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Cabinet did not take up UIDAI proposal due to paucity of time

Using the biometrics data of the entire population, UIDAI is to issue Aadhaar numbers and RGI is to issue NMICs to all residents.

Five Maoists surrender in Bihar

The surrendered ultras also handed over a rifle and four country-made pistols to the officials.

New law for uniform tenure, salary in tribunals

The retirement age of 65 has been proposed for members who join tribunals from the administrative side, according to the proposal cleared by the Union cabinet.

HC refuses to ban images of deities on products, cards

The Delhi High Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking ban on use of images of Hindu deities on packets of tobacco and other products as well as wedding cards and calenders.

Mamata's poems, essays released in Kolkata Book Fair

Banerjee said despite digitisation of content, the old world charm of pen and paper have not lost relevance.

Vice Chief of Air Staff visits Srinagar Air Force base

Air Marshal Sharma also assessed the infrastructure development being undertaken at the base, the IAF spokesman said.

Ulfa man loses hands in grenade explosion

In the explosion the linkman, identified as Raju Ali lost two of his hands, they said, adding that he was rushed to the Sibsagar Civil Hospital.

Om Prakash Singh takes over chief of CISF's airport wing

The 1983-batch officer will look after the security of the country's 59 airports as the additional director general (ADG) of the Central Industrial Security Force.

One dead, five wounded in Assam Police, NDFB-S encounter

The ASP, who was hit by bullets on his head and leg, was rushed to the Army's 151 base hospital in the district headquarters town of Tezpur where he was declared brought dead.

Chennai: 27 kgs of gold seized from cargo of private airliner

Twenty-seven kgs of gold concealed in cell phones was seized by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence from the cargo of a private airliner on Tuesday.

Two Ulfa couriers killed in bomb blast

The accidental explosion occurred at Saat Kilo in Umrangso last night on the Umrangso-Meghalaya Road, the police said in Haflong today.

Three years gone, Sitalapalli wagon factory yet to kick off

On many occasions, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and others have urged the railway ministry to expedite the project but in vain.

Shimla, Manali get fresh round of snowfall

Himachal Pradesh's picturesque resorts Shimla and Manali woke up Thursday to a white blanket of snow, turning the hill stations even more picturesque.

Sindhurakshak likely to be moved out of water in four months

After the mishap, the Navy is now going for upgrading the capabilities of its four Russian-origin Kilo class vessels and two HDW submarines.

Army chief on three-day visit to Singapore

His visit is likely to cement bilateral relations and give further impetus to the multifarious defence cooperation activities between the two nations, an army spokesperson said.

INS Sindhughosh embarks on patrolling mission

Last week on Friday, the submarine had encountered a situation where there was very less water in the harbour.

Navy to display submarine prototype in Kolkata R-Day parade

The Russian-made submarine INS Sindhughosh specialises in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities and carries all armaments like torpedo and missile.

National Police Academy gets first woman Director

The post of NPA Director fell vacant after incumbent Subhas Goswami was appointed as the DG of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police in November last year.

Fog disrupts flight operations at IGI

Fog started to descend on the airport around 4:30 am but thickened by 5.30 am and the runway visibility dropped to around 100 metres.

Four burnt to death in Gujarat fire

This is the first incident of such a magnitude in the Union Territory.

Railways launches online booking of retiring rooms

The facility will gradually be extended to major stations, like Delhi and Kolkata, and important tourist destinations.

Paresh Baruah trying to regroup NE militant outfits: Assam DGP

The DGP said, the government would like to see Paresh Baruah participate in the ongoing peace talks with the Ulfa faction headed by Arabinda Rajkhowa.

Arms recovered after encounter with naxals in Chhattisgarh

Though no casualty was reported during the encounter, a police official said some of the rebels could have suffered injuries.

Planning to make Rajasthan a major tourism hub: Raje

The chief minister said that a detailed and extensive map will be prepared spotting different gates, pathways, chopars and other monumental locations of the Walled City of Jaipur.

Naxal couple surrenders in Chhattisgarh

The reasons cited by them for leaving the movement are the deviation of the movement from its ideology and brutal activities of the senior cadres, a police official said.

Ulfa(I) claims to execute top leader Partha Asom

The Paresh Barua-led organisation alleged that he was a police informer and engaged in financial irregularities.

Army contributes equipments for specially-abled children

Boeing said the problem on a Japan Airlines 787 was discovered during scheduled maintenance.

India, Japan joint coast guard exercises held off Kochi

The joint exercises between the two Coast Guards are being held annually since 1999.

Thousands take holy dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti

Long queues of devotees were seen outside temples as people gathered to offer prayers after a holy dip.

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy hospitalised

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy was today admitted to a hospital after he felt exhausted and complained of uneasiness, sources said.