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January 15, 2016 7:45 PM

Petrol becomes cheaper by 32 paise, diesel by 85 paise/litre

Petrol price has been slashed by 32 paise per litre and diesel by 85 paise. The new rate will come into effect from midnight tonight. Now, petrol will cost Rs 59.03 a litre in Delhi, Rs 64.87 in Kolkata, Rs 66.9 in Mumbai and Rs 59.45 in Chennai. <br/><br/>For diesel, the consumer will h...

January 15, 2016 7:43 PM

Filmmaker Anil Ganguly passes away

Noted director and screenwriter Anil Ganguly passed away today in Mumbai after a brief illness. He was 82. Ganguly worked in Hindi cinema from 1970s to the 90s and is best known for "Kora Kagaz" and "Tapasya". <br/><br/>Both these films won the National Awards. His ot...

January 15, 2016 7:41 PM

ED concludes final arguments in 2G money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today concluded its arguments before a special 2G court in the money laundering case involving former Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and 17 others. <br/><br/>Special public prosecutor Anand Grover wrapped up final arguments contending that the ...

January 15, 2016 7:11 PM

NGT seeks data on quantity, quality of discharge in Ganga

The National Green Tribunal NGT has directed Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to identify and apprise it of the seriously polluting industries located on the banks of river Ganga. NGT also sought detailed data on quantity and quality of discharge by these industries in Ganga.<br/><...

January 15, 2016 7:10 PM

Week-long events, exhibition to mark 75th year of Netaji's great escape

To mark the 75th anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose&apos;s "Great Escape" to liberate the country, the Netaji Research Bureau, Kolkata ?launch?ed week-long ?events? and exhibition from today. <br/><br/>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee inaugurated the exhibition ...

January 15, 2016 6:27 PM

PIL once filed & heard, cannot be withdrawn: SC

Supreme Court today said, a Public Interest Litigation PIL, once filed & heard, cannot be withdrawn. The observation came during a hearing on a lawyer's plea that he was getting threats for filing a PIL seeking entry of girls and women in Kerala's Sabarimala temple.<br/><br/&g...

January 15, 2016 5:21 PM

NDA govt, Maha govt losing credibility fast: Rahul Gandhi

Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi, today hit out at the Modi government at the Centre and Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra , saying that both are losing credibility very fast. Addressing party workers&apos; meeting held in Malad, Mumbai,Rahul, also admitted that people were angry with ...

January 15, 2016 4:04 PM

India condemns terror attack in Jakarta

India has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in Jakarta yesterday. A Ministry of External Affairs statement said India unequivocally opposes terrorism in all its forms and expresses solidarity with the government and people of Indonesia. New Delhi also extended sincere condolences...

January 15, 2016 2:15 PM

Govt launches four mobile health services in Delhi

Minister of health and family welfare J P Nadda today launched four mobile health services- Kilkari, Mobile Academy, M-Cessation and TB Missed Call in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Addressing the function Mr. Nadda said, initiatives will bring health services a step closer to people who need them...

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