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SC to hear appeals challenging bail to Shahabuddin today

September 28, 2016 8:50 AM

SC to hear appeals challenging bail to Shahabuddin today

Supreme Court will hear today the appeals challenging bail to controversial RJD leader Shahabuddin in a case pertaining to the killing of a youth in Siwan town of Bihar. The state government moved to the Supreme Court last week seeking cancellation of Shahabuddin's bail saying it was not proper...

Railways will soon join billion-dollar cargo club, says Suresh Prabhu

September 28, 2016 8:43 AM

Railways will soon join billion-dollar cargo club, says Suresh Prabhu

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu yesterday exuded confidence that the national transporter will soon join the billion-dollar cargo club as it is on course to ferry 1.2 billion tonne of cargo. Noting that more than two-thirds of the revenue comes from freight, of which 50% come from coal, he said...

Afghanistan: 12 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack

September 28, 2016 7:46 AM

Afghanistan: 12 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack

In Afghanistan, at least 12 Afghan soldiers have been killed at a checkpoint in a Taliban attack in northern Kunduz province. The Kunduz Governor's spokesman, said yesterday that the two soldiers helped the insurgents enter the base and then joined them in attacking their colleagues as they sle...

UGC brings out syllabus for NET examination for yoga subject

September 28, 2016 7:25 AM

UGC brings out syllabus for NET examination for yoga subject

The University Grants Commission, UGC has brought out the syllabus for NET examination for the subject of yoga. A 12-member committee headed by H R Nagendra has recommended that the NET exam, the qualification criterion for university teachers, should be held in the subject of yoga. <br/><b...

NIA takes into custody two men arrested by army in Uri attack

September 27, 2016 9:29 PM

NIA takes into custody two men arrested by army in Uri attack

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken custody of two people arrested in connection with Uri terror attack. They were apprehended by the villagers due to their suspicious movement in Uri sector and handed over to the security forces. <br/><br/>Earlier, during their interrogati...

SC asks Karnataka to give 6,000 cusecs Cauvery water to TN till Friday

September 27, 2016 9:27 PM

SC asks Karnataka to give 6,000 cusecs Cauvery water to TN till Friday

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken custody of two people arrested in connection with Uri terror attack. They were apprehended by the villagers due to their suspicious movement in Uri sector and handed over to the security forces. <br/><br/>Earlier, during their interrogati...

Cong attempting to politicise issue of national security: BJP

September 27, 2016 9:20 PM

Cong attempting to politicise issue of national security: BJP

BJP today attacked Congress for its demand to convene a special session of Parliament to declare Pakistan<br/>a terrorist state. The party said it is merely a propaganda tactic of the opposition party and an attempt to politicise the issue of national security. <br/><br/>BJP Secret...

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