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Adoption process: Financially able, 40-plus single women top on listSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 03:52 IST
The move is a radical shift from the Centre’s stand on the issue of surrogacy, which limits the option to only infertile married couples while entirely disallowing single men and women.
BJP turns Facebook into Fakebook, says MamataSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 03:47 IST
"The BJP is sometimes rioting, and at other times indulging in arson — this seems to be their only work."
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Bus was not part of convoy, yatris not registered, says CRPFSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 03:42 IST
“These yatris had not registered themselves, as is advised, and did not even become part of the yatra convoy, which is escorted by security forces, both to and from Amarnath, everyday. They also violated the 7 pm curfew on movement of yatris,” said CRPF DG.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: 5 women among 7 killed, 15 injuredSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 05:42 IST
A J&K Police spokesman said that at around 8:10 pm, militants first attacked a police bunker at Botengo. “There was retaliatory fire. No injuries were reported. The militants then opened fire at a police naka at Khanabal, and the police returned fire again,” he said.
National Skill Development: Training over but jobs remain elusiveSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 03:20 IST
Students at a driving school in Bihar’s Saran district remain unemployed after undertaking the skill development programme and wait not just for the course completion certificates but also for their commercial driving licences
Amarnath terror attack: Importance of the YatraSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 02:57 IST
In 1994, Pakistan-based Harkat ul Ansar said they would not allow the yatra until government removed bunkers at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar. The bunkers were removed, but the militants announced other demands. The yatra, however, was peaceful that year.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Fateful bus changed hands, owner’s son among injuredSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 02:50 IST
Patel, the original owner of the vehicle based in Sabarkantha, told The Indian Express that he had sold the bus to Jawahar but since the payment was not settled, the bus ownership had not been changed on paper.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Protest in Jammu today, alert sounded on Vaishno Devi routeSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 09:50 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: There was confusion at Amarnath Yatri Niwas in Bhagwati Nagar here over the movement of pilgrims. “We are yet to receive any information,” said an official at the yatri niwas in Jammu, which acts as the first base camp for pilgrims.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Brazen attack on Kashmiriyat, rise against it, says Mehbooba MuftiSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 02:40 IST
“Pained beyond words on the dastardly attack on peaceful Amarnath Yatris in J&K. The attack deserves strongest condemnation from everyone,” tweeted the PM. He said he had spoken to Mehbooba Mufti and N N Vohra on the issue, and assured them of all possible assistance.
TMC to skip Centre’s all-party meetingSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 02:19 IST
Also, Trinamool has decided to raise the issue of BJP ministers and leaders “spreading communal tension” in Tuesday’s meeting, where 17 Opposition parties will meet to discuss their vice-presidential candidate.
Vivekananda statue in JNU for a ‘pleasing look’Subscriber Only
July 11, 2017 01:08 IST
The administration has decided to install the statue to give the university a “more pleasing look”.
Trilokpuri riot accused had stones ready at home, says chargesheet, 3 years onSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 01:02 IST
Police had picked up three persons, including a juvenile, from the spot who were later placed under arrest. They are currently out on bail.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Those responsible will not be spared, says Amit Shah
July 11, 2017 00:20 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: "I have no words to express my deep pain on the killing of innocent pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine of Amarnath," he said.
RJD, Congress rally behind Tejashwi, all eyes on Nitish at JD(U) meet on TuesdaySubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 04:11 IST
Nitish has not publicly commented on the FIR, which also names Tejashwi’s father and RJD chief Lalu Prasad and mother Rabri Devi, but the RJD received support from JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav and its other ruling ally Congress, which said it would not “allow BJP to succeed in breaking the Grand Alliance”.
Kerala actor Dileep arrested on conspiracy charge in actress attackSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 07:43 IST
During the probe into the conspiracy, Dileep had maintained that he was not linked to the attack on the actress. The Association of Malayalam Movies Artists (AMMA) had rally behind the beleaguered actor, who is a leading actor in the film industry.
Adil, Lashkar man in Valley, is Sandeep Sharma from UPSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 04:25 IST
Police arrested Sandip Kumar, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, in connection with the case. He was also allegedly part of the LeT group that ambushed a police patrol and killed six security personnel, including SHO Firoz Dar.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Grave security lapse; PM Modi needs to accept responsibility, says Rahul Gandhi
July 10, 2017 23:46 IST
A bus carrying the pilgrims was attacked by terrorists at around 8:20 pm. Seven people have been killed in the incident so far and several others are injured.
Gujarat to hold heritage festival to celebrate World Heritage city tag
July 10, 2017 23:29 IST
Heritage buildings and archaeological sites around Ahmedabad will be decorated with lights and laser shows, and cultural programmes will be held, an official release said.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Here’s how political leaders are reacting
July 11, 2017 09:42 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Apart from PM Modi, Defense Minister Arun Jaitley, former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah and Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also reacted to the attack.
Lord Venkateswara temple nets Rs 24 crore old notes in six months
July 10, 2017 23:04 IST
Singhal said that with the recent revision of interest rates in banks on fixed deposits, TTD would lose a few hundred crores of rupees on its FDs of around Rs 10,000 crore in various nationalised banks.
One more Army column deployed in Darjeeling hills
July 10, 2017 23:03 IST
An Army column, comprising around 50 personnel, was deployed in Kalimpong last night, defence sources said. Two columns of the Army had been positioned in Darjeeling and Sonada on Saturday after large-scale violence and arson took place there.
Show cause notice to Zakir Naik on why passport shouldn’t be revoked
July 10, 2017 23:02 IST
Fifty-one-year-old Naik, who was issued a notice last week, has been asked to submit a reply in person by July 13, official sources said.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Seven pilgrims killed, many injured; security beefed up in Valley, internet service blocked
July 10, 2017 23:16 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Security arrangement across the Valley has been tightened after the attack. PM Narendra Modi stated that he was “pained beyond words on the dastardly attack on peaceful Amarnath Yatris in J&K.
Gujarat government to take out ‘Narmada Rath Yatra’
July 10, 2017 22:58 IST
Fifty-six years after the foundation stone for the Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada River was laid, the Gujarat government on June 17 got permission from the Centre to shut the gates of the dam.
Amarnath Yatra attack: Pained beyond words, says PM Modi
July 10, 2017 23:05 IST
Amarnath Yatra attack: "Pained beyond words on the dastardly attack on peaceful Amarnath Yatris in J&K. The attack deserves strongest condemnation from everyone," Modi tweeted. "My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the attack in J&K. My prayers with the injured," he added.
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