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12 Maoists killed in Encounter in Jharkhand’s Palamau
Ranchi, June 9 (IANS): At least 12 Maoists were killed in a gunbattle with security personnel in Jharkhand's Palamau district, police said on Tuesday.
"Twelve Maoist guerrillas were killed in a gunbattle with the policemen on Monday…
Coast Guard Dornier Aircraft with 3 aboard goes Missing
Chennai, June 9 (IANS): An Indian Coast Guard Dornier aircraft with three crew members aboard has gone missing, a senior official said on Tuesday. He added that search operations are on.
The aircraft took off from Chennai airport on…
AAP Government vs L-G over appointment of new ACB Chief
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): The appointment of the new Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) chief by Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday drew flak from the AAP government. "What is the conspiracy by creating a new post of joint commissioner in…
FIR against Bhujbal, 5 Others in Maharashtra Sadan Scam
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS): Maharashtra's Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday lodged a first information report against former PWD minister Chhagan Bhujbal and five others in connection with the alleged multi-crore rupees scami in the Maharashtra…
Congress accuses Modi of Partisan Politics during Bangladesh Visit
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): The Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing "partisan politics" in Bangladesh, saying he presented the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) as his achievement though the protocol was signed…
K.V. Chowdary is new CVC, Vijai Sharma appointed new CIC
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): Former Central Board of Direct Taxation chief K.V. Chowdary has been appointed the new Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), while senior-most Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma was named the new Chief…
Delhi Government revokes ‘Two Finger Test’ Circular
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Three days after issuing circular to hospitals to conduct two-finger test on rape victims and facing criticism, the Delhi government decided to revoke it on Monday.
Speaking at the Delhi secretariat, Health…
Nitish Kumar is Janata Parivar’s CM candidate for Bihar
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): The Janata Parivar combine on Monday named Nitish Kumar as its chief ministerial candidate for the September-October Bihar assembly election.
The decision was announced by the leaders of the Janata Dal-United,…
Bangladesh Media calls Narendra Modi a Visionary Leader
Dhaka, June 8 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rousing speech and the 65-point joint declaration that wrapped up his two-day trip to Bangladesh received huge splash on Monday in the Bangladesh media, which termed the Indian leader as…
Greenpeace Member Aaron Gray-Block denied entry into India
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): A member of Greenpeace International, Aaron Gray-Block, has been "barred" from entering India despite having a valid business visa and necessary documents, the NGO said on Monday.
The organisation has demanded…