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Ludhiana, Feb 16: After a barrage of controversial statements by sangh outfits, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Sunday cautioned Hindu leaders against making comments which could create “trouble” for Prime Minister Narnedra Modi. “After a long time, a government has been formed at the Centre which is abreast of Hindu culture and faith… Hindu leaders should make balanced statements,” VHP international

New Delhi, Feb 15: Petrol price was today hiked by 82 paisa per litre and diesel by 61 paisa, reversing the declining trend of last six months. Petrol and diesel price hike, which is effective from midnight tonight, is the first increase since August 2014 and follows firming of oil prices in the international market. A litre of petrol in Delhi will cost Rs 57.31 from tomorrow as against Rs 56.49

New Delhi, Feb 15: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Sunday said the RSS supported anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for its overall "Congress Mukt Bharat" plan. The AAP hit back, saying the Congress had no desire to reinvent itself. "When I said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was behind Anna movement, no one believed me, I was called Mad. But ultimately I

New Delhi, Feb 15: In order to speed up its probe into cases of illegal funds stashed abroad, the SIT on black money has roped in one more economic intelligence agency -- CEIB -- as the main "coordinating body" between all the investigative and enforcement agencies which are part of the high-powered panel. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) had wanted to name the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as

New Delhi, Feb 15: Calling for an energy revolution in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said India had the strength and resources to lead the world's fight against global warming. "If there is one country to show the world the way to combat global warming it is India," Modi said inaugurating the first three-day Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo (Re-Invest) here. "The

Baramati, Feb 14: Putting behind the rancour of bitterly fought Maharashtra Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared dais with NCP leader Sharad Pawar and had lunch with him, setting off speculation about a possible political realignment in the state. Though the two leaders insisted that no political meaning should be read into the public bonhomie exhibited by them, much political

New Delhi, Feb 14: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not hold any portfolio but oversee the work of all the ministers, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced Saturday. "Kejriwal will not hold any portfolio," Sisodia told the media shortly after the new AAP government was sworn in. "He will oversee all ministries through modern technology. He will try to bring systemic changes."

Pune, Feb 14: Ahead of the Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured investors more reforms as he rolled out the red carpet to multinationals, inviting them to make use of the large pool of highly talented youth in the country. "I invite all those who want to participate in the economic development of the country to generate employment for our youth. Your (investors) growth is also linked

New Delhi, Feb 14: President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday night appointed Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister of Delhi along with six cabinet ministers. A home ministry statement said the President appointed Kejriwal as the chief minister of Delhi with effect from the date he is sworn in. "The President, on the advise of the chief minister, has also appointed Manish Sisodia, Asim Ahmed Khan, Sandeep

New Delhi, Feb 13: Supreme Court today granted protection from arrest to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband for another six days in a case of alleged embezzlement of funds for a museum at Ahmedabad's Gulbarg Society that was devastated in the 2002 riots. The apex court said it would independently examine on the basis of FIR whether it is a case for granting anticipatory bail or not