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September 28, 2017 9:49 AM

Senate approves General Dunford for second term as top US officer

In the United States, Senate has confirmed Gen Joseph Dunford's nomination for a second term as chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff. The Senate yesterday by voice-vote backed the combat-hardened commander who received high marks from Republicans and Democrats. The vote came shortly after the A...

September 28, 2017 9:47 AM

Adhere to rules while issuing licence for firework sale: HC

With the festival of lights fast approaching, the Delhi High Court has directed the police to strictly adhere to the laws governing explosives while granting licences for sale of fireworks and crackers during Diwali.<br/><br/>The direction by a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal a...

September 28, 2017 9:44 AM

Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah to arrive in New Delhi today

The Chief Executive of Afghanistan, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah will arrive in New Delhi today. He was scheduled to arrive yesterday, but his flight was delayed due to a rocket attack on Kabul airport yesterday.<br/><br/>During his visit, Dr Abdullah will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ...

September 28, 2017 9:38 AM

Lodha panel not to entertain plea unless referred by court: SC

The Supreme Court has made it clear that Justice R M Lodha committee, which had recommended a slew of structural reforms in the BCCI, should not entertain any representation unless it is referred to by the Apex Court.<br/><br/>A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said this after c...

September 28, 2017 9:37 AM

PM remembers Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today remembered Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Jayanti. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Bhagat Singh's greatness and exemplary courage inspires generations of Indians.

September 28, 2017 9:34 AM

CARA launches monthly "Jan Sampark" Program to facilitate adoption

The Central Adoption Resource Authority, CARA, has started a monthly Jan Sampark program to enable the public to have interaction with its officials for seeking information related to adoption as well as flagging their concerns. The first of its kind programme was held in New Delhi recently.<br/&...

September 28, 2017 8:35 AM

EC disqualifies Madhu Koda from contesting polls for 3 years

Election Commission, EC, has disqualified former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda from contesting polls for three years for failing to properly file election expenses. The EC's order, under the Representation of People Act, came into effect yesterday. The matter is related to 2009 Lok Sabha ...

September 28, 2017 8:29 AM

India, US renew commitment to collaborate on health sector

India and the United States have renewed their commitment to work together in the healthcare sector for better addressing the health challenges faced by the people of the two countries. The India-US Health Dialogue concluded in New Delhi yesterday.<br/><br/>The experts deliberated on iss...

September 28, 2017 8:29 AM

India, US renew commitment to collaborate on health sector

India and the United States have renewed their commitment to work together in the healthcare sector for better addressing the health challenges faced by the people of the two countries. The India-US Health Dialogue concluded in New Delhi yesterday.<br/><br/>The experts deliberated on iss...

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