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Odd-even: HC seeks clarification on exemption, Kejriwal meets volunteers
New Delhi, Dec 31: As the Delhi administration gears up to implement the odd-even numbered scheme on cars from January 1, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought clarification from the city government on the exemption to single women…
Pakistani, Afghan militaries establish ‘hot line’
Islamabad, Dec 31: Pakistani and Afghan top military officials established a "Hot Line" and talked for the first time on Wednesday, amid renewed efforts to increase security cooperation, the Pakistani military said.
The direct line has…
Brussels cancels New Year fireworks show amid terrorist attack
Brussels, Dec 31: Authorities in the Belgian capital Brussels have decided to cancel the city's fireworks show on New Year's Eve amid high alert for possible terrorist attacks.
"Together with the interior minister, we have decided not to…
Pakistani national among two militants killed in Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 31: Two separatist militants were killed on Thursday in an overnight gunfight between holed up militants and security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
"Two militants including Manzoor Ahmad Dar of Samboora…
PM reviews infrastructure projects through PRAGATI
New Delhi, Dec 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reviewed the progress of vital infrastructure projects spread over several states through ICT-based, multi-modal, interactive platform PRAGATI.
In his eighth interaction…
After Modi, it’s Sonia Gandhi at Sivagiri
Varkala (Kerala) Dec 30: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday arrived here in Kerala as the chief guest of the 83rd annual Sivagiri pilgrimage celebrations.
Sivagiri is the abode of famed social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.…
KBC contestant gets threat for fighting human trafficking in Bihar
Patna, Dec 30: An unidentified man has threatened to kill Fatima Khatoon, fighting against prostitution and human trafficking in Bihar's Araria district and a star of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' contest last year, police said on Wednesday.…
Shimla may adopt Delhi’s odd-even vehicle scheme
Shimla, Dec 30: Taking a cue from Delhi, the Shimla authorities are contemplating implementing odd-even vehicle number scheme to regulate traffic and check pollution, an official said on Wednesday.
"If the plan is successful in Delhi, we…
AAP accuses Jaitley of covering up DDCA corruption
New Delhi, Dec 30: The AAP on Wednesday said that BJP leader and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was aware of irregularities in Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) and tried to influence the ongoing probe.
Citing documents, Aam…
Kashmiri separatist Masrat Alam re-arrested
Jammu, Dec 30: Separatist leader Masrat Alam was re-arrested outside Kot Bhalwal Jail here late Tuesday evening after he was released on the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashing his detention under Public Safety Act (PSA).
"Masrat Alam…