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    TN announces 10 per cent reservation for destitute women

    The Tamil Nadu government has announced a ten percent reservation for destitute women in the posts of Police, Prison Warden and fire personnel. In a press release, Chief Minister Jayalalitha said that the reservation is for destitute women who are directly recruited by the Tamilnadu Police Commission. The posts would have a maximum grade pay […]

    Breaking News International

    US, UK, Canada announce new sanctions against Iran

    The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada have announced new sanctions against Iran amid growing concern over its nuclear programme. U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke of a significant ratcheting-up of pressure on Iran. The U.K said earlier it was cutting all ties with Iranian banks while Canada said it was banning exports […]

    Breaking News National

    Kerala HC bans dumping of household waste in public places

    The Kerala High Court has banned the dumping of household waste wrapped in plastic carry bags in public places. A Division Bench of the High Court directed the local bodies to adopt strict measures against the offenders. The Bench comprising Justice C N Ramachandran Nair and Justice P S Gopinathan issued the directive on a […]

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    Wife can`t be evicted from matrimonial home after divorce: SC

    The Supreme Court has ruled that a Hindu woman cannot be evicted out of the matrimonial home after divorce except through procedure established by law, as there is no provision for her automatic eviction. A bench of justices G S Singhvi and S D Mukhopadhyay, in a judgement, said that though a woman may not […]

    Breaking News National

    Winter session of parliament begins today; LokPal among 23 new bills to be introduced

    Winter session of Parliament begins today with heavy government business on the agenda. The Government has listed 31 bills for consideration and passing, while 23 new bills will be introduced in the session. Among other legislation, government will seek passage of 16 key economic bills in the session to give a clear signal that it […]

    Breaking News International

    Trial of Khmer Rouge leaders opens in Cambodia

    Three top Khmer Rouge leaders went on trial for genocide at a UN-backed tribunal in Cambodia today accused of “brutality that defies belief” during a reign of terror that left up to two million dead. More than three decades after the “Killing Fields” era, hundreds of Cambodians packed into a Phnom Penh courtroom to hear […]

    Markets National

    Spanish markets fall after election

    Spanish markets have fallen despite a resounding victory for the country’s centre-right Popular Party in the election. Stocks in Madrid fell 2% while the government’s cost of borrowing rose. Stock markets across Europe also saw sharp falls as fears over the eurozone debt crisis continued. The main German and French market indexes shares fell about […]

    Breaking News National

    Congress moves no-trust motion against Chouhan govt

    Opposition Congress on Monday moved a no-confidence motion against the ruling Shivraj Singh Chouhan government on the first day of the winter session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The motion was moved by the Leader of Opposition Ajay Singh and was admitted by Speaker Ishwardas Rohani, who scheduled it for discussion on 28th and 29th […]

    Breaking News National

    Disproportionate assets case: Jaya to appear in court tomorrow

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will appear before a special court in Banglore tomorrow for the third time in the Rs 66-crore disproportionate assets case against her. She would appear before Special Judge B M Mallikarjunaiah at a make-shift court hall close to the high-security Central Jail at Parapana Agrahara on the city outskirts. In […]

    Breaking News International

    Kuwait’s emir criticizes opposition, says PM won’t resign

    In Kuwait, the Constitutional monarchy has rejected the opposition demand to dissolve the parliament and resignation of the Prime Minister. In an interview with Kuwaiti dailies, the Emir of Kuwait said the powers are vested with him by the constitution and he will not accept it. He denounced the storming of parliament by the opposition […]

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