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Tanker water used to fill Ramkund pond in Maharashtra
April 9, 2016 11:25 IST
It was for the first time in last 139 years that Ramkund had dried up as water stock in Gangapur dam had gone down due to severe drought and scanty rainfall last year.
Mother Teresa conferred with Founders Award posthumously in UK
April 9, 2016 10:43 IST
Teresa, who will be made a saint on September 4, founded the Missionaries of Charity and spent 45 years serving the poor, the sick, the orphaned, and the dying on the streets of Kolkata.
US has ‘whole global agenda’ with India: Defence Secretary Ashton Carter
April 9, 2016 11:27 IST
"We are long past the point in US policy-making where we look at the India-Pakistan dyad as the whole story for either one of them," Carter said.
I’m a law-abiding citizen, cooperating with I-T department: Amitabh Bachchan
April 9, 2016 10:09 IST
I have diligently responded to all the queries and notices sent by them, said Amitabh Bachchan
Jat quota stir: Now, a judicial panel to probe arson, conspiracySubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 08:33 IST
The Parkash Singh Commission, which has found gross lapses on the part of state police officers and government officers from other departments, is required to submit its report to the state government by April 17.
Devendra Fadnavis: No potable water for cricket pitchesSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 08:21 IST
“Yet, if some decision to relocate the venue outside Maharashtra is taken, we have no problem,” said Fadnavis.
Once upon a time at NIT in Srinagar, not too long agoSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 09:45 IST
Locals, non-locals leaned on each other in floods, played Holi, they never erupted like this before: campus chorus.
Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani Shingnapur inner sanctumSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 04:55 IST
The Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust has allowed women to enter the temple following a Bombay High Court order.
Delhi hit-and-run case: Juvenile had crashed Mercedes in Feb, his father arrestedSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 10:22 IST
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Madhur Verma confirmed that the juvenile’s father had been booked for abetment and culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Maharashtra: From well near Wankhede stadium, goes water for IPL — and a thirsty citySubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 09:50 IST
In the wake of drought-like conditions in Maharashtra, a debate rages on supply of water to Wankhede and stadiums in Pune and Nagpur where IPL matches will be played. In Mumbai, residents are bracing for a waterless summer.
Students, writers urge joint front against BJP-RSSSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 04:39 IST
Accusing the government for targeting intellectuals, the students said the fight that had begun after the BJP government’s action on a few universities is now spreading to campuses across the country.
NIA court issues arrest warrant against Jaish chief, three othersSubscriber Only
April 10, 2016 17:10 IST
Following the arrest warrants, India would take up the matter with Pakistan seeking the arrest of the four.
Prime Minister Modi asks for first report on Panama Papers revelations in 15 daysSubscriber Only
April 10, 2016 16:13 IST
Don’t want it under SIT, PM told top official, underlined need for speedy probe
India to send fresh request to UN against Masood AzharSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 04:32 IST
“This time all those details would be included. All evidence that NIA has collected against Azhar will be sent,” said a security establishment officer.
Reciprocity not just agreed upon by two nations, but part of global norm: Abdul BasitSubscriber Only
April 10, 2016 17:13 IST
Basit’s comments practically meant that the NIA would not be accorded the same access into Pakistan that its JIT enjoyed in India.
May link promotion of teachers with student performance: Smriti IraniSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 04:11 IST
The minister also appealed to the parents to participate in school management committees, so that they can keep an eye on how the school was functioning and sort out problems faced by them.
Finmeccanica’s former boss jailed for graft in VVIP chopper deal with IndiaSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 05:03 IST
Italian prosecutors had requested jail terms of six years and five years for Orsi and Spagnolini, respectively, news agency ANSA reported.
From a labourer to Punjab BJP chief, the rise of Vijay SamplaSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 03:59 IST
FRIDAY BROUGHT glad tidings to Punjab’s Sofi Pind when one of its Dalit sons was made president of the BJP’s state unit. Amid beating of dhols and bursting of crackers, the news was greeted with joy across all sections of society. The celebrations were not without reason. They village had seen Vijay Sampla live through his […]
NIT Srinagar protests: VHP asks govt to spell out policy on anti-national activities
April 9, 2016 04:17 IST
The organisation alleged that outstation students at NIT had been "humiliated" by "local jihadi students" and their supporters after India lost to West Indies in the T20 World Cup Semi-Final on March 31 and demanded their arrest.
In Kerala, a 3-cornered fight in 30 constituenciesSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 03:40 IST
For the first time in its electoral history, the Kerala Assembly polls could turn out to be a three-corner fight. The BJP and its smaller allies, including the newly formed Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS), will put up a tough fight against the UDF and LDF in at least 30 of the 140 Assembly seats, […]
Assam elections: In Sankardev’s town, a mela brings ‘minority’ discontent to the foreSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 03:33 IST
Hindus may be outnumbered by Muslims in seats like Batadroba and Dhing, but BJP hopes for a consolidation of votes behind it
Ex-IPS officer Vanzara returns home to Gujarat after 9 yrs, says those responsible for his arrest ‘traitors’Subscriber Only
April 9, 2016 10:45 IST
“Delhi knew about the encounters which were based on the inputs provided by the Intelligence Bureau officials... still the anti-nationals of the country falsely created these cases," said Vanzara.
Tigress found dead in river near Tadoba Andhari reserveSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 03:08 IST
The tigress found floating on water had her right hind leg broken in two parts and her canines missing.
Congress slams PM Modi over ‘flip-flop policy’ with PakistanSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 04:15 IST
Modi government's Pakistan policy has confused its most ardent admirers and baffled security experts and diplomats alike.
Protests in NIT Srinagar: Fearing backlash, Kashmiris ‘leave’ Jammu collegeSubscriber Only
April 9, 2016 03:01 IST
“Nearly 20 students from Government Engineering and Technology College at Chak Bhalwal near here have left for home since Thursday,” a student from the Valley told The Indian Express.
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