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Soldier shoots four relatives in Punjab, shot dead by Police
Chandigarh, Oct 21: A soldier shot dead four of his relatives, including a minor, in a village in Punjab's Sangrur district on Tuesday before police surrounded him and shot him dead after he refused to surrender, police said.
Jagdeep…
Google Science Fair: US President lauds Indian-American Kid
Washington, Oct 20: President Barack Obama gave a shout-out to an Indian-American kid who recently made history by becoming the first person to earn a second Global Finalist award in the 2015 Google Science Fair.
"We've got some young…
Uber Rape Case: Cab driver convicted, Sentencing on Oct 23
New Delhi, Oct 20: Uber cab driver Shiv Kumar Yadav was convicted by a court here on Tuesday for raping a woman executive on the night of December 5, 2014, in his taxi she hired to head back home in Delhi's Inderlok area.
Police said…
Indira Gandhi wanted Priyanka as her Political Successor?
Congress veteran and close aide of late PM Indira Gandhi, ML Fotedar, dropped a bomb-shell by claiming that Priyanka was a natural successor to Mrs. Gandhi. "Indira wanted Priyanka to step in her shoes," he claimed.
Indira Gandhi…
Virender Sehwag retires from International Cricket, IPL
Virender Sehwag, India's most aggressive and powerful cricketer, who dominated the Indian cricket for years before losing the form and selectors' nod, has decided to bid adieu to international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).…
Modi greets Justin Trudeau on winning Canada Elections
New Delhi, Oct 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Justin Trudeau on winning the Canadian parliamentary elections.
Modi tweeted, "Congratulations @JustinTrudeau for victory in Canadian parliamentary elections."…
Arun Jaitley speaks out on Intolerance and Vandalism
In the wake of series of protests by Shiv Sainiks against artists, diplomats and cricketers and communal hatred being spread between the communities, Union Finance and I&B Minister Arun Jaitley had spoken out on the issue and called for…
NHAI rewards RTI Applicant for exposing Overcharging at Toll Plaza
Based upon RTI application filed by Shri Prashant Ashok Burge, Belgaum during March, 2013 regarding collection of excess user fee rate for Car/Jeep/Van (LMV) for one way and return trip at Hattargi User Fee Plaza on Belgaum to Maharashtra…
Health Ministry allows transfer of Blood between Blood Banks
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has identified two major initiatives towards better utilisation of blood and blood components, as part of its commitment to ensure safe blood and enhanced access to blood products, on the…
‘India Handloom’ Brand goes Social
The Government of India has started a promotional campaign for the ‘India Handloom’ Brand. The campaign seeks to make handloom products aspirational, especially among the younger generation, by instilling in them a sense of pride in wearing…