’Mangalaya Nidi’ cess unconstitutional: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has struck down as unconstitutional the State Government’s decision to levy a ’Mangalya Nidi’ cess on weddings and associated celebrations from auditoriums and hotels of three star category and above. Allowing a batch of petitions filed by owners of auditoriums of... read more »
Jaswant Singh still in coma
Former union minister and former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh is still in coma and on ventilator support on the 20th day Wednesday, a doctor here said. Asked if there was any improvement in his condition, a doctor at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) said: “No, same... read more »
Will quit politics if charges are proved: Rajnath
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday scotched “rumours” of misconduct on his or his family’s part and said he would quit politics and sit at home if such charges are even prima facie proved. He said rumours about alleged wrong doings by his family members have been floating around for... read more »
Bhushan: CBI chief delaying Maran charge sheet
The CBI Director Ranjit Sinha was scuttling the filing of chargesheet against former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran in the Aircel-Maxis case, alleged counsel Prashant Bhushan in a fresh petition filed in the Supreme Court. The petition said, “The CBI had developed a water-tight case against... read more »
Drink tea for thinner body, beautiful skin
Scientific research testifies to the health benefits of all kinds of tea, which not only help with beauty factors but also weight loss and hydration of skin,... read more »
Netanyahu warns Gaza civilians after Israel destroys apartment tower
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Palestinian civilians on Sunday to leave immediately any site where militants are operating, one day after Israel took the Gaza war to a new level... read more »
Kerala governor Sheila Dikshit’s meeting with Rajnath Singh suggests she may resign ...
NEW DELHI: Amid reports that she may be shunted out of Kerala, governor Sheila Dikshit on Monday met home minister Rajnath Singh. She will also meet President Pranab Mukherjee in the... read more »
No change in ICC protocol for testing Saeed Ajmal’s suspect bowling action
Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal’s suspect bowling action will be tested at the Cricket Australia’s National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on Monday and the result will be declared in... read more »
Hyderabad city gets new golf course
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Golf Club on Saturday became a fully-fledged facility when a world class 18-hole course was inaugurated here in Hyderabad. The course, situated in the shadow of the historic... read more »
