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Tight Security Arrangements in place for Obama Visit
Tight security arrangements have been made in the capital and other parts of the country following visit of US President Barak Obama. He will reach New Delhi on 25 January, to attend Republic Day Parade as Chief Guest on 26 January. Today,…
Narendra Modi honours Braveheart Children
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday presented the National Awards for Bravery 2014 to 24 children, saying they inspired others in the society. In an address on this occasion, the prime minister said the brave deeds of the children were…
EC censures Arvind Kejriwal for ‘Communal’ Remark
The Election Commission Friday censured AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for his remarks accusing the BJP of spreading communal hatred in the capital and asked him to be circumspect in his comments in future. The poll panel, which had issued…
BSF seizes 13 kg Heroin Worth Rs.65 Cr in Punjab
The BSF Friday seized 13 kg heroin after a gun battle with Pakistani smugglers in Ferozepur sector of the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, an official said. The heroin consignment is estimated at Rs.65 crore in the international market. A…
Sunanda Murder Case: Police questions Nalini Singh
Senior journalist Nalini Singh was questioned in connection with the murder case of Sunanda Pushkar, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's wife, police said Friday in New Delhi. Singh was called by the probe team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police…
Crude Bomb Blast in Arrah Court, Two Killed
At least two people, including a police constable, were killed and 17 others injured when a crude bomb blast occurred in the premises of Civil Court in Arrah, Bihar. The court is located in Bhojpur area.
Two convicts have reportedly gone…
Irom Sharmila Chanua Released from Custody Once Again
Human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanua "who has been fasting since 2000 demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958," was released from a hospital turned into a jail Thursday. The development came after a court…
Jhumpa Lahiri wins 2015 DSC Prize for Literature
The 2015 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature has been awarded to Jhumpa Lahiri for "The Lowland", it was announced Thursday. Lahiri won the $50,000 prize, beating strong contenders like Pakistani author Bilal Tanweer (The Scatter Here is…
Modi launches ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ Campaign
In a determined effort to counter the adverse sex ratio in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday launched the nationwide 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' (save girl child and educate her) campaign from Panipat, in Haryana.
The…
Rift in AAP? Shanti Bhushan hails Kiran Bedi
It seems all is not well within the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of Delhi Assembly polls even though they tried to put up a volt face to show unity. One of the founder members of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), eminent lawyer and former Union Law Minister…