New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear Thursday a petition seeking the quashing of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) contending that it was ultra vires of the constitution and interferes in Sikh religious affairs. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice R.M. Lodha agreed to hear the matter after senior counsel Harish Salve […]
An IIT-Kanpur alumnus did something unusual on returning to India in the 1980s with a PhD degree from the US – shunning a lucrative career with a multinational to use his knowledge to develop technologies to solve problems faced by villagers. He now shares his experiences in an e-book, intended to inspire youth to follow […]
Kathmandu India and Nepal have agreed to “review, adjust and update” a 1950 bilateral friendship pact and not to let “unscrupulous elements” misuse their open border to pose threats to the two countries. A joint statement issued at the end of Indian Prime Minister NarendraModi’s two-day visit also said that Nepalese Prime Minister SushilKoirala had […]
Kathmandu, Aug 4 (IANS) India and Nepal Monday agreed to “review, adjust and update” a 1950 bilateral friendship pact and not to let “unscrupulous elements” misuse their open border to pose threats to the two countries. A joint statement issued at the end of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit also said that Nepalese […]
New Delhi, (IANS) Bowing to pressure from protesting civil service aspirants, the government Monday said the marks in English language comprehension skills of the UPSC aptitude test will not be included in the merit list. But students said their demands still remain “unfulfilled”. Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said in parliament: […]
Pune, Aug 4 (IANS) The death toll in Maharashtra’s worst-ever landslide last Wednesday in Pune district’s Malin village climbed to 134 Monday with the majority of the victims being women, a official said. “By this evening, we have recovered 134 bodies, including 64 women, 50 men and 20 children. The rescue operations are still continuing,” […]
Jaipur, July 31 (IANS) A teacher of a prestigious school here was Thursday arrested on charges of molesting girl students, police said. Maths teacher Nagendra Singh was arrested after the school principal filed a police complaint. “We arrested the maths teacher of the school situated in Bhankrota today (Thursday) after an FIR was registered against him […]
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday said his country was looking forward to a “new and constructive” chapter with India in the area of climate change. “Climate change is here with us now, extreme weather and scarce resources endanger human health and prosperity,” Kerry said during a media interaction here […]
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday asked union minister Nitin Gadkari and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to find an amicable solution and reach a compromise in a defamation case filed by the former BJP chief to seek redressal for charges of corruption hurled at him. A division bench of Justice Reva Khetrapal […]
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Congress Thursday sought a special package for farmers affected by floods and drought in the country. Speaking during a special discussion in the Lok Sabha on the floods and drought situation in the country, Congress MP Ravneet Singh said there should be measures to save farmers from natural calamities by […]