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January 25, 2017 7:55 PM

India, UAE sign 14 agreements

India and the UAE today inked 14 agreements in various areas including in defence, maritime transport, comprehensive strategic partnership, shipping, agriculture and allied sector, trade, oil storage and management, energy efficiency, road transport and highways and prevention and combating human tr...

January 25, 2017 7:43 PM

Animal rights groups challenge new TN law on Jallikattu in SC

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday the pleas of Animal Welfare Board of India and other animal rights organisations challenging the new law passed by Tamil Nadu Assembly to allow bull taming sport Jallikattu in the state.<br/><br/>The bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra ask...

January 25, 2017 7:18 PM

NCW issues notice to Sharad Yadav over derogatory remark on women

National Commission for Women today issued a notice to JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav for his alleged derogatory remarks against women. The Commission has sought explanation from him within 24 hours, failing which he will have to appear before the panel. <br/><br/>The NCW also condemned the u...

January 25, 2017 7:03 PM

BSF Director General visits boder areas in Jammu frontier

On the eve of Republic Day, Director General BSF K K Sharma today visited the boder areas in Jammu frontier. BSF sources told AIR Jammu that the DG BSF decided to celebrate the occasion with his troops at the most sensitive Jammu Frontier.<br/><br/>In the high alert situation, and in spi...

January 25, 2017 6:46 PM

Nobody expected to make personal comments on women: Venkaiah Naidu

Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu today said BJP does not subscribe to the remarks made by Vinay Katiyar against Priyanka Gandhi. Mr Naidu told media in New Delhi that such remarks are unacceptable. He said, nobody is expected to make personal comments.<br/><br/>Meanwh...

January 25, 2017 6:38 PM

Padma awardees' list announced

Politician Sharad Pawar, Murli Manohar Joshi and singer Yesudas and spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev are among the seven prominent personalities who will be awarded Padma Vibhushan, the country's prestigious civilian award. <br/><br/>Former Chief Minister of Mdhya Pradesh Sunder Lal P...

January 25, 2017 6:37 PM

Priyanka Gandhi hits back at Vinay Katiyar for his alleged remarks

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi today hit back at BJP leader Vinay Katiyar for his alleged remarks against her. Ms Gandhi said the remarks show BJP&apos;s mindset towards the better half of country&apos;s population. <br/><br/>Later, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said BJP...

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