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Indonesian parliamentary delegation calls on Sumitra Mahajan

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 21:59

A parliamentary delegation from Indonesia called on Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

No tension over Pakistan ceasefire violations; we are prepared: IAF chief

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 23:20

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said there was no tension as such in the wake of repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan but "we are all prepared".

PM Narendra Modi condoles death of UR Ananthmurthy

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 21:46

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Jnanpith awardee writer UR Ananthmurthy, saying it is a loss to Kannada literature.

Sushma Swaraj to visit Vietnam

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 20:45

Eyeing a more robust relationship with strategically-important Vietnam, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will visit that country next week during which cooperation in textile, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and defence would be in focus.

Venkaiah Naidu targets Sonia Gandhi over "false dreams" remark

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 20:40

Slamming Congress president Sonia Gandhi for "insulting" the people of the country through her "false dreams" remark, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu said instead of passing such comments Congress leaders should introspect and work towards the revival of the party.

Toilet construction: Nitin Gadkari asks MPs to allocate MPLADS funds

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 20:30

Rural Development Minister Nitin Gadkari has written to parliamentarians requesting them to allocate funds from their MPLADS for construction of toilets in village homes, schools and anganwadis.

TNA delegation meets Sushma Swaraj, discusses Sri Lanka situation

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 21:49

A delegation of Tamil National Alliance, the ruling party in Jaffna province of Sri Lanka, gave a "detailed" presentation on the current political situation in Lanka to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and sought greater role by India in resolving the ethnic Tamil problem there.

SC dismisses former TV serial producer Suhaib Ilyasi`s plea

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 20:10

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by former TV serial producer Suhaib Ilyasi challenging a Delhi High Court order asking him to face murder charges for the death of his wife Anju in 2000.

Custody row over Pakistani girl: HC seeks help of Pakistan High Commission

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 20:06

A legal battle for the custody of a four-year-old Pakistani girl has reached the Delhi High Court, which issued notice to the Pakistan High Commission seeking its assistance in resolving the issue involving the child`s paternal aunt and maternal uncle.

Mahila Congress protests against Arun Jaitley`s "small rape incident" remark

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 20:03

Scores of Mahila Congress workers staged protest against Union Minister Arun Jaitley`s "small rape incident" remark and demanded an apology saying he has insulted the entire female fraternity of the country.