SC notice to CBI on Delhi government plea
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the CBI on the Delhi government’s plea seeking return of documents that the investigating agency had seized during the raid at the…
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Kanhaiya: From the cauldron of secession charges, a leader is born
By Sarwar Kashani New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) On a dark Thursday night in the noisy JNU campus, when Kanhaiya Kumar called for azaadi, the student leader little known before his jail term on seemingly…
Opposition unites to flay government on AMU issue in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Friday united against the BJP-led government for its stand on the minority institution-character of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Almost all opposition members were…
Railway minister inaugurates two new trains
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday flagged off two new trains – Kamakhya-Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur) Express and Siliguri-New Coochbehar, a new passenger service train, an official statement said here….
Mamata condoles P.A. Sangma’s death
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday condoled the death of former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma. Sangma died of a heart attack on Friday morning. He was 68 years…
Manipuri pony facing extinction
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, March 4 (IANS) The small but efficient Manipuri pony may soon be declared an endangered species like the brow-antlered deer. Both these animals are found only in Manipur. “In the livestock…
NOTA as a symbol on EVMs: Poll panel
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) None of the above (NOTA) will now have a symbol on the Electronic Voting Machines for the upcoming assembly elections in five states, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said here…
Mumbai firm grants ‘period’ leave to women since 2010
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) A small Mumbai firm has been granting fully-paid ‘period leave’ to all its women employees since 2010 for both medical and religious reasons. Currently, there is only one woman employee working…
Long Holi weekend spurs family getaways
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Mansav Sethi, an IT professional, is very excited. For the father of two children, a long weekend with his family is always a bonanza. As Holi this…
Allowing Pakistanis into Pathankot political decision: IAF chief
Pathankot: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being given a presentation on counter-terrorism and combing operation by the Defence Forces, at Pathankot Airbase on Jan 9, 2016. Also seen the National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, the Chief…
No relief for telcos in call drop
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any interim order on call drop issue as it will hold a hearing on March 10 on a plea challenging the regulator’s…
Former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma is dead
New Delhi: Former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma died of a heart attack on March 4, 2016. He was 68 years old. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Former Lok Sabha speaker…
UP CM mourns ex-speaker Sangma’s demise
Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday mourned the demise of former Lok Sabha speaker Purno Agitok Sangma. In a condolence message, Yadav recalled Sangma’s contribution in strengthening democratic values…
Kanhaiya is more ‘deshbhakt’ than BJP: Nitish
Patna, March 4 (IANS) JNU Students Union president Kanhaiya Kumar is more of a ‘deshbhakt’ (patriot) than BJP leaders who have dubbed him anti-national, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Friday. Nitish Kumar made…
Strong defence force needed to keep India’s commitment to peace: President
Jamnagar (Gujarat), March 4 (IANS) India is committed to peace for which it needs an “effective deterrence” and a “strong defence force,” President Pranab Mukherjee said here on Friday. “India is firmly committed to peace…
Sensex trades marginally up in afternoon session
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets, the 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), was trading 25.58 points, or 0.10 percent, higher during the afternoon session on Friday. The wider 50-scrip Nifty of…
PA Sangma: Sagacity was the mark of first tribal Lok Sabha speaker
By Nirendra Dev New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) It was to the sagacity of his stint as a member of parliament for many years from Tura constituency in northeastern Meghalaya that the 68- year-old veteran…
Unseasonal rain in Mumbai, other Maharashtra areas
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and others parts of Maharashtra experienced unseasonal rain that brought the temperatures down on Friday. Several areas in the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai experienced a drizzle…
BSF chief in Jammu to review security after discovery of tunnel
Jammu, March 4 (IANS) The BSF’s new Director General K.K. Sharma on Friday arrived here to inspect a 50-metre long tunnel unearthed on Thursday that facilitated infiltration from the Pakistani side of the international border,…
Championship to rank best stock market analysts
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A novel championship has been instituted to promote stock market investments through individuals or entities, registered as research analysts with stock exchanges’ regulator SEBI, its organiser said on Friday. Participants…