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Supreme Court notice to Centre on President’s Rule in Arunachal
New Delhi, Jan 27: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the central government on a plea challenging the imposition of President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh on January 26.
The apex court constitution bench comprising Justice…
Indian wins Amnesty International Human Rights Award 2016
London, Jan 27: The Amnesty International Human Rights Award 2016 has gone to Indian activist Henri Tiphagne. A lawyer and human rights defender, Tiphagne will be awarded the 8th Human Rights Award by Amnesty International Germany. The…
UN chief welcomes Nepal constitutional amendments
United Nations, Jan 27: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed Nepal parliament's vote to amend the constitution and hoped that the positive development would help ease the border blockade.
Responding to a question, Ban's…
Parliamentary panel to visit Rajasthan, Maharashtra
New Delhi, Jan 26: A committee of 30 MPs will undertake a six-day visit to Rajasthan and Maharashtra from Wednesday to review the functioning of various organisations, an official said.
"The parliamentary standing committee on personnel,…
IAF fighter shoots down unidentified object in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Jan 26: An unidentified balloon-like object detected by the Indian Air Force was on Tuesday shot down by a fighter aircraft in Rajasthan's Barmer district, over 515 km from here.
"Between 10.30 - 11.00 a.m., unidentified…
President approves central rule in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 26: President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday gave his approval to the cabinet recommendation to impose central rule in Arunachal Pradesh, official sources said. (IANS)
Women barred from approaching Maharashtra Shani Temple
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Jan 26: Maharashtra Police on Tuesday barred women from proceeding towards the famous Shani Shingnapur Temple to offer prayers, defying the centuries old tradition at the temple that does not allow women to enter…
Indian, Pakistani armies exchange greetings at LoC
Jammu, Jan 26: Indian and Pakistan armies on Tuesday exchanged greetings and sweets on the occasion of the Republic Day at the Line of Control (LoC) here.
"On the occasion of the 67th Indian Republic Day, troops of India and Pakistan…
India donates 40 ambulances, eight buses to Nepal on R-Day
Kathmandu, Jan 26: On its 67th Republic day, India has donated 40 ambulances and eight buses to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organisations and educational institutions in Nepal to strengthen the education and health services in…
Sharad Pawar amused by rumours of his ‘death’
Pune, Jan 26: Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar, presently in hospital for a medical routine, was mighty amused about rumours of his "death" doing the rounds on social media networks here on Tuesday.
So persistent were…