news-in-politicsCBI Raids office of MPS Greenery in Bengal
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) The CBI Tuesday conducted searches at 19 locations in West Bengal, including the office and residential premises of MPS Greenery, in a chit fund case, an official said.MPS
Tiger Population Goes up in India
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar Tuesday said that the tiger population in India had increased by 30.5 percent, and the country was now prepared to share
Rain, snowfall likely in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) Rain and snowfall is expected across Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days, the weather office said Tuesday."Light to moderate rain and snowfall is expected across the
Marital blues make many NRIs dread visiting India
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reaching out to the Indian diaspora, some NRIs are claiming they even dread the idea of visiting the country of their origin
Snow avalanche alert in Himachal
Shimla, Jan 20 (IANS) A threat of snow avalanche looms over the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh with the weather office predicting heavy snow Jan 22, an official said Tuesday."We are advising
BJP Declares Remaining 4 Candidate for the Delhi Assembly poll
New Delhi: On Tuesday night BJP declared the list of remaining four candidates for February 7 Delhi Assembly elections, while they left four seat for ally Shiromani Akali Dal.
Congress to protest for farmers in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Three months after it was routed in the Maharashtra assembly polls, the Congress will launch its first state-wide protest Wednesday in support of farmers and other issues, an
Dawood gang member arrested in Mumbai
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested a member of Dawood Ibrahim's gang in Mumbai, an official said Tuesday.In a joint operation carried out by a team of Anti-Terrorist Squad
Modi invites suggestions on International Yoga Day
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday invited suggestions to mark the first International Yoga Day June 21."Share your ideas and inputs on marking the first ever
Kiran Bedi's Hoarding Vandalised outside BJP Office
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Hours after former IPS officer Kiran Bedi was declared BJP's chief ministerial candidate for the Feb 7 Delhi assembly polls, a hoarding of her along with party president
BJP's Nupur Sharma to take on Kejriwal; Bedi, Tirath in list of 62
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The BJP Monday fielded a young party member Nupur Sharma to take on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi seat in Delhi assembly polls. The party's
Kiran Bedi BJP's Chief Ministerial Candidate in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, who had joined the BJP less than a week back, will be the party's chief ministerial candidate in the Feb 7 Delhi assembly elections, taking
Focus on Climate change must shift to 'Green Credit': Modi
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday called for greater emphasis on generating and conserving clean energy as opposed to staying focused on cutting down carbon emissions
Navy Chief in Mauritius on Four Day Visit
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan Monday reached Mauritius to explore new avenues of defence cooperation and strengthen military ties.During his four-day visit,
106 FIRs against political parties in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A total of 106 FIR have been registered against political parties for violating the model code of conduct in Delhi, an official said. The AAP heads the list.The maximum of
Ordinances only to meet exigencies, compelling circumstances: President
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that while ordinances can be issued to "meet certain exigencies and under compelling circumstances", the diversity of the country
Ghaziabad police recover 29 UP children from Mumbai
Ghaziabad, Jan 19 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police have rescued 29 children from Mumbai under 'Operation Smile', said officials.Ghaziabad Senior Superintendent of Police Dharmendra Yadav told media that
Myanmar Vice President Prays at Bodh Gaya
Patna, Jan 19 (IANS) Myanmar Vice President Sai Mauk Kham Monday visited Bodh Gaya and prayed at the Mahabodhi temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine, officials said.Gaya District Magistrate Sanjay
Karnataka to Gift Obama Channapatna Toys
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) US President Barrack Obama will receive Karnataka's famous Channapatna toys as a special gift from the state government on the Republic Day in New Delhi, a senior official
India Gate closed to People Ahead of Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Entry to the India Gate has been closed to people from Monday in view of heightened security arrangements for US President Barack Obama who will be the chief guest at the
