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February 2, 2016 6:59 AM

India, Brunei to sign MoU to cooperate on defence

India and Brunei will sign memorandum of understanding to cooperate on defence, this afternoon at the capital Bandar Seri Begawan of the oil-rich nation. External Affairs Ministry sources said, agreements on health and youth affairs & sports will also be signed, after the talks between the visit...

February 1, 2016 9:27 PM

J&K crisis: Cong accuses PDP-BJP alliance of ignoring people's mandate

Congress today charged PDP and BJP coalition in Jammu and Kashmir with ignoring people's mandate by delaying the government formation. Replying to a media query in New Delhi, party spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, the PDP and the BJP should respect the mandate and decide the next course...

February 1, 2016 9:25 PM

Centre to soon introduce bill for 50% reservation for women in Panchyats

Central Government will bring amendment bill in the coming budget session of Parliament to reserve a particular ward in panchyati raj institution for two consecutive terms. Addressing the All India Regional Editors Union Conference Jaipur today Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh sai...

February 1, 2016 9:05 PM

Centre to unveil guidelines tomorrow to tackle Zika virus

The Centre will come out with guidelines by evening tomorrow containing strategies to deal with Zika virus.The virus, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, has been linked to brain defects in babies. The guidelines is being prepared in view of the reported cases of this Virus from Latin American countries. &l...

February 1, 2016 8:55 PM

13 students drown off Murud beach in Maharashtra

At least 13 students, including ten girls have drowned at Raigad district's Murud Janjira beach. While five of the students were rescued by local fishermen and authorities, a few others are still feared missing. According to initial information, about 20-25 students had entered the waters for a...

February 1, 2016 8:44 PM

Centre to unveil guidelines tomorrow to tackle ZIKA Virus

The Centre will come out with guidelines by evening tomorrow containing strategies to deal with ZIKA Virus.The virus, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, has been linked to brain defects in babies. The guidelines is being prepared in view of the reported cases of this Virus from Latin American countries. &l...

February 1, 2016 8:29 PM

SC raps states including Gujarat for not implementing Food Act

The Supreme Court today came down heavily on Gujarat and certain other states for not implementing welfare legislations including National Food Security Act. The Food Security Act says it extends to whole of India. <br/>The bench headed by Justice Madan Lokur also asked the Centre to collect a...

February 1, 2016 8:29 PM

Rohith Vemula's suicide case: Classes resume in Hyderabad varsity

Classes for the Post-Graduation courses today began on a peaceful note after a gap of about 15 days in the Hyderabad Central University. Students&apos; Joint Action Committee agreed to allow classes during marathon talks held by acting Vice Chancellor Periasamy last evening. However, the students sa...

February 1, 2016 8:27 PM

Coal scam case: Court fixes Mar 4 for order on framing charges

A special CBI court today fixed March 4 for pronouncing its order on framing of charges in the alleged coal scam case. Industrialist Naveen Jindal, ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, ex-Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayan Rao, former Coal Secretary H C Gupta and 6 others have been charges...

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