New Delhi [India], Jan. 17 (ANI): A day after the withdrawal of Haj subsidy, senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel hoped that the central government would spend the funds for the development of minorities, as mandated by the Supreme Court in its 2012 order.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 16 (ANI): At least 16 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested on Tuesday by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in their waters near Katchatheevu island.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan. 14 (ANI): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the bhajan mandalis, groups of music artistes who play devotional songs in Mumbai trains, would not be banned even if they did create noise pollution.
Paris [France], Jan. 13 (ANI): For a brief period, the passengers of Mumbai-bound Jet Airways flight were left stranded at the Paris airport on Saturday due to "mandatory checks" undertaken by the local security authorities.
New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has made a minimum of 75 per cent attendance compulsory for all students to appear in their respective examinations.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], JAN 11 (ANI): The Madurai district administration on Thursday made the Aadhaar registration mandatory for bull tamers who wished participate in the annually organised festival of the Jallikattu celebrations.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Jan 9 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision that the National Anthem was not mandatory in the cinema halls anymore.
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday, in a landmark decision, overturned its earlier order and pronounced that the National Anthem is not mandatory in the cinema halls anymore.
New Delhi [India], Jan 3 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar in the jute material for the Jute Year 2017-18.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): The New Year has arrived a day early for the people of Tamil Nadu as superstar Rajinikanth has confirmed he would soon be joining politics.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): In a much-anticipated moment for all his fans and well-wishers, superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday confirmed his entry into politics, adding that he will be contesting in the next state assembly elections by forming a new party.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] December 31 (ANI): With superstar Rajinikanth all set to make an announcement on his entry into politics today, the fans who are expected to meet the actor for a photo session said they were excited about the possible announcement.