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RJD MP seeks Bharat Ratna for Lohia, JP, Karpoori, Kanshi Ram

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 16:17

RJD MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav again demanded Bharat Ratna for veteran socialists leaders Rammanohar Lohia, Jayprakash Narayan, Karpoori Thakur and Dalit leader Kanshi Ram for their work for uplifting of the downtrodden.

AAP, BJP in war of words over removal of AIIMS CVO

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 00:38

The removal of AIIMS Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi from his post led to a slugfest between BJP and AAP, which sought Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan`s sacking over the issue.

Irom Sharmila decides to stay away from home and mother

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 15:57

Even after her release from detention, rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila has decided to keep her vow of neither entering her house nor meeting her mother till the government repeals AFSPA.

Safety of women tourists top priority: Union Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 15:55

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shripad Yesso Naik Thursday said the safety and security of all tourists, especially women, remains the top priority of the government and the ministry is framing guidelines for state governments to ensure this.

Left attacks Narendra Modi for `talking,walking in opposite direction`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 15:48

Left parties on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "talking and walking in opposite direction", saying he continued to suffer from the "hangover" of his election speeches and went on with his rhetoric.

54 Indian prisoners of war in Pakistan jails: RTI

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 15:31

As many as 54 Indian soldiers, who were captured as Prisoners of Wars during battles of 1965 and 1971, are still believed to be in Pakistani jails, according to an RTI reply.

Maharashtra CM right not to share stage at public function with PM Modi: Tewari

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:09

Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday justified Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan`s decision not to share the stage at public functions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits parts of Himachal Pradesh

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 16:55

A 5-magnitude earthquake hit parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far.

High-speed trains: Railways seek report from DRMs within 2 weeks

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 13:53

Expediting government`s plan of running semi high-speed trains in identified routes, Railways on Thursday asked the DRMs to present a report within two weeks, as it prepares to conduct the second trail run on Delhi-Agra section next week and introduce a train by November.

India committed to boosting ties with Arab world: Sushma

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 13:43

Emphasizing the government`s "unflinching commitment" to expand ties with the Arab world, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Thursday said there was no change in India`s policy of "extending strong support to the Palestinian cause, while maintaining good relations with Israel".