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Suffering from AIDS? Babus to declare before going to Bangkok for training
The medical report also has to mention that the person is free of infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis, trachoma, skin diseases, etc., and pregnancy test for women officers, among others.
Silent march by Jains against Rajasthan High Court order on 'Santhara'
The local Jain community today took out a silent march against the Rajasthan High Court's decision for holding Jainism religious ritual of 'Santhara' (fast unto death) as illegal.
Meet 22-year-old Hardik Patel, the face of Patel agitation in Gujarat
A 22-year-old youth, who claims that he is neither affiliated to nor backed by any political outfit, has emerged as the voice of the Patidar agitation.
Israeli Navy Chief holds talks with top Indian defence officials
Israeli Navy Chief Vice Admiral Ram Rutberg on Monday held talks with top Indian defence officials here as the two countries look at deepening the bilateral defence ties.
Don't harass couples in public, says Mumbai Police chief to policemen
Maria issued a circular saying that action will be taken if the directive is violated.
Pakistan sticks to its stand, says Kashmir not off future agenda
Pakistan NSA Sartaj Aziz said the meeting between India and Pakistan Director General of Military Operations will go ahead as planned.
National Conference won't allow 'disintegration' of J&K: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah urged Jammu and Kashmir youths to fight "myopic politics" being played by vested interests to divide the state on regional and communal lines
Hema Malini mobbed during rally, rescues boys caught in crowd
The 67-year-old MP from Mathura was manoeuvred through the crowd by her security aides, when the BJP leader noticed two young boys caught in the frenzy.
Presidency University Vice Chancellor under gherao since Friday evening
Presidency University Vice Chancellor Anuradha Lohia remained under gherao by protesting students since Friday evening, putting a question mark over its third convocation ceremony scheduled for later on Saturday.
Section of Air India pilots on 'go slow' protest; some flights delayed
The Civil Aviation Ministry had earlier asked the Labour Ministry to remove pilots and engineers from the workmen category to prevent them from going on strike
NSA-level talks must go on : Peoples Democratic Party
Ruling Peoples Democratic Party on Friday said that the NSA-level talks between India and Pakistan this weekend must go on as the people of J&K were the "worst sufferers of the hostilities" between the two countries, asserting that only dialogue can resol...
UP: Brothers behead sister for being in relationship, parade severed head in village
One of the accused has been arrested while the other is absconding after the gruesome act.
Pacific island countries key to India's 'Act East' policy: President
Economic linkages and co-operation with Pacific island countries are key factors in India's extended 'Act East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday.
Government approves pact with Seychelles to curb black money
To check black money generation, the government on Thursday approved signing and ratification of the agreement between India and Seychelles for exchange of information with respect to taxes.
Gujarat government caught in reservation war: After Patels, Kshatriyas and Brahmins too want a pie
The Gujarat government has been caught in a fix due to widespread unrest over the issue of reservation. While the Patidar agitation seeking reservation has spread across the state, the Kshatriyas and Brahmins too have begun agitating over the issue.
Man rapes 6-year-old sister, held
A six-year old girl was allegedly raped by her elder brother in Rajasthan's Sikar district late Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday, adding that the accused had been arrested.