Mugdha Variyar

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Civilian children stand next to a burnt vehicle during clashes between Iraqi security forces and al Qaeda-linked Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the northern Iraq city of Mosul

ISIL Captures Country's Largest Oil Refinery Day after RBI Chief Assured India Immunity to Iraq Crisis

Iraq's largest oil refinery has fallen to militant forces, compounding the crisis, a day after RBI governor's assurances.

Jun 18, 2014

Union Budget: What is on the Finance Minister's Mind?

Union Budget for 2014-15: Arun Jaitley has, through his recent statements and posts, given indications of what the budget will entail and how it will shape up.

Jun 18, 2014

DU VC Dinesh Singh resigns today after Supreme Court denied to hear the plea over cancellation of UGC's order.

Indian Universities Lag Behind Institutions in BRICS, Asian Countries

Indian Universities are falling behind their foreign counterparts, with recent reports showing that institutions from the country failed to make it to the top ten list among the BRICS nations.

Jun 18, 2014

Rajasthan Rape Survivor Seeks Modi's Help Against his Minister; Will he Act?

The woman, who was allegedly raped by newly-appointed Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Nihal Chand Meghwal three years ago, has put pressure on Prime Minster Narendra Modi to fire the Rajasthan minster from his government.

Jun 18, 2014

Amit Shah to be the Next BJP Chief?

Speculations are rife that Amit Shah, known to be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's right-hand man, is gearing up to take over as the head of the Bharatiya Janata Party

Jun 18, 2014

Modi Government Faces Five-Month High Inflation, Jaitley Draws Flak

Arun Jaitley, who blamed the inflationary prices on the poor monsoon and hoarding, came in the line of criticism.

Jun 17, 2014

PMO Puts Appointment of Private Secretaries to Ministers on Hold in a Bid to Remove UPA Trace

The BJP government appears to be leaving no stone unturned to wipe out all traces of the former United Progressive Alliance government.

Jun 17, 2014

BJP to Consider Support from AAP, Congress Defectors to Form Delhi Government?

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which had to concede the Delhi government to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party after the December Assembly elections now reportedly wants to form the state government, most likely with support from defectors from AAP and Congress.

Jun 17, 2014

Women workers of India's ruling BJP burn effigy of Yadav, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, during protest against recent killings of two girls, in Allahabad (2014-05-31)

Centre to Monitor UP over Law and Order, Samajwadi Party Government Still Defiant

With the lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh receiving international attention for the incessant spate of crimes, the Ministry of Home Affairs of the central government has said it will monitor the situation in the state.

Jun 17, 2014

India Behind Pakistan, China in Arms Race

Till January 2014, India had a total of 90 to 110 warheads, a little lower than Pakistan's 100-120 warheads, according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Jun 17, 2014

Yashwant Sinha to be in Jail for 12 More Days, Expects Advani's Visit on Tuesday

Yashwant Sinha's jail stay has been extended by 12 days but will meet with party veteran LK Advani.

Jun 16, 2014

Nitish Kumar's Overtures to Lalu for Rajya Sabha by-polls Draw Ire from BJP

Bent on ensuring the Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election, Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar reached out to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, asking him to support the two JD(U) nominees.

Jun 16, 2014

After Alarming Al-Qaida Call for Jihad in J&K, Jaitley Says Indian Armed Forces Capable of Fighting Threats

With the Al Qaeda issuing an alarming threat of bringing 'jihad' to Jammu and Kashmir in a bid to make it a "liberated" Islamic state, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley assured that Indian Armed forces were equipped and ready to tackle the threat.

Jun 16, 2014

Indian PM Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tobgay stand during their bilateral meeting in Thimphu

Modi Promises 'B2B' Ties with Bhutan in Education, Hydro-Power among Other Sectors

Modi on his visit to Bhutan resorted to niceties and promises while speaking about expanding bilateral relations between the countries.

Jun 16, 2014

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Tribal Woman Gangraped, Paraded Naked in Madhya Pradesh

In another shameful addition to shocking and brazen crimes against women in the country, a Madhya Pradesh tribal woman was allegedly gangraped by ten men, including her husband, and was even paraded naked.

Jun 16, 2014

Modi promises 'One rank, One Pension', Stresses on National Security During INS Vikramaditya Launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched INS Vikramaditya on Saturday, dedicated the warship to the nation, and made promises about 'one rank, one pension' to army personnel.

Jun 14, 2014

Arun Jaitley in Jammu and Kashmir for Security Review after Another Pakistani Ceasefire Violation

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley arrived in the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to take stock of the security situation as part of a two-day review. This is his first visit to the state after he took charge of the Defence portfolio last month.

Jun 14, 2014

Narendra Modi Launches India's Biggest Warship INS Vikramaditya

INS Vikramaditya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's biggest warship INS Vikramaditya on Saturday in Goa among much naval fanfare and media coverage.

Jun 14, 2014

Poor Aged Citizens in Bangalore Left Starving as Civic Body Stops Midday Meal Scheme (Representational Image)

Shocking: Abuse of Senior Citizens on Rise in India

Half of India's elderly face abuse, as indicated by a new report by HelpAge India, an organization that works for senior citizens across the country.

Jun 14, 2014

Mamata Banerjee Claims Rape Cases Lower in West Bengal, Statistics Tell a Different Story

While West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that rape cases in the state were lower, statistics by the National Crime Records Bureau show a different picture.

Jun 14, 2014

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Articles by Mugdha Variyar

ISIL Captures Country's Largest Oil Refinery Day after RBI Chief Assured India Immunity to Iraq Crisis

Union Budget: What is on the Finance Minister's Mind?

Indian Universities Lag Behind Institutions in BRICS, Asian Countries

Rajasthan Rape Survivor Seeks Modi's Help Against his Minister; Will he Act?

Amit Shah to be the Next BJP Chief?

Modi Government Faces Five-Month High Inflation, Jaitley Draws Flak

PMO Puts Appointment of Private Secretaries to Ministers on Hold in a Bid to Remove UPA Trace

BJP to Consider Support from AAP, Congress Defectors to Form Delhi Government?

Centre to Monitor UP over Law and Order, Samajwadi Party Government Still Defiant

India Behind Pakistan, China in Arms Race

Yashwant Sinha to be in Jail for 12 More Days, Expects Advani's Visit on Tuesday

Nitish Kumar's Overtures to Lalu for Rajya Sabha by-polls Draw Ire from BJP

After Alarming Al-Qaida Call for Jihad in J&K, Jaitley Says Indian Armed Forces Capable of Fighting Threats

Modi Promises 'B2B' Ties with Bhutan in Education, Hydro-Power among Other Sectors

Tribal Woman Gangraped, Paraded Naked in Madhya Pradesh

Modi promises 'One rank, One Pension', Stresses on National Security During INS Vikramaditya Launch

Arun Jaitley in Jammu and Kashmir for Security Review after Another Pakistani Ceasefire Violation

Narendra Modi Launches India's Biggest Warship INS Vikramaditya

Shocking: Abuse of Senior Citizens on Rise in India

Mamata Banerjee Claims Rape Cases Lower in West Bengal, Statistics Tell a Different Story

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'