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January 13, 2017 8:15 AM

Venkaiah Naidu greets people on Lohri

Today is Lohri, Punjabi Festival of Lohri is celebrated on January 13 every year. Lohri date is auspicious and significant for Hindus. On January 13 every year sun begins its Uttarayan journey (northward journey) and takes entry in to Makar Rashi or Tropic of Capricorn. <br/><br/>Lohri m...

January 13, 2017 8:07 AM

SC refuses to pass judgment on Jallikattu before Pongal

The Supreme Court rejected a plea urging it to pass judgement on Jallikattu before the harvest festival of Pongal on Saturday.<br/><br/>A bench comprising justices Dipak Misra and R Banumathi told that it is unfair to ask the bench to pass an order. <br/><br/>The apex court, ...

January 13, 2017 8:07 AM

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Whistleblower law

The Supreme Court today refused to intervene in the legislative process on the amendments to the law on Whistleblower's Protection Act 2011. The apex court said Parliament is seized of the matter and by asking the legislature about the proposed amendments, it cannot breach the limit. &apos;<...

January 13, 2017 7:58 AM

SC seeks govt's reply on allowing pvt radio to broadcast news

The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Centre on a plea seeking its direction for allowing private FM radio stations, including community radios, to broadcast news. A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to...

January 13, 2017 7:57 AM

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Whistleblower law

The Supreme Court today refused to intervene in the legislative process on the amendments to the law on Whistleblower's Protection Act 2011. The apex court said Parliament is seized of the matter and by asking the legislature about the proposed amendments, it cannot breach the limit. &apos;<...

January 13, 2017 7:50 AM

President greets people on the eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal

President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted countrymen on the eve of the Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal. In his message the President has said, these festival are expressions of joy and prosperity ushered in by a fresh harvest. <br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee expressed hope that celebrations of fes...

January 13, 2017 7:47 AM

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Whistleblower law

The Supreme Court today refused to intervene in the legislative process on the amendments to the law on Whistleblower's Protection Act 2011. The apex court said Parliament is seized of the matter and by asking the legislature about the proposed amendments, it cannot breach the limit. &apos;<...

January 13, 2017 7:47 AM

SC's no to intervene in whistleblower law irks advocate

The Supreme Court today refused to intervene in the legislative process on the amendments to the law on Whistleblower's Protection Act 2011. The apex court said Parliament is seized of the matter and by asking the legislature about the proposed amendments, it cannot breach the limit. &apos;<...

January 13, 2017 7:46 AM

Row over SP Cycle: EC to hear both factions today

The Election Commission will hear today both factions of the Samajwadi Party's claim on party symbol 'Cycle'. After family feud, the factions led by Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had approached the poll body staking claim over the party and the symbo...

January 13, 2017 7:33 AM

Guided Pinaka successfully test-fired at Chandipur in Odisha

The Pinaka Rocket converted to a Guided Pinaka was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha, yesterday. The Pinaka Rocket Mark-II, which evolved from Pinaka Mark-I is equipped with a navigation, guidance and control kit and has been transformed to a Guided Pinaka.&lt...

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