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Jharkhand lynchings: Suspended DC given clean chit, reinstatedSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 03:01 IST
The details of the explanation could not be confirmed. Efforts to reach Secretary (Personnel) Nidhi Khare did not yield result.
Amaravati: High Court to be like Buddhist stupa, Legislative Complex like KohinoorSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 02:16 IST
The designs for both these buildings were approved on Wednesday evening by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
CBI seeks files on all rail deals under Lalu regimeSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 02:11 IST
The ministry has also been asked to draw up a list of all key railway officers in positions of influence on commercial matters during this period, their present posting, contact details etc, sources told The Indian Express.
No question of Tejashwi resigning, says LaluSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 02:01 IST
Tejashwi interacted with the media after a cabinet meeting while Nitish folded his hands and got into his vehicle without taking any questions.
Imphal to Myanmar border: Widening of 65 km NH gets Cabinet approvalSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 01:59 IST
The project is being developed with ADB’s loan assistance under the South Asian Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Program. It aims to upgrade road infrastructure in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and India.
Grand alliance won’t break, it’s our baby, says Nitish KumarSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 07:19 IST
On Tuesday, Nitish flagged his party’s “zero tolerance” of corruption. Sources said there is a possibility of a meeting between the Congress leadership and Nitish this month, when the JD(U) president is in the national capital on July 22-23 to attend his party’s national executive. The party event is on July 23.
Una one year later: ‘If cow is your mother, why does she become ashudh after she dies?’Subscriber Only
July 13, 2017 01:10 IST
“We would not know how to take the body back to the village for the final rites... Our ancestors lived there for over 400 years... We don’t know of any celebration or mourning anywhere else,” says Asha, 27, her face covered with a dupatta.
Una one year later: Victims have new houses, some land — and nightmares that refuse to dieSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 01:05 IST
In the year since, the government has also concretised the lanes in the Dalit Vas. Vashram re-appeared for Class 12 Board examinations this March for social science, geography and English, but could clear only geography.
Dileep arrest: Actor, producer and now, an accused in sexual assault caseSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 10:31 IST
While the investigation is still on, there are reports of how the attack on the actress was an alleged act of vengeance because Dileep held her responsible for his marital discord that led to his divorce in 2015 from actress Manju Warrier.
At base camp, pilgrims say: ‘nothing to fear at all’Subscriber Only
July 13, 2017 00:50 IST
The predominant sentiment is the self-assurance of the believer and unshakeable faith in the government’s security umbrella. The pilgrimage passes through parts of south Kashmir where there is a high presence of militants.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two soldiers killed in Pakistan firing, says ArmySubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 08:00 IST
Jammu and Kashmir: The ceasefire violation took place a day after Army Chief General Bipin Rawat chaired a high-level meeting with senior commanders at the 15 Corps headquarters, in the backdrop of the attack on Amarnath yatris on Monday night.
Rajasthan: Section 144 imposed in four districts, internet services suspended till tomorrow
July 13, 2017 00:15 IST
“Around 20 policemen, including the SP and the additional SP have sustained injuries. The SP’s vehicle was set afire by protesters. The police had to resort to firing of tear gas shells to quell the mob,” additional director general of police NRK Reddy said.
Eleven Indian, Bangladeshi workers die in Najran house fire, Sushma Swaraj assures help
July 13, 2017 00:13 IST
The Union Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj responding to a tweet regarding assistance in bringing back bring the remains of a man who died in the house fire, said she is aware of the tragedy and is constantly monitoring the situation.
National media ignoring floods in North East, say Kiren Rijiju, Manipur CM Biren Singh
July 12, 2017 22:45 IST
Taking to Twitter, Rijiju said unlike floods in Kashmir and Chennai, the national media is "ignoring" the Northeast and not giving due coverage to the deluge as the region "readily does not exist in the minds of mainland".
Amarnath terror attack: US condemns ‘cowardly’ Amarnath attack, vows to combat terror
July 12, 2017 22:31 IST
"Attack on religious freedom is attack on most fundamental right of liberty," White House said
Haryana government sets up Smart Gram Development Authority
July 12, 2017 22:22 IST
The spokesman said that apart from chairperson and vice-chairperson, HSGDA would have executive vice-chairperson, members, chief executive officer-cum-secretary will be nominated by CM. HSGDA headquarter would be at Directorate of Rural Development.
BJP Asansol IT cell secretary arrested for posting fake video
July 12, 2017 22:19 IST
Sengupta had posted a video on his Facebook timeline on April 17 and had claimed that it showed police officers beating up a hanuman bhakt on Hanuman Jayanti on April 11 in Birbhum. A complaint against him was lodged by at Suri police station on April 25.
Islamic body denounces lynchings, says government assurance having no impact
July 12, 2017 22:09 IST
"Those in power assure us that breaking law will not be tolerated and guilty will be awarded exemplary punishment but reality is that this assurance is not having any impact on the ground," Jamaat-e-Islami Hind chief Maulana Umari said in a statement.
EX-CM Ashok Gehlot says GST implemented in haste; not good for traders, farmer
July 12, 2017 22:03 IST
"The Congress had supported the GST on the condition that the tax rate will be kept at 18 per cent but the government has increased it to a staggering 28 per cent," said former Rajasthan cheif minster Ashoak Gehlot.
Two Pakistanis among four terrorists involved in Amarnath attack, says Home Ministry
July 12, 2017 21:47 IST
Facing the bullets, the bus driver, Salim Sheikh, charged past the area but faced another group of terrorists after crossing just 75 metres. The driver again did not stop the bus despite facing terrorist attack for second time in quick succession.
EC cancels bypoll for Arunachal Pradesh assembly seat due to rains
July 12, 2017 21:45 IST
"The Election Commission has considered the reports and also reviewed all relevant factors...It is convinced that under the prevailing weather conditions, it is not possible to hold the by-election," a statement from the Eelection Commission said.
Separatists hail Kashmiris for denouncing attack on Amarnath pilgrims
July 12, 2017 21:39 IST
It is highly commendable that "the people of Kashmir have retained their humanitarian values and their belief in the great Kashmir ethos is intact," the statement said.
RBI Governor Urjit Patel appears before Parliamentary panel for second time
July 12, 2017 21:33 IST
During the course of the meeting, one Congress member even asked whether Reserve Bank of India would be able to provide details of amount of cash deposited post-demonetisation by May 2019--the time when the NDA government completes its five-year term
Narmada district local politician booked for raping anganwadi worker
July 12, 2017 21:21 IST
Following the complaint, the local BJP unit has made the accused, identified as Jayantibhai Tadvi, who is in his 50's, resign from his position as the general secretary of the Narmada district. He is yet to be arrested.
Nehru-Gandhi family responsible for problems in Kashmir: BJP
July 12, 2017 21:05 IST
BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi, at a press conference, asked the Congress vice president to read the history of his family, saying that they were responsible for problems in Kashmir.
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