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H-1B Visa Changes to Not be Bump in Modi-Trump talks, Says Advocacy Group
The H-1B visa programme is unlikely to be a thorny issue in the maiden meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the talks could yield a "win-win formula" for both the sides, a top American business advocacy group grou...
Bodies of LeT Militant Junaid Mattoo, 2 Others Found at Arwani Encounter Site
The bodies of top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Junaid Mattoo and two other militants were recovered from the debris at Arwani village encounter site in south Kashmir on Saturday morning.
Grounded by Domestic Airlines, TDP MP Diwakar Reddy Takes Off to France
Telegu Desam Party (TDP) MP Diwakar Reddy left for France on Friday night, hours after he was banned by domestic airlines for creating a ruckus Vishakapatnam airport a day earlier.
In a First, IIT-K Students Ditch ‘British’ Robes, Receive Degrees in Ethnic Indian Attire
In a first, students of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur ditched ‘colonial robes and headgear’ and walked up to the stage in ethnic Indian wear as they collected their degrees during the college’s 50th Convocation ceremony.
Suspected Aide of Abu Salem Arrested in East Delhi
A 37-year-old man suspected to be an aide of gangster Abu Salem was arrested in East Delhi.
India Wins Re-election to UN Organ on Economic, Social Issues
India has been re-elected to the UN's principal organ on economic, social and environmental issues for another three-year term.
Probe in 1993 Mumbai Blasts Conducted Without Evidence: Former SC Judge
Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice (Retd) B.N Srikrishna, who had headed the judicial inquiry commission report on the blasts, told News18 that most of the investigations carried out in the Bombay blasts case were without evidence.
GJM Chief Bimal Gurung Not a Criminal, Says CPI (M) Leader Ashok Bhattacharya
Amidst unrest in Darjeeling, CPI (M) leader and Mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation Ashok Bhattacharya says that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was the only one to blame for the current crisis in the Hills.
India Top Remittance-receiving Country in 2016: UN Report
Indians working across the globe sent home USD 62.7 billion last year, making India the top remittance-receiving country surpassing China, according to a UN report.
Twenty-six Lockers at PNB's Modinagar Branch Burgled: Ghaziabad Police
The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has told police that 26 lockers at its Modinagar branch have been burgled and the loss could total crores of rupees.
Uttar Pradesh to Make Marriage Registration Mandatory
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to make marriage registration mandatory for all in the state, an official said on Tuesday.
Aadhaar Must to Avail Govt Co-contribution Under APY
The finance ministry on Monday said subscribers of the Atal Pension Yojna (APY) will have to link their Aadhaar to their accounts for availing up to Rs 1,000 government's co-contribution.
'Unruly' Cabin Crew, Ground Staff May Join Proposed No-fly List
The government may include cabin crew and ground staff in the no-fly list if case of any unruly behaviour.
JEE Advanced 2017: Samosa Seller's Son Bags 64th Rank
Mohan (17) had bagged fifth rank in Telangana State Eamcet and first rank in Andhra Pradesh Eamcet, the results of which were announced in the first week of May.
Mukul Rohatgi Resigns as Attorney General; Salve, Kumar Top Contenders
Rohatgi said that he had conveyed to the government last month that he wants to return to private practice and would not like to be appointed as the country’s top law officer.
Congress Demands a National Policy on Farm Loans
Pointing out that former PM Manmohan Singh-led UPA government had waived farmers' loans amounting to Rs 72,000 crore, Congress said the Centre cannot wash their hands off by leaving it to the states.