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Journalists protest attack by lawyers, slam police chief for remark
There was a visible anger among journalists against Delhi police Commissioner BS Bassi who sought to hush up the matter by terming the incident as 'minor'.
Decision on alliance in UP will be Mulayam's: Akhilesh
Any decision on forming alliance in Uttar Pradesh, including that with arch-rival BSP, will be taken by Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said today, a day after he expressed possibility of having a Bihar-like front in the state.
India lashes out at UN Security Council; calls it ineffective, powerless
Calling the Security Council ineffective and powerless, India has lashed out against its lack of accountability and transparency.
Maleeha Lodhi says Pak won't accept preconditions for talks with India
Barely 24 hours after India slammed Pakistan saying it must "give up terror" if it wants to talk, Pakistan scrambled to the UN with a thick anti-India file, alleging Indian involvement in fomenting unrest in Pakistan.
Air India to begin nonstop SFO-New Delhi flights in December
Air India will begin the first-ever nonstop flights between San Francisco and New Delhi on December 2, 2015.
Four-point formula for peace? Need just one — give up terror, Sushma Swaraj tells Pakistan
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj hit back powerfully at Pakistan saying it must “give up terror” if the two countries must “sit down and talk.”
Obama Administration about turn on Green Card rule leaves Indian immigrants high and dry
A sudden about-face by the State Department has left tens of thousands of highly skilled immigrants unable to apply to become legal permanent residents as they had expected to on Thursday, even though many have already paid expensive legal and medical fees to get their applications ready, according to a new lawsuit.
'First Vacate PoK': India slams Pakistan after Nawaz Sharif's speech at UN
India punched back hard after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s speech at the UN General Assembly where he raked up Kashmir and said it was “oppressed by foreign occupation.”
Government gives top bureaucrats new roles
The government on Wednesday gave some of its top bureaucrats additional charge of some key posts.
Pakistan rakes up Kashmir at UN, offers peace formula
Playing to the gallery, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif spun a four point peace formula at the UN General Assembly to resolve the Kashmir issue and lavished praise on China for its "proactive role in promoting peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region". "Wisdom dictates that our immediate neighbour refrains from fomenting instability in Pakistan," Sharif said.
Single emergency number for India gets DoT nod
A single emergency number 112 will soon be a reality in India as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved the proposal of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on this long standing need.
Kerala expats in Middle-East may soon get free flights back home, says Oommen Chandy
The Kerala government on Wednesday assured free flights home to expatriates from the state working in the Middle-East who have not been able to visit home for more than five years.
Letting the Ansals off: SC has been consistently inconsistent on age
It is time the court realizes that common people do not form opinions on the basis of the ratio of a judgement but by the outcome of cases.
Army veterans celebrate in Delhi as government decides to implement OROP
Army veterans are seen flashing victory signs at the site of their hunger strike in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi seeking One Rank One Pension. The government on Saturday decided to implement the OROP scheme.
Naga peace deal: Caution over 'details' keeps regional optimism at bay
The peace pact signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), while historic, has left many stakeholders cautious about its terms.
French film to document Anand Kumar's Super 30 coaching centre for underprivileged students
Bihar's Super 30 - a free coaching centre for underprivileged students who have cracked the tough IIT-JEE, is all set to feature in a film made by French director Pascal Plisson.
Rape and murder of 15 minors: Delhi murderer was influenced by porn, alcohol, a movie called 'Maa'
It was a stolen driving license that led to the undoing of Ravinder Kumar. His arrest by the Delhi police has brought back chilling memories of the Nithari killings.
Thane girl ends life after failing to get admission in engineering college
An 18-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide over failing to get admission in an engineering course, police said on Saturday.
Chandrababu Naidu woos investment for Andhra on trip to China
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu in China to woo investors for state's development
PM Modi greets nation, wishes everyone on Baisakhi, Bihu and Vishu
PM Modi tweets special wishes for the various festivals celebrated across India
Stop Padma Awards, they are given to dishonest people: Sharad Yadav
Sharad Yadav stirs controversy by alleging that Padma Awards are given to "dishonest" people.
Scholar mark 100 yrs of Gandhi's return to India
Academicians from around the world mark the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa
#RIPResearch: As Jaitley announces Rs 150 crore for research, scholars protest measly stipend
#RIPResearch has been trending on twitter since morning, with grieved tweets about the salaries of researchers and a lack of funds allocated to research in India.
Congress appoints 5 new state unit chiefs; Ashok Chavan, Maken to take charge
Congress today appointed five new PCC chiefs and one regional Congress Committee President.
Dayanidhi Maran in court to move bail plea in Aircel-Maxis case
Former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanithi on Monday appeared before a court hearing in the case relating to the Aircel-Maxis deal and moved their bail application.
Reality check: Train mows down two kids as Bansal reads Railway budget
This irony should not be missed. It has grave import for the public since the Indian Railways talk about safety but do not give a damn.
No acchey din: 10 Reasons why 2014 was Annus Horribilis for India's babus
Narendra Modi's acchey din might not be feeling so good to India's babudom. Long used to setting their own schedules and lording it over the public now they have a boss who is only to happy to crack the whip on them. 2014 saw some big changes in the babu's work culture.
Factor in India's environmental loss and all we have is negative growth
A conservative World Bank report estimates the cost of environmental damage to be 5.7 percent of our GDP, without even taking into account the loss of fisheries, biodiversity or non-use value of forests.
Why Supreme Court is right to question election freebies
All of us know how ridiculously small-time most freebies are but political parties will have their way as long as we hopelessly fall for it.