India for peaceful polls in Maldives
New Delhi: India on Friday asserted that it attaches importance to holding of free and credible polls in peaceful environment in Maldives as it prepares to send a high -level team of former Chief Election Commissioners as observers for the September 7 Presidential vote there.
RS concerned over intrusion by Myanmar
New Delhi: Concern was raised in the Rajya Sabha over reported intrusion by Myanmar troops with a CPI member warning that India could lose a sizable territory if strong steps are not taken to check such attempts.
Govt rejects call for special status to Goa
New Delhi: The Government on Friday opposed a resolution to provide special status to Goa for regulating the influx of foreigners and migrants to the State and protecting the economic and cultural interests of its citizens. The private member resolution, which was later withdrawn after the Government’s reply, was moved by Shantaram Naik (Cong) from Goa.
CBI books 3 former officials of UBI
New Delhi: CBI has booked three former senior officials of Union Bank of India and as many directors of a Nagpur-based private company for allegedly causing a loss of over `4 crore to the bank, the agency officials said on Friday.
25% communal tensions due to religious row
New Delhi: Only around 25 per cent of communal tensions in the country took place due to religious disputes, MoS for Home RPN Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.
I-Day violence: NHRC seeks Bihar Govt reply
New Delhi: NHRC on Friday sought report from Bihar Government over the alleged Independence Day incident in which a man was stoned to death and 40 others were injured in violence when they tried to unfurl the Tricolour against the diktat of upper caste men.
RS mourns Dharam Prashant’s demise
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Friday mourned the passing away of its former member and senior journalist Dharam Chander Prashant. When the House met, Chairman Hamid Ansari mentioned of passing way of Prashant on August 28 at the age of 90 years.
Maoist gunned down in Balangir operation
Balangir: Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans on Friday launched a combing operation in the Ghunesh GP forest under the Tureikela police station in Balangir district and killed a Maoist in the evening. The Maoist was gunned down in an exchange of fire with the SOG jawans during the combing operation, which was still continuing, said Balangir Superintendent of Police Ravi Prakash to this correspondent over phone. More details of the outcome of the combing operation were awaited, said SP.