trains. The Met Office has forecast the sky will be cloudy in the day.The visibility in the morning was 500
E-tickets for Lucknow's Heritage sites soon
Lucknow, Feb 5 (IANS) Online tickets will now be made available for historical monuments and buildings here to improve facilities for tourists in the Uttar Pradesh capital city, an official said
Goswami steps down as Home Secretary, Goyal Replaces him (Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Home Secretary Anil Goswami resigned Wednesday after he was told by the government to put in his papers over his alleged role in trying to stall the arrest of former
Explain Nexus with tax evading companies: BJP asks Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Questioning the credibility of companies and individuals donating money to the AAP, the BJP Wednesday asked Arvind Kejriwal to explain the "nexus" between him and tax
Mamata Expresses Solidarity with Christian March in Delhi
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday expressed "full solidarity" with the silent protest march called by the Christian community in Delhi Thursday against
Odisha assembly session likely to be stormy
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) The Budget session of the Odisha assembly is likely to be stormy with the opposition parties planning to raise a host of issues, including the chit fund scam, to corner
Minister asks Scientists to Explore AYUSH Cures for Cancer
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Scientists and researchers should indulge in systematic evaluation of AYUSH remedies and practices in cancer care, Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik said
India could be Role Model for Eradicating Malnutrition: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Terming malnutrition a global issue involving people from all financial backgrounds, health experts Wednesday said India could be a role model in dealing with the
Muslims want Reservation, Not Quran and Computers: Owaisi
Pune, Feb 4 (IANS) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi Wednesday made an impassioned plea to the government to give reservation to the Muslim community to
Make Rainwater Harvesting attractive: HC to DJB
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to make rainwater harvesting "attractive" by giving wide publicity to its benefits including rebate in
Pleasant Wednesday, similar Thursday likely (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Delhi saw a pleasant Wednesday with the maximum temperature recorded two notches below the season's average at 20.6 degrees Celsius. The Met department forecast a similar
Army land for Jammu Airport: Kashmir Governor Writes to Parrikar
Jammu, Feb 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra Wednesday sought intervention of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for vacation of land by the army at Jammu airport."The Governor N.N.
India has Made notable Progress on MDGs: UN
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) India has made notable progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set for 2015, but much needs to be done on the fronts of poverty and education, a
France to take up climate issues with India
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will arrive here Thursday on an official visit during which he will discuss various international issues with a special focus on
Jaitley calls AAP propagandist, Kejriwal dares him to arrest (Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) It was yet another day of political slugfest between the AAP and the BJP in the run-up to the Feb 7 Delhi assembly polls with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Wednesday
Singapore Experts Call for Awareness on Litter-Free Andhra Capital
Hyderabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Singapore is not only planning and designing the new capital of Andhra Pradesh but is also trying to make sure that its best practices are followed. Known for its strict
Bengal to Submit Rs.300 Crore Proposal to Prevent Ganga Erosion
Siliguri, Feb 4 (IANS) West Bengal will submit a Rs.300 crore proposal to the central government for preventing Ganga erosion in Murshidabad and Malda districts.Briefing media persons after a
HC takes Cognizance of Report on 'Most Polluted' Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Taking note of a report that said Delhi was the most polluted city in the world, the Delhi High Court Wednesday said if nobody was looking into the issue, it will start
How can you claim land after taking compensation: SC asks farmers
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday asked farmers of villages in Noida, Greater Noida and Noida Extension as to how they could seek restoration of their land after they accepted
