Security Tightened in Ayodhya
Lucknow, Dec 24 (IANS) Security was beefed up and intelligence units stepped up vigil in Ayodhya in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh after a group of Muslims put up a small model of the now-demolished…
Politics
Kejriwal Unveils Odd-Even Scheme, Seeks Public Support
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Transport Minister Gopal Rai announcing the odd-even transport formula in New Delhi on Dec. 24, 2015. (Photo: Sunil Majumdar/IANS) New Delhi, Dec…
J&K CM Mufti Muhammad Sayeed in Delhi AIIMS for Treatment (Lead)
Srinagar/Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed was on Thursday flown to New Delhi and admitted in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for treatment. State government sources said…
Gautam Bambawale Named India’S High Commissioner to Pakistan
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Gautam H. Bambawale, presently Indian ambassador to Bhutan, was on Wednesday named India’s new high commissioner to Pakistan. “Gautam H. Bambawale, (IFS: 1984), presently ambassador of India to Royal…
Rajya Sabha Passes Atomic Energy Amendment Bill
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed without debate the Atomic Energy Amendment Bill, permitting the formation of joint ventures between the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) and other…
India Likely to Ink $600 Mn Kamov Chopper Deal with Russia
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Russian capital for summit-level talks on Wednesday, a $600 million deal with Moscow for the purchase of Kamov helicopters is on…
Andhra Pradesh to Host 2019 National Games
Hyderabad, Dec 23 (PTI) National Games in 2019 would be held in Andhra Pradesh, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) Chairman P R Mohan said today. The Indian Olympic Association, at its meeting held in…
Kerala CM Says No to Probe into Minister’s Letter
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 23 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday said there was no need to order a probe into a letter allegedly written by a state minister to the Congress leadership. “Please show…
Pakistan Proposes Foreign Secretary-Level Talks with India
Islamabad, Dec 23 (IANS) Sartaj Aziz, foreign affairs adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Wednesday, proposed January 16 for talks between the foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India. “Pakistan is now waiting for…
Difficult to Predict Timeline for GST Bill Passage: Sinha
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said it is unable to predict a timeline for the passage of the GST Bill, currently stalled in the Rajya Sabha because the ruling NDA does…
I Am out Of BJP for Speaking Truth: Azad
Ahmedabad, Dec 23 (IANS) BJP MP Kirti Azad said on Wednesday that it was unfortunate he had been suspended by his party for “speaking the truth” about corruption in Delhi’s cricket body. “What anti-party activity…
Delhi Government Launches Wi-Fi in Six Buses
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS ) The Delhi government on Wednesday launched free Wi-Fi services in six public transport buses, an official statement said. The pilot project was launched by Transport Minister Gopal Rai. These…
Amid Anti-Terror Fight, France to Revoke Dual Citizenship
Paris, Dec 23 (IANS) As part of a constitutional reform, the French government would submit a law aimed at revoking dual citizenship of all nationals, including those who were born in France and were convicted…
BJP Stands Exposed, Says Kejriwal
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the BJP had exposed itself by suspending its MP Kirti Azad who had alleged corruption in Delhi’s cricket body. “Kirti Azad’s fault…
Modi Arrives in Russia on Two-Day Visit
Moscow, Dec 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Moscow on a two-day visit during which he will attend the 16th India-Russia annual summit. After alighting from the aircraft, he was welcomed…
BJP Suspends Kirti Azad for Taking on Jaitley
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday suspended MP Kirti Azad, who has alleged large-scale corruption in Delhi’s cricket body when it was headed by now Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. “Yes, he has…
Politifact Hands Trump ‘Lie Of the Year’ Award
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) The comments of Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump have earned him the “2015 Lie of the Year” award presented by PolitiFact, a website that fact-checks the truth of politicians’ statements. PolitiFact…
Bankruptcy Code Bill Referred to Joint Panel
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday decided to refer the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015 to a joint committee of parliament. Moving the motion in the house, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley…
Mayawati Slams UP Government As Stones Collected for Temple
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday criticised the Samajwadi Party for letting Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) collect stones for the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. “Samajwadi Party is…
Modi Very Optimistic Of Russia Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is very optimistic about his two-day visit to Russia starting Wednesday during which he will attend…