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Gujarat govt rejects IPS officer DG Vanzara's resignation: Report
NEW DELHI: The Gujarat government has rejected jailed DIG DG Vanzara's resignation from the Indian Police Service. The Narendra Modi government said on Wednesday that Vanzara's resignation cannot be accepted as he's an accused in encounter cases, Times Now reported. DG Vanzara, t
Asaram Bapu sent to Jodhpur central jail, to move bail plea today
Jodhpur: Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram here, was behind bars on Monday after he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a local court. Wearing a white dhoti and kurta and a red cap, the controversial 72-year-old
Blindly following Asaram was 'big mistake', says victim's father
He has taken down the signboard showing the way to the ashram of Asaram Bapu here that he once proudly displayed outside his house. Asaram taken to Ashram to recreate crime scene The father of the girl allegedly sexually assaulted by the self-styled godman wishes it was as easy f
PM Singh highlights bright side of crashing rupee
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sought to soothe worries about the Indian economy on Friday, telling parliament that the crashing value of the rupee was part of a needed adjustment that would make Asia's third-largest economy more competitive. The speech was the veteran economist's
Narendra Modi special guest at dinner hosted by Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: Narendra Modi was the star guest at a dinner hosted by BJP President Rajnath Singh in New Delhi for his party MPs where the Gujarat Chief Minister and veteran L K Advani shared the table sitting next to each other and sharing warm vibes. Modi was the only special invit
Anna ready to endorse Modi if he leaves BJP: US media
New York: India's anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has said that he would be "happy to endorse" Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi if he left the BJP, an American media outlet has reported. Hazare, who left for India from New York on Thursday after a nearly two-week US trip
India's Chandrayaan helps NASA detect water on Moon
Washington: Using data collected by India's Chandrayaan mission, NASA has detected magmatic water locked under the surface of the Moon. The findings represent the first remote detection of this form of water that originates from deep within the Moon's interior, NASA researchers s
Congress gives itself some election security, LS passes Food Security Bill
After much delay and uncertainty, the landmark Food Security Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha today which seeks to provide cheap foodgrains to 82 cror...
All five gangrape accused held, police say victim was made to clean crime scene
Three days after the alleged gangrape of a 22-year-old photojournalist at Shakti Mills in Mahalaxmi, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested the two remaining accused on Sunday. With today's arrests, all five accused have been arrested. NCW says police should file chargesheet in
28 pilgrims mowed down by speeding train in Bihar
At least 28 Hindu pilgrims were mowed down on Monday by a speeding train when they were crossing the track at a railway station in Bihar's Khagaria district, triggering anger among devotees and locals who lynched the train driver and set ablaze six coaches. Officials had earlier
Hundreds of Air India passengers, several international flights cancelled
Hundreds of passengers in several airports across the country bound for foreign trips faced woes as Air India cancelled its international flights after a section of pilots went on a flash strike since Monday. More than 150 pilots have not reported for duty since Monday, throwing
India inducts new nuclear submarine
India is to return to the elite group of countries with a nuclear-powered submarine on Wednesday when it inducts a new vessel leased from Russia. Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony is to formally commission the INS Chakra II at its base in Visakhapatnam, a navy shipyard on the c
Defence Ministry Dismisses Troop Build Up Report
The Defence Ministry was today dismissive about a media report that the Army moved two units towards Delhi in January without informing the government, saying such exercises are conducted from time to time. “The points raised in the report have already been clarified by the Army.
All Party Meet Decides To Take Up Lokpal Bill In Second Part Of Budget Session
The government today stepped up efforts to iron out differences on contentious aspects of the Lokpal Bill, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meeting leaders of various parties during which it was decided that the legislation could be taken up during the second half of the Budget
US threatens sanctions against India over Iran oil
The Obama administration is threatening to impose sanctions on India over its continued economic ties with Iran amid disagreements between Washington and New Delhi over how much and how soon the latter is reducing oil imports from the (in US eyes) pariah nation. India has "failed
This Is A Coma Budget Of A Coma Govt, Says BJP's Anant Kumar
The opposition including the Left today lashed out at Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee for his Budget proposals seeking to hike Service Tax and Central Excise, saying it would add unbearable burden on the aam aadmi (common man). "This is a coma budget from a coma govt", said BJP
Spread of diseases among animals feared in Sindh
Director, Animal Husbandry Sindh Dr. Abdullah Mewati has informed the livestock owners & farmers about the possibilities of spreading of the contagious diseases in large animals (cattle & buffaloes) as well as small animal (sheep & goat) from April 2012 to June 2012 advising them
PM Says UPA Has Requisite Numbers To Tackle Issues
As the government prepares to face the opposition in Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today exuded confidence that the UPA has “all the numbers” that are needed to tackle issues. “I think pressure is part of parliamentary life. We are willing to discuss and debate all is
Sindh Labour minister visits SESSI hospitals
Sindh Minister for Labour Ameer Nawab visited the hospitals in Hyderabad and Jamshoro districts run by Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) on Wednesday and expressed dismay over the lack of cleanliness and other facilities. The minister asked the concerned heads o
Govt Clears Five-Fold Hike In Fines For Traffic Offences
In a bid to tighten the noose around habitual traffic offenders, the government today approved five-fold increase in fines under the Motor Vehicle Act, and substantial hike in compensation to accident victims. Under one of the proposed amendments, the government has cleared four-