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New Delhi, Sept 29: AAP MLA Somnath Bharti was arrested here early today, hours after he surrendered in connection with the attempt to murder and domestic violence case filed by his wife. He was arrested around 4 AM, Dependra Pathak, Joint Commissioner of Police (Southwest) said. Bharti, who evaded arrest for nearly a week, had surrendered last night hours after the Supreme Court ordered him to

New York, Sep 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for home after concluding his two-nation tour of Ireland and the US. "My USA demonstrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of our relationship. A lot of ground has been covered in these few days (sic)," Modi tweeted before his departure. "I got the opportunity to attend a widespread of programmes each of which generated many positive

Chaygaon, Sep 28: An overcrowded mechanised boat carrying nearly 200 people today capsized in River Kolohi in Assam's Kamrup district. The details on the casualty is not known yet, and there are no reports yet on any passenger being rescued. The engine of the boat, carrying the passengers from Chaygaon to Champupara to attend a boat race, failed to function in the middle of the river and hit

New Delhi, Sep 28: Congress on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his barbs at the party in the US, saying they were "ashamed" of his behaviour on foreign soil. "Listening to the Prime Minister's speech I am ashamed. Indian PM after going to California is making fun of his countrymen and and is only praising himself," Congress leader Rashid Alvi said. In a veiled attack on

New Delhi, Sep 28: Taking a swipe at Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for embarking on a foreign trip when the process of Bihar polls is underway, RSS organ Panchjanya today said the "young Mr India of the old party" has abandoned the ship leaving the task of steering it to the old guard. "The young 'Mr India' of the old party is as always missing from the scene (Bihar polls) without leaving

New Delhi, Sep 28: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the US, Air India on Sunday announced it was starting the only non-stop link with America's west coast with a flight between Delhi and San Francisco from December 2. "San Francisco will become Air India's fourth destination in the United States. Air India operates daily non-stop flights to New York (JFK), Newark (EWR) and Chicago (ORD)

Mina, Sep 26: The death toll of Indian pilgrims has risen to 18 in the grisly stampede at the Haj which has so far claimed the lives of 717 people, the worst tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 25 years. "18 Indian Hajis are now confirmed dead," Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup said yesterday. Of the 18 Indian victims, nine hailed from Gujarat

Lucknow, Sep 26: In the backdrop of repeated ceasefire violations along Line of Control, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Pakistan has waged a proxy terror war against India. The minister noted that Pakistan has been regularly violating ceasefire agreements, but India has given befitting reply. He also said that India's borders with Pakistan and China are "very sensitive" and said

New York, Sep 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said governance reform is his number one priority, during a meeting with a group of top American CEOs with a collective net worth of USD 4.5 trillion. "Reform in governance is my No 1 priority. We are for simplified procedures, speedy decision making, transparency and accountability," Modi told over 40 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies over a dinner

New York, Sep 25: India is open for business and the top priority for his government was reforms in governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a group of more than 40 top executives of America over a sumptuous organic dinner that included few traditional dishes – signalling a new India. The talk was coordinated by the Fortune magazine and it was attended by the executives of Fortune 500