Mizoram, Nagaland to tighten vigil against drug abuse
byAizawl/Kohima, July 2 (IANS) The Mizoram and Nagaland governments have asked officials and security forces to tighten their vigil against drug abuse and trafficking…
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Health ministry sends 1,600 body bags to Uttarakhand
byNew Delhi, July 2 (IANS) As part of relief efforts in disaster-hit Uttarakhand, the central health ministry has sent 1,600 body bags to the…
Sandeep, Shivendra dropped from Asia Cup probables
byNew Delhi, July 2 (IANS) India’s hockey selectors have dropped senior players Sandip Singh and Shivendra Singh from the 48 core probables for the…
Cancer cases rising in India, says expert
byKolkata, July 2 (IANS) Cancer cases are increasing in India but with availability of state-of-the-art procedures, its treatment has touched new highs, an expert…
President congratulates ISRO on navigation satellite launch
byNew Delhi, July 2 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday congratulated the Indian space agency on the successful launch of the country’s first navigation satellite….
Government unveils National Cyber Security Policy 2013
byNew Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The government Tuesday unveiled the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 that aims at building a secure and resilient cyberspace…
IIFA takes up the cause of women empowerment
byMumbai, July 2 (IANS) The 14th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards has added women empowerment as a cause that it…
PM should explain Jet-Etihad deal, says BJP
byNew Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday sought an explanation from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the Jet-Etihad deal. “It…
Manmohan-Sharif to meet in September?
byIslamabad/New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh are likely to have their first meeting in…
Delhi Metro daily ridership crosses 23 lakh
byNew Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi Metro ridership Monday touched a new high of over 23.50 lakh, an official statement said. “The Metro trains…