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No decision on appointment of CVC, CIC yet, PM-led panel to meet again
The selection panel was to finalise the names of Information Commissioners in CIC and Vigilance Commissioners in CVC, the sources said.
State law department examining HC judgement on Jayalalithaa: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Even as AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa returned to power on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state law department is examining the judgement of the High Court which acquitted her of all charges and the government would take a decision...
Female 'Assassin' tailored to actress, Cannes director says
Cast member Shu Qi and director Hou Hsiao-Hsien (R) attend a news conference for the film 'The Assassin' (Nie yin niang) in competition at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, May 21, 2015.
Gujjars soften stand, agree to hold talks with Rajasthan government over reservation in jobs
Softening his stand on talks with Rajasthan government over the quota issue, Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsal said his team was ready to meet its special envoy on Saturday.
Centre backs Delhi L-G, Kejriwal fumes, links Modi government to corruption
Kejriwal's deputy Manish Sisodia alleged that the development showed that Modi and Rajnath Singh were "kneeling down" before corruption and the "thriving transfer-posting industry" which the AAP government had stopped in the last three months.
Carlo Ancelotti optimistic about his future at Real Madrid
"The club is assessing things and I'm excited about the idea of staying because I like the club and the city," said Ancelotti.
Security agency owner injured in Mumbai Film City firing, Amitabh Bachchan stood just a few feet away
"The 1873 - Okay !! Shooting at Film City .. and a gang war shootout 20 feet from where we are ... !!," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan.
Panel discusses Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas agenda, says Modi government on the right track
Talking about the Modi government's efforts in keeping with this promise, senior journalist Amit Goel said, "If the Prime Minister is not wearing a skull cap that doesn't mean he is against minorities. By far he has respected every religion."
Heat wave leaves 43 dead in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Heat wave in several parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has claimed 43 lives so far even as people continued to reel under shooting day temperatures, officials said on Friday.
Manohar Parrikar arrives in Jammu and Kashmir to review security situation
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday began his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the state.
'Dangal' keeps Aamir away from working with Jackie Chan
A file photo of Aamir Khan
Look of the day: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has a princess moment in Elie Saab at amFAR gala
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opted for another Elie Saab creation at Cannes as she attended the amFAR gala wearing a strapless gown from the designer.
Russia tells Google, Twitter, Facebook to follow Internet laws in country or face ban
The law requires the firms to hand over data on Russian bloggers with more than 3,000 readers per day, and take down websites containing calls for 'unsanctioned protests and unrest'.
SEBI ropes in Narayana Murthy to head panel on start-ups
As per its Terms of Reference, the panel would give its recommendations to Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India) on issues related to the further development of the alternative investment and startup ecosystem in India.
Robert Vadra robbed farmers' land, says BJP spokesman MJ Akbar
BJP's national spokesperson MJ Akbar came down heavily on Robert Vadra, by alleging in Gandhinagar that he had "robbed" farmers' land to set up his companies.
Greenpeace staff to work for free after India blocks funds
Greenpeace took legal action against Modi's nationalist government after bureaucrats found holes in its balance sheet and suspended transactions for six months.