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Gujarat govt demands upgrade of Modi's security outside the state
The National Security Guards (NSG) has upgraded Narendra Modi security at his residence after he was named the BJP poll campaign chief in June.
Maharashtra to bid farewell to lord Ganesh amidst tight security
Twenty-five thousand Mumbai Police personnel along with the RPF, CRPF, RAF and BSF troopers have been deployed in the city.
Manmohan Singh, Nawaz Sharif to meet in US along sidelines of UNGA 68th session
UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday expressed hope that India and Pakistan would discuss ways to address the tension at the LoC during a possible meeting of Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and Nawaz Sharif on the margins of the UN General Assembly next week.
Coal scam: Attorney General to answer questions in SC today
The Centre on Tuesday faced a tough time in justifying the controversial coal block allocations in the Supreme Court which fired a volley of questions seeking explanation on various issues including why bidding procedure was not followed in giving away th...
US Navy was warned that Washington shooter 'heard voices'
Rhode Island police warned the US Navy last month that Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis had reported "hearing voices," raising further questions about how he gained security clearance at the complex where he went on a shooting rampage.
India hikes import duty on gold jewellery to 15 per cent
India on Tuesday hiked the import duty on gold jewellery to 15 per cent in a bid to protect domestic industry and curb the precious metal's imports, a key reason for the country's high trade and current account deficits.
Andhra may challenge HC order on compensation to Muslim youths
"The Chief Minister will discuss the issue with the Advocate General and take a decision on filing an appeal in the Supreme Court," a source in the Chief Minister's Office said.
J&K: Govt work affected as employees go on five-day strike
Work at government offices was affected as a section of Jammu and Kashmir employees went on a five-day strike on Tuesday to press for their various demands.
BJP leader Uma Bharti detained while going to Muzaffarnagar
Curfew has been lifted from all the riot-hit areas in the state and the Army has also been called back.
Sharad Yadav detained on way to pro-reservation rally
Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav was on Tuesday detained in Ghaziabad as the Uttar Pradesh government clamped down on political leaders and activists headed for a pro-reservation rally in Allahabad.
New land bill to help in tackling Naxalism, says Jairam Ramesh
The just-enacted Land Acquisition Bill will help to a great extent in tackling the problem of Naxalism in the country, Union minister Jairam Ramesh claimed on Tuesday.
Natalie Portman fears tripping on red carpet
Portman has confessed that she secretly panics about tripping while walking on the red carpet in front of everyone.
Medical services hit after thousands of doctors go on indefinite strike
Medical and health services were affected in government-run hospitals on Tuesday as thousands of doctors went on an indefinite strike to protest against the alleged manhandling of medicos by a patient's relatives at Bikaner's PBM hospital recently.
'Shuddh Desi Romance' more challenging than fun: Vaani Kapoor
Vaani Kapoor says she was a bundle of nerves while shooting her debut film 'Shuddh Desi Romance'.
Dilip Kumar to be under observation for two more days
Dilip Kumar was admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU) after he felt uneasy on September 15.
Salman, Ranbir to promote Manish Paul's 'Mickey Virus'
'Mickey Virus' is a comedy thriller, which features Manish as a computer hacker named Mickey Arora.
