2015

New Delhi:- In a move that could embarrass the BJP-led central government, an RSS-affiliated organisation today staged a protest here against the "anti-farmer" and "anti-poor" land acquisition bill and said it plans to spread public…
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New Delhi:- The committees on checking sexual harassment of women at work places may expand their ambit to ensure that none of the government employees face any kind of exploitation. The Centre had recently conducted a review meeting with…
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Bengaluru:-George Bailey today said swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has disappointed himself in the IPL, even as the Kings XI Punjab captain remained optimistic about the team's chances of making it to the play-offs despite seven…
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New Delhi:- Nearly 8-9 lakh people die every year due to diseases related to tobacco use, the government today said while assuring the Rajya Sabha that a number of multipronged initiatives to reduce its consumption in the country has been…
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New Delhi:- The Delhi High Court today agreed to hear a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre, the city government and municipal corporations here whether they have any action plan in case an earthquake occurs in the national capital. A…
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New Delhi:-A special court is likely to tomorrow pronounce its order on consideration of CBI's charge sheet filed in a coal scam case against industrialist Naveen Jindal, former Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayan Rao, ex-Jharkhand…
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New Delhi:- The move to oust Indian Olympic Association President N Ramachandran appears to be gathering steam as Badminton Association of India also joined the chorus today in demanding a No Confidence Motion against him by calling a…
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Mumbai:- After a 4-day break, the rupee today continued its downward march against the American currency for the third session by falling 2 paise to 63.44 on persistent dollar demand from banks and importers. The domestic currency opened…
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New Delhi:- Altogether 29 Eco Sensitive Zones (ESZ) spread across 10 states in the country have been notified till now for having environmental resources of incomparable values which require special attention for their conservation, Lok…
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Kolkata:- Asserting that the IPL is a great platform for to sharpen skills, legendary pacer Wasim Akram today said Pakistan and England were losing out big time with their players not featuring in the cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.…
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