George Fernandes, former Defence Minister, passes away
Former Defence Minister George Fernandes passed away on Tuesday in New Delhi, according to family members. He was 88. Mr. Fernandes had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The family is awaiting his son Sean Fernandes’ arrival from the United States to proceed with funeral arrangements. The funeral is scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
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Centre seeks Supreme Court permission to restore acquired 'superfluous' land in Ayodhya to its rightful owners
The Central government on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to restore the acquired "superfluous" excess land adjacent to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid area to its rightful owners in Ayodhya after carving out the exact extent of land necessary to access the disputed area.
Court summons Priya Ramani in defamation case by M.J. Akbar
Delhi court on Wednesday summoned senior journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar. The court has summoned her on February 25.
Rahul Gandhi meets Manohar Parrikar at Goa Assembly complex
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar (63), who has been suffering from a pancreatic ailment, at the latter’s chamber in the Assembly complex in Panaji and enquired about his health.
Odisha govt. not allowing implementation of central schemes, alleges Amit Shah
BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal government of Odisha of not allowing the implementation of Central welfare programmes.
I-T dept raids Saravana Stores, two realty firms in Tamil Nadu
The Income Tax (I-T) department on Tuesday conducted searches on premises belonging to a real estate firms G-Square and Lotus Group, and retail firm Saravana Stores, both based in Tamil Nadu. The searches are underway at over 70 locations in Chennai and Coimbatore.
Music is my religion, says maestro Ilaiyaraaja
As he gears up for his upcoming concert in the city, Ilaiyaraaja takes us through his composing process and how his orchestra contributes to his musical magic
Apple to patch privacy bug in FaceTime video-calling feature
Apple Inc said on Monday it will issue a software patch later this week for a bug that lets iPhone users hear audio from users who have not yet accepted a video call.
India vs New Zealand: Mandhana stars again in India Women’s series-clinching win
Opener Smriti Mandhana led the chase for India with characteristic panache, after a feisty bowling performance once again skittled the hosts inside 50 overs, and steered her side to a series-clinching eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the second one-dayer here Tuesday.
Theresa May will seek to re-open Brexit divorce deal: official
British Prime Minister Theresa May will seek “changes” to the withdrawal agreement she negotiated with EU leaders last month, her spokesman said on Tuesday even though Brussels has insisted it will not re-open the deal.
