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To prevent corruption, smaller defence deals brought under ‘integrity pact’Subscriber Only
September 28, 2015 04:15 IST
The ministry’s step comes in the backdrop of the government’s ongoing effort to amend the DPP 2013.
In Mohan Bhagwat quota views, echoes of an old Sangh lineSubscriber Only
September 28, 2015 04:03 IST
The Jana Sangh and BJP, have repeatedly demanded reservation for the economically weaker sections, besides stressing the need for caste-based quotas.
Bihar elections forward-backward caste war: Lalu Prasad YadavSubscriber Only
September 28, 2015 06:34 IST
Lalu asked Yadavs to “stay awake and remain united”, especially against Brahmins. “The RSS is full of Brahmins,” he said, and dared the Sangh and BJP to scrap quotas.
Gender Disparity in MGNREGA: Women deprived of basic facilities at work siteSubscriber Only
September 28, 2015 03:30 IST
The MGNREGA promises 100 days of employment every year to each rural household. The Act mandates that at least a third of the workers under the scheme should be women.
Expert panel to review civil services exams: Jitendra Singh
September 28, 2015 03:22 IST
The committee consists of leading academicians, technocrats and senior bureaucrats of national repute, said Jitendra Singh.
Of Sanatan’s troubles with RSS, the latest — not spiritual enough, taken India to new lowSubscriber Only
September 28, 2015 03:05 IST
Both the outfits have clashed on other occasions too. A couple of months ago, the Sanstha had opposed chemical conservation of idols in temples in Kolhapur.
‘Raje-Singhvi-Lalit trinity’ behind Rajasthan mining scam: Ashok GehlotSubscriber Only
September 28, 2015 02:49 IST
Gehlot said Singhvi did not head the mining department under his government and had opted for Central deputation shortly after a change of government.
PM in Silicon Valley: Narendra Modi meets Tim Cook of Apple, takes tour of Tesla Motors with Elon Musk
September 27, 2015 15:10 IST
The trip to Silicon Valley forms part of Modi's visit to the US' west coast - the first by an Indian prime minister in more than three decades.
Vedanta benefited from arrested IAS officer, state lost over Rs 600 cr: Rajasthan probeSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 02:08 IST
Despite repeated calls, emails and text messages for comments, Pawan Kaushik, Head-Corporate Communications, HZL, did not respond.
Raj Chengappa elected president of Editors Guild of India
September 27, 2015 02:05 IST
The new office bearers were elected at the general body meeting on Saturday, a statement by the Guild said.
Bihar Polls: Red faces in BJP as MP R K Singh says poll tickets sold to criminalsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 01:58 IST
The BJP rejected the charges as “false and baseless” and said Singh, a former Union Home Secretary, was “new in the party”.
Ramachandrapura Mutt rape case: Chargesheet filed against seerSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 01:47 IST
The chargesheet was filed in a case registered against the seer by a 45-year-old Rama Katha singer, who was formerly attached to the Mutt.
Tracking PM in America : Time to delink terror from religion, need global response against IS, says Narendra ModiSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 06:00 IST
Prime Minister Modi’s discussions with King Abdullah II focused on global cooperation in fighting the IS — Modi is scheduled to visit Jordan next month.
Company raided in Kolkata had links to ‘lottery king’ Santiago MartinSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 01:28 IST
Future Plus Enterprises Private Ltd, one of the two Kolkata companies raided last week, has been found to be linked to multi-millionaire Santiago Martin through a maze of companies and individuals.
Daily log of phone, toilet breaks part of Modi govt’s efficiency pushSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 10:51 IST
To streamline working of its employees, Centre plans 22 studies across ministries and institutions this year.
The govt should not get into building Ram temple: Keshubhai PatelSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 00:26 IST
Once one of the tallest BJP leaders in Gujarat, till he was brushed aside amidst the rise of Narendra Modi, Keshubhai Patel has now retired from active politics. Excerpt from an interview.
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‘Satyayug’ to ‘Kaliyug’: History of Somnath TempleSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 00:26 IST
The renovated Somnath temple was inaugurated on May 11, 1950, by President Rajendra Prasad.
Temple Rerun: Tracing Ram Rath Yatra, 25 years laterSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 07:24 IST
On Sept 25, 1990, L K Advani took off from Somnath temple on a rath yatra for Ayodhya, on the agenda of building the Ram mandir — changing the course of BJP and of the country’s politics.
Asaduddin Owaisi: Skull caps, iftar parties, don’t work now, Muslim youths want real issues addressed
October 6, 2015 10:51 IST
Asaduddin Owaisi asserts that his party is contesting Bihar polls because of the “pathetic” conditions of Muslims in the state, questions PM Modi’s “twisted view” of Islam and his comment on shlokas and secularism in Ireland.
Lord of the quarries: The murky world of mining and the politics that sustains itSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 07:14 IST
Arun Janardhanan tells the story of the mining baron and his empire, the murky world of mining and the politics that sustains it.
Pakistan violating ceasefire agreement, waging proxy war against India: Rajnath Singh
September 26, 2015 21:19 IST
To a question, Rajanth Singh said ISIS will fail to set up any network in India.
Violent inmates attack jail officials at Chennai Puzhal prisonSubscriber Only
September 26, 2015 12:24 IST
A group of 12 prisoners launched the murderous attack on prison officials reportedly for denying them cellphones and food brought from outside.
At UN General Assembly, PM Modi pitches for climate justice, war on povertySubscriber Only
September 26, 2015 11:55 IST
He listed several points of convergence, such as the government’s financial inclusion scheme for poverty alleviation; the smart cities projects; beti bachao, beti padhao campaign.
MP cracks down on agitating teachersSubscriber Only
September 26, 2015 04:18 IST
The chief minister said he was ready to meet the agitating teachers provided they resumed work.
CEOs meet PM Modi: America Inc asks for faster changeSubscriber Only
September 26, 2015 08:32 IST
The Prime Minister said India is ready to welcome them (CEOs) with both hands and it is the right time for them to come and invest in the world's largest democratic country.
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Cut-off reduced for PG medical seats as 18,000 remain vacant after 2nd counselling
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With nearly 18,000 post-graduate medical seats remaining vacant after two rounds of counselling, the cut-off for some of the categories has been reduced to zero percentile again. The NBEMS revised the cut-offs to 7 percentile for general category, 5 percentile for persons with disability belonging to general and EWS category, and zero percentile for SC, ST, OBC candidates.
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