Parliament passes motor vehicles bill
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Parliament approved the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015 with the Rajya Sabha passing it on Wednesday. The Lok Sabh
Kick out Pakistani envoy, arrest Sayeed, demands Shiv Sena
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) The Shiv Sena on Wednesday demanded the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, terming him as th
PMO showed undue interest in coal block allocation: Court
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Manmohan Singh showed "extra undue interest" in alleged illegal allotment of the Talabira-II coal block in Odisha to Hin
Jal Nigam's efficiency for 'Clean Ganga' questioned
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) A leading American researcher, known for her extensive work on wastewater management issues, lauded Prime Minister Narendr
AAP leader releases audio of Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) A former AAP legislator on Wednesday released an audio tape in which party chief Arvind Kejriwal was purportedly heard e
AAP leader releases audio of Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) A former AAP legislator on Wednesday released an audio tape in which party chief Arvind Kejriwal was purportedly heard e
Yadav, Bhushan again attack Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) A week after being expelled from the AAP's key decision making body for anti-party activies, senior leaders Prashant Bhu
Challenge to NJAC pre-mature, Government tells SC
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the challenge to the validity of the constitutional amendment an
South Asia to be hit hardest by climate change: US envoy
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Observing that economic impact of climate change will be profound on South Asia, US envoy Richard Verma said on Wednesday
Paperless assembly will save Rs.15 crore: Himachal governor
Shimla, March 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kalyan Singh on Wednesday praised the successful implementation of India's first paperless e-Vidh
One lakh CCTV cameras to be installed in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) The Telangana government plans to install at least one lakh closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in Hyderabad as a p
'Discover North East Yatra' ends
Agartala, March 11 (IANS) The first ever nine-month-long cultural extravaganza, the "Discover North East Yatra" ended here on Wednesday, having cre
Coal block allocation: Probe sought over Patnaik's role
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) After a special court summoned former prime minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block allocation case, the Congress and
Government objects to frequent adjournment notices
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The government on Wednesday objected to members of the Opposition frequently giving notices for adjournment motion over
627,000 die every year of particulate air pollution
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Over 627,000 people die prematurely and 18 million healthy life years are lost every year due to particulate air polluti
23 books selected for Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2014
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Translations of popular books like "The Immortals of Meluha" "The God of Small Things" and "Mujhe Chand Chahiye", among
Delhi MP wants offices for all members of parliament
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Delhi BJP MP Maheish Girri on Wednesday asked parliament to ensure that all members have a permanent office in their con
Kerala minister sues whistle-blower bar owner
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K.M. Mani on Wednesday filed a defamation case seeking Rs.10 crore as damages against w
India emerging leader in inclusive economic growth: US envoy
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Hailing India's emergence as a leader in inclusive economic growth, US ambassador Richard Verma said on Wednesday that it c
Beef ban in Maharashtra raised in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The issue of banning beef in Maharashtra was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with some members saying it affects
