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May 10, 2016 8:19 AM

Indian woman employee in Saudi died of natural reasons: MEA

The External Affairs Ministry has said, the Indian woman working in Saudi Arabia, who was allegedly tortured by her employer leading to her death, died due to natural reasons. The family of Asima Khatoon had claimed that she lost her life in Riyadh because of torture. Reacting to the reports, Extern...

May 10, 2016 8:13 AM

Varsities asked to ensure maximum participation on Int'l Day of Yoga

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities to draw an action plan to ensure maximum participation of students and teachers on the International Day of Yoga on the 21st June.<br/><br/>In a letter to Universities, UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu has sought the personal indulg...

May 10, 2016 8:11 AM

India denies any involvement in political developments in Nepal

India has denied any involvement in the political developments in Nepal. Official sources said in New Delhi, it is easy to blame external factors for your internal political issues. <br/><br/>They said, even Nepal's decision to recall its envoy is purely political as he is a senior ...

May 10, 2016 7:55 AM

Foodgrain output expected to be at 252.23 mn tonnes this year

The country is expected to produce 252.23 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2015-16, despite deficient rainfall and shortage of water in reservoirs. It is 2.1 lakh tonne higher than the previous crop year. As per the 3rd advance estimates for 2015-16 released by the Agriculture Ministry in New Delhi, ...

May 10, 2016 7:42 AM

149 people of divided families cross LoC in Poonch

As many as 149 people of divided families of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan occupied Kashmir crossed the LoC yesterday in a weekly bus service via Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in Poonch. Official sources said, of these, 78 people crossed over to PoK from the Jammu and Kashmir side, while 71 travell...

May 10, 2016 7:20 AM

SC fiat to Centre on Lokpal

The Supreme Court has sought to know from the Centre what steps have been taken for the appointment of Lokpal as per the amended rules. A bench, headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur, said the Attorney General must inform the court about the steps taken for the appointment of Lokpal and if there is any ...

May 10, 2016 7:16 AM

Centre launches nine steps to conserve Ganga

In line with the Centre's efforts to conserve Ganga, Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti launched a series of initiatives to check pollution in the river and improve sanitation practices among villagers staying along its stretch in Jharkhand. Speaking at an event in Sahibganj, Ms Bharti s...

May 10, 2016 7:05 AM

Foodgrain output expected to be at 252.23 mn tonnes this year

The country is expected to produce 252.23 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2015-16, despite deficient rainfall and shortage of water in reservoirs. It is 2.1 lakh tonne higher than the previous crop year. As per the 3rd advance estimates for 2015-16 released by the Agriculture Ministry in New Delhi, ...

May 9, 2016 9:20 PM

May modify order on registration of diesel cars: SC

The Supreme Court today hinted at considering relaxation in its order banning registration of new diesel luxury cars and SUVs with an engine capacity of over 2000 cc in Delhi and National Capital Region. A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur with Justices R Banumathi and A K Sikri said it is o...

May 9, 2016 9:18 PM

President pays floral tributes to Tagore on his 155th birth anniversary

President Pranab Mukherjee today paid floral tributes to Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of his 155th birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In his message, Mr Mukherjee said, Tagore was a great admirer of nature and many of his literary works invoke the simple beauties of the natural world. &...

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