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April 26, 2016 1:11 PM

HRD Ministry's suggestion to IITs to teach Sanskrit evokes sharp reaction

Human Resources Development Ministry's suggestion to IITs to teach Sanskrit, especially with reference to study of works which contain scientific knowledge, has evoked sharp reaction among opposition parties. Pramod Tiwari of the Congress said compelling anyone to study Sanskrit is not right. H...

April 26, 2016 1:07 PM

Congress says it has nothing to hide in Augusta Westland deal

Congress today said it has nothing to hide in the Augusta Westland deal and accused BJP of making irresponsible allegations against it. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, senior party leader and former Defence Minister A K Antony said it was the UPA government which had ordered CBI probe and c...

April 26, 2016 12:06 PM

Sushma Swaraj's condition stable: AIIMS

Officials at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS, in New Delhi today said the condition of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is stable. They said that Ms Swaraj was admitted to the AIIMS yesterday for treatment of fever, chest congestion with features of pneumonia. They also add...

April 26, 2016 12:04 PM

Javadekar orders fire safety audit of all museums in wake of FICCI incident

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has described the FICCI building fire mishap as unfortunate and ordered a safety audit of all museums under his ministry. Visiting the FICCI building in New Delhi today, Mr. Javadekar said this is a rented property. Its not the Ministry's property, but a F...

April 26, 2016 12:04 PM

Five MPs take oath as Rajya Sabha members

Five MPs have taken oath as Rajya Sabha members today. They are Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa of the Shiromani Akal Dal, Swapan Dasgupta, Dr. Narendra Jadhav, Mrs. M C Mary Kom and Dr Subramanian Swamy, all nominated members. Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari administered the oath of office to the members.

April 26, 2016 7:49 AM

Major fire breaks out at FICCI building in Delhi

An early hour massive blaze engulfed the FICCI building in New Delhi destroying National Museum of Natural History and leaving two firemen injured. Police said, the fire erupted at the top floor of the building and soon spread down to other floors.<br/><br/>About 40 fire tenders were rus...

April 26, 2016 7:48 AM

Need to develop transport corridor in South Asia: B'desh envoy

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali has emphasised the need to develop transport corridors to promote trade and economic cooperation with India and other South Asian countries. Mr. Syed Muazzem Ali said this while addressing the Economic Cooperation Dialogue in Eastern South Asia ...

April 26, 2016 7:45 AM

PM expresses grief over demise of social worker Poornimaben Pakvasa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of social worker Poornimaben Pakvasa. In his massage, Mr. Modi said, she was a phenomenal personality who did exceptional work towards educating tribal girls. He said, Poornimaben led a long life, leaving us at the grand age of 103. Pr...

April 26, 2016 7:42 AM

Need to develop transport corridor with South Asian Countries: B'desh envoy

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali has emphasised the need to develop transport corridors to promote trade and economic cooperation with India and other South Asian countries. Mr. Syed Muazzem Ali said this while addressing the Economic Cooperation Dialogue in Eastern South Asia ...

April 26, 2016 7:41 AM

Countdown for launch of IRNSS-1G to begin today

The countdown for the launch of seventh and final navigation satellite IRNSS-1G will begin today at 9:20 AM at Sriharikota. It will be launched on Thursday onboard India&apos;s versatile launch vehicle PSLV C33. <br/><br/>The IRNSS 1G will complete the number of fleets in space for India...

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