New legislation for disabled to be finalised soon: Selja
New Delhi – The new draft legislation for people with disability is in the last stage of finalisation, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here Monday. “The draft new legislation for people with disability has been drafted and it is in the last stage of... read more »
We are geared up for Korea: India captain
New Delhi – India captain Manpreet Singh said Monday that his boys are ready to take on South Korea in their do-or-die last group match of the Hockey Junior World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Tuesday. While the Netherlands are already through to the quarterfinals from... read more »
Lal Thanhawla becomes Mizoram CM for record fifth time
By Sujit Chakraborty Aizawl – Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, all set to assume office for a fifth time after leading the Congress party to a huge electoral win in the state assembly polls, is an acknowledged, tall political leader in the northeastern state for over a record four and... read more »
We won as no irregularity in our government: Lal Thanhawla
Aizawl – There was not “a single instance of irregularity of our government”, said Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla Monday after he led the Congress to victory in Mizoram for a second consecutive term. “People accepted our New Land Use Policy (NLUP) for their economic... read more »
Narayan Sai brought to Surat
Self-styled godman Asaram’s son Narayan Sai, who is accused of sexually assaulting a city-based woman at his ashram from 2002-05, was on Thursday brought here from Delhi, a senior police... read more »
India needs to develop electronics, telecommunication: PM
New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India needs to develop a strong domestic manufacturing base in electronics and telecommunication, adding that the usage of... read more »
UNGA should play a greater role: China
United Nations – China called on the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to play a greater role in shaping the agenda of global development beyond 2015. Wang Min, China’s deputy... read more »
US Sikh body files amended plea against Sonia Gandhi
New York – Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has filed an amended class action complaint against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, accu! sing her of protecting and shielding party leaders... read more »
Petition to Goa governor over Tejpal case
Panaji – The probe into allegations of rape against Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal should be shifted from the Crime Branch and that BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi should be arrested, a... read more »
