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Suspected LeT operatives sent to judicial custody till Sept 2

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 18:00

Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) men Abdul Subhan and Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged role in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody till September 2 by a court here.

SC seeks Centre`s response on conducting court proceedings in Hindi

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:54

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a plea seeking its direction to the government to amend the Constitution for making Hindi official language for conducting court proceedings in higher judiciary.

Govt decision to replace Plan Comm kneejerk, half-baked: Cong

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:48

Congress on Tuesday opposed the government`s decision to replace the Planning Commission with a new body terming it a "kneejerk and half-baked decision" and favoured a "restructuring instead of dismantling" of the plan panel.

CPI(M) criticises govt for calling off Indo-Pak talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:26

CPI(M) on Tuesday criticised the government for calling off the Indo-Pak talks after Kashmiri separatists met Pakistan High Commissioner, saying the decision was "inexplicable" as these meetings could be held only after the authorities permitted them.

Mamata pays tribute at INA Memorial in Singapore

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:11

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid tribute at the Indian National Army (INA) Memorial here.

Army establishes cell for ex-servicemen

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 16:03

An Eastern Command Army Veteran Cell has been set up at Fort William in Kolkata to meet the welfare needs of ex-servicemen.

Won`t tolerate corruption, tough steps will be taken: PM Modi

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 01:25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that corruption is deadlier than cancer and there is an urgent need to free nation from corruption.

Ceasefire violations done to aid undesirable elements: BSF

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 16:02

The Border Security Force said repeated ceasefire violations across the border in Jammu and Kashmir are being done at the behest of Pakistan to facilitate infiltration of "undesirable" elements into the Indian territory.

Court orders release of Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 15:14

A sessions court in Manipur, Tuesday, ordered the immediate release of civil rights activist Irom Sharmila, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for the past 13 years.

Congress flays govt over cancellation of Indo-Pak talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 14:51

Congress Tuesday kept up the attack on NDA over cancellation of Indo-Pak talks even as the government and BJP said the neighbouring country cannot "walk with separatism and talk with Government of India" simultaneously.