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TNI Bureau: Former CBI director Uma Shankar Mishra's startling revelation might put the government in trouble that the investigation into several high profile cases were done not strongly under political pressure. He said that political…

TNI Bureau: In a significant development, India bagged three top tourism awards from the World Travel Awards (WTA) for being the best destination in the world. The country that attracts millions of visitors for its ancient culture and…

TNI Bureau: A record 68% voters exercised their franchise during the first phase voting in Gujarat today. Polling were conducted across 87 assembly seats in the state. During the 2007 polls, the polling percentage was just 59.77%. The…

TNI Bureau: Around 18 lakh government employees in Uttar Pradesh have gone on a flash strike, protesting against the SC/ST quota bill that was introduced in Rajya Sabha today. They vowed to continue their stir till the bill is not…

TNI Bureau: Samajwadi Party members walked out of the House protesting the quota bill after the MoS PMO V Narayanasamy on Thursday introduced the bill in Rajya Sabha that would provide reservation to SCs/STs in government job promotions.…

TNI Bureau: Legendary sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar, who passed away yesterday, is going to be conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award posthumously.  The organisers of the top awards of the music industry spoke about their…

TNI Bureau: On the 11th anniversary of Parliament attack, the BJP MPs created ruckus in Lok Sabha, demanding the immediate hanging of Afzal Guru, the key accused in the case. They shouted slogans and asked the government to make a statement…

TNI Bureau: Voting on 87 constituencies for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections began today at 8 am. As many as 846 candidates are in fray in this phase. Ruling BJP has fielded candidates on all 87 seats for this first phase of…

TNI Bureau: Under the pressure from the Opposition BJP and continuous disruptions in both the Houses, the government finally ordered a probe into reports of Wal-Mart lobbying. The opposition alleged that the retail giant had paid bribe to…

TNI Bureau: Cricketer Irfan Pathan surprised everyone today as he was seen at an election rally in Kheda with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. He also shared stage with Modi. Pathan, who is out of team due to his injury, his presence…