Khandelwal writes to Advani, Rajnath and RSS Chief over Jaswant issue

New Delhi, Aug.31 (ANI): Former BJP general secretary and vice-president Pyarelal Khandelwal on Monday, in a letter written to L.K.Advani, Rajnath Singh and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has questioned the ouster of Jaswant Singh from the party and asked for a reconsideration of his expulsion. as he termed it a “hasty” decision.... Read more.

India beat Syria to win Nehru Cup tournament

New Delhi, Aug 31(ANI): Defending champion India beat Syria by 5-4 in a penalty shootout in a thrilling final match to win the ONGC Nehru Cup football tournament held at the Ambedkar Stadium here on Monday.... Read more.

Raje misses her meeting with Naidu, sends son Dushyant

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje failed to meet senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Venkaiah Naidu citing health grounds and sent her son Dushyant in her place as representative.... Read more.

CBSE schools to have grading system from academic year 2010-11

New Delhi, Aug.31 (ANI): The Government on Monday announced that it will introduce grading system in all Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools and make Class X board exams optional from coming academic year (2010-11).... Read more.

Lt. Gen Loomba takes charge as Director General of Military Intelligence

New Delhi, Aug 31(ANI): Lieutenant General RK Loomba, General Officer Commanding 3 Corps, on Monday took over as the new Director General of Military Intelligence.... Read more.

CCEA reviews prices of essential commodities

New Delhi, Aug 31(ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Monday reviewed the prices of essential commodities and observed that the major areas of concern were prices of pulses and sugar.... Read more.

Centre calls upon states for partnership in education reforms

New Delhi, Aug 31(ANI): The Centre has called upon States for support and partnership to ensure educational reforms in the country.... Read more.

Caterpillars damage paddy crop in Jharkhand

Palamu (Jharkhand), Aug 31(ANI): First it was drought and now it is swarming caterpillars, which are adding to the woes of the paddy farmers in Jharkhand’s Palamu district.... Read more.

‘Ex-Nepal prince involved in fake currency racke’

New Delhi, Aug. 31 (ANI): Nepali nationals caught by the Madhya Pradesh ATS in connection with fake currency racket have revealed Nepal’s former prince Paras’s link to India’s most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.... Read more.

No leadership role likely for ‘lateral entrants’ in BJP

New Delhi, Aug.31 (ANI): ‘Lateral entrants’, a term coined for non-RSS workers, are in for tough days ahead in the Bharatiya Janata Party.... Read more.

Music for peace and unity in North Cachar Hills of Assam

North Cachar Hills (Assam), Aug. 31: At a time when violent incidents in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district have drawn nationwide attention, a Naga youth wants to promote peace and unity in the trouble torn district through music.... Read more.

“Blight” may play spoilsport for farmers’ hope of good crop in Punjab

Amritsar, Aug.31 (ANI): Punjab farmers were full of optimism of harvesting a bumper crop of paddy despite a delayed monsoon, but now they fear crop damage due to attack of “Blight”, a bacterial disease.... Read more.

Migratory birds in arrive Orissa

Baijal Sagar (Orissa), Aug 31(ANI): The migratory birds coming into the country have found a safe haven in Orissa’s Baijal Sagar village, which surrounded by lush green forests provide an ideal habitat for these birds.... Read more.

Stamp collector gets first stamp of ‘pride of India’ series

Amritsar, Aug 31(ANI): A stamp collector from Punjab’s Amritsar district, Neeraj Jain has received the first stamp of the ‘Pride of India’ series, which was introduced by the Government on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of First War of Independence.... Read more.

Supreme Court issues notices to CBI, Kerala Govt on Vijayan case

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Kerala Government over the state Governor’s permission to CBI to prosecute Pinarayi Vijayan.... Read more.

Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh on Oct.13

New Delhi, Aug.31, New Delhi (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced Electronic Voting Machines will be used in all the three States-Maharashtra, Haryana, and Arunachal Pradesh that undergo elections on October 13.... Read more.

IL and FS to be new promoter of Maytas Infra Limited

New Delhi, Aug 31(ANI): The Company Law Board (CLB) on Monday allowed the application of Maytas Infra Limited (MIL) to hand over the management of the company to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited (IL and FS).... Read more.

First round of Indo-Swiss talks on black money to be held in December

New Delhi, Aug. 31 (ANI): The first round of consultations between New Delhi and the Swiss Government on tracing the black money deposited in tax havens in that country will be held in December.... Read more.

Buta Singh says he is ready to be questioned by CBI

New Delhi, Aug. 31 (ANI): Former Bihar Governor Buta Singh on Monday informed the Delhi High Court that he was ready to be questioned by CBI in connection with the bribery case involving his son.... Read more.

Students gift house to teacher as mark of respect

Namakkal (Tamil Nadu), Aug 31 (ANI): In a unique and loving gesture, students presented a house to their former teacher at Gurusamypalayam village in Tamil Nadu.... Read more.

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