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Afghanistan assures India of security for diplomatic staff
Afghanistan on Saturday told India it will leave "no stone unturned" to ensure the safety of Indian diplomatic personnel in that country following a terror attack on the Indian consulate in Jalalabad that left nine Afghans dead. This was conveyed by Afgha...
34 students taken ill after drinking contaminated water in a school
Besides the children, a teacher and the cook of mid day meal in the same school complained of vomiting and stomach ache.
Youth dies in police custody, family claims foul play
A 24-year-old youth has died in police custody in Amritsar and was cremated immediately, with his family alleging that "excessive torture" lead to his death. Satinderpal Singh, who was taken into custody on August 1 by the police officials after he failed...
News briefs: State government to start monorail project in Pink City
Instead of concentrating on Jaipur Metro project which missed deadline twice, the state government started focussing on another train project - Monorail - for the city. A high-level meeting, chaired by urban development and housing ACS GS Sandhu, has give...
Nitesh Rane's statement on Gujaratis will be examined: RR Patil
Nitesh Rana said his remarks were only for the Gujaratis who feel there is more development in Gujarat.
Man accused in ex-MLA murder case surrenders in CJM court
A man accused in the recent murder of former legislator and BSP leader Sarvesh Singh Seepu surrendered before a local court on Saturday.
Debt-ridden man commits suicide, wife tries to set herself ablaze
Upset over financial issues, a man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself, while his wife tried to set herself ablaze at their home in Jagdamba Nagar locality here in Jaipur, police said on Saturday.
China mulling relaxation of one-child policy: Official
According to China Development Research Foundation report, 13.7 per cent of the Chinese population is above the age of 60.
IAS officer Durga Nagpal's suspension unfortunate: Mani Shankar Aiyar
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Saturday said that UP IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal's suspension was an "unfortunate" episode.
Japan: Radioactive groundwater at Fukushima nuclear plant above barrier
Japanese media reports claim that there is high risk of an increasing amount of contaminated water reaching the sea from the nuclear plant.
Bihar mid day meal tragedy: Court rejects school principal's bail plea
Twenty three students of a government school died in July 2013 in Chhapra after eating contaminated food.
Malegaon blasts case: NIA likely to reply on plea for quashing of charges against 5 accused
The five accused had on July 20 urged a special court to discharge them, claiming contradictions in the chargesheet filed by various probe agencies.
Bradley Manning's leaks endangered informants, says US trial witness
A US State Department official contended in court on Friday that convicted soldier Bradley Manning's leaks of classified diplomatic cables led to foreign informants being moved over fears for their safety.
'Janlokpal' will probe scams under Dikshit government, promises AAP
Aam Aadmi Party on Friday alleged the involvement of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Diskhit in the transport scam and said it will set up Janlokpal as suggested by Anna Hazare to probe "power, water and transport scams" if voted to power. According to variou...
Ashok Gehlot lays foundation stone for government medical college
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday laid the foundation stone for second government medical college of Jaipur in the premises of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) here.
Committed to play as unit in upcoming I-League: Odafa Okolie
Mohun Bagan captain Odafa Okolie, who joined the team practice on Friday, said they are committed to play as a unit with the main goal of winning the elusive I-League.
