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US questions India on its domestic support programmes in World Trade Organisation meeting
The US posed a salvo of questions to India on its domestic support programmes, including its cotton policies, minimum support price, public stockholding for food security purposes.
Prasar Bharati CEO miffed at Information and Broadcasting ministry order not marked to him
Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar on Friday expressed displeasure over Information and Broadcasting ministry not "marking" to him a copy of the modified order on the appointment of Director General.
Sebi expands Murthy panel on start-ups; adds two members
Sebi on Friday expanded its advisory panel, headed by IT czar NR Narayana Murthy, by appointing two new members.
Army unit ignored intelligence inputs resulting in the death of 18 soldiers of 6 Dogra in Manipur ambush
The RAW and Intelligence Bureau had given inputs of a possible attack but it was apparently not taken seriously.
Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal Gas Tragedy survivors stage protest on Environment Day
Survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and others living close to the abandoned Union Carbide Factory staged a protest against the Centre for "failing" to clean up toxic waste inside the unit's premises on the World Environment Day on Friday.
UK launches maggi tests for lead content
UK's food safety agency on Friday said it has decided to test a few samples of Maggi noodles, after a number of reports said the popular instant snack sold in India was found to have lead content above permissible limit.
'Dil Dhadakne Do' to 'Piku': In Bollywood, it is all about loving your dysfunctional, selfish family
‘Piku’,‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ and ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ seem to celebrate the dysfunctional family where every member has a quirk of his own.
Delhi High Court stays notices to top cop, others by Delhi Assembly
The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed till July 1 the show cause notices issued to the police by Delhi Assembly's Privileges Committee on MLA Jarnail Singh's complaint alleging breach of privilege.
UPSRTC begins AC bus service from Meerut to Delhi
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) ON Friday lauched air-conditioned bus service from Meerut to Anand Vihar in Delhi.
'Lingaa' row continues, distributors likely to protest again
The distributors are demanding Rs.15 crore more as compensation.
Euphoric reception awaits Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is all set to roll out a red carpet welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday on his maiden visit to the country, amid expectations on both sides to take bilateral ties to a new level and unleash the potential...
Former IB chief SA Ibrahim named Special Envoy for counter terrorism and extremism
The appointment of 62-year-old Ibrahim as Special Envoy in the National Security Council Secretariat was approved by Appointments Committee of Cabinet.
It's time Narendra Modi tells his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Ram temple issue: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena onn Friday said it was time Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed his 'Mann Ki Baat' on the contentious issue of Ram temple in Ayodhya even as it remarked BJP MP Vinay Katiyar's comments in this context as a "bomb" which can explode in future.
Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar calls gangrape accused naive, small time criminals
Police have also recovered an MMS clip from the accused which shows the victim confessing to being involved in drug peddling and flesh trade.
Karnataka government circular asks women employees not to loiter around
It has also called on the officials and employees to cooperate in official activities by following "self- discipline".
