Jaitley's mortal remains moved to BJP headquarters

New Delhi (IANS) The mortal remains of former Finance minister Arun Jaitley were on Sunday morning moved from his residence in Kailash Colony here to the BJP headquarters for people to pay their tributes.

Several Bharatiya Janata…

Medicines in stock for 15-20 days in J&K: Administration

Srinagar (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday announced that all 376 notified as well as 62 essential or life saving medicines are available in stock in the Union Territory for 15-20 days.

The administration, however, accepted…

J&K admin asks Rahul, leaders to stay away from Srinagar

Srinagar (IANS) As a delegation of opposition parties, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday in the wake of abrogation of Article 370, the administration requested them against visiting the state,…

Kovind, Modi greet nation on Janmashtami

New Delhi(IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami.

In a tweet, Kovind said: "Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens on Janmashtami.…

Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley passes away

New Delhi (IANS) Former Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitely passed away at AIIMS on Saturday after a prolonged illness. Jaitley had undergone dialysis on Thursday.

"It is with profound grief that we inform…

'Salt-n-roti' as midday meal in UP school

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) Students of a government primary school in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh are being served salt and roti (flatbread) under the midday meal scheme.

The midday meal scheme is designed to provide proper nutrition…

Modi in France: Macron speaks against 'third party' interference in Kashmir

Chantilly (France) (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that India and Pakistan should resolve the Kashmir issue bilaterally and that no third party should interfere or incite violence there, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

High alert in TN after intel report of LeT infiltration

Chennai (IANS) Security has been tightened in Tamil Nadu following an intelligence alert that six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have entered the state through Sri Lanka, the police said on Friday.

The group comprises one Pakistani national…

SC gives Chidambaram interim protection in INX Media case

New Delhi, Aug 23 ( IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest till August 26 to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

130 cr Indians have begun their journey towards 'vikas': Modi

Paris (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that India has begun its journey towards development.

"Today I can say with confidence that the 130 crore Indians have begun their journey towards development. The mandate…