Kanhaiya Kumar released from Tihar Jail
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was released from the Tihar Jail here on Wednesday evening, a day after the Delhi High Court gave him a six-month interim bail, jail authorities…
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IUML first in Kerala to announce list of candidates
Malappuram (Kerala), March 3 (IANS) The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second biggest party in the ruling Congress-led UDF, on Thursday announced its first list of 20 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly polls….
Kanhaiya Kumar released from Tihar Jail
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was released from the Tihar Jail here on Wednesday, a day after a court gave him a six-month interim bail, jail authorities said.
Forward Bloc veteran, freedom fighter Ashok Ghosh dead
Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) Freedom fighter and West Bengal’s senior most Left leader, Ashok Ghosh, who was state secretary of the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) for 65 years at a stretch, died here on…
India’s request on Masood Azhar with UN counter-terror body
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s request to the UN to include the name of Masood Azhar, leader of the proscribed Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist group, in its list of designated terrorists, is now with…
Kashmir infiltration bid foiled, militant killed
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) The army on Thursday killed an armed militant while he was trying to sneak in from the Pakistani side of the Line of Control, thus foiling an infiltration bid in the…
Infiltration bid foiled, one guerrilla killed
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) The army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, killing one guerrilla while two soldiers were injured, defence sources said….
Government faces heat in Rajya Sabha over inflammatory speeches
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The government faced a tough time in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday as opposition members raised the issue of what they called “hate and inflammatory” speeches by BJP MPs and…
Jharkhand notifies six-member panel on JPSC exams
Ranchi, March 3 (IANS) The Jharkhand government on Thursday notified a six-member committee to look into the recruitment examinations conducted by the state Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Short Service Commission (SCC). The committee will…
Two soldiers injured in LoC gunfight with militants
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) Two soldiers were injured on Thursday in an ongoing operation against separatist guerrillas near the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. The soldiers were injured in an ongoing…
Telangana speaker issues notice to five TDP members
New Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly S. Madhusudhana Chary called on Governor E. S. L. Narasimhan at Rajbhavan in Hyderabad on June 10, 2014. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) Telangana assembly Speaker Madhusudhana Chary…
New political party in Kerala joins NDA before assembly polls
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Hindu Ezhava leader Vellapalli Natesan’s Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the coming assembly elections in Kerala. Union…
UP court admits case against Chidambaram
Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) A Maharajganj court has admitted a complaint against former union home minister P. Chidambaram for his alleged remarks that Parliament House attack accused Afzal Guru was not given a proper hearing…
Kanhaiya to be freed soon, bail bond furnished
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar, accused of sedition, will soon be released from Tihar Jail here as his bail bond has been furnished, a lawyer said on Thursday. This follows…
India most secular country, says Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India is the most secular country in the world despite its diversity and the fact that people of all faiths live here….
Reel life comes true: Actor Jagadish all set to contest polls
Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (IANS) Once cast in the main role of a common man who accidentally ends up being the home minister of Kerala, comedian and character actor Jagadish may well have a chance to…
Lok Sabha adopts motion of thanks on President’s Address
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted by a voice vote the motion of thanks on the President’s Address to parliament after a reply to the debate by Prime Minister Narendra…
Reconsider decision on vital drugs: CPI-M
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The CPI-M on Thursday expressed deep concern that 76 life saving drugs have been taken off the customs duties exemption list and urged the government to review the decision. “This…
Chhota Rajan’s voice samples given to CBI, counsel tells court
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Underworld don Rajendra S. Nikhalje alias Chhota Rajan’s counsel on Thursday told a special MCOCA court here that his voice samples have been provided to the CBI in journalist J. Dey…
No study leave for Himachal staff after 50
Shimla, March 3 (IANS) State government employees may not get study leave for higher education after 50 years of age, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh informed the assembly on Thursday. Replying to a question…