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ISRO begins countdown for launching six Singaporean satellites
Chennai, Dec 14: The 59-hour countdown for the launch of six Singaporean satellites by an Indian rocket is progressing smoothly at the rocket port in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh around 80km from here, said the Indian space agency.…
December 16 gang-rape: Order on juvenile convict reserved
New Delhi, Dec 14: The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea against the release of the "unreformed" juvenile convict in the December 16, 2012, gang-rape.
The centre sought extension of his…
Delhi HC seeks Centre, TRAI’s response on call drops
New Delhi, Dec 14: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from the centre and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on a plea by telecom operators for a stay on TRAI's compensation policy for call drops, under which a rupee…
Talks with Pakistan will mark beginning of peace: Sushma
New Delhi, Dec 14: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday that re-engaging with Pakistan under a comprehensive bilateral dialogue will mark the beginning of peace and development in the region.
"A comprehensive bilateral…
Child didn’t die during demolition drive: Suresh Prabhu
New Delhi, Dec 14: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday dubbed as "untrue" allegations of an infant's death during a demolition drive in west Delhi and claimed the child died earlier.
"The child had died much before the demolition…
Respect rights, sensitivities of minorities: President
Kolkata, Dec 14: President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called for respect for the rights and sensitivities of minorities, both in letter and spirit, and emphasised on inclusivity of every community in the national narrative.
"We must…
India’s annual wholesale inflation rises to (-)1.99 percent
New Delhi, Dec 14: With no respite from rising food prices, notably pulses, India's annual wholesale inflation rate moved up further to (-)1.99 percent for November, against (-)3.81 percent for the month before, official data showed on…
Opposition slogans drown out Sushma’s statement on Pakistan
New Delhi, Dec 14: A statement in the Rajya Sabha by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on her Pakistan visit was drowned out in an uproar by Congress members, who demanded action against the Punjab government.
As the minister, who…
Centre, Railways responsible for Demolition Drive: Delhi Minister
New Delhi, Dec 14: The Delhi government on Monday blamed the Centre and the railways for what it termed an "inhuman" anti-encroachment drive in west Delhi and asked why it was carried out in the absence of a rehabilitation programme for…
Facebook offices in Germany vandalised
London, Dec 14: A group of 15-20 people have vandalised the offices of Facebook in Hamburg, Germany -- smashing glasses, throwing paint and spraying "Facebook dislike" on entrance of its building, media reported on Monday.
According to a…