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PM Modi inducts INS Kolkata, says military might best deterrent to war

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 22:43

Asserting that military might was the biggest deterrent to war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today declared his government`s commitment to modernising the defence forces saying "when we are capable, no one can dare challenge us".

Rajni Razdan takes over as new UPSC chief

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 22:21

Rajni Razdan on Saturday took over as new chairman of Union Public Service Commission, which conducts the prestigious civil services examination to select IAS, IFS and IPS officers among others.

Congress scales up attack on Modi`s Independence Day speech

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 22:19

Congress on Saturday scaled up the attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Independence Day address alleging there has not been one word about weaker sections or minorities.

No need to panic about Ebola: Vardhan

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 21:57

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said there is no case of Ebola virus disease in the country and there is no need for panic about it.

Punish parents for forcings kid into child labour, HC told

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 21:39

The Delhi High court has sought a response from the central government on a plea seeking directions to prosecute parents who force their minor child into the labour market.

Three Indians abducted by Afghan Taliban rescued: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 19:29

Three Indian engineers, abducted by the Taliban, have been rescued in a special military operation in eastern Logar province while they were being taken to Pakistan, Afghanistan`s intelligence agency announced on Saturday.

Sethusamudram project: Gadkari to visit Tamil Nadu

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 19:26

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari is expected to visit Tamil Nadu soon for discussions with different parties to find an amicable solution to the issue of the Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project, officials said Saturday.

Political workers can`t stay after campaign ends: EC

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 18:34

The Election Commission has put restrictions on the presence of political functionaries in Patiala (urban) and Talwandi Sabo Assembly constituencies where by-polls are to be held on August 21, after the campaign period is over.

Bypoll on Sept 13 to seats vacated by Modi, Mulayam

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 16:29

Bypolls to the Lok Sabha seats vacated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav will be held on September 13, the Election Commission on Saturday announced.

India helps in evacuation of 126 Nepalese nationals from Libya

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 15:31

India has facilitated evacuation of 126 Nepalese nationals from Sirte area of strife-torn Libya.