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September 13, 2015 8:32 AM

FTII row: Second student on hunger strike falls ill, taken to hospital

In Pune, one more FTII student, who was on hunger strike against Gajendra Chauhan's appointment as the Chairman of the prestigious institute, was admitted to a private hospital last night, taking the number of protesters hospitalised to two. <br/><br/>A students' representative...

September 13, 2015 8:31 AM

AIMIM to contest Bihar polls from Seemanchal

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has decided to test electoral waters in Bihar, adding another dimension in the high-stake political fight. The AIMIM yesterday said it will field candidates in mainly Seemanchal region, which has a seizable minority population, the party's core vot...

September 13, 2015 8:16 AM

Second shahi snan of ongoing Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik

Second Shahi Snan of the ongoing Kumbh Mela began in Nashik and Tryambakeshwar today with thousands of devotees, including 'mahants' of various akhadas and sects, thronging the ghats of River Godavari to take the holy dip.They were welcomed by the Maharashtra Water Resource Minister Girish...

September 12, 2015 9:19 PM

e-visa facility to be extended to 37 more countries: Govt

Tourism ministry has said that e-visa facility will be extended to 37 more countries to attract maximum foreign tourists in the country.<br/><br/>Addressing a function of Indian Association of Tour Operators in New Delhi on Saturday, Tourism Secretary Vinod Zuthsi said, currently the Min...

September 12, 2015 9:10 PM

BJP, allies close to finalise seat-sharing deal for Bihar polls

BJP and its allies are close to clinching a seat-sharing deal for the Bihar Assembly elections.<br/><br/>Hindustani Awam Morcha Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi met BJP President Amit Shah in New Delhi Saturday evening and discussed the seat sharing issue to reach on a final conclusion.<br/>...

September 12, 2015 8:09 PM

Centre allots Rs. 2 cr for project report on Smart City

The Centre has allotted two crore rupees for making details projects report for the cities selected under the smart city project.<br/><br/>Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu today said in Kolkata at a workshop where Municipal representatives of the 13 states including West B...

September 12, 2015 8:04 PM

10th World Hindi Conference concludes

The Tenth World Hindi Conference concluded in Bhopal Saturday evening.<br/><br/>Addressing the concluding session, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that Hindi is not only Rajbhasha (official language) but it is also language of communication in the country. <br/><br/>He...

September 12, 2015 7:34 PM

President congratulates Leander Paes on winning US Open mixed doubles

President Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated veteran tennis player Leander Paes on winning the US Open mixed doubles crown along with Swiss great Martina Hingis. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also congratulated Paes and Hingis on their historic feat.<br/><br/>Paes today created hi...

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