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After Constitution Controversy, Anantkumar Hegde Courts Kannada Row
Recently, during an event, the minister said that only those from three districts of Uttara Kannada, the undivided Dakshina Kannada and Shimoga spoke the language properly. Other’s he said, were not speaking Kannada.
In a First, Pakistan to Send Transgenders as Haj Volunteers to Saudi Arabia
The IPC Sindh Boys Scouts Commissioner termed the recruitment step a positive initiative that would help the transgender community in improving its image at local as well as regional level.
China's Military Build-up Won't Stop Lawful Patrols, Says US Navy
Lt. Cmdr. Tim Hawkins said the USS Carl Vinson that the Navy has carried out routine patrols at sea and in the air in the region for 70 years to promote security and guarantee the unimpeded flow of trade that's crucial for Asian and US economies.
LPG Cylinder Blast Kills 9 in Ajmer, Rs 2 Lakh Compensation Announced
According to some eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when a cook was trying to refill an empty cooking gas cylinder from another cylinder.
How New ICHR Chairman Arvind Jamkhedkar Plans to Reconstruct India's Past
The 78-year-old said he will hold consultations with the advisory board of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) and encourage combined effort among disciplines to reconstruct the Indian past.
Indian Firms Seek Stake in Iran's South Azadegan Field: Dharmendra Pradhan
Speaking alongside his Iranian counterpart Bijan Zanganeh at a conference in New Delhi, the oil minister added that Indian firms would raise their oil purchases from Iran in 2018-19.
About 5 Crore Jobs to be Created by Next Year: MSME Minister Giriraj Singh
Stressing that jobs just did not mean government ones, Giriraj Singh said that employment opportunities were also being created because of the Mudra (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) loan scheme that had made people self-employed.
Randhir Kapoor Calls Out Paparazzi, Says 'Now Everyone Recognises Taimur's Maid Also'
Randhir Kapoor, along with brothers Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, was speaking at a panel discussion during 'Raj Kapoor Awards for Excellence in Entertainment'.
Free Education for Karnataka Girls up to Post-graduation
The provision of free education up to post-graduation is expected to benefit 3.7 lakh girl students in the state.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Arrives in India Today, To Visit Taj Mahal
With an estimated 1.4 million Indian-origin people staying in Canada, Trudeau’s visit to monuments and places of cultural importance could help him boost his outreach among Indians in his country.
High Decibel Campaign Ends in Tripura; Voting on Februray 18
The BJP has never been a major player in Tripura which hitherto saw a battle between Left Front and the Congress. But the Congress campaign has not been aggressive this time with party chief Rahul Gandhi addressing poll rallies only on the last day.
Ajay Gupta, Under Scanner Over Jacob Zuma Ties, Left South Africa on February 6
Ajay Gupta was declared "a fugitive from justice" by South Africa's chief prosecutor this week after he failed to report to police investigating allegations that millions of dollars of public money intended for a state-backed dairy project were siphoned o...
PNB Fraud: It’s Time Government Tightens Monitoring of State-Run Banks
Not just PNB, other state owned banks are also witness to frauds. And, this is proved by publicly available data. In fact, the big daddy of India’s banking system, State Bank of India (SBI), is far ahead of PNB in terms of total cases of fraud reported in...
Powerful 7.2 Earthquake Rocks Mexico, Minor Damage Reported
The epicentre was close to a surfer resort on the Pacific coast in the southern state of Oaxaca and had a depth of 15.3 miles (24.6 km), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
CBI Arrests GST Official in Bribery Case in Maharashtra
The arrested are Deputy Commissioner M V Telgote and Head Hawaldar G D Mishra.
Italy's Country Doctor Making House Calls on Horseback
For the last 10 years, the slight 63-year-old doctor, with white hair, glasses and a neat moustache, has been making his house calls to patients on horseback.