India’s ties with Nepal are unique: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India’s ties with Nepal are “time tested and unique” as the two countries signed a host of agreements to renew ties. “Our…
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Till I am around, no divide in the party, says Mulayam
Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday tried to make light of the ongoing battle of supremacy in the party between Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Shivpal Yadav and…
Mulayam tears off Shivpal’s resignation, but truce not in sight
Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) Samajwadi party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday rejected the resignation of younger brother and former PWD minister Shivpal Singh Yadav as the state party chief. Sources told IANS that…
NDA protests in Siwan against Shahabuddin’s release
Patna, Sep 16 (IANS) The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday held protest demonstrations in Siwan, the home district and stronghold of Mohammad Shahabuddin, against the release of the former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)…
India, Nepal hold bilateral talks
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India and Nepal held bilateral talks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” here on Friday. “Reviewing the full spectrum of #IndiaNepal relations. Both…
HC seeks Centre’s response on lifetime electoral ban of convicts
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a public suit seeking to declare as unconstitutional certain provisions of the Representation of Peoples Act that allow…
Modi receives Nepal PM
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” here ahead of bilateral talks. “Infusing fresh energy into a special relationship. PM @narendramodi receives Nepal…
Prachanda accorded ceremonial welcome
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here on Friday. Prachanda, who arrived here on Thursday on a four-day state visit,…
Comeback Clinton vows: ‘I’ll never walk away’
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has vowed that she will never give up as she hit the campaign trail again following a three-day rest after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Speaking at…
Sushma calls on Nepal PM
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on visiting Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” here on Friday. “EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan,”…
Lord Ganesha immersions end in Maharashtra, 16 deaths
Mumbai/Nagpur, Sep 16 (IANS) The immersion of thousands of idols of the elephant-headed Lord Ganesha ended in most parts of Maharashtra on a tragic note with at least 16 visarjan-related deaths in the 24 hours…
Parchanda receives ceremonial welcome
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Nepal’s new Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Parchanda’ received a ceremonial welcome here at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday. He is in India on a four-day state visit. Prime Minister Narendra…
Shivpal Singh’s supporters demand apology from Akhilesh
Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) A sense of unease prevailed in the Uttar Pradesh capital on Friday, hours after Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav, his son Aditya Yadav and wife Sarla Yadav quit important…
Shut down: Across Tamil Nadu majority of shops remained closed
Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Majority of the shops, private schools, transport services like auto-rickshaws, private buses, fuel outlets did not function on Friday owing to the shutdown strike called by various organisations representing farmers, traders,…
I am with neta ji, bound by his orders: Shivpal Yadav
Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Friday told his supporters here that he will support Mulayam Singh Yadav in any condition, and they should not indulge in any…
Before iPhone 7 launch, Apple to reopen three stores in US
New York, Sep 16 (IANS) As Apple prepares to make iPhone 7 and iPhone7 Plus available for purchase at its stores on Friday, the Cupertino-based giant is set to reopen three big retail stores after…
US reiterates support for India’s role in Afghanistan
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) Ahead of the US-India-Afghanistan trilateral talks in New York later this month and in the wake of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s recently concluded visit to New Delhi, Washington has praised India’s…
Kashmir remain shut for 70 consecutive days
Srinagar, Sep 16 (IANS) Curfew like restrictions were imposed by authorities in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir Valley on Friday to prevent separatists called protests. The authorities did not mention if there would be…
Key Indian equity market indices open in green
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Taking a cue from global markets, the key Indian equity market indices opened in positive on Friday. The Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE, which had closed at 28,412.89 points on…
The Queen’s wardrobe to be exhibited near London
London, Sep 16 (IANS) Part of Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe, both present and past, will be on display from this Saturday at Windsor Castle, about 32 km west of London, in the exhibition: ‘Fashioning a…