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Shorter National Anthem at Jayalalithaa Swearing-In Unintentional
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS): The playing of a shorter version of the national anthem at the swearing-in of Jayalalithaa as Tamil Nadu chief minister on Saturday triggered a controversy, but experts dismissed it as "inadvertent" and…
BJP rules out alliance with Trinamool Congress, JD-U
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS): The BJP on Saturday ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Janata Dal-United in the forthcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Bihar.
"The BJP and TMC are…
Cannabis worth Rs.45 lakh seized in Delhi; One arrested
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS): A 35-year-old man was arrested in south Delhi for possessing 72.5 kg of cannabis, valued at Rs.45 lakh ($70,000) in the international market, police said on Saturday.
Jahoor Khan, a resident of Farukhabad in…
Pakistan Rangers return Two Indian bodies to BSF
Jammu, May 24 (IANS): Pakistan rangers on Saturday night handed over two Indian dead bodies to BSF (Border Security Force) authorities in Jammu district after recovering them from the Chenab River.
A senior police officer told in winter…
Four-day Naval Top Commanders meet to start on Monday
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS): A conference of top commanders of the Indian Navy will start in the national capital on Monday. The second edition of the bi-annual commanders' conference will be held from May 25 to May 28, official sources said.…
PM Modi congratulates Jayalalithaa on becoming CM
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa on assuming office.
"PM @narendramodi congratulates Jayalalithaa ji on taking oath as CM of Tamil Nadu and conveys…
Over 100 dead in Andhra Pradesh due to Heat Wave: Naidu
Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS): More than 100 people have died in Andhra Pradesh due to severe heat wave conditions this season, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said here on Saturday.
"The toll so far due to heat wave in Andhra Pradesh may…
Delhi Assembly Special Session over Centre’s Notification
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS): The Delhi government has announced a special two-day session of the legislative assembly starting May 26 to discuss the response to the union home ministry notification that curbs its various powers.
The…
Defence Minister to visit LoC, review Security Situation
Jammu, May 23 (IANS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar arrived in Jammu on Saturday to review the overall security situation in the region and visit some forward areas on the Line of Control (LoC).
A special plane carrying the defence…
Jayalalithaa sworn-in as TN Chief Minister
Chennai, May 23 (IANS): AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa was sworn-in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the fifth time on Saturday.
Jayalalithaa, 67, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor K. Rosaiah at the…