Makers of Tatra trucks, a.s. of Czech Republic, on Wednesday dismissed allegations that it was involved in corruption in supply of its vehicles to Army and said it has no direct or indirect relationship with Indian Army or any of its representativ
Opposition RJD-LJP MLAs on Wednesday created an uproar in the Bihar Assembly demanding CBI probe into non-reconciliation of Abstract Contingent (AC) bills with Detailed Contingent (DC) bills worth Rs 22,575.37 crore, as reported by the CAG.
Experts say Indian Army is among the most professional and apolitical military forces; talk of coups unheard of in India’s armed forces Following the damning story in the Indian Express about the alleged movement of two key units of t
Shantha Sinha, chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), has said the difference between the working culture of an activist and a bureaucrat has resulted in winding up of the RTE division of the commission.
Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should ensure that the confidence of people remains unshaken in the Army following a news report on the `unusual` troop movement towards Delhi in the middle of Ja
Members of Parliament on Wednesday quizzed Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma and Army Vice Chief S K Singh on a media report of suspicious movement of troops near the capital in January but they dismissed it as baseless. Sharma and Sing
Prices of key vegetables including tomato and potato have risen this week in the national capital and other parts of the country due to trading in the futures market and hoarding, impacting the common man. Soaring of tomato retail prices t
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered the Directorate of Education (DoE) to issue a fresh circular to allow inspections of all records and physical verification of infrastructure facilities like availability of water and sanitation,
After more than four decades, India is fielding a candidate for the post of regional director in World Health Organisation (WHO). India has decided to propose the name of Dr Poonam Kshetrapal for the post of regional director of South-East Asian r
CPI-M on Wednesday said corruption was an offshoot of the economic policies followed by "neo-liberal" regimes and only a Left-democratic alternative could fight the nexus of big business, ruling politicians and bureaucrats "looting&
Taking serious note of the alleged irregularities in flood control works in the district, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into the issue, official sources said. The order was issued during
Islamic seminary Darul Ulum Deoband has issued a fatwa against beauty parlours saying running such a place is against the Shariat Law. The fatwa was issued in response to a question posed before the Darul Uloom asking whether the pr
After a day`s break, talks resumed between the Odisha Government and Maoist negotiators for release of the Italian captive while the state Assembly unanimously appealed to the kidnappers of BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka to free him. The appe
With the US announcing a USD 10 million bounty on Mumbai attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said those engaged in terror acts against India should be brought to book. "All those who are e
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday rubbished a news report on "unusual" troop movement towards Delhi in the middle of January as "alarmist" and "absolutely baseless".
Amid controversies involving Gen V K Singh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said everybody has an obligation to do nothing to lower the dignity of the office of the Army Chief. "The Army Chief`s office is an exalted
Terming as “alarmist” a media report that the Army moved two units towards Delhi in January without informing the government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said such reports “should not be taken at face value“.
India on Wednesday inducted the Russian-origin nuclear-powered submarine `Nerpa` into the Navy, joining the elite league of nations having such sophisticated warships. Defence Minister A K Antony formally commissioned the Akula II c
In a bid to expose the alleged nexus involving liquor syndicates, politicians and excise officials, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its operation and conducting mass searches in various districts of Andhra Pradesh. After c
The defence ministry was on Wednesday dismissive about a media report that the Army moved two units towards Delhi in January without informing the government, saying such exercises are conducted from time to time. "The points r
