Saradha accused Madan Mitra gets bail
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal minister Madan Mitra was on Friday granted bail by a court here, over 21 months after his arrest in the multi-crore rupee Saradha chit…
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Indians working in Sharif-run mill: Pakistani opposition party
Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) A Pakistani opposition leader on Friday alleged that 300 Indians were working in the sugar mills owned by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s family, however, the company management refuted the claim. Chairman…
Pyongyang’s n-test adversely impacts peace, says India
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India on Friday condemned the nuclear test carried out by North Korea and urged Pyongyang to refrain from actions which “adversely impact peace and stability in the region”. “India deplores…
Kashmir multi-dimensional issue, can’t be resolved overnight: Mehbooba
Jammu, Sep 9 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday that Kashmir issue was multi-dimensional and needs sustained and serious efforts at various levels to be resolved. “It is an complex…
Under attack, railway ‘flexi fares’ rollback likely
By Brajendra Nath Singh New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The government is likely to roll back the “flexi fare” pricing of railway tickets on three premium trains after coming under widespread attack including within the…
War crimes trial internal matter of Bangladesh: India
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Days after Bangladesh hanged Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali for war crimes committed during the country’s 1971 Liberation War, India on Friday said it has been supportive of the judicial…
Mallya expresses willingness to return to India
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Liquor baron Vijay Mallya in an e-mail to his lawyer has expressed his willingness to return to India and respect the country’s judicial system. An hour before the hearing on…
World powers term Pyongyang’s n-tests ‘grave threat to peace’
Pyongyang, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday said it “successfully” conducted a nuclear test, its fifth and the “most powerful” so far, evoking strong condemnation from the global powers including US, China and Russia….
North Korea nuclear development timeline
Pyongyang, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday announced a “successful” nuclear test, its fifth and the second this year. Following is a chronology of the country’s nuclear development: December 12, 1985 — North Korea…
Karnataka urges PM to call CMs’ meeting on Cauvery row
Bengaluru, Sep 9 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a meeting of chief ministers at short notice for resolving the Cauvery river water impasse with Tamil Nadu….
Saradha accused Madan Mitra gets bail
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal minister Madan Mitra was on Friday granted bail by a court here, over 21 months after his arrest in the multi-crore rupee Saradha chit…
BJP, Sena take on Kapil as he complains to Modi about graft
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) The BJP, the Shiv Sena and the MNS on Friday took on comedian-actor Kapil Sharma complained to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was asked to pay a bribe by a…
Meghalaya assembly admits resolution against removal of Speaker
Shillong, Sep 9 (IANS) The Meghalaya Assembly on Friday admitted a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Abu Taher Mondal and set the date for the resolution to be taken up as September 16. The…
‘Irrespective of poll results, India-US ties will grow’
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Irrespective of the outcome of the November 8 US presidential elections, India-United States relations will remain robust and continue to grow, two Democratic and Republican Party leaders said on Friday….
Army chief reviews security situation in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Friday reviewed the security situation on the border with Pakistan and the hinterland in the Kashmir Valley. A defence statement issued here said…
SC to examine validity of 10% quota for EWS in Gujarat
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said a three-judge bench will examine the validity of the Gujarat government’s ordinance for 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections which was quashed…
Odisha bus accident kills 19
Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) At least 19 persons were killed and around 30 injured when a bus fell off a bridge in Odisha’s Angul district on Friday. The tragedy took place near Puruna Manitri in…
Government prohibits use of Samsung Note 7 on board aircraft
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The civil aviation regulator on Friday prohibited the use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on board aircraft. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the guidelines on…
Clashes in Kashmir, army to be deployed in valley
Srinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Dozens of civilians were injured in clashes with security forces in continuing protests in the Kashmir Valley on Friday as the army was set to be deployed in the restive southern…
Akbar Padamsee’s ‘Greek Landscape’ sells for record Rs 19 crore at auction
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Contemporary Indian artist Akbar Padamsee set a new high at Saffronart’s auction with his work “Greek Landscape” going under the hammer for Rs 19.19 crore, breaking his earlier record. The…