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Playing National Anthem In Cinema Halls Not Mandatory: SC
Overturning its earlier order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said that playing the national anthem before screening movies in cinema halls was no longer mandatory.....
Yusuf Pathan Suspended For 5 Months For Doping
Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan has been suspended for five months for doping and this period will end on January 14, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday. ....
Tejpal Rape Case Trial To Begin Next Month
After years of delay, former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal will finally face trial from February in an alleged rape case involving a now former junior colleague, a Goa court said on Tuesday. ....
Trump Plans To Attend World Economic Forum In Davos
US President Donald Trump is expected to attend the World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland, in the coming weeks, an official has said.....
Cabinet Approves 100% FDI In Retail, Construction
In major changes liberalising foreign direct investment in key sectors, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 100 per cent foreign investment in single brand retail trading (SBRT) and construction development and decided to open up Air India for FDI up to 49 per cent.....
'UP 100' Averted 858 Suicides In 2017
The ambitious Uttar Pradesh Police emergency system, UP 100, foiled 858 suicide attempts last year and saved 134 accident victims daily, officials said on Wednesday. ....
SC Sends Notice To Kerala CM In Graft Case
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others on a plea by the CBI challenging their discharge in an alleged corruption case involving three hydel power projects in the state.....
'In Strategic Transformation India Building Itself As Maritime Power'
In an emerging strategic transformation, India is now considering itself as maritime power and building up its navy to meet that challenge after having thought of itself for a long time as a land power, according to a former senior US diplomat who is a leading expert on South Asia.....
Three Soldiers Injured In Accident During Army Day Parade Rehearsal
Three army personnel were injured in a freak accident in a practice drill ahead of Army Day parade, when soldiers displaying slithering operations fell from a helicopter following a malfunction in the craft's boom, to which the ropes were attached, officials said. ....
India Should Avoid China-like Urbanisation: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
India should not replicate foreign urbanisation models like that of China which may lead to "inequitable and unbalanced" urbanisation, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Thursday.....
