Noida rape victim dies after suffering burn injuries
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The 15-year-old girl, who was raped and then burnt alive on the terrace of her house, died here on Wednesday in a city hospital, authorities said. The girl, a resident…
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Trump, Clinton win Mississippi primaries
From Lalit K Jha Washington, Mar 9 (PTI) Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton have won their primaries in the US state of Mississippi, cementing their position as frontrunners in…
US stocks fall on weak data
New York, March 9 (IANS) The US stocks traded lower in the morning session on Tuesday after China released weaker-than-expected trade data. At midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 92.62 points, or 0.54 percent,…
Canada to admit record number of immigrants in 2016
Toronto, March 9 (IANS) The government of Canada announced an ambitious plan for 2016 immigration levels on Tuesday, aimed at reuniting more families. Ottawa plans to welcome between 280,000 and 305,000 permanent residents by the…
US stocks open lower after weak data
New York, March 9 (IANS) The US stocks opened lower on Tuesday after weaker-than-expected Chinese trade data. China’s exports in dollar-denominated terms slumped more than 25 percent year-on-year in February, more than expected and the…
Indian attacked in Russia being treated: Sushma
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that a doctor is attending to an Indian medical student attacked by unknown…
Tirumala temple closed for solar eclipse
Tirupati, March 8 (IANS) The hill shrine of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh was shut down to devotees on Tuesday night in view of the solar eclipse. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of…
‘Losers’ disturbed communal harmony during Jat quota stir: Minister
Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh. (Photo: IANS) Gurgaon, March 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh on Tuesday said ‘losers and miscreants’ tried to disturb the communal harmony…
Brain dead youth’s heart, liver save two lives
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A 21-year-old youth, who was declared brain dead, gave a fresh lease of life to two patients who were recipients of his heart and liver, a senior AIIMS official said…
We will build biodiversity park on Yamuna bank: Sri Sri
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Even as controversy rages over the decision by Art of Living to hold a cultural mega-event on the Yamuna floodplain, founder of the educational and humanitarian movement Sri Sri Ravi…
Government showing disregard for Women’s Reservation Bill: Congress
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of showing gross disregard for the Women’s Reservation Bill. “This government has shown gross disregard towards the Women’s Reservation Bill,…
Women hold the fort in Gujarat assembly
Gandhinagar, March 8 (IANS) International Women’s Day on Tuesday saw a true all-women affair in the Gujarat assembly as the house was allowed to be conducted for the day by a woman member from the…
No corruption issue against Modi government: Jaitley
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Taking a dig at the UPA constituent parties, specially the Congress which leads it, regarding various issues, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said corruption was one issue which did…
Boat with all-women crew reaches home in Goa
Panaji, March 8 (IANS) Indian Navy’s sailing vessel ‘Mhadei’, which set sail from Visakhapatnam after participating in the International Fleet Review, reached its home port on Tuesday with its all-women crew. The boat, which reached…
Government, opposition set for clash in Maharashtra legislature
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered an olive branch to the opposition for smooth conduct of the legislature’s budget session starting on Wednesday, but the opposition is readying itself for a…
Opposition leaders demand case against HRD minister
New Delhi: Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani at the Parliament in New Delhi, on Feb 26, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Agra, March 8 (IANS) Notwithstanding union HRD Minister Smriti Irani’s denial about the involvement of any…
Patel delegation hands over 27-point charter to Gujarat CM
Mumbai: Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel at the `Gujarat Investor` summit during the Make in India, in Mumbai on Feb 16, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) A delegation of Patidar community leaders, including…
Congress announces 75 Bengal seats where it would contest
Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) A day after the Left Front came out with its first list of candidates, the Congress on Tuesday announced that it had identified 75…
Andhra minister’s son denied bail in molestation case
Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Rejecting the bail petition of the son of an Andhra Pradesh minister in a molestation case, a city court sent him to police custody for two days. The bail petition of…
NHRC notice to Mumbai police over brutality with Canadian businessman
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Mumbai police and two lawyers following a complaint from a Canadian businessman alleging harassment by police personnel, including two senior officers…