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NGT pulls up Rajasthan government on illegal sand mining
"We make it clear that if the orders of tribunal are not complied with, then accounts of the state government may be attached and disobeying and defying officials may face punitive action. Local commissioner is at liberty to make a surprise visit to the a...
ISL Auction and Draft: How the eight franchises used their purse
India captain Sunil Chhetri, the biggest draw of the auction, bagged the highest offer of Rs. 1.20 crore from Mumbai City FC.
Supreme Court refers plea of Sun TV to bench headed by Chief Justice of India
A Supreme Court bench refused to hear a plea of Sun TV Network Ltd seeking a stay on attachment of its assets worth Rs 742 crore.
Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, bike-borne man swept away
The body of Kesari alias Beerbal (35) was recovered with his bike near the dam, a district official said. The body was handed over to his family after postmortem, he said.
Centre sticks to appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman, say sources
According to the sources, none of the industry stalwarts wanted to take up the job and some of them who were offered the post had rejected it.
Bobby Jindal is the smartest candidate in presidential race: US daily
Indian-origin Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal might be trailing behind in recent polls, but is the smartest candidate in the race for 2016 presidential elections, a top US daily has said.
Rupee ends steady at 63.39 against US dollar
The Indian rupee gained further in early trade on Friday as it opened marginally higher by 7 paise at 63.32 per dollar.
'Gun Pe Done' will connect with viewers of all age groups, says director Abhik
'Gun Pe Done' is produced by Asif Kazi and Manoj Menon under the banner of Pioneer Films and Entertainment LLP.
Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, Nitish Kumar promises ban on liquor if is re-elected as CM
Kumar's promise came in response to demands made by some women in the midst of his address at a Village Dialogue Programme of the Social Welfare department.
President of India not answerable to any court: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court on Thursday pulled up a MCD Councillor for roping in President of India as a respondent in a PIL.
BSF jawan killed in sniper fire by Pakistani troops in J&K
The Pakistani firing was retaliated by the troops and some casualties were inflicted on the other side, the officials claimed.
Argentina top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years
Argentina have moved to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years despite being beaten by Chile in the Copa America final.
India, US sign FATCA to fight tax evasion
If a financial institution does not comply to FATCA, it will have to pay 30 per cent penalty tax on all its US revenues, including dividend, interest, fees and sales.
Fewer women shown online ads promising high-salary jobs
Lesser number of women as compared to men are shown online ads promising high-salary jobs, a new study of Google ads by researchers, including those of Indian origin, has found.
Iran offers 'constructive solutions' in nuclear talks, West unimpressed
"Iran has presented constructive solutions to overcome the remaining differences. We will not show flexibility regarding our red lines," An Iranian diplomat said
US: After 7 years, Walt Disney grants Sikh man accommodation at work
Gurdit Singh was told by his Disney bosses in 2008 that he would not be permitted to run mail routes visible to park guests because his religious appearance "violated" the company's 'Look Policy.