Army well Prepared to Tackle Militants: Parrikar
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army was "well prepared" to tackle any situation, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said Thursday, in the wake
Delhi HC seeks Government Response on Safeguarding Mahatma Relics
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has sought central government's response on a plea seeking direction for government to take over the
India-Bhutan Ties Unique: Pranab
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Noting that Indo-Bhutan relations are "unique", President Pranab Mukherjee has said India's commitment to that country woul
Delhi Metro unveils Art Display Panels at Two Stations
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) In its bid to promote art among commuters, Delhi Metro in association with the India Habitat Centre Thursday unveiled spec
Brahma to be New Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Harishankar Brahma would be the new chief election commissioner, an official release said Thursday.He will assume office Fri
Odisha CM launches App to Contact Police
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday launched a new mobile app of the Commissionerate Police for the people of
India facing Climate of Mounting Intolerance: Tharoor
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) Admitting he was fortunate his book "The Great Indian Novel" wasn't banned when it released 25 years ago, Congress MP Shashi
Kiran Bedi joins BJP (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi joined the BJP Thursday, ahead of Delhi assembly elections scheduled Feb 7.Flanked by Bharati
Bengal minister resigns, joins BJP
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) In a jolt to West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, minister Manjul Krishna Thakur Thursday quit the ministry and joined t
India Assures Maximum Security for Obama's Visit
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday said maximum security arrangements were being made for US President Barack Obam
Pakistan Continues to Support Militants in Kashmir: Army Chief (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir showed that Pakistan has continued to support militants, army chief General Dalbir
Crocodile Population Rises in Bhitarkanika
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15 (IANS) The crocodile population in Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park has gone up to 1,665, the annual census revealed Thursday.
Ban Sale of Loose Cigarettes, PM urged
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15 (IANS) Voice of Tobacco Victims (VoTV), an organisation here consisting of victims of tobacco use, has appealed to Prime
Man in Bihar Tries to sell son for Liquor, arrested
Patna, Jan 15 (IANS) A man was arrested in Bihar's East Champaran district after he tried to sell his minor son to purchase liquor, police said Thu
BJP Complains to EC against Kejriwal
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The BJP Thursday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over his allegations ag
In no Hurry for Janata Merger: Lalu
Patna, Jan 15 (IANS) RJD chief Lalu Prasad Thursday said that he was in no hurry to merge the various Janata parties, saying the proposed unity wil
18 Army Officers held for Attacks on Police
Nashik, Jan 15 (IANS) At least 18 army officers involved in attacks on police personnel and a police station here have been arrested, police said T
Jaya Prada to join BJP, may take on Kejriwal
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada is likely to join the BJP and may be fielded against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in the D
CBI Arrests Chit Fund Executive in Tripura
Agartala, Jan 15 (IANS) An executive of a chit fund has been arrested in Tripura by the CBI for allegedly collecting deposits of more than Rs.10 cr
Militants may Attack Schools Ahead of Obama Visit: Army
Jammu, Jan 15 (IANS) Militants will try to sneak into India and attack schools in Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of US President Barack Obama's visit
