BJP, RSS working for betterment of Muslims: Indresh
(PTI) Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar today said the BJP and the Sangh Parivar were working for the upliftment and betterment of the Muslim community. Referring to RSS's Muslim Rashtriya Manch, he said a lot has been done for Muslims including providing them employment, proper education, housing,
Massive security arrangements for Republic Day
The national capital was today brought under an unprecedented ground-to-air security cover with thousands of armed personnel keeping a tight vigil for the 67th Republic Day celebrations where French President Francois Hollande was the chief guest. The area around Central Delhi was turned into vir
In 2 days, 7 homeless in Delhi die in cold
NEW DELHI: A 35-year-old man dressed in a red jacket and blue jeans joined the list of "unknown" dead taken to the government mortuaries every day due to lack of an identity. The mark of piercing cold on his body showed that he had died in the open. But this also raised the question as to why he was
Rohith's suicide: Subramanian stokes controversy, terms protesters 'dogs'
New Delhi: In a fresh development which can further add fuel to the fire, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday, in a controversial tweet, termed the protesters who are agitating against the suicide of the dalit scholar Rohith Vemula as 'dogs'. The development comes on the very same day when PM
Preach To Your Wife About India's Prestige: Ram Madhav To Aamir Khan
NEW DELHI: Denouncing actor Aamir Khan's recent remarks on perceived intolerance in the country, BJP leader Ram Madhav on Thursday said the Bollywood superstar should not preach only to an auto-rickshaw driver about India's prestige but also to his wife. "It will not work that you preach to an a
Pathankot airbase attack: Pak arrests some suspects
Pakistani authorities carried out raids at different places following attack on the Pathankot air base in India, leading to some arrests, intelligence officials said today. They said that raids were carried out in Gujranwala, Jhelum and Bahawalpur districts and an unspecified number of people wer
RSS rally: HC sets aside police condition on dress code
The Madras High Court today set aside conditions imposed by police preventing RSS from using its traditional uniform of khaki trouser and white shirt while granting it permission to take out a rally on January 9 in parts of the state on the ground it will lead to disturbance of public peace. Just
In a first, French troops to be part of R-D Parade
NEW DELHI: For the first time in the history of Republic Day parade, a foreign contingent comprising 130 French soldiers will march down the Rajpath along with the Indian troops in presence of France's President Francoise Hollande who will be the chief guest this year. A French contingent compris
PM Narendra Modi Visits Pathankot Air Base
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the air force base in Punjab's Pathankot district that was attacked by six terrorists from Pakistan on January 2. Seven security personnel were martyred and another 20 were Soon after the PM arrived at the air base, he was briefed by Air Commo
Rajiv Gandhi had promised support for Ram Mandir in Ayodhya: Swamy
New Delhi: The hue and cry over a seminar on the construction of the controversial Ram Temple in Ayodhya grew louder on Saturday, with protesters shouting slogans outside the Delhi University's Arts Faculty. Amid protests outside the Delhi University, senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy went ahea
In Hyderabad University, Dalit students pay heavy price for protesting against Hindutva brigade
There is nothing more important in ‘student politics’ than the ongoing tension in FTII Pune, if one were to read national media. Until you type ‘Dalit students’ on Google News. News of torture, ostracisation and harassment abound; but these incidents are another story in the newspapers. One wo
Centre grants permission to conduct jallikattu
The Centre on Friday came out with a notification allowing controversial bull taming sport Jallikattu in poll-bound Tamil Nadu following extensive demand for its restoration by political parties in the state. The decision to allow Jallikattu and bullock cart races in other parts of the country ca
Amitabh Bachchan will be the new face of 'Incredible India', say sources
New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has been selected as the next brand ambassador of Incredible India, sources said on Thursday, a day after the government dropped Aamir Khan from the campaign. Tourism Ministry sources told CNN-IBN that Bachchan's name was finalised for the role o
APJ Abdul Kalam most loved politican in 2015
New Delhi: The year 2015 witnessed many incidents and controversies. Despite being at the centre of many debates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the second politician after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who generated the most positive sentiments in 2015. Former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who
In Return For Cup Of Tea With Nawaz Sharif... Ally Sena Slams PM
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena, which shares an uneasy alliance with the BJP, has hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, squarely blaming the Pathankot terror attack on his Lahore diplomacy and saying it was time for him to focus on India rather than "trying to unite the world". "Seven of our soldiers get m
Sharif calls up Modi; promises prompt, decisive action
Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif today called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promised "prompt and decisive action" against the terrorists behind the Pathankot attack as the Indian leader pressed for immediate steps on "specific and actionable" information provided to them. Modi received a call
Turkish Airlines Flight Recalled in Mumbai After Unattended Cellphone Found
MUMBAI: An Istanbul-bound flight of Turkish Airlines was called back from the runway in Mumbai today morning after an "unclaimed" mobile phone was found on a seat of the Boeing 777 plane. The aircraft was brought back to the bay and all the passengers were deplaned for a thorough frisking. Th
Call on India-Pakistan foreign secretary talks only after Pathankot operations over: Jaitley
NEW DELHI: India will decide on going ahead with the foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan scheduled later this month only after operations to flush out terrorists from the IAF base at Pathankot is over, finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday. "I think let the operations get over and
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