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It is understood that the government wants to increase the number of community radio stations as it feels that these are the cheapest and the most effective means of reaching out to the grassroots even in inaccessible areas.

Govt plans more radio stations in border areas

The CRS are considered to have immense potential to bring about a very significant positive social change at the community level.

08 Aug 2017 6:29 AM

29-year-old Varnika Kundu has accused Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala’s son Vikas of stalking and chasing her while she was driving home alone. (Photo: Screengrab)

Congress: BJP trying to hush up probe into stalking case

The Congress also released three videos of the DSP’s statement and the woman narrating the incident.

08 Aug 2017 5:20 AM

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi (Photo: PTI)

Lalu's kin associated with sand mafia: BJP leader

It was Sushil Kumar Modi who had earlier raised a string of corruption charges against Lalu Yadav’s family.

08 Aug 2017 4:53 AM

Congress is in existential crisis, India has changed, says Jairam Ramesh

He said it was wrong for the Congress party to think that anti-incumbency will work automatically in states ruled by the BJP.

08 Aug 2017 4:40 AM

Congress on edge for Rajya Sabha voting on Tuesday

As per the current strength of the Gujarat Assembly, each candidate requires a minimum of 44 votes to win.

08 Aug 2017 4:23 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh wants all projects in border areas fast-tracked

The minister also stressed on the need for greater technological solutions wherever physical barriers were not possible.

08 Aug 2017 4:17 AM

Social activist Medha Patkar (Photo: PTI)

Narmada stir: Medha Patkar evicted from fast site

Patkar, however, said she would continue her fast till her demand was granted by the state government.

08 Aug 2017 4:11 AM

This first round of irrigation is very critical for farming operations in Leh as it facilitates timely sowing and gives full scope of cropping in the short growing season.

Leh: Artificial glaciers bring warmth, smiles

Beneficiary farmers have reason to rejoice because the increase in crop production has led to a 3 to 4-fold increase in their incomes as well.

08 Aug 2017 1:55 AM

Haryana stalking case: CCTV clips missing, cover-up alleged

After news of the missing footage broke, the Congress on Monday accused the ruling BJP of “conspiring to hush up” the case.

08 Aug 2017 1:04 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

PM Modi likely to be at Brics’ China meet next month

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are members of Brics.

08 Aug 2017 12:54 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind waves as he arrives in a traditional horse-driven carriage at Rashtrapati Bhavan after being sworn in last month in New Delhi. (Photo: AP )

Mr President, lead us on path to nation-building

The new global scenario, economic doldrums and the socio-political situation only herald a vastly different era.

08 Aug 2017 12:32 AM

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