New York, January 21 (IANS): The Indian government’s inability to protect women and children from rape and sexual violence undermines its commitment to uphold the rights of all Indians, Human Rights Watch

NEW YORK, JANUARY 21 (IANS): A research team at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has developed a battery that runs on sugar and has an unmatched energy density. This development could replace

NEW DELHI, JANUARY 21 (PTI): A forum of political parties from the northeast today demanded the immediate scrapping of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and to stop its “misuse” in the region. A

One labourer, who was abducted at gun-point, was safely rescued by the police. The incident occurred on January 11 last. According to delayed information received from the police, the labourer was abducted at g

NEW DELHI, JANUARY 21 (MExN): Nagaland state Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio today apprised the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Oscar Fernandez on the Foot Hill Road and the four roads under constru

NEW DELHI, JANUARY 21 (PTI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today assured chief ministers of north eastern states to accomplish infrastructure projects in the region before 12th Five

Nagaland Governor, Dr. Ashwani Kumar and his lady wife accompanied by Minister for Forest & Border Affairs, Y Patton, NSMDC chairman and MLA, N Thomas Lotha, and others arriving at the Kyong Students’

Nagaland Governor, Dr. Ashwani Kumar and his lady wife accompanied by Minister for Forest & Border Affairs, Y Patton, NSMDC chairman and MLA, N Thomas Lotha, and others arriving at the Kyong Students’

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NEW DELHI, JANUARY 20 (TNN): Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues on Monday started a dharna outside Rail Bhavan here after they were prevented from reaching the Union home ministry o

Indonesian men help a motorist to cross a flooded street on a raft in Pamanukan, Indonesia on Jan. 20. Seasonal rains and high tides in recent days have caused widespread flooding across much of Indonesia. (AP

The department of Forests & Environment honoured forest guards and conservation organizations for contributing towards the protection of migratory Amur Falcons. Seen in the picture is the PCCF, ML Rao (Sitt

New Delhi, January 20 (IANS): Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily Monday approved the constituting of a multi-organisational team to reassess the country’s hydrocarbon resources. The minister approved &#

NEW DELHI, JANUARY 20 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday directed the Planning Commission to set up a committee with representatives from northeastern states to monitor and improve coordination for

WASHINGTON, JANUARY 20 (IANS): Men who engage in higher levels of physical activity have been reported to have a lower risk of prostate cancer recurrence and mortality compared with men who participate in littl

London, January 20 (IANS): The richest 85 people in the world control as much wealth as the poorest half of the global population put together, says a study conducted by Oxfam. “It is staggering that in t

“Yes I’m in charge. Please give detail of your grievance.”

SENAPATI, JANUARY 20 (MExN): The United Naga Council (UNC) today reaffirmed its call for peaceful abstention from participation in the Republic Day, along with other civil actions, to demonstrate the displeasur

New Delhi, January 20 (IANS): Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily Monday approved the constituting of a multi-organisational team to reassess the country’s hydrocarbon resources. The minister approved &#

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