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Govt to Construct 44 'Strategically Important' Roads Along India-China Border
According to an annual report by CPWD, the agency has been asked to construct the strategically important roads to ensure quick mobilisation of troops in case of a conflict.
India vs Australia: Rayudu Reported for Suspect Bowling Action
Ambati Rayudu has been reported for a suspect bowling action after the first ODI against Australia at the SCG.
Not in Position to Approve Proposal of Pongal Gifts, Bedi Tells Puducherry CM
Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi said that no additional grant was received from the Centre for a revised estimate of expenditure, and hence, the Finance Department has declined to concur with the proposal to provide Pongal gift.
Two Militants Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in J&K's Kulgam District
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Katpora area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district this evening after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
Odisha Fisherman Dies in Alleged Firing by Coast Guard, Inquiry Ordered
In a statement, the Coast Guard said ICG ships during patrol off Gahirmatha coast sighted a suspicious vessel. On seeing them, the trawler tried to flee but when the ICG ships tried to stop the boat, it made "evasive manoeuvres" and also rammed the ICG sh...
Amid Inquiry Over Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul’s Comments, Fears in COA of a ‘Cover up’ Job
The two-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) is yet again divided and this time on how the inquiry into the latest controversy should be conducted.
Kerala Tourism Bears Brunt of Recurrent Hartals, Admits CM Vijayan After US, UK's Travel Advisories
The shutdowns are a twofold blow to the trouble-hit tourism sector recuperating from a huge revenue loss following the 2018 floods.
India Proposes Pakistan Experts to Visit and Inspect Hydropower Projects on Chenab River in J&K
India is yet to receive an official confirmation about the acceptance of the invitation from Pakistan, a senior official said. After the trip by Pakistani experts, Indian officials will also make a reciprocatory trip to Pakistan under the treaty.
CBI Files Charge Sheet Against Chidambaram's Wife Nalini in Chit Fund Scam
It is alleged she entered into a criminal conspiracy with Sudipta Sen, the proprietor of Saradha group, and other accused persons with an intention of cheating and misappropriation of funds of Saradha group of companies.
Aircel-Maxis Case: Protection From Arrest to Chidambaram Extended Till Feb 1
Former finance minister, P Chidambaram, had allegedly approved a foreign investment in the Aircel-Maxis deal that was beyond his jurisdiction.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Opens Recruitment, Candidates Can Apply @navodaya.gov.in
Candidates can start sending in their applications through NVS’ official site from January 15.
Virat Kohli Gives Thumbs Down to Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul’s Comments, Says Won’t Affect Dressing Room Morale
Indian team captain Virat Kohli said that the availability of both Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul for the ODI series against Australia would depend on any action that the BCCI might take on Friday.
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Assam Bandh Today as Tribals Protest Govt’s Move to Grant ST Status to 6 Ethnic Groups
The bandh comes close on the heels of an 11-hour strike called on Tuesday against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
‘Khan’ Surname Hounds Me, Says MP Bureaucrat After Being Asked to Leave Meeting by Senior
Presently posted as deputy secretary in PHE department, Niyaz Ahmed Khan is best known to be a whistleblower bureaucrat and for his novel 'Love Demands Blood', which is based on the love life of jailed underworld don Abu Salem and his girlfriend Monica Be...
Won't Hesitate to Order Use of Military Force to Remove Encroachment, Warns Madras HC
The High court bench made the observation on a contempt plea by Jansi Rani, a resident of 'Tsunami' Kudiyiruppu at Muttukadu.