Gita ban case work of ‘misdirected individuals’, says India
byNew Delhi : Describing a legal move to ban the Bhagvad Gita in Russia as the work of “misdirected and motivated individuals”, External Affairs…
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Low import duty hits Himachal silk growers
byShimla : Reduction in import duty on raw silk has severely hit the domestic industry, impacting the livelihood of over 9,000 farmers engaged in…
Fresh snow in Kashmir
bySrinagar : The fortnight-long cold wave across the Kashmir Valley broke Tuesday as mountains received fresh snowfall, making locals heave a sigh of relief….
Swamy to join NDA
byNew Delhi : Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy Monday said he plans to join the National Democratic Alliance as he felt “ideologically close” to…
56,383 cases pending in Supreme Court
byNew Delhi :Shortage of judges and delay in filling vacancies were among the various reasons responsible for the large number of pending cases in…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies
byNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died aged 69 , state media said today . He died following a heart attack . After hearing…
Winter session may be extended for Lokpal bill
byNew Delhi : The government may extend the ongoing winter session of parliament by three days in a bid to ensure that the crucial…
Jayalalithaa sacks long-time confidant Sasikala
byChennai : In a dramatic move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa threw out her long-time confidant V.K. Sasikala and 11 others from the…
39 Deaths, accidents as cold wave grips north India
byNew Delhi : At least 39 deaths, two blinding accidents, and over 90 trains cancelled or delayed — life was disrupted as the cold…
Indian MPs condemn Gita ‘insult’ in Russia
byNew Delhi : Parliamentarians across the political spectrum Monday condemned what they called an “insult” to the Bhagvad Gita after a member pointed to…