National

August 17, 2015 2:02 PM

Ceasefire violations by Pak in J&K straining Indo-Pak relations

In Jammu & Kashmir, the latest ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Poonch and the subsequent killings of civilians is adding to the tension in the areas along LoC or borders. This has also strained the Indo-Pak relations. Political observers contend that the upcoming NSA level talks between two ...

August 17, 2015 1:42 PM

ICG alerts Goa, Karnataka and Kerala on threat of oil spill

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has alerted Goa, Karnataka and Kerala governments after almost 110 oil barrels were seen floating off the Maharashtra coast, with a threat of a spill if they break midway. ICG in a letter to the states said that the drums were first sighted off Kashid beach and since the...

August 17, 2015 1:40 PM

Monsoon rainfall deficit widens to 10 per cent, says IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said monsoon rainfall deficit has widened to 10 per cent following strengthening of El Nino weather pattern. In an official release, the department said the rain deficit may cause a drought-like situation first time in six years. Raising concerns over output...

August 17, 2015 1:40 PM

SC issues notice to RJD Chief Lalu Prasad in fodder scam case

The Supreme Court today issued a notice to RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on a petition filed by CBI against dropping of certain charges against him by the Jharkhand High Court in one of the FIRs in the fodder scam case.<br/><br/>The High Court had, earlier, dropped the conspiracy charge ag...

August 17, 2015 1:39 PM

CBSE declares results of re-test of AIPMT Entrance Test

The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has announced the results of the re-test of All India Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Entrance Test, AIPMT 2015 today. More than 4 lakh students appeared for the retest. The results are available online on the official websites of CBSE and AIPMT aipmt.nic.in...

Most Read

View All arrow-right

No posts found.