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November 11, 2015 12:08 PM

Leaders of some Sikh outfits, hardline groups taken into preventive custody

The leaders of some Sikh outfits and hardline groups were taken into preventive custody early today in Punjab in apprehension of breach of peace after a call that the newly-appointed jathedars would address the community from the Akal Takht.<br/><br/>Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) Presid...

November 11, 2015 12:04 PM

PM Modi on tour of border areas on Diwali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on tour of border areas on the occasion of Diwali today. In a tweet, Mr. Modi said he will spend time with Jawans on this auspicious occasion.<br/><br/>

November 11, 2015 10:55 AM

ULFA leader Chetia handed over to CBI by Bangladesh

Jailed ULFA leader Anup Chetia was handed over to CBI late last night in New Delhi by the Bangladesh authority. Confirming this development, Additional DGP of Assam Pallab Bhattacharya said that as per treaty the jailed ULFA leader was handed over the the premier agency. Mr. Bhattacharya said that f...

November 11, 2015 10:55 AM

Delhi police rules out death of Sunanda by radioactive substance

Delhi Police today ruled out the death of Sunanda Pushkar's by radioactive substance. Sunanda Pushkar, the wife of former union Minister was found dead in mysterious condition at a five star hotel in Delhi last year. Talking to reporters, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi said, they have rece...

November 11, 2015 7:50 AM

India, UK working towards specific bi-lateral agreement

India and UK are working towards a specific bi-lateral agreement through which civil-nuclear cooperation could be taken forward. In an exclusive interview to our correspondent Rajesh Bali in London, yesterday evening, Indian High Commissioner to UK, Ranjan Mathai said that in the field of science, I...

November 11, 2015 7:50 AM

SC orders stay on admissions in 100 medical seats in Odisha

Supreme Court has ordered a stay on the admissions in 100 medical seats in Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Rourkela and 50 seats in Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar of Odisha. The Apex court has directed the Medical Council of India (MCI) to review the status of the college a...

November 11, 2015 7:46 AM

Festival of lights, Diwali being celebrated with traditional fervour

The festival of lights, Diwali is being celebrated in different parts of the country today with traditional fervour and gaiety. Diwali represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. People have decorated their houses with fancy lights and are preparing to worship Goddess of wealth...

November 11, 2015 7:46 AM

No visa to foreigners visiting India for surrogacy, says Centre

Home Ministry has directed Indian missions and foreigners regional registration offices (FRRO) not to grant visa to couples intending to visit India for surrogacy. In a circular, the Ministry has asked all Indian Missions abroad and FRRO to cancel any such permission given earlier and said all those...

November 11, 2015 7:44 AM

TRAI asks operators to take more measures to check call drops

Telecom sector regulator TRAI has asked telecom operators to add more towers and reinforce 2G networks, among other measures, to check call drops. In a technical paper on call drops, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said, there is an urgent need to increase the number of towers so as to cater t...

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