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Two Indian sailors killed in fire on vessel Al Sadaa: Sushma Swaraj

Two Indian sailors died due to fire in the vessel Al Sadaa in Yemen, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said today.

Mar 07, 2016, 11:13 AM IST

Know why Jhanvi Behal challenged Kanhaiya Kumar to debate on PM Modi

A teenaged girl from Punjab, who was honoured on Republic Day for her contribution to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, has publicly challenged Jawaharlal Nehru University student union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar for an open debate on Prime Minister Modi and his government.

Mar 06, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Union Budget 2016-17: From Lalu Prasad to Shatrughan Sinha, who said what?

Take a look at how Opposition parties and senior leaders reacted to the United Budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament today.

Feb 29, 2016, 15:32 PM IST

Kerala CM Oommen Chandy escapes unhurt in road mishap

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy escaped unhurt after the car in which he was travelling skidded and fell into a small road-side drain in the district in the wee hours of today.

Feb 28, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

Leave your AC chambers, go out and find a solution to Delhi water crisis: SC to AAP govt

The Supreme Court on Monday rapped the Delhi government for approaching it over every issues instead of resolving the issue at government-to-government level.

Feb 22, 2016, 16:15 PM IST

Wife's letter threatening divorce an act of cruelty against husband: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court has granted permission to a man to divorce his estranged wife, with whom he has been living separately since last 28 years.

Feb 22, 2016, 10:30 AM IST

PM Modi declines to accept doctorate from BHU

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declined to receive an honorary doctorate from Banaras Hindu University, citing his policy of not accepting such degrees, official sources said here today.

Feb 21, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Oli, discusses India-Nepal ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart KP Sharma Oli, who is on a six-day visit here, during which a range of issues of mutual interest, including trade and political situation in Nepal, figured.

Feb 20, 2016, 14:06 PM IST

Anti-India slogans: Delhi police issues look out notice against three JNU students

The Delhi police on Saturday issued a look out circular (LOC) against three JNU students who are suspected to be a part of the group responsible for allegedly raising anti-national slogans on the university campus on February 9.

Feb 20, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Nepal PM Oli to be accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on his first visit abroad after assuming office in October last, will be accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday.

Feb 20, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

JNU row: All about DU lecturer SAR Geelani and JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar

Read to know about SAR Geelani and Kanhaiya Kumar, who have been booked by Delhi Police for carrying out anti-India activities.

Feb 16, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

25 more secret Netaji files may be released on Feb 23

Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma on Sunday said that the second tranche of 25 secret files on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is likely to be declassified later this month.

Feb 14, 2016, 13:14 PM IST

Mortal remains of 9 soldiers flown to Siachen base camp

The mortal remains of nine soldiers who died in an avalanche on Siachen glacier were on Saturday brought down to Siachen base in Ladakh sector from where they will be later taken to Leh after the weather clears.

Feb 13, 2016, 15:16 PM IST

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to arrive in India today

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven will be on a two-day visit to India this month to participate in the ‘Make in India Week’ here and will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral dialogue.

Feb 13, 2016, 10:38 AM IST

Two Army personnel, 4 militants killed in Kashmir gunfight

Two Army personnel were killed in a gunfight between militants and security forces in north Kashmir.

Feb 13, 2016, 09:58 AM IST

Fake MBBS admission racket busted in New Delhi, kingpin arrested

A 30-year-old computer graduate, who along with his gang allegedly duped people of several lakhs of rupees on the pretext of securing admissions to medical institutes across the country, was arrested.

Feb 10, 2016, 23:09 PM IST

Consider plea for Bharat Ratna to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Madras HC tells Centre

The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Union Home Ministry to consider a plea seeking conferment of Bharat Ratna on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Feb 10, 2016, 00:04 AM IST

'Don't go to Haryana if you cannot live without beef'

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday stoked a fresh row saying those who cannot live without eating beef should not visit the state where stringent cow protection law is in place.

Feb 09, 2016, 22:43 PM IST

Will decide on Ram temple in Ayodhya after SC verdict: Kalraj Mishra

Union minister Kalraj Mishra has said government will take a call on construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya after the Supreme Court comes out with its verdict on the appeal against the Allahabad high court judgement on the title suit.

Feb 08, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar rules out withdrawing troops from Siachen

Terming the recent death of 10 soldiers in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier "painful", Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday that withdrawing troops from the world's highest battlefield could not be a solution.

Feb 07, 2016, 14:24 PM IST