BJP joins Khandu govt in Arunachal Pradesh
After staying behind the curtains during the entire period of political turmoil in Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP has finally decided to join the People's Party of Arunachal-led government.Arunachal...
View ArticleNow, get pulses by post
The Modi government on Friday decided to use the vast postal network for distribution of subsidised pulses to consumers during the ongoing festive season.The decision to explore the use of postal...
View ArticleTop BJP leaders protest Shivaram's induction, skip Rajnath meet
The differences in the state BJPcame to fore again on Friday with a host of senior leaders staying away from a public rally in Bengaluru attended by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.The leaders of...
View Article'Need for strict implementation of law against female foeticide'
A study done in collaboration with the European Union recommended stricter implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act to curb female foeticide. The study...
View ArticleIndia will purge Pak of terror if it seeks help: Rajnath
Union Home Minister RajnathSingh on Friday said India is ready to weed out terrorism from Pakistan, if Islamabad sought New Delhi's help."Pakistan is being increasingly isolated from the world arena...
View ArticleMinister resigns, blow to LDF govt in Kerala
Kerala's Minister for Industries and Sports E P Jayarajan on Friday resigned in the wake of controversies over charges of nepotism in the appointment of his and other leaders' relatives to key...
View ArticleHindu, Muslim bonhomie at Nellore roti festival
In a massive display of bonhomie, thousands of Hindus and Muslims exchanged rotis at the Bara Shaheed Dargah located on the banks of the Nellore Cheruvu in Dargamitta, Andhra Pradesh, during the annual...
View ArticleMinister says Sufism can help eliminate terror
"The biggest disease in today's time is terrorism. It can be eliminated by spreading Sufism," said Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal. "Sufism played a pivotal...
View ArticleKarnataka's plans well on track, says Binny
Karnataka all-rounder Stuart Binny, who struck a responsible knock of 97 against Jharkhand on Friday said that Karnataka have stuck to their plans so far."Our plan was to bat only once and I think we...
View ArticleFamily 'feud' effect: Akhilesh not to be SP's CM candidate
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav may be nurturing hopes to return to power in the state on the basis of development works during his tenure, but he may not occupy the top post even if his...
View ArticleSpecial drive for Aadhaar enrolment in 22 states/UTs
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a challenge drive to enrol the leftover population for Aadhaar in 22 states/Union Territories that have "statistically" hit 100 %...
View ArticleCentre may relook faculty quota in IIMs
The Centre may ask the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) to implement quota in the appointment of faculties by revising a four-decade-old executive order granting exemption to the premier business...
View ArticleStage set for Bengaluru Marathon
The third edition of the Bengaluru Marathon will be held on Sunday, with the organisers hoping the event to be completed without the glitches that hit the past two editions.While the inaugural race --...
View ArticleCentre mulls giving IITs autonomy in structuring fee
The Centre is considering giving permission to all seven older Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to decide the structure of their tuition fee.The board of governors of IIT-Kharagpur, Bombay,...
View ArticleJaya still under close observation
The health condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was examined by doctors from the UK and AIIMS for the second successive day on Friday.Apollo Hospital sources here said required...
View ArticleDC, SP inspect Theerthodbhava preparations at Talacauvery
Preparations are in full swing for Cauvery Theerthodhbhava in Talacauvery on October 17. The Theerthodbhava will take place at 6.29 am on that day.Works, such as setting up barricades near the...
View ArticleSudha keen to bounce back
Sudha Singh travelled to the Rio Olympics on the back of a handful of commendable performances. She had clocked 9:31.86 seconds in the 3000M steeplechase at the Federation Cup in May and then followed...
View ArticleMadikeri tribal farmers protest for basic amenities
The office bearers of Tribal Farmers' Association took out a protest rally from Sudarshan circle to DC's office in Madikeri on Friday, urging to fulfil their demands. Tribal farmers' association...
View ArticleMinister reviews progress of development works
District In-charge Minister B Ramanath Rai on Friday said the construction work of the new building of Lady Goschen Hospital is nearing completion and it should be dedicated it for public use by...
View ArticleDK banks register business transactions worth Rs 56,300 cr
The total business of banks in the district has reached Rs 56,300 crore for the quarter ended on June 30.The information was given out by Lead Bank Manager Raghava Yajamanya at the district...
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