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Supreme Court agrees to hear Centre's plea on quota in AIIMS faculty
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Centre's plea seeking a review of its verdict by which it struck down reservation in appointment for faculty posts in speciality and super speciality courses in medical colleges including prestigious All India Institut...
Barack Obama to observe 12th anniversary of 9/11
President Barack Obama will observe the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon with a moment of silence and a visit to the Pentagon Memorial.
Madrasa modernisation: Sena imposes terms for granting nod
Shiv Sena, which has been critical of Maharashtra government's decision to fund modernisation of madrasas, on Wednesday sought imposition of certain conditions for these Islamic seminaries benefiting from the government funds.
Rupee ends at 63.38 versus US dollar, up 46 paise
The rupee is at 63.35/36 after rising to 63.28, its highest since August 23, and 63.84/85 last close.
Sikh group delivers US court summons to Sonia Gandhi
A Sikh rights group says it has delivered a US federal court's summons to Congress party president Sonia Gandhi, who is in New York for medical treatment, through hospital staff and her security detail.
Shinde proposes to host Pak judicial commission after Sept 19
However, New Delhi has declined to entertain the request citing the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival in Maharashtra as the panel would visit Mumbai to cross examine the 26/11 case witnesses.
Yahoo APAC teams with Wharton Future of Advertising Program
Online advertising is evolving with less obtrusive formats such as native ads, which have high engagement rates because they blend advertising seamlessly with the digital content environment.
Rs 5/L diesel price hike unlikely as rupee gains: Sources
The Oil ministry is likely to seek 90 paise per litre monthly diesel price hike from FY15.
LS polls to be a referendum on leadership, says Arun Jaitley
Throwing strong hints that BJP is likely to declare Narendra Modi as its Prime Ministerial candidate soon, its senior leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the coming Lok Sabha polls would be a "referendum on leadership" as the country had been "suffering...
Sibal asks officials to apply mind while imposing penalties
At a meeting with Sibal, operators raised the issue of the Department of Telecom levying the maximum penalty of Rs 50 crore for even minor issues.
Medha Patkar writes to Mamata for revocation of ban on cycling
Social activist Medha Patkar has appealed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to revoke the blanket ban on cycling in Kolkata, saying this will work against poor and working class people who are dependent on this "inexpensive" mode of transport...
Well-travelled Nestor awaits Davis Cup
Nestor is the oldest regular player on the tour, having turned 41 last week during his 21st consecutive US Open appearance.
Release date of 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' postponed to 2016
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said there are issues with the script and they are hoping to release the movie in 2016.
Islamic seminary Darul Uloom issues fatwa against photography
India's leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom has issued a fatwa, saying "photography is unlawful and a sin", even though Saudi Arabia allows photographers inside the holy city of Mecca and live telecast of 'namaz' is beamed on Islamic channels across the...
Shopian killings: Police detain PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti in Pulwama
A preliminary police inquiry into the killing of four people by the CRPF in Shopian has found that three of the four people were local civilians.
Father of sexually assaulted girl demands for narco test on Asaram
The father of the 16-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted by self-styled godman Asaram, has demanded that a narco test be conducted on the religious preacher.
