Crisis in Kashmir deep-rooted: RSP MP
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 6 (IANS) The crisis in Jammu and Kashmir is deep-rooted and the only way out is a political solution, said a MP who was part of the all-party delegation to the state led…
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Pakistan Army Chief salutes Kashmiris ‘undaunted sight for freedom’
Islamabad, Sep 6 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday said that people of Kashmir will continue to get Islamabad’s support on diplomatic front, adding that the country was strong even before, and…
Nadda to lead yoga session at WHO conference
Colombo, Sep 6 (IANS) Health Minister J.P. Nadda will lead the yoga session at the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee of the Southeast Asia region here on Wednesday, a statement said. Carrying forward…
Husband should not have to leave foundation if I win: Clinton
Washington, Sep 6 (IANS) Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday said if she wins on November 8, her husband, former President Bill Clinton, should not have to resign from the Clinton Foundation, an organisation…
Asean key to northeastern India’s development: Modi
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Ahead of his visit to Laos to attend the 14th India-Asean Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that southeast Asia is the…
Hazare anguished by antics of Kejriwal’s colleagues
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Sep 6 (IANS) Veteran anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday said he was “very anguished and hurt” by the antics of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s cabinet ministers. He said while some of…
Dalai Lama leaves for 18-day European tour
Dharamsala, Sep 6 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday left Dharamsala for an 18-day visit to Belgium, France and Poland. The visit includes public talks on ethics beyond religion, teachings and visit…
Yogeshwar’s Olympic medal won’t be upgraded to gold: UWW
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The United World Wrestling (UWW) on Tuesday quashed all speculation about star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt’s bronze at the 2012 Olympics turning into gold by announcing that gold medallist Togrul Asgarov…
Modi government ignoring farmers, charges Rahul
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 6 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday began a 2,500-km ‘Kisan Yatra’, accusing the Narendra Modi government of ignoring the plight of farmers. Addressing a huge gathering at Rudrapur…
Kashmir: Rajnath briefs PM, hardline stance against separatists likely
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The central government has decided to take a hardline posture vis-a-vis separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir and may soon order scaling down of their official security as well as…
AAP accuses BJP leader of influencing civic body for tax exemption
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The AAP on Tuesday accused BJP leader Vijay Goel of using his “post and clout” to get exemption on property tax and other charges on a heritage building he bought…
Artistes seek justice for Haryana singer
Gurgaon, Sep 6 (IANS) Over two dozen Haryana artistes on Monday urged Gurgaon police to ensure justice for dancer and singer Sapna Chaudhary who attempted suicide after obscene messages were posted against her on Facebook….
OBC leader quits Gujarat Congress core panel
Ahmedabad, Sep 6 (IANS) Former Congress MP and senior OBC leader Jagdish Thakor resigned from the core committee of the party on Tuesday, sources close to him said. Thakor, who represented the last Lok Sabha…
Congress, JD-U accuse government of misusing public funds
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Congress and the JD-U on Tuesday hit out at the BJP-led central government over expenditure of Rs 3.5 crore incurred by 23 ministers in refurbishing their respective offices and…
Nadal headlines strong Spain squad for Davis Cup tie against India
Madrid, Sep 6 (IANS) Spain will bring its strongest possible tennis squad including 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and World No.13 David Ferrer to face hosts India in a Davis Cup World Group Play-off…
Yogeshwar’s Olympic medal will not be upgraded to gold: UWW
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The United World Wrestling (UWW) on Tuesday quashed all speculation about star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt’s bronze at the 2012 Olympics turning into gold by announcing that gold medalist Togrul Asgarov…
Six die due to electrocution, drowning in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Sep 6 (IANS) At least six persons including three children, died due to electrocution and drowning in two districts of Jharkhand on Tuesday, police said. According to the police, three persons were electrocuted to…
Naik’s licence: Senior IAS officers lobby for suspended colleague
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A number of senior IAS officials, including joint secretaries, on Tuesday called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the suspension of a colleague G.K. Dwivedi over the renewal of…
Nadal, Ferrer to be part of Spanish team facing India in Davis Cup
Madrid, Sep 6 (IANS) Spain will bring its strongest possible squad including 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and World No.13 David Ferrer to face hosts India in a Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie….
Methanol as alternative energy can bring socio-economic change: Gadkari
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said adoption of methanol as an alternative source of energy has the potential to bring about socio-economic change in the country. According to the…