New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday refused to comment on the ongoing Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) tussle between Delhi University (DU) and University Grants Commission (UGC). The statement came amid criticism from the DU executive council, who are on a hunger strike against the UGC directive.Jun 24, 2014
Missing Malaysia Plane MH370: The pilot's widow has confirmed that captain Zaharie Ahmed Shah was definitely in control of the plane hours after it vanished.Jun 24, 2014
A bomb blast at a public health college in Nigeria's second city of Kano kills at least eight people, in the latest violence to hit an area repeatedly attacked by Boko Haram. Duration: 00:46Jun 24, 2014
Lured by easy money, an escape from poverty or family pressure, thousands of women are locked up for drug offences in Thailand, which has one of the world's highest rates of female imprisonment. Duration: 01:22Jun 24, 2014
A South Korean military conscript who shot dead five members of his unit near the border with North Korea is captured after wounding himself following a 24-hour standoff with thousands of troops. Duration: 00:36Jun 24, 2014
The ISIS rebels in Iraq have claimed that they have seized the country's main oil refinery at Baiji, north of Baghdad, only a day after US Secretary of State John Kerry reached the capital city and vowed "intense and sustained support" to the country, which is on the verge of falling to the hands of the jihadist insurgents.Jun 24, 2014
New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): After BJP andShiv Sena MPs from Mumbai-Thane met Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda over fare hike, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said that the fare hike is too much for the people and that a little concession was demanded for. He said that Gowda gave assurance and said that he will consider the matter.Jun 24, 2014
Brazil, June 24 (ANI): Spain fans were finally able to celebrate a win in Brazil after their side ended an embarrassing campaign with a 3-0 win over Australia who left the World Cup winless. The win was more a matter of pride for the defending world champions who had no chance of advancing to the final 16 after losing their first two matches of the tournament. Even after their 3-0 victory over a battling but already-eliminated Australia salvaged some dignity, the departing champions always knew they'd be packing their bags no matter what the outcome. Most fans seemed to enjoy the atmosphere of being part of a World Cup no matter how poorly the team may have performed on the pitch. Nonetheless, Australia fan Oscar Clarke said the Aussies held up pretty well considering they are ranked 62nd in the world, 61 places behind Spain who were number one in the FIFA rankings at the start of the tournament.Jun 24, 2014
New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): With the standoff between the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Delhi University (DU) continuing, the university teachers who are in favour of the Four-year Undergraduate Programme hold a hunger strike on Tuesday. They alleged political interference in the issue and say that the Human Resource Development Ministry and the University Grants Commission are responsible for the mess. Meanwhile, Professor Surender Kumar also alleged attack by NSUI and ABVP member on him. The Delhi University Principals' Association on Monday had announced that the admissions to the colleges are being deferred as there is a conflict between the guidelines issuedJun 24, 2014
Thiruvananthapuram, June 24 (ANI): With the onset of Monsoon there is a gradual rise in fever cases with as many as over 1000 cases, reported by the civic health department, seeking treatment in hospitals in southern India this month alone. The hospital in Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala is crowded with patients complaining illnesses pertaining to monsoon. The monsoon may have come in as a respite for people from strong heat waves in Kerala, but it is proving negative as communicable diseases are on a high, claims the state health department. Patients have mostly come to hospitals with cough, cold and fever. While most are normal viral fevers, doctors are advising caution and adequate rest to ensure that things do not get out of hand. An alert for Leptospirosis, also known as field fever, has been issued as a precautionary measure, since monsoon struck the coastal state.Jun 24, 2014
Sao Paulo, June 24 (ANI): Dutch Fans were satisfied with the excellent performance of their national team in the FIFA World Cup, hoping the team could go to the final. Two substitutes scored apiece to give the Netherlands a 2-0 win over Chile in their last Group B match and secured the top spot. Although Chile lost the match and will confront the Brazilian team which topped Group A, Chilean fans believe their team will have a good performance in the future. Leroy Fer scored the winner in the 77th minute to ensure the Dutch entered the Round of 16 with a perfect record.Jun 24, 2014
Islamabad, June 24 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan overruled the Sindh High Court order to remove former President Pervez Musharraf's name from the Exit Control List (ECL) barring him from leaving the country. Musharraf, who has faced a battery of court cases - including a charge of treason - since returning to Pakistan from exile last year, has been waiting since April for a decision to lift the travel ban.Jun 24, 2014
Human rights groups have claimed that the Peru government's approval of expansion of Camisea project amounts to initiating genocide of Amazon's uncontacted tribes.Jun 24, 2014
Modi at Commonwealth Games: Modi could engage in a series of sports diplomacy, having received invites first from Brazil, and now from the UK.Jun 24, 2014
Madhya Pradesh chief minister on Monday declared that he would file a defamation suit against Congress for accusing him and his wife's involvement in the MPPEB scam.Jun 24, 2014
Experts warn a large asteroid will hit Earth soon, causing catastrophe
Jammu and Kashmir: DySP Mohammed Ayub Pandith lynched by mob outside mosque in Srinagar
Liquor ban: Pubs and bars in Bangalore's central business district face closure from July
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