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Indian-origin student brightest in Britain

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 16:57

An Indian-origin student, who scored a perfect five in his main subjects with 100 per cent marks across the board, is being hailed as the brightest student in Britain.

Govt to facilitate school dropouts` return to education: Smriti Irani

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 15:39

Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani Saturday said the government will roll out a programme by this year-end wherein school drop-outs who were forced to take up a job or those who opt to exit education due to financial worries, will be facilitated back into studies up to PhD level.

`Manmohan wanted to contact Pakistani militants`

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 15:17

JKLF leader Yasin Malik has said then Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh wanted him to contact militants in Pakistan.

Armed forces responding effectively to Pak ceasefire violations, says Defence Minister

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 00:39

The Indian Army will respond to ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said Saturday.

LoP issue: Speaker says Supreme Court questioned the Centre, not her

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 17:59

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday cleared her stand on the appointment of the Leader of Opposition a day after the Supreme Court stressed on the importance of the post and questioned the Central government in this regard.

Ensure justice for Tamils, PM Narendra Modi tells Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 18:10

In a clear sign that India has not washed its hands off Sri Lankan affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday urged Colombo to ensure "justice and self-respect" to its Tamil minority.

Help develop cutting edge technologies: President to IITs

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 12:40

President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon IITs to play a pivotal role in India`s endeavour to develop newer, cutting edge technologies and utilise them to create in-house technology solutions for domestic requirements.

UPSC preliminary exam to be held today as SC rejects stay plea

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 00:12

The Supreme Court on Saturday dismissed a petition by a civil services aspirant seeking stay on the UPSC preliminary examination scheduled for tomorrow.

President condoles Ananthamurthy`s death

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 11:26

President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday condoled the death of writer UR Ananthamurthy, saying India will remember his invaluable contribution to literature.

Heckling of CMs: How is Modi responsible, asks Uddhav

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 11:23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot be held responsible for the booing and heckling of non-BJP chief ministers in some states, including Maharashtra, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has said.