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India, Vietnam Sign 12 Agreements to Boost Bilateral Ties
Indian Navy and Vietnam Navy will cooperate in sharing of white shipping information.
MHA Suspends 4 Officials for Renewing License of Zakir Naik's NGO
The Union home ministry has suspended four officials for alleged irregularities in renewal of FCRA licence of IRF founded by controversial preacher Zakir Naik.
Indo-US Logistics Pact Will Make Military Ops More Efficient: Pentagon
The key logistics defence pact signed between India and the US earlier this week, will make joint military operations between the two countries more efficient, the Pentagon has said.
John Kerry Says Citizens Must Be Allowed to Protest in Peace Without Fear
In the press conference, with Sushma Swaraj, India’s External Affairs Minister to his right, Kerry said , "I think they have been trying especially in the last few weeks and months to deny sanctuary to various terrorist groups. And I must say they have be...
Zakir Naik Should be Gagged, IRF Booked: S-G Tells Centre
After his alleged hate speeches made headlines across India, the Centre had sought their opinion on the Solicitor General (SG) of India.
Cauvery Goes Dry After Failed Monsoon in Karnataka, TN Demands Release of Water
Amid another failed monsoon, the Karnataka government is caught between the devil and the deep sea over releasing Cauvery water to irrigation canals and to Tamil Nadu.
AgustaWestland Scam: Middleman Christian Michel Willing to Join CBI Probe
British national Christian Michel, middleman in the AgustaWestland scam, wrote a letter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi and expressed his willingness to join the probe.
Traffic Woes for John Kerry, Stuck in Jam Due to Waterlogging
The convoy of Kerry, who arrived in Delhi to participate in the 2nd Indo-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, was heading to the hotel in Chanakyapuri in south Delhi when it was stuck in the traffic jam near Satya Marg on Monday, an official said.
Bihar School Principal Jailed for 17 Years in 2013 Mid-Day Meal Case
The court made it clear that she would have to serve the two sentences separately.
India to Strengthen Maritime Ties With Tanzanian
India on Monday assured Tanzania that it would extend all cooperation to the Tanzanian Navy as the two countries seek to enhance their maritime ties.
Jain Temple in Ujjain Bars Girls in Skimpy Clothes From Entering
The decision was taken by Shwetambar Jain Samaj's Rishabhdev Temple, Chhagniram Pedi Trust members that girls aged eight years and above should be asked not to wear western outfits like jeans, T-shirts, skirts and tops.
School Officials Beat Student to Death for Not Paying Fee
The police have registered a case against the school officials for beating Suresh Tongbram to death. They will be arrested if the post-mortem report establishes unnatural death, a police source told IANS.
No Records of MP CM's Foreign Visits, Says his Office
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's office does not maintain records of his visits abroad, the CMO has said in response to an RTI query.
Ramdev Plans World Class Varsity in India
This university will be as reputed as the ancient higher-learning institutions -- Nalanda and Takshila, so that students from all around the world would opt for India for higher education.
Khanduri, Hasnain in Race to Replace Vohra as JK Governor
Three retired generals and two former governors are in the race to replace NN Vohra as governor of Jammu & Kashmir, part of the centre’s effort to jump start the governance process in the near paralysed state.
Alonso to Join Hamilton at Back of Grid for Belgian GP
Alonso will start the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix near the back of the grid after the Spaniard’s McLaren team replaced his power-unit with a fresh one following Friday’s opening practice session.