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CRPF`s commando unit sets record by getting 15 bravery medals

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 22:00

Setting a record of sorts of getting the most gallantry awards, CRPF`s lone CoBRA commando unit deployed for anti-insurgency operations in the North East was Thursday accorded as many as 15 medals for undertaking daring actions against the ultras and insurgents.

CPI(M) to form broad based platform of Left parties: Karat

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 21:50

CPI-M will soon form a broad based platform of Left parties to organise intensive movements in the country to resist alleged communalisation of politics by the ruling BJP, party general secretary Prakash Karat said on Thursday.

Pakistani forces violate ceasefire thrice in 21 hours

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 21:39

In major escalation in border skirmishes, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire for the third time in 21 hours along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Army to retaliate.

Congress suspends Haryana MP, ex-CWC member for `gross indiscipline`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 21:35

Cracking the whip, Congress Thursday suspended rebel party MP from Haryana Chaudhary Birender Singh and former CWC member Jagmeet Brar for "gross indiscipline" and "deliberately lowering the prestige of the party".

Parliament adjourned sine die

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 21:23

Parliament was Thursday adjourned sine die after the more than month-long budget session.

UGC to frame guidelines for educational institutes on students` safety

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 20:37

UGC has decided to frame comprehensive guidelines for all higher educational isntitutions to ensure safety of students in wake of the Beas river tragedy in Himachal Pradesh which claimed the lives of 24 Engineering students.

Noted jurist Fali S Nariman slams bills on judges appointment

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 20:18

Noted jurist Fali S Nariman on Thursday slammed the the two legislations that seek to overturn the present collegium system of appointment of judges.

How Modi govt plans to tackle atrocities against women

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 19:51

The government Thursday outlined a series of steps to tackle atrocities against women, including giving more powers to the National Commission for Women and setting up of crisis centres in every district.

Naxals may carry out attacks on Independence Day, warns IB

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 19:27

Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations tomorrow, the Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert saying Maoists could carry out strikes on August 15.

Freedom is celebration, Independence is challenge: President Pranab Mukherjee

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 00:44

India is celebrating 68th year of its Independence. On the occasion of this momentous even President Pranab Mukherjee is going to address the nation in a short while now.