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Tamil Nadu not toeing IB on LTTE in dam row, SC to be told
The IB report referred to vulnerability and threats from "Islamist terror outfits, remnant cadres of LTTE and Naxals" and had advised precautionary measures.
Will resign if I embarrassed St Spehen's, says Principal Thampu over molestation row
Facing criticism over handling of the research scholar molestation case, St Stephen's principal Valson Thampu on Monday said he would resign if it was proved that "he was a cause of embarrassment to the institution".
Government says India insulated from Greece fallout but Rupee may take a hit
With Greeks' rejection of rescue package from creditors spooking markets, the government on Monday asserted that India is well insulated from the crisis but rupee may be affected due to the outward flight of investment.
Smart cities project to have state-level panels and city forums for active participation of people
The Smart Cities project, apart from a state-level high-powered steering committee (HPSC), will have a city-level advisory forum for each of the 100 smart cities to enable people to actively participate in governance and reforms.
Here's how Google's new tool is transforming images into 'surreal' artwork
DeepDream is a visualization tool that feeds an image through a layer of artificial neurons, asking artificial intelligence to enhance and build on certain features.
Assam flood turns grim; over 65,000 affected
Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in its flood report that more than 65,000 persons were affected in Dhemaji, Bongaigaon and Sonitpur districts.
RSS-backed body pitches for greater autonomy to higher education institutions
At a time when Human Resource Development Ministry is being accused of trying to tighten its control over higher education institutions, an RSS-backed body has slammed the present system as one breeding "inefficiency and corruption" and pitched for "latit...
Digvijaya Singh raises question over death of Delhi based journalist
At least 25 accused/witnesses have died so far in Vyapam scam, a massive admission and recruitment racket involving several bureaucrats and politicians, and the opposition Congress has been demanding a CBI probe into the matter.
Rahul Gandhi meets internet entrepreneurs, business leaders
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met a group of internet entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss the "challenges and opportunities that lie ahead" and hailed the spirit of innovation demonstrated by them.
UPSC announces civil services exam results, four of top five are girls
Ira Singhal bagged the first rank followed by Renu Raj, Nidhi Gupta, Vandana Rao and Suharsha Bhagat.
Ram Jethmalani claims he spoke to Dawood Ibrahim, says he's ready for trial in India but fears threat to life
Jethmalani added that he informed then Maharashtra chief minister Sharad Pawar about Dawood Ibrahim's willingness to return.
Gurgaon resident gets electricity bill of over Rs 75 crore, says it's more than the cost of his house
Jitendra Kumar said his previous bills ranged from Rs 5,000 to Rs 9,000 and is baffled by the latest amount.
Tax, penalty to be levied at market price under black money law
Undisclosed overseas assets such as immovable property, jewellery, shares and art works will be valued at fair market price for the purpose of tax and penalty under the new black money law.
Union Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathy Raju apologizes for Air India flight delays
Union Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapthi Raju said inconvenience to passengers are regretted and such incidents will not occur in future.
No sanction even after 4 months to try government officials in coal scam, CBI tells Court
The judge had differed from CBI's that no malafide intention was found on part of public servants, saying it was prima facie clear that decision was not made in public interest.
Government will appoint heads of major public sector banks soon: Raghuram Rajan
"The government is seized of the issue - the need to move quickly on the appointment process... Now we are very close to the announcement", Rajan said