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HC exempts Minister Smriti Irani from appearance in Court
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday exempted Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani from appearing before a trial court in a defamation case filed by Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam.
Justice Suresh Kaith granted…
Election Commission recognises HAM of Jitan Ram Manjhi
The Election Commission has recognised the Hindustan Awami Morcha (HAM) of former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi as a political party, the party said on Wednesday.
Manjhi had in May this year launched the HAM, which later joined…
Anshu Gupta, Sanjiv Chaturvedi win Magsaysay Awards 2015
New Delhi: Social worker Anshu Gupta and former AIIMS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi on Wednesday won the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay awards for "enterprising leadership" and for exposing corruption.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation said…
Mortal Remains of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being taken to Rameswaram
The mortal remains of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam are being taken to Tamil Nadu on a special C-130 military aircraft. The body will be taken to Madurai first and then it will reach Rameswaram by another IAF helicopter. The mortal remains will…
Delhi Govt to name Educational Loan Scheme after Dr.Kalam
New Delhi: The Delhi government will name its scheme providing educational loan up to Rs.10 lakh after former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.
"Education was close to him. The scheme, under…
Supreme Court Judges differ on Yakub Memon’s Plea
New Delhi: Supreme Court judges Anil R. Dave and Kurien Joseph on Tuesday took differing stands on 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon's plea challenging his death penalty and urged the chief justice to set up "an appropriate…
IMD predicts Heavy Rainfall in Odisha, Gujarat, MP next 3 Days
New Delhi: There will be heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha over the next three days, the weather department forecast on Tuesday.
"Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places over south Rajasthan during the…
Parliament pays respect to Dr.Kalam, adjourned till July 30
okNew Delhi: Parliament adjourned for two days on Tuesday as a mark of respect to former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who died in Meghalaya on Monday.
When the Lok Sabha met in the morning, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan read out a condolence…
APJ Abdul Kalam’s Last Rites to take place in Rameswaram on July 30
New Delhi/Chennai, July 28: The last rites of former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will be held in his hometown Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu following his family's wish, it was announced on Tuesday. "The last rites ... will be held in Rameswaram…
Dr. Kalam’s Mortal Remains arrive in Delhi, PM, President pay Tribute
President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Dr. Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Chiefs of all three Services - Army, Indian Air Force and Navy, are present at the…