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Varanasi varsity dismisses guest lecturer for comments on Navratra fast by women
Dr Mithilesh Gautam wrote in a social media post in Hindi, "For women, it is better to read the Constitution of India and the Hindu Code Bill instead of fasting for nine days during Navratra.
Russia to exhume, hand over body of Rajasthan man buried in Moscow; court informed
Hitendra Garasia had gone to Moscow under a one-year work visa, but was found dead in a park there last July.
Vijayvargiya ‘Chunnu-Munnu’ remarks violated poll code provisions: Election Commission
The BJP leader also said that "abiding by the directions of the Election Commission and the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct is paramount for him as well as every party worker of the BJP, and he has highest regard of the same."
2020 bank holidays in India — here is the full listSubscriber Only
Bank holidays 2020, here is the list of Bak holidays.
Disconnect water, power, gas for 27 ex MPs overstaying in official homes: Lok Sabha panel
The committee, chaired by BJP MP C R Patil, decided to approach Delhi Police to ensure that the ex-MPs vacate the accommodation allotted to them in Lutyens Delhi.
ED summons Dino Morea and DJ Aqueel in Sterling Biotech caseSubscriber Only
Widening its probe into the Rs 8,000 crore Sterling Biotech loan fraud case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actor Dino Morea and DJ Aqeel for questioning.
Roll out ‘one nation, one ration card’ in a year, Centre tells states, UTsSubscriber Only
Speaking about the same, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said 10 states are already providing portability of Public Distribution System (PDS) entitlements.
PM Modi’s cave meditation at Kedarnath drawing more pilgrims: Officials
The Kedarnath shrine has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of pilgrims after Narendra Modi visit, with 'Dhyan Gufa' remaining occupied since Prime Minister's visit last month this year.
Thane: Bullet train station redesigned to reduce impact on mangroves
Maharashtra Transport Minister Diwakar Raote had said on Monday in a reply to a question in the state Legislative Council that as many as 54,000 mangroves spread over 13.36 hectares will be affected because of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.
Naveen Patnaik takes oath for fifth time; but he’s not India’s longest serving chief minister yetSubscriber Only
As Naveen Patnaik starts his fifth term as the chief minister of Odisha, we look at the Indian leaders who have served more time at top than the BJD supremo
Four Kenyan-born runners join Army to represent US at Rio 2016 Olympics
All four runners are part of the WCAP which is designed to give soldier-athletes the support necessary to compete at the highest levels.
Foundation laid in God’s own country: Amit ShahSubscriber Only
“When I arrived in New Delhi, I wanted BJP to have a permanent presence in the Coromandel states. Today is the shubh shuruaat (auspicious start) of the BJP’s grand dream, ” said Shah.
Delhi confidential: Tough As NailsSubscriber Only
The BJP was recently abuzz with speculation over whether Amit Shah would attend the birthday celebrations of Faridabad leader Avtar Singh Bhadana, who crossed over from the Congress some time ago.
Those without education, toilets have reason to agitate, to (disqualify) them is unclear thinking: Amartya SenSubscriber Only
Amartya Sen says it is not being critical of the SC to say we want a Constitutional Bench (on the Panchayat ruling) and we want the wisdom of the SC to get full play on this
Ghar Vapsi, Love Jihad, Beef Ban feature in Salman Khurshid’s Christmas Party invitationSubscriber Only
In an email invitation which seemingly takes a dig at BJP, the former Union minister lists out these issues to drive home the point that the year gone-by was not good but a 'horrendous' one.
Rahul Gandhi calls up family of Abohar victimsSubscriber Only
Rahul spoke to the family for over 7 minutes. Kaushalaya said the Congress MP assured to provide legal help to the family as well.
BJP taking credit for UPA plans: Congress MP Deepender HoodaSubscriber Only
The three-time MP also underlined that the cancellation of his invitation was a breach of privilege and parliamentary procedures and that he would take up the issue with the Speaker.
Park Street gangrape verdict: Court sentences three convicts to 10 years jailSubscriber Only
The accused were found guilty under sections 376 (2)(g) (gangrape), 120 B (criminal conspiracy), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common intention) of IPC,” said senior public prosecutor Sarbani Roy.
Salman Khan hit-and-run case verdict: Probe was conducted in a faulty manner, says Bombay HCSubscriber Only
The prosecution failed to establish its case against Salman Khan on all charges, said the high court.
NGT bans camping activity from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh in UttarakhandSubscriber Only
The tribunal bans plastic use in the Ganga belt in Rishikesh-Haridwar.
Five school children dead as jeep collides with truck in north BengalSubscriber Only
The accident took place when the children, all from the same village, were returning home from a school.
China calls for talks among NSG members to admit India, others
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) chairman Rafael Grossi had visited India and held talks with top leaders there about India's admission as part of efforts to build consensus to admit New Delhi.
In democracy, consensus trumps numbers, says PM ModiSubscriber Only
Anyone trying to tinker with Constitution akin to suicide, says PM; our strength is ‘auto-pilot corrective’
Rajnath attacks Congress on secularism, says it’s the ‘most misused’ term
"The words 'socialist' and 'secular' were incorporated in the Preamble through the 42nd amendment of the Constitution. We have no objection. Let bygone be bygone," said Rajnath Singh.
Delhi court allows R K Pachauri to travel abroadSubscriber Only
Pachauri, a two-time chairman of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), was accused of sexual harassment earlier this year by a junior colleague at the Delhi-based Teri.
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