5,624 motorists challaned on Holi in Delhi
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) As many as 5,624 motorists were challaned on Holi for violating traffic rules in Delhi as a woman pillion rider died in a road accident during the festivities, police said…
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Two police operations underway in Brussels
Brussels, March 24 (IANS) Two police operations were underway on Thursday in the Brussels district of Ixelles, two days after over 30 people were killed in bombings at the airport and a metro station in…
Holi adventure pushes up prices of eggs, tomatoes
Amritsar: People celebrate holi in Amritsar on March 23, 2016. (Photo: IANS) By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, March 24 (IANS) It may not be related to the famous Tomatina festival in Spain’s Bunol town or the…
After a decade, Nepal seeks complaints on war-era crimes
Kathmandu, March 24 (IANS) A decade after the end of civil war in Nepal in which about 13,000 people were killed, Nepal’s transitional justice bodies are all set to register complaints of the war-crime victims…
Europe must accelerate anti-IS efforts: Pentagon chief
Washington, March 24 (IANS) US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that Europe must accelerate efforts against the Islamic State (IS) extremist group in the wake of terror attacks in Brussels. “The thing that I think…
Australia increases police presence after Brussels attacks
Melbourne, March 24 (IANS) Australia will ramp up its police presence at two major potential terror targets — sporting venues and airports — in the wake of the Brussels terror attacks. Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews…
Chinese PM offers condolences to Brussels terror victims
Beijing, March 24 (IANS) Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Thursday expressed his deep condolences to the victims of the bomb attacks in Brussels, stressing that China firmly opposes terrorism in all forms. Li made…
Naval officer, CA to run 10 consecutive marathons to feed poor children
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Running a full marathon is a lifetime aim for many, but a Indian Navy officer and a chartered accountant have come together here to run full marathons for 10 consecutive…
Kanhaiya denied entry into Hyderabad varsity
Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was on Wednesday denied entry into University of Hyderabad which witnessed unprecedented clampdown amid continuing tension over the return of P. Appa Rao as the vice…
Delhi minister alleges fraud, security contractor denies charge
New Delhi: Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra during a press conference in New Delhi on Feb 9, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday alleged fraud by…
Navy’s bike expedition to 23 forts built by Shivaji
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) A team of 15 Indian Navy personnel on Wednesday left on a unique motorbike-cum-trekking month-long expedition covering 23 forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji. The expedition — which will end on April…
Radicalisation in south Kashmir a matter of concern: Report
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The defence ministry says radicalisation and fresh recruitment (for terrorism) in south Kashmir is a cause for concern, while also expressing concerns over “developments” in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab….
Security beefed up in Delhi for Holi
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Over 2,500 paramilitary commandos will be on guard along with Delhi Police on the national capital’s roads on Holi on Thursday following intelligence inputs of a terror threat. Senior Delhi…
Indian, Pakistani armies exchange sweets on Pakistan Day
Jammu, March 23 (IANS) The Indian and Pakistani armies on Wednesday exchanged sweets and greetings on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate Pakistan Day. “Soldiers of India and Pakistan exchanged…
Defexpo land in Goa not taken permanently: Official
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The land in Goa where Defexpo India 2016 will be held from March 28-31 has not been taken permanently, Defence Production Secretary A.K. Gupta said on Wednesday. The secretary said…
Kanhaiya not allowed to enter Hyderabad varsity
Hyderabad: JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar arrives at University of Hyderabad on March 23, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was on Wednesday not allowed to enter University of Hyderabad…
DefExpo to enable Indian companies to forge ties: Official
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) With a new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) focused largely on promoting ‘Make in India’, the coming DefExpo India 2016 in Goa will provide a platform to Indian companies to forge…
Sushma speaks to mother of Indian missing in Brussels
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday spoke to the mother of Raghavendran Ganesh, an Indian national who has been missing since…
DefExpo 2016: Bombay HC refuses ad-interim relief
Panaji, March 23 (IANS) The Bombay High Court’s Panaji bench on Wednesday refused ad-interim relief while hearing a petition opposing the holding of ‘DefExpo 2016’, and adjourned the case to March 30. The petition filed…
DCW chief flays decision to scrap police area panels
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday flayed the scrapping of the city’s police station-level area committees by Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung. “I told union Home Minister…