‘Ensure toilets in govt. schools by next I-Day’
With the Prime Minister turning the attention of the nation to cleanliness – with special focus on sanitation facilities in schools – the Union Human Resource Development Ministry has stepped up its efforts to ensure that all government schools have toilets by Independence Day next year. This... read more »
Ceasefire violations: India-Pak to hold flag meet today
A day after India lodged a protest with Pakistan over escalating ceasefire violations, the two sides will hold sector commander-level flag meeting today (Wednesday) to defuse the situation on the border. “The flag meeting between BSF and Pak Rangers is scheduled for today along the International... read more »
Don’t appoint chargesheeted persons as Ministers, SC tells PM, CMs
In a landmark verdict the Supreme Court on Wednesday advised the Prime Minister or Chief Minister of a State not to induct charge sheeted persons facing trial for offences involving moral turpitude as Ministers though there was no limitation or restriction in the Constitution which debars any... read more »
Shooter Tara Shadeo’s husband arrested
national-level shooter Tara Shadeo, who accused her husband Rakibul Hasab aka Ranjit Kumar Kohli of assaulting her because of her refusal to convert to Islam, The husband of national champion shooter Tara Shahdeo was arrested in a joint operation by Jharkhand and Delhi Police Tuesday night,... read more »
Palestinians celebrate as long-term ceasefire begins in Gaza
Celebrations erupted in Gaza on Tuesday as a long-term ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Palestinians began, ending 50 days of the deadliest violence in a decade. The agreement, effective... read more »
Arizona’s state treasurer claims victory in Republican primary
Arizona state treasurer and businessman Doug Ducey claimed victory on Tuesday in the race to be the Republican nominee to replace outgoing Governor Jan Brewer, who has repeatedly clashed... read more »
Three day talks between India, Pakistan ended inconclusively
The three-day talks between India and Pakistan here over designs of Kishan Ganga Dam and four other hydroelectric power projects at the Jhelum and the Chenab rivers respectively has ended... read more »
People facing criminal, corruption charges should not be made ministers: Supreme Court
New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a petition calling for removal of tainted Cabinet ministers, saying the Prime Minister should take a call on... read more »
Recipe: Creamy white beans
Preparation time: 10 minsCooking time: 30 minsServes: 2Ingredients :Onion 1, halved and slicedOlive oilChorizo 50g.chopped into chunksChicken stock 200mlCooked white beans 200gSpinach 100gCream... read more »
