Exclusive

Publication

Byline

SC stays its earlier order on Aravalli definition; forms new expect panel to examine issues

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The Supreme Court has "put in abeyance" its earlier decision (issued on November 20) to accept the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Ra... Read More


Chhattisgarh: Fire at SS plaza in Korba brought under control, no loss of lives

Korba, Dec. 29 -- The Fire at the two shops of SS Plaza in Chhattisgarh's Korba district has been brought under control with no loss of lives. The fire, caused by a short circuit, occurred in the hea... Read More


Vulnerable people to get cash gifts on 14th Party Congress occcasion

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 29 -- Other beneficiaries include revolutionary veterans and orphaned childrens, the Government said. The gift values VND40,000 (over US$15) per person, in cash. The cash gift-g... Read More


Unnao rape case: Ajay Rai welcomes SC's stay on Delhi HC decision, says 'Sengar got relief due to poor advocacy'

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai welcomed the Supreme Court's order putting a stay on the Delhi High Court's decision, which suspended the life sentence of expelled Bhar... Read More


Supreme Court stays its recent verdict on Aravalli, says clarification necessary

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Monday said that certain clarifications were necessary regarding the definitions it recently approved for the Aravalli Hills, while staying a ruling passed l... Read More


NCP ( SP) Group president Rakhee Jadhav, joins BJP

Mumbai, Dec. 29 -- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar group) on.Monday suffered a major setback ahead of the Bombay Municipal Corporation elections as Rakhee Jadhav, the party's Mumbai president... Read More


Shehzad Poonawalla calls INDI Alliance "Tukde-Tukde" over Praveen Chakravarty's TN-UP debt remarks

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday alleged deepening infighting within the INDI alliance, describing it as a "tukde-tukde" coalition lacking mission or vision. The re... Read More


Edu dept sends back BSUSC 'recommendation' for minister's appointment as Asst Professor

PATNA, Dec. 29 -- In an unprecedented case, a minister's recommended appointment for an academic post is being reverted by a government. Following revelations about Bihar's rural works minister Ashok ... Read More


Cong appoints senior leaders as observers for graduate, teachers' MLC polls

Lucknow, Dec. 29 -- The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) has assigned senior party leaders as observers for the upcoming Graduate and Teachers' Legislative Council (MLC) elections scheduled to ... Read More


Activists, Oppn - even Centre welcome SC stay on Nov 20 Aravallis order

Jaipur, Dec. 29 -- The union Government as well as the Opposition leaders and activists from different walks have welcomed the Supreme Court's stay on its November 20 verdict - that had allowed mining... Read More