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CJI should be appointed on basis of merit: Katju

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 14:45

Press Council of India Chairman Justice Markandey Katju has pitched for appointment of Chief Justice of India on the basis of merit and not on the basis of seniority.

State ministers to evolve strategy for a `Clean India`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 14:33

State ministers in charge of drinking water and sanitation will meet here Monday to undertake a review of the progress in the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) and evolve a strategy for speedy implementation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s mission of `Swachh Bharat` (Clean India) by 2019.

India responding adequately to Pak provocations: Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 14:26

Amid repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said there has been a series of "provocations" by Pakistani Army and the country`s armed forces are "responding adequately".

RSS ideologue wants India to raise voice for Yazidis

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 14:24

A leading RSS ideologue today wanted India to raise its voice against persecution of the Yazidis by ISIS extremists in Iraq and decried the "muted" response from international community despite the issue throwing up the fundamental question of survival of a minuscule minority.

Women relieving themselves in open face risk of rape: Govt

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 13:47

An overwhelming percentage of rural women who are forced to wait till nightfall to relieve themselves face the risk of being raped, the government has admitted ahead of a conference to review sanitation situation in the country.

Proposed amendment in juvenile law draws bouquet, brickbats

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 13:43

The proposed law for prosecuting juveniles aged between 16 and 18 years for heinous crimes in regular courts have drawn bouquets as well as brickbats from jurists and child rights activists.

Five casualties, 16 injured in Pakistan during ceasefire violation: BSF DG DK Pathak

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 13:03

The Director General of Border Security Force DK Pathak on Sunday said that the Indian troops` volume and intensity of target fire is more effective than the Pakistani Army.

LoP must for Lokpal selection to end govt dominance: Activists

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 11:02

Amid controversy over the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post, anti-corruption activists have emphasised its importance saying that the post is essential to end the government`s dominance in Lokpal selection panel.

IM men used social networking sites for communication: Police

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 10:56

Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives extensively used social networking sites like Facebook and other e-mail chats to communicate with each other, including with its co-founder Riyaz Bhatkal, to execute their terror plans, Delhi Police has told a court here.

EC likely to announce Maha, Haryana poll dates next week

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 10:53

The election process for states going to polls is expected to be set in motion as the Election Commission is likely to announce dates in this regard in the middle of next week.