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BJP had most crorepati lawmakers in 2013 Delhi assembly

New Delhi: Of the outgoing legislators of the 2013 Delhi assembly, the BJP had the largest number of 30 crorepatis among the 31 elected, as well as the highest number of MLAs with criminal cases registered at 17, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Madonna to perform at 2015 Grammy Awards

Los Angeles: Singer Madonna has announced that she will perform at the 2015 Grammy Awards.

Short tenures in higher ranks not desirable: Army chief

New Delhi: Indian Army chief Gen. Dalbir Singh Tuesday said short tenures in higher ranks of the army were not desirable and he has given directions to increase them.

Sakshi Maharaj remains defiant despite BJP notice

New Delhi: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj, who stirred a controversy by asking Hindu women to produce at least four children, remained defiant Tuesday despite the party issuing him a show-cause notice, and said it was an "internal matter" of the party.

10 new swine flu cases reported in Delhi

New Delhi: The national capital Tuesday reported 10 new cases of swine flu, taking the total to 61 this year, a health official said.

AIIMS to develop technique for regenerating body parts

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Tuesday inked an MoU with the US-based Ohio State University to develop a technique in regenerating human body parts and tissues for patients in India.

India keen to boost trade with Bangladesh, Myanmar: Sitharaman

Srinagar: The Indian government has been building infrastructure to boost trade and other economic activities with Bangladesh and Myanmar, union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here Tuesday.

Rajan wins UK magazine's central bank Governor of the Year award

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has been named "Governor of the Year" by British magazine Central Banking.

Cameroon forces kill 143 Boko Haram militants

Nairobi: At least 143 members of the Nigerian Boko Haram Islamist terrorist group have been killed in clashes with Cameroonian security forces, Cameroonian Communications Minister Issa Bakary said Tuesday.

Kerry skipped Paris march for 'important work' in India

Washington: In damage control mode, US admitted that it should have sent a higher profile official to the Paris unity march, but said President Barack Obama could not go because of security considerations.

Ajay Maken to lead Congress campaign in Delhi

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday appointed party general secretary Ajay Maken as chairman of the Delhi campaign committee, said party leader P.C. Chacko.

Am still a Marxist, says Dalai Lama

Kolkata: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama Tuesday described himself as a “Marxist” in the context of socio-economic theory. “We must have a human approach. Capitalism (is) good, socialism (is) wonderful. As far as socioeconomic theory, I am Marxist… still I am Marxist,” he said during a lecture at the Presidency University here. “Many Marxist leaders […]

Pakistan backing proxy war in Kashmir: Indian Army chief

New Delhi: Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh Tuesday said Pakistan was supporting a proxy war against India in Jammu and Kashmir and the security challenges were growing due to the "active border".

Health beverages no good for consumers: Study

Toronto: Contrary to the claims made on their packages, some novel beverages such as vitamin waters and energy drinks marketed in Canada provide little nutritional benefits to the consumers, says a study. “While our findings suggest that consumers stand to reap little or no benefit from the nutrient additions in novel beverages, most products were […]

Delhi Police constable shot dead, two held

New Delhi: A 30-year-old Delhi Police constable was shot dead Monday night by two liquor suppliers, police said Tuesday. Both accused have been arrested.

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