Syria offers tax relaxations to Indian firms at trade fair
Reciprocating India’s continuous support to Syria, the country has allowed tax relaxations and special provisions for Indian companies willing to...
BJP MP who asked over 900 questions says it’s a ‘healthy practice’
Dr Heena Vijaykumar Gavit from Nandurbar constituency in Maharashtra is the only MP from the BJP to ask so many...
Buddhists, Muslims sign peace pledge in Zanskar
Amid long standing communal tensions between Buddhists and Muslims in Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, a pledge signed by representatives...
Mineral sand mining industry in AP looks for govt support
Even as the “heavy mineral sand mining” industry holds potential to significantly contribute to the “Make In India” initiative, lack...
Congress in a spot as SP, BSP demand package deals
‘They intend to win with the help of Congress’ vote bank and use these wins to demand a bigger role...
Indian doctors creating umbilical-cord blood banks
‘If a child contracts a blood disease, then his own blood cannot cure it. He or she will need cord...
China issues white paper on Tibet environment
The white paper is being seen as an acceptance of the environmental challenges that China faces in Tibet. While...
Congress plans to be in alliance with regional parties in four states
In the hope of leading a united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at...
‘we’re mediation centres, not shariat courts’
People working in the centres say the decision given by the ‘chair’ in the Darul Qaza is not binding. ...
‘Centre didn’t issue advisory on Ajmer’
S.N. Chishty of the Ajmer Dargah reacts to the controversy over naming him as heir. During the 306th Urs...
Scholars divided on whether mosques are integral to Islam
While the Supreme Court takes a decision on whether mosques are integral to Islam or not, academicians and religious scholars...
‘Sonia may pave way for Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli’
Congress circles are abuzz with speculation that Sonia Gandhi, currently a Member of Parliament from Rae Bareli, might not seek...
Wuhan spirit expected to prevail at BRICS summit
The unprecedented “bonhomie” surrounding the informal Wuhan summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping has given...
‘More women will go to court against polygamy’
Sameena Begum, the main petitioner in the case against polygamy and nikah-halala, says ‘threatening me is not going to work’....
Congress won’t have CM face for Rajasthan polls
Contenders to CM post are too many and the party does not want to aggravate factionalism by declaring a CM...
Panel will investigate harassment charge against NSUI chief
The investigation committee set up by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the Congress’ students wing, will hold a...
Women’s reservation bill remains a distant dream
Of the 543 MPs elected in the 16th Lok Sabha, 62 are women. This is the highest number of women...
Mary Kom will be ‘Tribes India’ brand ambassador
With her roots in Manipur tribes, the Olympic boxer agreed to promote TRIFED products free of cost. The Tribal...
Applications invited from teachers for CBSE awards
The earlier procedure was manual and conducted at the regional level. For the first time, the Central Board of...
Congress, BJP eyeing regional parties in Mizoram
In the run-up to the state Assembly elections, both Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are eyeing regional parties...
CIC green light to DU law students
Students can now get access to their answer sheets under RTI Act. The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed...
National Digital Library aims to add 3cr users in a year
Books to be made available free of cost, even as copyright challenges remain. The initiative of the Ministry of...
Draft ‘Action Plan on Women’s Safety’ submitted to MHA
The draft will not be made public since it is still at a primary stage, an official said. The...
Abandoned wives seek time-bound prosecution of NRI husbands
‘Any NRI who abandons his wife should be punished with his property in India being confiscated’. As many as...
