NGT refuses to revoke Meghalaya rat-hole mining ban
Shillong, June 9 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal Monday did not revoke its interim order banning rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, but allowed transportation of extracted coal kept in the open....
View ArticleEurofighter crashes at Spanish military airfield
Madrid, June 10 (IANS) A Spanish Air Force EF-2000 Typhoon Eurofighter crashed Monday, killing its pilot. The accident happened at the military airfield of Moron de la Frontera, which is shared by...
View ArticleTaliban threatening our members in Pakistan: Art of Living
Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) The Taliban are threatening members of the Art of Living foundation working in Pakistan, accusing them of "conspiring against Islam", the NGO said here Tuesday. The...
View ArticleModi disbands four cabinet committees
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) In what is being seen as Narendra Modi's attempt at "minimum government, maximum governance" and a departure from the erstwhile Congress-led government's power structure, the...
View ArticleAirbus case: CBI to visit London next week
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team is to visit London next week to inquire into alleged graft in the purchase of Airbus aircraft almost a decade ago, informed...
View ArticleTax waiver for painting Kolkata houses in Didi's colours angers opposition
Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation's tax waiver for people painting their houses in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's favourite blue and white colours has raised the...
View ArticleRemove barriers that hinder student mobility: Irani to Britain
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) More British universities should start recognising certifications by Indian education boards while visa norms "should be more facilitative in nature", Human Resource...
View ArticlePolice permit nightlife till 1 a.m. in Bangalore
Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) It's three cheers to thousands of Bangaloreans who can soon party till 1 a.m. throughout the week, thanks to the police permitting bars and restaurants to serve liquor and...
View ArticleBody of fifth victim of Himachal tragedy brought to Hyderabad
Hyderabad, June 10 (IANS) The body of Devashish Bose, one of the 24 students washed away in the raging waters of the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh, was flown in here Tuesday night. The parents of...
View ArticleProposal to make Hyderabad Wi-Fi enabled
Hyderabad, June 10 (IANS) The Telangana government Tuesday said several firms were coming forward to provide 4-G technology for making the entire Hyderabad a Wi-Fi enabled city. Officials have been...
View ArticleForest fires trigger landmine explosions along LoC in Poonch
Jammu, June 11 (IANS) Raging forest fires have triggered over two dozen landmines along the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, police said Wednesday. Police told IANS in...
View ArticleGas leakage kills 10 in China mine
Beijing, June 11 (IANS) At least 10 people were confirmed dead after a gas outburst occurred in a coal mine in China's Guizhou province early Wednesday. Authorities in Liupanshui City said that 130...
View ArticleBengal supports tax waiver for blue-white Kolkata houses
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday backed the Kolkata Municipal Corporation's proposed tax waiver for people painting their houses in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's...
View ArticleBring down corporate tax rate to 25 percent: ICC to centre
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) Emphasising on the need for regaining the growth momentum, a business chamber has urged the central government to bring down the corporate tax rate to the global average of 25...
View ArticleBengal to set up 22 new municipalities
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday announced it will set up 22 new municipalities as part of its policy of decentralising administration and ensuring development through...
View ArticleBeas tragedy: NHRC notice to Himachal government
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday issued notice to the Himachal Pradesh government over the drowning of 24 students in the Beas river. "The National Human...
View ArticleLet's create a 'skill India', not 'scam India', says Modi; wants all aboard...
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday his government will work for the poor, improve the lot of the weaker sections including Muslims, curb price rise, take all...
View ArticleNew Zealander arrested in Bengal for carrying sat phone
Siliguri, June 11 (IANS) A New Zealand citizen was arrested from northern West Bengal's Bagdogra airport near here Wednesday for carrying a satellite phone. Police said the foreigner was arrested form...
View ArticleIndia committed to collaborating with Germany: Irani
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Human Resource Minister Smriti Irani said Wednesday India is committed to collaborating with Germany in the field of higher education. In a meeting with German ambassador...
View ArticlePolice arrest shooter for BJP leader's murder
Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh police Wednesday arrested a sharpshooter in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Pandit in Noida last week. Police said a...
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