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India wins re-election to UN organ on economic, social issues
United Nations: India has been re-elected to the UN's principal organ on economic, social and environmental issues for another three-year term. India was among 18 nations to win election to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India obtained 183 votes, the second highest after Japan in the Asia Pacific category. Election to fill the 18 vacancies in ECOSOC was held yesterday.
Prez election: Rajnath, Naidu meet Sonia, no names discussed
The first meeting between the government and the opposition over the July 17 presidential election ended inconclusively today without any names being discussed by the either side
Indian rape victim sues Uber, its CEO for unlawfully obtaining her medical records
New York: An Indian woman raped by an Uber driver in New Delhi in 2014 has filed a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company and its embattled CEO Travis Kalanick for "unlawfully" obtaining her medical records and engaging in offensive conspiracy theories about the brutal incident.
More airlines ban TDP MP Reddy; minister orders probe
New Delhi: A probe has been ordered into the Vizag airport incident involving the alleged ruckus created by a Telugu Desam Party MP after he was denied boarding by IndiGo for being late, even as all major domestic airlines imposed a flying ban on him citing "unruly behaviour". Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, who also belongs to the same party, today said he would get the entire incident "enquired into" and will ensure "lawful outcomes" follow.
Indian cyclist on peace mission to spread Gandhi's message
Singapore: A 26-year-old Indian social worker has embarked on a three-year 'Pedaling for Peace' cycling expedition to spread Mahatma Gandhi's teachings among school children. Dnyaneshwar Yewatkar, who has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in history, said he has completed 8,642-km of 70,000-km of his global cycling expedition. His expedition will be completed on October 2, 2019, in Pakistan, on Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.
Hry govt to install 109 mobile phone jammers in all jails
The Haryana government has decided to install 109 mobile phone jammers in all 19 jails of the state, except the one in Gurgaon, to strengthen the security in prisons
Heptulla to unfurl national flag at Jamia Millia Islamia univ
Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla, on her maiden visit to Jamia Millia Islamia University after taking charge as its chancellor, would unfurl a national flag and unveil the 'Wall of Heroes', a release from the university said today
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri
Pakistan today violated the ceasefire by shelling mortars and firing small arms on forward posts and civilians areas along the LoC in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing strong retaliation from Indian troops, the Army said
Army kills villager mistaking him to be an ultra
The Army opened fire on a villager mistaking him of being an ultra in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, killing him on the spot. The incident took place on Wednesday night, defence PRO Colonel Chiranjit Konwer said today
NGT allows registration of 3 diesel trucks for carrying petrol
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed registration of three new diesel vehicles conforming to BS-IV norms to be used for transporting petrol or petroleum products