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India Focused On Getting Me Than Recovering Money: Vijay Mallya To NDTV

India News | Written by Radhika Iyer | Saturday December 15, 2018

Fugitive tycoon Vijay Mallya, who a court in the UK said can be extradited to India to face fraud investigations, says the country seems more focused on getting him to the country, than recovering money.

Gold Prices Remain Steady, Silver Rates Drop By Rs 200: 5 Things To Know

Business | Agencies | Friday December 14, 2018

Gold, silver prices: Globally, gold declined to $1,239.58 an ounce in New York, while silver held steady at $14.68 an ounce.

Government Approaches IITs, IIMs For Accreditation Process

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Friday December 14, 2018

The Central Government might rope in private agencies for accreditation of educational institutes.

Government Open To 'Outside' Agencies Taking Up Accreditation Of Institutions: Javadekar

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday December 14, 2018

The government is open to the idea of roping in "outside" agencies for accreditation of educational institutions, and IITs and IIMs have also been approached in this regard, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said.

Media Can't Identify Sex Assault Victims, Even Dead, Says Supreme Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday December 11, 2018

The Supreme Court today barred media organisations and law-enforcement agencies from revealing the identity of sexual assault victims, even if they are dead, and laid down a number of guidelines aimed at safeguarding their dignity. It also said that their names cannot be disclosed at public rallies or on social media platforms.

"Omar Abdullah Should Seek Apology": BJP After Claims Of Threat To MLAs

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 10, 2018

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP today described as "serious" a statement by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah that some MLAs were threatened by investigating agencies during an unsuccessful attempt by the two-member Peoples Conference to form a government in the state.

Congress Abusing And Threatening Probe Agencies, Says BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 9, 2018

The BJP today accused the Congress of "threatening" investigation agencies following raids against people linked to Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, and asserted that they will continue to act against those involved in corruption irrespective of their family background. BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain told reporte...

Poachers' Trap Led To Death Of Royal Bengal Tiger Mahavir In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 9, 2018

A translocated tiger, the carcass of which was found in an Odisha sanctuary last month, died after falling into a trap laid by poachers, two central government agencies dealing with wildlife have said.

Gold Prices Climb By Rs 250, Silver Gains Rs 800: 5 Things To Know

Business | Agencies | Saturday December 8, 2018

A firm trend overseas, where gold spurted on safe-haven buying, boosted the yellow metal's prices, traders said.

Over 10% Polling In Telangana By 10 AM; Leaders, Actors Also Cast Votes

India News | Agencies | Friday December 7, 2018

Over 10 per cent polling was recorded by 10 a.m. in Telangana Assembly elections today, an official said. According to information reaching the election authorities in Hyderabad, 10.50 per cent voters cast their votes in the first three hours. Chief Electoral Officer Rajath Kumar said the polling was peaceful and smooth.

Terrorist Zakir Moosa May Be In Punjab, Disguised As Sikh, Warns Intel

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 6, 2018

Security agencies have been put on high alert in Bathinda and Ferozepur districts of Punjab on Thursday following intelligence reports that terrorist Zakir Moosa could be hiding in the area.

Delhi Class 7 Student Hangs Herself, Writes Teacher's Name On Palm

Delhi News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Thursday December 6, 2018

A Class 7 student allegedly committed suicide in West Delhi on Saturday, when her mother was away at work. She had scribbled her teacher's name on her hands and a note that she did not want to go to school anymore.

PM Modi Attends Priyanka-Nick Wedding Reception In Delhi

India News | Edited By Swati Bhasin (with inputs from agencies) | Tuesday December 4, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended wedding reception of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas as he flew back to Delhi after raising poll pitch in Rajasthan.

Arun Jaitley's "Cardinal Principles" For Probe Agencies Amid CBI vs CBI

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 4, 2018

Weeks after public bickering between two top CBI officials, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Tuesday laid out cardinal principles for investigative agencies ranging from maintaining the utmost level of professionalism to remaining faceless and resisting the temptation of rushing to media when a probe starts.

Delhi Taxmen Bust Hawala Racket, Seize Rs 25 Crore From 100 Lockers

Delhi News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday December 3, 2018

A team of the Income Tax Department raided as many as 100 lockers at a private vault on Sunday, in Delhi's Chandni Cowk area and seized cash worth Rs 25 crore. The raids were carried out in at least eight locations across the city I-T Department sources told news agency ANI.