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Show Arunachal records, SC tells Centre, governor

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa to produce all records that prompted the Union government to impose President’s rule in the state. A five-judge Constitution bench, presided over by Justice J S Khehar, told Attorney General (A-G) Mukul Ro

Qatar names new foreign minister in cabinet reshuffle

Qatar’s emir on Wednesday ordered a cabinet reshuffle in which he named a new foreign minister, according to state news agency QNA. Foreign minister Khalid al-Attiyah was replaced with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. Attiyah was named state minister for defense affairs. The emir, Sheikh Tam

Pranab gives assent to Central rule in Arunachal Pradesh

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday evening approved the Union Cabinet’s recommendation for the imposition of President’s rule on Arunachal Pradesh. The assent was given right after he hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ or reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan for French President Francois Hollande as

Delhi cops shop for ‘sticks’ to beat porn

You will have to do better than hitting the delete button to get rid of porn.Delhi Police is out shopping for 'porn detection sticks' — USB devices with software that can bring back pornographic content from the dead. Though cops say the devices will be used to "fight cybercrime", it's a safe

Osborne and Gates pledge cash to beat malaria

Chancellor George Osborne and philanthropist Bill Gates have announced £3bn in funding over the next five years to tackle malaria. Britain will give £500m a year from its overseas aid budget. And The Gates Foundation will give $200m (£140m) this year, with other donations of at least £110m to fol

Emirates ID replaces health insurance, ATM cards; driving licence next?

The Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) is ready to provide all the necessary support to government and private institutions that want to replace their cards with the ID card, it said in a statement emailed to Emirates 24|7. “We confirm our readiness to provide the necessary support to those wishi

Overstayers in Saudi warned of tough action

RIYADH: The Passport Department has again warned that people overstaying their visas will face severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment and deportation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department said those committing an offense the first time would be fined SR15,000 and deported. Repe

Watch what you post on social media

If you are surprised at the recent spate of people landing in trouble for posting on social media, it's because etiquette lines are being crossed. With more than half of the UAE's population (9.58 million) online, and 5.40 million active social media accounts, 'online conduct' needs to be carefully

67th Republic Day celebrated in Bhatkal with fervour

Jan 26, 2016 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: 67th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and gaiety all across the town. At the Taluka (YMSA) ground, a function was organized for public wherein police officials, NCC and school students held a march past. As part o

JIH organizes seerat program in Kannada language

January 26, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: In an effort to spread the message of Islam and remove misconceptions on it, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind's Bhatkal unit organized a grand Seerat-un-nabi (Biography of Prophet Muhammed, [PBUH]) program at Shams School Bhatkal which saw participa

Photos: Republic Day Parade At Bhatkal Taluka Stadium

Photos: Country's 67th Republic Day Celebrated in Various Institutions of Bhatkal

India showcases its military might, cultural diversity on R'day

India's military prowess and achievements in different fields, state-of-the-art defence, diverse cultural and social traditions and the government's emphasis on self-reliance and indigenisation showcased at the Rajpath on the country's 67th Republic Day. Francois Hollande, the President of France

Photos: Voters day held at Bhatkal Circuit house

PHOTOS: J.I.H Bhatkal Organised Seerat prorgamme at Shams School, Bhatkal

Bhatkal Islamiyat Exams 2016 conclude, more than 1.1 lakh students appear

Jan 25, 2016 | Press Release | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: 1,10,586 students participated in the Islamiyat exams organized by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi Islamic Academy Bhatkal (Karnataka) that was held country-wide in 442 centers on 23rd January 2016, announced a press release sent by the academy

Fujairah shark attack: 4-metre killer jumps into boat

An Emirati captain and his boat crew survived a shark attack off the coast of Fujairah, Al Bayan reports According to the report, the shark weighed two tonnes and was approximately four metres in length. The Emirati, identified as Hamza Hamid Al Shara, said he and his crew were in shock when t

Applying for a job in UAE? 10 tips you should keep in mind

Talent Asset Software & Consulting, or TASC, a Dubai-based contract staffing firm commanding 15 per cent market share in the UAE, shares a few tips on things UAE job seekers should keep in mind. 1. Keep your resume to one page, even if you have 15 years of work experience. Applicants should spe