DMK quits government, UPA on Sri Lanka
byChennai: DMK chief M. Karunanidhi Tuesday quit the Congress-led UPA and its government expressing dismay on India’s stand over Sri Lanka at the United National…
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See that Italy envoy does not leave: SC to authorities
byNew Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday said that Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini will not leave India till further orders, and directed authorities to ensure compliance…
Parties fail to reach a consensus on anti-rape bill
byNew Delhi: An all-party meet to discuss the controversial anti-rape bill failed to reach a consensus Monday following differences over lowering the age of consent…
India seeks higher Haj quota
byNew Delhi (IANS) India has sought an increase of 10,000 in this year’s Haj quota. The request was made by Minister of State for External…
Anil Ambani’s offer to Badrinath in Uttarakhand
byDehra Dun : With the Badrinath shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand at a height of over 3400 metres on the banks of…
Muslims against lower consensual sex age
byNew Delhi: Three leading Muslim groups are against the government decision to lower the age for consensual sex, saying it will be a blow to…
India-US economic ties to grow stronger: Indian envoy
byWashington (IANS) Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has expressed her “firm view” that India-US economic relationship would only become stronger over time despite concerns of businesses…
Mamata on mission to save fair-price medicine shops
byKolkata (IANS) “If you don’t cooperate with patients, we won’t tolerate that. We will cancel your licence,” the stern warning from West Bengal Chief Minister…
Controversial UPSC notification put on hold
byNew Delhi (IANS) The government Friday put on hold a controversial notification making proficiency in English a requirement for aspirants of the Indian Administrative Service…
India may tilt against Sri Lanka at Geneva
byNew Delhi (IANS) Despite Sri Lanka’s hopes, India is likely to back the US-sponsored resolution at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva against…