‘All lighthouses to be solarised by December’
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Directorate General of Lighthouse and Lightships (DGLL) on Friday said it has decided to replace the source of energy at all of its light house with solar energy in…
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Ban on women at Haji Ali shrine sanctum sanctorum to continue, for now
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Women will continue to be barred from entering the sanctum sanctorum of Sufi saint Haji Ali’s Dargah in Mumbai, as the Supreme Court on Friday continued with the interim order…
Prejudice, bias against women still exists: Diplomats
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Women around the world have achieved success by breaking stereotypes but there is still a need to end “prejudice and gender bias” against them, diplomats said here on Friday. A…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Santos’ peace deal with Farc is benchmark of his presidency
Bogota (Colombia), Oct 7 (IANS) One of the most notable accomplishments of the presidency of Juan Manuel Santos, the current and 32nd President of Colombia, has been his success in bringing the leftist FARC to…
‘BRICS Business Council looking at boosting intra-group trade’
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The BRICS Business Council is looking into low trade volume among the five emerging economies, while recent agreements in areas like customs coopration are attempts to lower trade barriers among…
Goa Police launch probe into 39-yr-old perfumer’s death
Panaji, Oct 7 (IANS) The Goa Police have launched a high-level probe into the death of a 39-year-old woman, whose body was lying naked in her apartment, with her limbs tied to the bed. Director…
Mafia ‘threats’ to Nirupam, wife appeals to PM for security
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam whose remarks on the Indian Army’s surgical strikes across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir have created a storm, on Friday claimed threats from the mafia…
SC notice to Bihar legislator on plea challenging bail in rape case
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to a Bihar legislator, accused of raping a minor girl, on the state’s petition seeking cancellation of his bail granted by the Patna…
SC bars BCCI from releasing funds to state associations
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday barred the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from releasing any funds to its state affiliates until they give an unconditional undertaking that…
Goa to follow NDMC model to become open defecation-free
Panaji, Oct 7 (IANS) Goa is looking to follow the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) model to make the state open defecation-free (ODF) by 2017, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said on Friday. Parsekar, who met…
AAP complains to police against Parrikar for ‘defaming’ Army
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The AAP on Friday complained to Delhi Police against Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and BJP spokesperson G.V.L. Narsimha Rao for “defaming” and “politicising” the Indian armed forces through their statements…
Hyderabad varsity students stage protest over panel report
Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Students at University of Hyderabad (UoH) on Friday staged a protest against the report of Justice Ashok Kumar Rupanwala Commission, terming it an attempt to shield two Union ministers and the…
NGO files contempt plea in Delhi HC on teachers’ vacancies
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) An NGO on Friday moved the Delhi High Court to seek action against the Delhi government and authorities of three municipal corporations for alleged non-compliance with the court’s earlier order…
BJP chief insulted Army, says Congress
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Congress on Friday accused the BJP of insulting the Indian Army by claiming that it didn’t display courage on the LoC for the last nearly seven decades, and demanded…
SC order on liquor ban big relief for Bihar government
Patna, Oct 7 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Patna High Court order quashing the Bihar government’s ban on liquor, the ruling JD-U, RJD and Congress alliance welcomed the “positive development”. Hailing…
Odisha’s Vision Document to be prepared in 3 months
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) The Odisha government will prepare the draft Vision Document for 2036 within three months, an official said on Friday. In order to ensure holistic development, the state government is preparing a…
Jaitley hints at increasing defence budget
Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) In the wake of recent heightened tension between India and Pakistan, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has hinted at increasing the defence budget. “Defence will always be a top priority when expenditure…
HPL Electric at ‘Light India Exhibition’ in New Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Established electric equipment manufacturing company HPL Electric & Power Ltd displayed its vast lighting range at the ‘Light India Exhibition’ held here from October 5-7. The range on display covered…
TN Governor discusses Cauvery, administration with senior Ministers
Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao on Friday met two senior AIADMK ministers and the state Chief Secretary to discuss the Cauvery water issue and the General Administration in the state…
By 50th edition, IFFI to get new permanent venue: Goa CM
Panaji, Oct 7 (IANS) The 50th edition of the IFFI in Goa will be held at a new permanent venue, which will be constructed under PPP mode and ready to function by November 2019, Chief…