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August 26, 2015 5:11 PM

Govt terms fear of ill-effects of mobile radiations as baseless

Government today termed the fear of ill-effects of mobile radiations as baseless. In a series of tweets, Communication and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said extensive study by WHO and scrutiny by several High Courts have proven that fears are baseless. He, however, said the Centre is open to look...

August 26, 2015 2:23 PM

Sushma Swaraj reaches Berlin on two-day visit to Germany to boost ties

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Berlin yesterday on a two-day visit to Germany. During her visit, she will hold talks with the German leadership to strengthen bilateral ties with a particular focus on enhancing economic engagement. Mrs Swaraj will hold meetings with German Foreign...

August 26, 2015 2:10 PM

J&K: One terrorist killed during search operation in Baramulla

In Jammu & Kashmir, one terrorist has been killed today in an encounter with security forces in north Kashmir&apos;s Uri sector of Baramulla district. <br/><br/>Army spokesman in Srinagar told AIR that around 7 O&apos; clock the counter infiltration grid of Army intercepted a group o...

August 26, 2015 2:03 PM

29-hour countdown to launch GSAT-6 communication satellite begins

The 29-hour countdown for tomorrow's launch of advanced communication satellite GSAT-6 using the GSLV-D6 rocket, powered by the indigenous cryogenic engine, began at 1152 hrs today at the spaceport of Sriharikota.<br/><br/>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) sources told news ...

August 26, 2015 1:59 PM

India, Seychelles ink five pacts in taxation, agriculture, maritime security

India and Seychelles today inked five agreements in different sectors including taxation, agricultural research and maritime security. In his statement after holding talks with visiting President of Seychelles James Alix Michel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed Seychelles as a key strategic partn...

August 26, 2015 1:38 PM

Louis Berger bribery case: US firm says it will cooperate with Goa Police

US-based Louis Berger Company today told the Bombay High Court that it will cooperate with the Crime Branch of Goa Police in connection with the bribery case which is currently under investigation. The company had earlier challenged the notice issued by the Crime Branch asking for documents in conne...

August 26, 2015 1:06 PM

Rahul Gandhi visits LoC, meets people hit by Pak shelling

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi today visited the Balakote sector along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and interacted with the victims of recent Pakistani shelling there. Later speaking to media persons, Mr. Gandhi stressed that there should be a special insurance p...

August 26, 2015 1:00 PM

SC stays HC order for CBI probe against AP CM Nabam Tuki

The Supreme Court today stayed the Guwahati High Court order for a CBI probe into corruption allegations related to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki's tenure as PWD Minister in 2006. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu also issued notice to the CBI and others on the...

August 26, 2015 12:58 PM

Census 2011: Growth rate of six communities lowest in country's history

The decadal growth rate of six main communities is at lowest it has ever been in India's history for all religions. The census data was released by Registrar General and Census Commissioner yesterday for distribution of the total population by six major religious communities - Hindu, Muslim, Ch...

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