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After SC notice, state directs pvt univs to submit financial statements

India, Dec. 31 -- The financial functioning of private and deemed universities across the country is set to come under close scrutiny, following directions issued by the Supreme Court seeking detailed... Read More


Disappointed with seat-sharing talks, NCP (SP) issues over 70 AB forms

India, Dec. 31 -- Amid uncertainty and dissatisfaction over seat-sharing talks, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) issued over 70 AB forms to its candidates on the final day of fili... Read More


TN's voters deleted in draft rolls scramble to save mandate

Chennai, Dec. 31 -- 37-year-old Chennai resident V Lokpria is among the 9.7 million people whose names were deleted from the draft electoral rolls released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on... Read More


Wanted criminal held after shootout in SBS Nagar

SBS Nagar, Dec. 31 -- The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) police have apprehended a criminal wanted in several cases of extortion and loot incidents at petrol pumps following an encounter near ... Read More


NIA court issues proclamation notice against ex-KCCI chief Mubeen Shah, 2 others in UAPA case

Srinagar, Dec. 31 -- The NIA court has issued proclamation notices against three Kashmiris based in United States and United Kingdom, blaming the trio for promoting "anti-national sentiments and advan... Read More


HIV status can't be grounds to deny job permanency: HC

India, Dec. 31 -- The Bombay High Court has held that denial of job permanency to a hospital sanitation worker solely on the ground that he is HIV-positive is "arbitrary, discriminatory and violative ... Read More


BJP-Shiv Sena alliance collapses in Pimpri-Chinchwad over seat sharing

India, Dec. 31 -- With just two hours remaining before the nomination deadline, the alliance between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena broke down in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Tuesday, paving the w... Read More


Er Rashid to hold hunger strike over attack on minorities

Srinagar, Dec. 31 -- Awami Ittehad Party leader and jailed MP from Baramulla Er Rashid on Tuesday said that racist are given free hand to attack minorities of north east and Jammu and Kashmir. To exp... Read More


'Don't make the mistake of marrying young': Malaika Arora, who married at 25, says women must 'live and experience life'

India, Dec. 31 -- Actor Malaika Arora was still finding her feet in the entertainment industry when she tied the knot with Arbaaz Khan. She had been a successful model and even appeared in Chhaiya Chh... Read More


Race intensifies on PMC nomination deadline day; BJP family tickets, NCP (SP) forms, rebels switch sides amid 2,298 filings

India, Dec. 31 -- A frenetic final day of nominations for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections on Tuesday spotlighted internal party tensions, rebel candidatures and a massive electoral rush... Read More