Obama in Italy to give climate change speech
Milan (Italy), May 8 (IANS/AKI) Former United States President Barack Obama arrived in Milan on Monday for a two-day visit during which he will give a talk on climate change and receive the freedom of…
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Gujarat PDS shop owners led by Modi’s brother on warpath
Ahmedabad, May 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s elder brother Prahlad Modi on Monday threatened that all fair price shop keepers would go on an indefinite strike from May 28 if the Gujarat Government did…
Centre approves procurement of one lakh tons of ‘toor’
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Central government on Monday approved purchase of one lakh tonnes of toor dal (pigeon pea) from Maharashtra’s farmers, an official statement said. The Agriculture Ministry statement said that on…
Rahul Gandhi meets Odisha party leaders, revamp on cards
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Monday held a meeting here with party leaders from Odisha as the organisational revamp in the state unit is imminent following the party’s poor performance…
Respond to plea against female genital mutilation: SC to Centre
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday sought government’s response on a plea seeking to ban female genital mutilation (FGM) or “Khatna”, as it is commonly called, and declare it illegal and…
Rajnath outlines new ‘aggressive’ operational strategy to take on Maoists
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called for choking financial resources of left-wing extremist groups as he outlined a new operational strategy ‘SAMADHAN’, which calls for aggression in thinking,…
Delhi Metro hikes fares by up to 66 per cent
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Metro on Monday hiked fares for different distances by up to 66 per cent, with the maximum fare going up to Rs 50 from earlier Rs 30, from May…
Jagdalpur airport to be operational soon: Home Secretary
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi on Monday said that civil airport at Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur would be operational very soon. “Civil airport at Jagdalpur will come into operation very soon. Visakhapatnam…
IPL: Hyderabad restrict Mumbai to 138/7
Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad put up a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Mumbai Indians to 138/7 in 20 overs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International…
Agra Divisional Commissioner picks up broom
Agra May 8 (IANS) Agra Divisional Commissioner K. Ram Mohan Rao picked up a broomstick and cleaned up his office premises, to boost the cleanliness drive. “When we take the lead and show with example,…
‘Heavily drunk’ son of Gujarat Deputy CM taken off Qatar Airways flight
Ahmedabad, May 8 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel’s son was early on Monday prevented by authorities from boarding a Qatar Airways flight to Greece after he arrived in a “heavily drunken” state at…
Kejriwal’s answer to ex-minister: Truth will prevail
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) In the wake of sacked Water Minister Kapil Mishra’s contention that he saw another Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain hand over Rs 2 crore to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the latter…
Centre writes to states, UTs on measures to improve prisons
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry has written to prison in-charges in all states and Union Territories (UT), advising them to use the nomenclature “Prisons and Correctional Administration” for Prisons Department, an…
BJP approaches Lokayukta to file case against Kejriwal
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) After sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra levelled bribery allegations against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the BJP on Monday approached the Lokayukta to file a case in the matter. “On…
AAP names Bhagwant Mann as Punjab president; Khaira quits posts
Chandigarh/New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) on Monday announced Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann would be its new Punjab unit president and AAP legislator and millionaire businessman Aman Arora the co-president. The announcement…
AAP suspends Mishra who alleges Rs 50 cr land deal for Kejriwal’s brother-in-law
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Cracking the whip, the AAP on Monday suspended its rebel leader Kapil Mishra hours after he made a fresh allegation of corruption against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that…
ABB India’s Q1 net profit up 3%
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Industrial technology major ABB India on Monday reported an increase of 3.18 per cent in its net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2017. According to the company, its net…
Mohun Bagan thrash Shivajians 4-0 in Federation Cup
Cuttack, May 8 (IANS) Defending champions Mohun Bagan began their title defence with a 4-0 win over DSK Shivajians in the Federation Cup football tournament at the Barabati Stadium here on Monday. A Balwant Singh…
Centre asks states to prepare for inadequate rainfall
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Monday asked all state governments to take measures to mitigate the situation arising out of any monsoon failure. According to a statement, Singh,…
France gets youngest President in Macron, EU elated
Paris, May 8 (IANS) Pro-EU Emmanuel Macron on Sunday became France’s youngest President with a landslide victory over far-right rival Marine Le Pen, a result hailed by European Union leaders. Wild celebrations broke out in…