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Rajapakse’s Wife Interrogated over Fraud Allegations
Colombo, Feb 1 (IANS) Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapakse’s wife Shiranthi Rajapakse was on Monday interrogated by investigators over fraud allegations. Shiranthi appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry Into Serious Acts of Fraud…
Kerala Bar Scam: Fresh Bribe Allegations Against Two Leaders by Biju Ramesh
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, Feb 1 (IANS) Whistle-blower bar owner Biju Ramesh on Monday opened a new can of worms in Kerala, alleging that Rs.2 crore was paid to then state Congress president Ramesh Chennithala and Rs.25 lakh…
Afghan CEO Calls on Modi
New Delhi: The CEO of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah calls on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on February 01, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Afghan Chief Executive Officer and Head…
‘Mostly Unfree’ India Improves Its Economic Freedom Score
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) With an improvement of 1.6 points in its overall score, India was ranked 123rd in 2016 Index of Economic Freedom released by the conservative US think tank Heritage Foundation here…
TDP, YSRCP Blame Each Other for Andhra Violence
East Godavari: Protestors belonging to Kapu caste set a train on fire and blocked rail and road traffic in East Godavari district, about 100 km from Visakhapatnam on Jan 31, 2016. The violence broke out…
Caste System Left Its Mark on Indians’ DNA: Study
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Using genetic data, Indian scientists have traced the emergence of a rigid caste system to about 1,600 years ago during the Gupta period when a lot of social transformation occurred. It,…
Kapu Leader Mudragada Padmanabham Vows to Continue Agitation for Quota
Visakhapatnam, Feb 1 (IANS) Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham on Monday said the Kapus’ agitation will continue till they are included in the list of backward classes and provided reservation. Padmanabham announced that he will go…
Additional Forces Rush to Violence-Hit Andhra Pradesh
East Godavari: Protestors belonging to Kapu caste set a train on fire and blocked rail and road traffic in East Godavari district, about 100 km from Visakhapatnam on Jan 31, 2016. The violence broke out…
Kelly Brook Gets Engaged for Fourth Time
London, Feb 1 (PTI) Actress-model Kelly Brook is reportedly engaged for the fourth time. Brook, 36, had sparked speculation that she and her French partner Jeremy Parisi are set to tie the knot after being…
Kalam’s Book ‘Transcendence’ Launched in S Africa
Johannesburg, Jan 31 (PTI) Former President APJ Abdul Kalam’s book ‘Transcendence’ was launched here with religious leaders, politicians, diplomats and businessmen from all communities sharing the lessons from the book based on his spiritual experiences…
Include at Least 50 Percent Farmers Under Crop Insurance: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) At least 50 percent of the country’s farmers should be included in the crop insurance scheme launched by the government over the next two…
Several Trains Cancelled Due to Violence in Andhra
East Godavari: Protestors belonging to Kapu caste set a train on fire and blocked rail and road traffic in East Godavari district, about 100 km from Visakhapatnam on Jan 31, 2016. The violence broke out…
No Government Until BJP Assures on Mufti’s Vision: Mehbooba
Kulgam: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed during a meeting with party workers in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on May 20, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Srinagar, Jan 31 (IANS) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday…
Kapus Call off Quota Protest
East Godavari: Protestors belonging to Kapu caste set a train on fire and blocked rail and road traffic in East Godavari district, about 100 km from Visakhapatnam on Jan 31, 2016. The violence broke out…
Indian Navy’s IFR Rehearsals Light Visakhapatnam Waters
Visakhapatnam, Jan 31 (IANS) The coastal city of Visakhapatnam was on Sunday buzzing with activity with warships circling the waters and aircrafts hovering in the sky as the Indian Navy started rehearsals for the International…
Cameron to Tackle Racial Bias at Universities
London, Jan 31 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday announced that a new government law will require universities to publish statistical data on admissions by gender, class and ethnic backgrounds. The move comes…
I’m Yet to See My Full Freedom: Kamal Haasan
Chennai: Actor Kamal Haasan during audio launch of film `Thoongavanam` at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai, on Oct 7, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan has revealed that he “has never had”…
Campaigning Ends for Hyderabad Municipal Polls
Hyderabad, Jan 31 (IANS) Campaigning came to an end on Sunday evening for February 2 elections to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Leaders of major political parties including central and state ministers criss-crossed the city on…
Djokovic Overpowers Murray to Win Sixth Australian Open Crown
(160131) — MELBOURNE, Jan. 31, 2016 (Xinhua) — Novak Djokovic (R) of Serbia and Andy Murray of Great Britain pose with their trophies after the final of men’s singles at the Australian Open Tennis Championships…