National

August 10, 2016 1:34 PM

Manoj Sinha calls for holistic approach to achieve vision of Digital India

Communications Minister Manoj Sinha today called for holistic planning rather than piecemeal approach to achieve the vision of Digital India. Inaugurating a seminar organized by National Institute of Communication Finance in Delhi, the Minister said there is need for innovation in this sector. <b...

August 10, 2016 1:11 PM

Amarnath Yatra progressing smoothly despite cloudy weather

In Jammu and Kashmir, Amarnath Yatra is progressing smoothly despite cloudy weather. <br/><br/>Fresh batches of pilgrims left Baltal and Nunwan Pahalgam base camps for the holy cave shrine this morning. <br/><br/>So far, about 2.19 lakh devotees have had paid obeisance since ...

August 10, 2016 12:31 PM

Ruling PDP welcomes PM's statement on Kashmir situation

Jammu and Kashmir's ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the Kashmir situation. Senior PDP leader and Education Minister Naeem Akhtar expressed hope that it would mark a fresh beginning in a sustained dialogue process to address the iss...

August 10, 2016 12:27 PM

Boy injured in blast near BSF camp in Manipur

In Manipur, a seven-year-old boy was injured, when an IED exploded near a BSF camp in East Imphal district today. Police said, the blast took place around 9 AM at Moirangpurel village. The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Senior police personnel immediately rushed to take the stock...

August 10, 2016 8:15 AM

Centre asks states, UTs to take strict action against cow vigilantes

Centre has asked states and Union Territories not to tolerate any incidents of attack on individuals in the name of cow vigilantism. In its advisory issued to the Chief Secretaries, the Home Ministry said that they are expected to ensure that any person who takes law into his hands is dealt with pro...

August 10, 2016 7:22 AM

Law needed to regulate app-based cabs: HC

The Delhi High Court has said that there is need for a good and model law for regulating app-based cab services like Ola and Uber to bring in more clarity. Justice Manmohan yesterday said he would set up a panel comprising two senior officials each from the Delhi government and the Centre and one ex...

August 10, 2016 6:49 AM

'Dahi-Handi' festival: SC to clarify on human pyramid today

The Supreme Court is likely to pass an order today on a plea of the Maharashtra government seeking a clarification as to whether a youth below 18-years can participate in a 'Dahi-Handi' ritual and human pyramid formation beyond 20 feet height. <br/><br/>A bench of Justices A R ...

August 10, 2016 6:47 AM

PMLA case: ED questions CM Virbhadra Singh's wife

The Enforcement Directorate yesterday questioned Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's wife Pratibha Singh in connection with an alleged money laundering case. <br/><br/>The agency had earlier issued summons to her to appear before the Investigating Officer of the case. ...

Most Read

View All arrow-right

No posts found.