Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has described prominent leaders of India's freedom struggle as “NRIs“ (non-resident Indian) and said that the party was born of an “NRI movement“. - 2 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 5:23am -
Nanaji Deshmukh is set to join the rank of saffron leaders being consecrated by the BJP government in policy making. - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:36am -
Congress seems set to lose the chairmanship of the parliamentary standing committee on law and justice, personnel and grievances, headed by deputy leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma. - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:26am -
Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that the judiciary should leave the governance of the country to those who have been elected by the people to govern. - 4 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 3:39am -
India flatly rejected on Friday Pakistan's accusation that four women and two men were killed and over 20 injured in "unprovoked" cross-border firing, stressing that the BSF had opened fire only to retaliate against ceasefire violations by Pakistan Rangers in the Jammu/Sialkot sector. - 4 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 3:02am -
The Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, the Kashmir-based al-Qaida affiliate led by former Hizbul Mujahideen leader Zakir Musa, warned on Friday that it would not rest until it "liberates occupied Hindustan". - 4 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:47am -
After Doklam, India and China are moving to reclaim the narrative of the two Asian giants working together for development. - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:42am -
The CBI informed the Supreme Court on Friday that former finance minister P Chidambaram's son Karti, contrary to his claim that he had only one foreign bank account, had several such accounts which he tried to close during his last visit to the UK. He also shifted money to another foreign account. - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:32am -
It was the turn of real estate major Supertech to face the music in Supreme Court on Friday after the court told developers Jaypee Infratech and Unitech earlier this week that they could not escape either refunding money or giving possession of flats to homebuyers. - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:12am -
A fortnight after directing states to take stern action to stop cow vigilante groups from becoming law unto themselves, the Supreme Court said on Friday that states were obliged to compensate victims of violence perpetrated by these criminal gangs. - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:59am -
In a stinging reply to Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s fulminations against India at the UN, India described its western neighbour as “terroristan” which is home to a flourishing industry producing and exporting global terrorism. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:46am -
It' SushmaFor the second year in a row, there may be no Saarc summit. India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan had pulled out of the 2016 Saarc summit citing Pakistan's open support to terror that impacted all three countries. Islamabad was supposed to host the 2016 summit, which had to be cancelled. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:15am -
The number of threats and incidents endangering South Asia's peace and stability are on the rise, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Friday, in an apparent reference to Pakistan. It is necessary for our region's survival that we eliminate the scourge of terrorism in all its forms, she said. - 8 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:04pm -
Expressing anguish over the death of a newborn girl at a city government hospital, the Delhi High Court on Friday suggested putting online, the details of medical facilities available at the medical c... - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:51am -
A 28-year-old man was allegedly bludgeoned to death by six men over a petty argument in Outer Delhi’s Ranhola area on Thursday night. All six have been arrested, the police said on Friday.The victim i... - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:49am -
Thiruvananthapuram: Next week will be a crucial one in determining the direction of the renovation project that has been launched at Government High School, Attakulangara.A three-member committee appo... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:27am -
The third India International Science Festival (IISF) beginning in Chennai on October 13 will provide an opportunity to students from schools across the State to showcase outstanding science projects ... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:26am -
Criticising the judiciary's stand in the Hadiya issue as highly conservative and patriarchal, Poet K.Satchidanandan said that its decision to anull her marriage, carried out as per her own wishes, is ... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:25am -
The Rangaprabhath Children’s theatre will be organising a seven day-long National Children’s Theatre Festival from September 25 to October 1, in connection with the 10th annual commemoration of K.Koch... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:24am -
The amenity centre and the centres of excellence of the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) will be inaugurated on Saturday.The amenity centre, which is spread across 9,000 sq.ft,... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:23am -
The district panchayat will launch Jalasree, a project to find a sustainable solution to drinking water scarcity and drought and increase the water table, on September 28.Block and grama panchayats wi... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:19am -
Veteran photo journalist K. Bhaskar Rao will be receiving the M.A. Rahim Best Photographer award selected by the State government for the year 2009 at a ceremony to be organised in Vijayawada on Sep... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:14am -
It was a melange of art forms as school and college students showcased their abilities in rendering Carnatic and folk songs, performing classical dance at ‘Yuvajanotsavalu – 2017’at Y.V.S. Murty audi... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:12am -
Visakhapatnam Railway Station has been adjudged as the ‘Best Tourist-friendly Railway Station’ in Andhra Pradesh by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA). The award will be presented at the Stat... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:11am -
Competition on legal drafting ‘Pen the Bill’ was organised as a part of the 10th Foundation Day ‘The Tenth Ortus’ of Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) on Friday. Former judge of Andhra Prades... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:07am -
Biometric attendance system should be introduced in all municipal schools by October and health cards prepared for students with focus on anaemia, skin diseases and tooth disorders, Municipal Commissi... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:06am -
The Supreme Court on Friday directed State governments to frame guidelines or recruitment rules within six months for appointment of suitable professionals in State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).It... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:52am -
Thieves struck on a house in Penamaluru mandal on the outskirts of Vijayawada and decamped with 180 sovereigns of gold ornaments, valued at about ₹30 lakh.According to the police, robbers looted the h... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:52am -
KBC winner Sushil Kumar a resident of the northern town of Motihari, scored 100 marks out of the total 150 in the TET. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:23am -
The IPFT accused the CPI-M of hatching a conspiracy to tarnish the former’s image ahead of next year’s Assembly elections in Tripura. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:21am -
He claimed that he saw Ram Rahim and Honeypreet in a compromising situation in the dera chief's 'gufa' on the sprawling campus near Sirsa town. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:16am -
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s former associates continued to spill the beans on the goings in his sect. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:16am -
Some 90 Rohingyas huddle in one two-storeyed building in Keelambakkam in Chennai, living the life of stateless people. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:10am -
Shashi Tharoor said the government’s stance on Rohingyas was ‘absolutely cruel’ because India doesn’t have any legal means for applying to be a refugee. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:02am -
The prime minister targeted previous governments, saying they were driven by political calculations, resulting in schemes being inaugurated but never seeing completion. - 7 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:41am -
The Congress tried to gherao the Chhattisgarh Assembly in support of farmers-related demands, although the police foiled their bid. - 7 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:27am -
The BJP said any decision about former Congress leader Narayan Rane joining the party will be taken by the top brass. - 7 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:21am -
Chief Secretary Lalmalsawma told that portfolios of Chawngthu and K S Thanga were likely to be alloted on Monday next. - 7 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:54pm -
The CBI today arrested a Deputy Commissioner in the Income Tax Department in Mumbai in an alleged bribery case of Rs 3 crore. - 8 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 10:48pm -
Power politics in Maharashtra got more curious with the Shiv Sena announcing an agitation against the state government. - 9 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 10:39pm -
Scrutiny of nomination papers will be done on September 25 and the last for withdrawal of candidature is September 27. - 9 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 10:32pm -
The bench said that the health parameters of the minor victim was under control and she was getting counselling and nutrition as well. - 9 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 10:21pm -
Manmohan Singh today said the economy is on a "downhill path" because of the "adventure" of demonetisation undertaken last year which was not required at all. - 9 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 10:20pm -
The Gujarat child rights panel today sought a report from civil and police administration about steps taken by a Jain couple. - 9 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 10:02pm -
The sensational revelation came after Kaskar had earlier told interrogators that Dawood, a designated global terrorist, is still in Pakistan. - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 9:42pm -
Three GJM leaders were arrested from Haryana for their alleged involvement in violence in Darjeeling earlier this year. - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 9:37pm -
The Indian Army has bluntly conveyed to Pakistan that it reserves the right to retaliate appropriately if any of its soldiers are killed in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmr - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 9:22pm -
The order on burning of crop residue was passed by the court as this practice starts from the month of October and continues up to January. - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 9:15pm -
Rajnath Singh said India has emerged as a powerful nation in the world and is giving befitting replies to Pakistan. - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 9:12pm -
The Mehbooba Mufti government has decided against declaring September 23, the birth anniversary of the last Hindu ruler of state Maharaja Hari Singh, as a public holiday. - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 9:09pm -
An SPO initially draws Rs 5,000 per month, Rs 5,300 after completion of one year and Rs 6,000 after completion of three years. - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:57pm -
The bureau has issued fresh summons for questioning in connection with a graft case relating to the irregular award of maintenance contracts of two railways hotels to a private firm. - 11 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:46pm -
The CBI court of Judge Jagdeep Singh is hearing two case of killing, of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati and former Dera manager Ranjit Singh, involving Ram Rahim. - 11 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:35pm -
Pradyuman's father Barun Thakur told a press conference here that he had appealed to the top leaders of the country to expedite the Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry. - 11 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:14pm -
Education will open floodgates of opportunities for children in fields apart from agriculture, Manpreet Singh Badal said. - 12 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 7:33pm -
Fakirelal Bhojbal has started a dharna before the office of the district magistrate here demanding the arrest of Honeypreet. - 13 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 6:36pm -
Gurung today asked the people of Darjeeling to punish rebel leader Tamang, alleging he compromised the Gorkhaland movement. - 13 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 5:55pm -
West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi today appealed to the Hindus and Muslims in the state to peacefully observe their religious occasions. - 14 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 5:23pm -
The sessions court had taken note of the fact that Morani had concealed the fact that he was facing trial in the 2G scam case. - 15 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 4:41pm -
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men, one of them the son of the village head, at Kant area here, the police said today. - 15 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 4:35pm -
Pradesh BJP president Ajay Bhatt said that as there are 13 districts in the state, they decided to reduce the number of our organisational units in the state to 13. - 15 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 4:12pm -
The media fraternity in Arunachal Pradesh condemned the killing of Tripura journalist Santanu Bhowmick, saying it was an attempt to "muzzle" the freedom of the press. - 15 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 4:00pm -
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and others accompanied Jakhar when he submitted his nomination papers. - 15 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 3:55pm -
CPI(M) politburo member Brinda Karat said that her party had demanded its passage in the Lok Sabha repeatedly since the time "we got it passed" in the Rajya Sabha in 2010. - 15 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 3:48pm -
The Manipur-based militant outfit of the Hmar tribals has been triggering intermittent violent activities in Mizoram demanding a separate autonomous district council. - 16 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 3:14pm -
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy called the duo “zero", adding when two zeroes come together, nothing comes out of it. - 16 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 3:08pm -
He did not survive the assignment, but before bleeding to death, Santanu Bhowmick had sent across his last despatch to office, which his channel played on loop through the day. - 16 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 2:49pm -
Austria and Germany joined France on Friday in raising the spectre of staying away from the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea amid security fears over nuclear-armed North Korea. - 1 hour ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:00am -
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday described the rhetoric between leaders of the United States and North Korea as a "kindergarden fight between children" and urged calm. - 2 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 5:40am -
Gujarat, which goes to the polls this year-end, will be among the two states where as many as 75,000 Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) gadgets will be used for the first time with the... - 2 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:52am -
Income Tax officials today continued their search for the second day at the properties belonging to former Union minister SM Krishna's son-in-law VG Siddhartha, who is also the chairman and managing... - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:42am -
The panel set up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after the death of renowned gastroenterologist Dr Deepak Amrapurkar, who fell into an open manhole during the torrential rain of August... - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:33am -
The ongoing joint exercise between the armies of India and the US aims to build relations and interoperability to conduct counter terrorism, counter insurgency, regional security and peace-keeping... - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:18am -
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram dared the Central Bureau of Investigation to back up its "absolute lie" about his son Karti Chidambaram's secret foreign bank accounts and asked the central agency... - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:14am -
Commuters had a tough time as traffic came to a halt in many parts of the national capital due to waterlogging following incessant rains that lashed the city today. - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 4:00am -
The Delhi Metro today started full signalling trials of its new "driverless trains" along a 20-km-long stretch on the upcoming Pink Line, taking a major leap towards the eventual commissioning of the... - 3 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 3:47am -
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today arrested a city-based bullion trader for allegedly purchasing a whopping 258 kg of gold in about a month's time post demonetisation using tainted money. - 4 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 3:36am -
The Supreme Court was today told that the DNA sample of the child delivered by a 10-year-old rape victim, who was denied abortion by the top court, has not matched with the accused arrested in... - 4 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 3:26am -
Throwing waste into water bodies will attract a jail term in Kerala. As per the new ordinance introduced by the state government, dumping "rubbish, filth or excreta in any water course" will attract a... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:26am -
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's "adopted daughter" Honeypreet's ex-husband Vishwas Gupta on Friday accused them of having illicit relations and said their father-daughter relationship... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:15am -
In a gruesome incident, an eight-year-old boy in the old city area here was kidnapped and murdered by his uncle on Friday due to jealousy, police said. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:07am -
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Chief Secretaries of 22 states to file compliance reports in pursuance of its order on laying down a mechanism to sternly deal with cow vigilante groups, saying... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:05am -
A man was on Friday offloaded from a Pune-bound flight and handed over to the police at the Delhi airport after the security personnel thought he was carrying a "suspicious" object, which later turned... - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:59am -
The human body is designed to last 400 years, but faulty lifestyle invites diseases that lead to its early end, yoga guru Ramdev said on Friday. - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:53am -
In a fresh run-in with Lt. Governor Anil Baijal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday accused him of "blocking" the Delhi government's higher education loan scheme and claimed it would... - 7 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:46am -
Salaries of Special Police Officers or SPOs who are posted across Jammu and Kashmir would now be made through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Public Finance Management System. - 7 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:30am -
Those who submit their details on this portal will receive their principal amount, along with 14 per cent interest, the SC stated on Friday - 22 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:55am -
The resolutions abolished the post of the general secretary and created a new steering committee to guide the party. - 22 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:55am -
CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal says the agency took over the probe after a notification from the central government was received on Friday - 32 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:45am -
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal said the family of the dead victims were being harassed and counter FIRs were being filed against them. - 32 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:45am -
The newspaper gained limelight after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy filed a case in 2012 against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Congress treasurer Motilal Vora, party leaders Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda. - 35 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:42am -
Launches as many as 17 projects, worth over Rs 1,000 crore, and laid foundation stones for half a dozen other projects on Friday - 37 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:40am -
While the day-long showers brought down the temperature by seven degrees, to 27.5 degrees Celsius, they also caused massive traffic snarls and waterlogging in various parts of the city - 37 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:40am -
As per tradition, Golu (the festival) is celebrated by arranging figurines of gods and goddesses on steps to narrate mythological stories. - 37 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:40am -
The project will cost about RS 156 crore, and will treat 5 crore litres of sewage daily. It is expected to be complete in 18 months, while the company will get an Operations and Maintenance tenure of 15 years. - 42 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:35am -
The world doesn't need lessons on democracy & human rights from a country whose situation is charitably described as a failed state: Eenam Gambhir - 42 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:35am -
Director of Gillo Theatre Repertory, Shaili Sathyu, talks to After Hrs about her unique group and plans for children's theatre - 42 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:35am -
Officials decided to put the NOC clause after going through the Calcutta High Court’s order which categorically said that the immersion is only allowed if it if ‘found permissible’. - 8 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:28pm -
The BJP leader asked the youths to uproot the "useless government" and vote his party to power to "bring development back in Himachal". - 10 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:56pm -
The case was lodged in May 2017 when BJP’s Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council KS Eshwarappa’s personal assistant Vinay Bidre alleged that six armed men tried to abduct him. - 11 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:00pm -
Politically speaking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address will be of further significance with a changed political narrative in Uttar Pradesh. - 16 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 3:25pm -
The Rs 389.31 crore dam project was conceived in 1977 and the work started in 1985 which was completed last month but resulted in a major embarrassment for Nitish Kumar as the canal collapsed just a day before its inaugurating forcing the CM to cancel the programme. - 16 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 2:55pm -
AIADMK MP Vasanthi Murugesan has switched allegiance from ousted leader TTV Dinakaran to the Palaniswami-Panneerselvam camp, alleging that the former is trying to merge with rival DMK. - 17 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 2:36pm -
Kamal Haasan has been in the news for his sharp comments and high-profile meetings with politicians, but he faces an uphill task in the cantankerous Tamil Nadu political scene. - 18 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 1:07pm -
On several occasions has Tamil superstar Rajinikanth hinted at joining politics but never coming clear on his political ambitions. - 18 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 12:48pm -
Addressing the "State Autonomy Conference", organised by Viduthalai Chiruthagal Katchi (VCK) in Chennai on Thursday, Vijayan alleged that the RSS and "its directed BJP" were trying to "break" the concept of federalism. - 19 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 12:29pm -
Announcing his resignation in a press conference, Reddy said he had not been able to bring any development in Anantpur, which faces crippling drought every year. - 20 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:05am -
Modi will inaugurate nearly 17 infrastructure projects, including the Ramnagar-Samne Ghat bridge and the Balua Ghat bridge, and lay the foundation of nearly six projects including Ramna Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), said Sanjay Bhardwaj, the BJP's eastern Uttar Pradesh media in-charge. - 22 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 9:40am -
The Bill was cleared by the Rajya Sabha in 2010 during the UPA regime. As part of a larger outreach to women, the Congress had projected it as a victory for its President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.= - 23 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:30am -
Kehav Prasad Maurya was reacting after the Samajwadi Party chief raised BJP's alleged links with the rape convicted 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. - 23 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:00am -
Rane said that he would take a call on his future within the next two weeks amid speculation that he would join the BJP. - 24 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 7:32am -
The government, three days ago, told the Supreme Court that some of the Rohingya Muslims were part of a "sinister" design of Pakistan's ISI and terror groups such as the ISIS, whose presence in the country will pose a "serious" security threat to India. - 1 day ago, 21 Sep 17, 10:28pm -
The Bill was cleared by the Rajya Sabha in 2010 during the UPA regime. As part of a larger outreach to women, the Congress had projected it as a victory for its President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 5:44pm -
The veteran actor Kamal Haasan has been very active politically of late, often times levying corruption charges against the Tamil Nadu government. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 5:39pm -
The AAP MLAs will begin its protest against the government in all 70 constituencies in the national capital on Friday. The protests will go on for the entire week. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 4:58pm -
Senior Congress leader Narayan Rane may announce his exit from the grand old party today, upset at its decision of ignoring him for the chief minster’s post when it was in power in the state. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 4:10pm -
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is holding a press conference with Tamil actor Kamal Haasan in Chennai. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 3:44pm -
Akhilesh Yadav inducted rebel BSP leader Indrajeet Saroj and hundreds of his workers into Samajwadi Party, while his father Mulayam Singh Yadav expelled cousin Ram Gopal Yadav from secretary’s post in Lohia Trust. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 3:07pm -
The political drama in Tamil Nadu continues to rage with Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami making a veiled attack on sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran, saying those who had never faced polls were "dreaming" of coming to power, and asserted that his "stable" government could not be toppled by anyone. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 1:22pm -
JD(U) chief spokesman Sanjay Singh claimed that Congress MLAs were worried about their political future after the Mahagathbandhan was ousted from power in Bihar. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 12:32pm -
Rahul Gandhi, who was speaking at an event in New York organised by the Indian National Overseas Congress, said that 'divisive politics' is ruining the country’s reputation abroad. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 10:22am -
The civil society—general masses, intellectuals and community leaders—who made the current agitation an impressive people’s movement, must come forward and take a call against continuing the strike. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 9:20am -
As Modi-Shah duo prepares for the next general elections, the emphasis this time is on eastern and southern states. Any attrition due to anti-incumbency in areas where it has already peaked will have to be made up in unexplored territories. - 2 days ago, 21 Sep 17, 8:52am -
The Board of Administrators (BoA) for the Darjeeling Hill districts with rebel GJM leader Binay Tamang as its Chairman will serve as an administrative body till the scheduled elections in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 9:22pm -
Senior Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said the Modi government had inherited 23 welfare schemes which were at various stages of implementation, renamed and presented them as its own. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 9:22pm -
The petition is signed by Karnataka's BJP general secretaries N Ravikumar and CT Ravi (who is also an MLA), stating that mybengalooru.com falsely quotes Shah as telling people to hoist the party flag and not the Kannada flag on November 1 (which is observed as Rajyothsava/ State Formation Day). - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 7:50pm -
The former chief minister had on Tuesday questioned those calling on the Rohingya to leave the country, asking whether they would also demand the Tibetan government-in-exile to leave the Indian shores. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 7:33pm -
Talking to reporters in the city, YSRC leader Botsa Satyanarayana alleged that the cost of the project has been escalated to benefit the contractors. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 7:27pm -
The Court was hearing a plea filed by 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs who are in the TTV Dinakaran camp. The speaker of the assembly had disqualified the legislators under the Anti-defection Act for having withdrawn their from the EPS government. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 6:29pm -
The Uttar Pradesh CM, in its 'white paper' released two days ago, indicted the previous Mayawati (2007-12) and Akhilesh Yadav (2012-17) governments over alleged corruption and anti-people policies. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 5:36pm -
Addressing a farmers’ convention in Bhind district, Revenue Minister Umashankar Gupta said that such pro-farmer rule by the Madhya Pradesh government was not even witnessed during lord Ram’s rein in Treta Yuga, nor in lord Krishna’s rein in Dwapar and not even in Satyuga. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 5:31pm -
Amid reports that the elevation of the Gandhi scion is around the corner, the former Union minister Salman Khurshid said the transition is psychologically important for the party. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 5:03pm -
Responding to an RTI query filed by a PTI correspondent, the ministry said information on the findings of the reports was "exempt from disclosure" under the RTI Act as they were under examination. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 4:06pm -
"Congress President Sonia Gandhi has approved the name of Sunil Jakhar as party candidate for the forthcoming Lok Sabha by-election from Gurdaspur Parliamentary constituency in Punjab," AICC general secretary Janardan Dwivedi said in a statement. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 3:52pm -
The letter said Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi has approved the proposal to appoint Akhilesh Singh, Madan Mohan Jha, Shakeel Ujjaman Ansari and Ashok Ram as working presidents of Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 2:35pm -
The HC on Tuesday agreed to hear the pleas against the disqualification of the MLAs by Speaker P Dhanapal under the Anti-Defection Act for withdrawing their support to the EPS government. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 1:32pm -
The 18 MLAs had refused to support Chief Minister K Palaniswami and revolted against him last month. The MLAs filed a plea with the Madras HC questioning the validity of the Speaker’s decision. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 11:45am -
Mayawati had already announced the appointment of her brother Anand as the party's national vice-president and introduced her nephew Akash to senior party leaders in a closed-door meeting. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 11:13am -
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s party AAP is hoping to throw a spanner in the works for both the BJP, which has ruled Gujarat for two decades, and the Congress, which is hoping to finally capitalize on the anti-incumbency wave. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 10:50am -
"Dynasticism is a trait of the Congress. Don't impose it on the country Rahul ji", Shah said, addressing a conference of intellectuals. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 8:25am -
Since the dawn of the coalition era in the national politics, Tamil Nadu has often determined who will rule from the Delhi Durbar. - 3 days ago, 20 Sep 17, 8:10am -
The CBI is probing alleged payment of Rs 25 lakh by Seashore Chairman cum Managing Director Prasanta Kumar Dash to Pravat Ranjan Biswal in two instalments as "protection money" for allowing smooth operations of the company in his constituency, the CBI sources said. - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 11:12pm -
Jaitley, the BJP's election incharge for Gujarat, also attacked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for his dynasty remarks in the US, saying he felt "ashamed" because of the statement. - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 10:48pm -
The NC leader was referring to the demands for deportation of the Rohingya Muslims, especially in the wake of the Centre's affidavit in the Supreme Court saying that they were "illegal" immigrants and their continous stay posed "serious national security ramifications". - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 9:47pm -
This is the second summon by the Enforcement Directorate to former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi after she did not depose before it the first time. - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 9:45pm -
Delhi High Court was hearing a plea by AAP leader Deepak Bajpai who along with others was put on trial in the defamation case, filed by Arun Jaitley against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders in the controversy surrounding the Delhi and District Cricket Association. - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 8:51pm -
According to Raut, who is also the executive editor of Saamana - the Shiv Sena mouthpiece - the party didn't want to "share the blame" for BJP’s anti-people policies such as an exorbitant rise in petrol and diesel prices despite a global meltdown of fuel prices. - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 7:29pm -
The complaint says that the AIADMK MLAs, after visiting a temple near Tala Cauvery and the Abbey Waterfall in Coorg, were on their way back to the hotel in a tempo traveller, when two vehicles cut their path and forced them to stop. - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 6:56pm -
Interestingly, the coordinators of the Jan Vikalp are all supporters of Shankarsinh Vaghela. Vaghela will visit the Ambaji temple and a few other temples on September 21 to officially launch the election campaign for the front. - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 5:05pm -
The Sena alleged that the government's "tactic of keeping a watch on people is to hypnotise people and keep them under fear". - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 4:12pm -
The state BJP unit has already chalked out plans to strengthen its position at booth levels and is eagerly waiting for national president Amit Shah’s visit next month. - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 3:56pm -
Leader of Opposition, Ajay Singh, on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urging him to lower VAT on petrol-diesel in the public interest. - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 3:08pm -
The bill was cleared by the Rajya Sabha in 2010 during the UPA regime. As part of a larger outreach to women, the Congress had projected it as a victory for its President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi. - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 1:33pm -
A day after the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal disqualified 18 MLAs of the TTV Dinakaran camp, Congress leader P Chidambaram said the Speaker’s decision was “blatantly partisan” and alleged that he was trying to help the minority AIADMK government in the state. - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 1:25pm -
Sources have told News18 that about 100 opposition MLAs may put in their papers, a move which is also being viewed as an attempt to put pressure on the governor to dissolve the state assembly and call for fresh polls. - 4 days ago, 19 Sep 17, 12:47pm -
Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's wife Mehajabin Shaikh had visited Mumbai to meet her father last year, police officials said, quoting the fugitive gangster's brother Iqbal Kaskar, who has been held in an extortion case. - -
Taking a dig at Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday said that the former Chief Miniter is suffering from depression. - -
Abbasi accused India of indulging in terror activities against his country and warned of a "matching response" if it "ventures across the LoC" or acts upon its "doctrine of limited war against Pakistan." - -
Pakistan on Friday said that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's "offensive defense and double squeeze" strategy to make India a regional hegemon will never succeed. - -
Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said he exchanged pleasantries with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj and inquired about her health. - -
Hitting back at Pakistan at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India's First Secterary to the UN, Eenam Gambhir on Friday said that the neighbouring country has become a geography synonymous with terror. - -
The SC in August had ordered a NIA probe into the plea of a Muslim man whose marriage with a Hindu woman (Hadiya) was annulled by the Kerala High Court - -
Nepal's Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday refuted reports of Honeypreet Insan, adopted daughter of convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, being in their country. - -
The Prime Minister will inaugurate nearly 17 infrastructure projects, including the Ramnagar-Samne Ghat bridge and the Balua Ghat bridge, and lay the foundation of nearly six projects including Ramna Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). - -
In a historic moment, the first Scorpene submarine Kalvari was delivered to the Indian Navy at the Mazagon Dock Ltd shipyard, paving way for it to be commissioned soon. - -
In a decision on the matter pertaining to status of water bodies in Delhi, the Central Information Commission came down heavily on the Delhi government. “The above trail of transfers indicates a virtual collapse of the RTI regime and is travesty of justice. It is ironical to note that the detailed information available on the Delhi government website whereas the PIO, DPGS instead of providing the said information chose to transfer his responsibility on irrelevant and unconnected public officia… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:25am -
In some relief to homebuyers, the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday directed setting up of a website for those seeking refund of money invested in Supertech Limited's Emerald Court project in Noida.The portal will be set up by Amicus Curiae Advocate Gaurav Agarwal. Similar to the one ordered in the Unitech homebuyers' case, the portal will have details of all buyers, such as the money already paid by them and the refund received till date. Those who submit their details on this portal will receive t… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:22am -
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Friday pledged his full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign, a day after actor Kamal Haasan indicated his intention to enter politics.In a tweet on Friday, Rajinikanth wrote: "I extend my full support to our hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji's #SwachhataHiSeva mission. Cleanliness is godliness."Rajinikanth has been hinting at joining politics for some time but never came clear on his political ambitions. His only clear stateme… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:16am -
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday took over the probe into the killing of a seven-year-old student of Ryan International School in Gurugram, hours after his father threatened to move the Supreme Court (SC), if the agency did not start the investigation by Saturday.CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said the agency took over the probe after a notification from the central government was received on Friday.According to the procedure, it has re-registered the FIR of the Gurugram Po… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:09am -
Delhiites got a welcome respite from sultry weather on Friday as late monsoon activity over Madhya Pradesh and winds from the north joined forces, leading to a steady rainfall across the city and its suburbs throughout the day.While the day-long showers brought down the temperature by seven degrees, to 27.5 degrees Celsius, they also caused massive traffic snarls and waterlogging in various parts of the city.Friday's rainfall was the first proper monsoon spell in what has been a hot and humid… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:00am -
Karti Chidambaram, son for former finance minister P Chidambaram, closed several bank accounts before the Lookout Circular (LOC) was issued against him, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told the Supreme Court on Friday."We issued a notice and asked him how many bank accounts he has. He said only one. But what we found is that there are several accounts that he closed when he went abroad," Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta told a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:36am -
The unified AIADMK, led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam, on Friday informed the Election Commission of India about the merger of the factions and submitted the general council resolutions.The resolutions abolished the post of the general secretary and created a new steering committee to guide the party.The development comes in the wake of the commission’s notice to the factions fixing October 5 as the date for he final hearing on the symbol dispute case, involving the factions… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:35am -
Hundreds of families living along the International Border (IB) have abandoned their homes and shifted to safer places after Pakistan extended shelling to Ramgarh and other sectors in the Jammu division.Four people were injured in a fresh bout of cross-border shelling in Arnia sector on Thursday night. Six livestock were also killed and 34 others injured in the shelling. Two houses were damaged. Police said around 727 civilians trapped in different places in Arnia sector have evacuated to safe… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:24am -
Four months after delivering a preterm baby who weighed only 620 gm, a Bandra-based couple will finally take their bonny boy home, weighing a healthy 3.86 kg. Born at 22 weeks, Nirvaan is the country's tiniest surviving infant by gestational age maturity.Nirvaan has been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Surya Child Care, Santa Cruz, for 132 days. He will be discharged on Sunday. He was born via natural delivery on May 12, 2017 with a head circumference of 22 cm and length of 32 cm.… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:17am -
The Indian Army has thwarted terrorists' plan to revive insurgency in the Chenab Valley of Jammu as they arrested two local ultras. The terrorists attacked Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) detachment, killing one soldier and injuring another apart from snatching their weapons at Banihal in Ramban district on Wednesday.Gazanfar and Arif were arrested by a joint team of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in a swift operation. "They were involved in the terror attack on SSB personnel at Banihal. Two… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:13am -
To streamline the recruitment of Special Police Officers (SPOs), an important aspect of the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre plans to frame guidelines such as linking their bank accounts with Aadhaar for payment of salaries.The need to fill over 4,000 vacant positions of SPOs has increased in wake of the terror attacks.The Ministry of Home Affairs, which pays the salaries of these officers to the state government, said the money will not be disbursed through the Public Financia… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:13am -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, launched as many as 17 projects, worth over Rs 1,000 crore, and laid foundation stones for half a dozen other projects on Friday.The PM claimed that "in the past many decades, Kashi has never witnessed the launching of so many projects of this magnitude".He also inaugurated the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul or Trade Facilitation Centre and Craft Museum. Spread over 43,445 square metres at Baddalalpur, the… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:09am -
States are obligated to compensate victims who were lynched in the name of cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court said on Friday. The states must also frame schemes to compensate victims of crime under the Code of Criminal Procedure, the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, along with Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud observed.The observation came when Senior Advocate Indira Jaising submitted that victims were not getting the compensation due to them. "The payment of compensation should have… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:01am -
In a stinging response to Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who accused India of indulging in terror activities against his country during his maiden address to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, India described his country as 'Terroristan' — a land of 'pure terror' that hosts a flourishing industry to produce and export global terrorism.Ahead of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's address to the UN General Assembly, scheduled on Saturday, both countries upped the an… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:01am -
State Education Minister Vinod Tawde is soon likely to be in the eye of another storm after a desk officer from his department alleged Tawde's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) sought cut from him for favouring certain contractors.Shashikant Salunkhe, a desk officer working in the Minorities Welfare department that reports to Tawde, was suspended in June 2017 following allegations that he had issued work orders to contractors that were not listed in the original decision made by the Principal Secre… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 12:55am -
Buildings in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Wadala will not get any taller as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations (UN) special agency has in a study on behalf of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), capped the height restrictions in BKC and Wadala citing that it will disturb air traffic signals in the presence of radars.Both BKC and Wadala fall under the 8-km radius of the airport. The current height limit for buildings ranges from 60-80 m… - 7 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:52pm -
Amidst reports of IRCTC barring certain banks from using its payment gateway for debit card transactions, the railways' tourism and catering arm issued a statement denying the reports.The IRCTC has said options to pay through payment gateway using debit/credit card and internet banking are open for all banks. "No debit or credit card of any bank has been restricted by the IRCTC for acceptance on any of the gateway," it said. Debit and credit cards of any Indian bank powered by Master or Visa, c… - 8 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:39pm -
Friday morning, the netizens woke up to several pictures of Mahira Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, smoking together in the US at night, which went viral on social media platforms. In the pictures, Mahira can be seen wearing a short, backless white dress which became the centre of attention for some people on social media. Soon after the pictures went viral, people started slut shaming the actress for smoking and for her attire. A lot of backlash followed on social media platforms. Now, while interac… - 8 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:31pm -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Varanasi on Friday to launch a slew of infrastructure projects.During his first visit to his Lok Sabha constituency since BJP's bumper victory in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi again strongly pitched for the development agenda and said while previous government 'hated' development.PM @narendramodi addressing a public meeting in Varanasi after launching several development projects pic.twitter.com/UxvcBodweB— PIB India (@PIB_India) September 22, 2017He also said… - 8 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 11:14pm -
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the process for Air India disinvestment is moving "quite well" and transaction advisors would be appointed soon.To revive the loss-making Air India, the government has decided on strategic disinvestment of the national carrier and its five subsidiaries. Jaitley, who is heading the ministerial group set up to decide on the modalities of the disinvestment, said the panel held a couple of meetings and that transaction advisors would be appointed soon.Abo… - 9 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 10:26pm -
India TodayRyan school murder: CBI takes over probe but Pradyuman's father is not happyIndia TodayThe CBI registered the FIR eight days after the central government sent a notification. The delay in such a sensitive case was strongly objected by deceased's father Varun Thakur. Ajay Kumar | Posted by Ashna Kumar. ajay.kumar@mailtoday.in. New Delhi ...Police summon Ryan CEO, founders for questioningThe Indian ExpressCBI takes over probe into Ryan Intl student's killingDaily News & AnalysisRyan sc… - 55 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:22am -
Times of IndiaNo application for Oct 1 immersion yet: PoliceTimes of IndiaKOLKATA: Not one of the city's 2,600 barowari Durga Puja organisers has sought police permission for immersion on October 1, when the 10th day of Muharram coincides with Ekadashi, giving some relief to Kolkata Police, which finds itself saddled with ...and more » - 1 hour ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:11am -
The Indian ExpressParty symbol: Unified AIADMK team informs poll panel on merger, Sasikala ousterThe Indian ExpressThose loyal to V K Sasikala, who is in jail in a corruption case and is represented by her nephew and sidelined party deputy general secretary T T V Dinakaran, claim she is still the general secretary and a claimant for the party symbol. 0. Shares. Share.TTV camp MP moves to EPSTimes of IndiaAIADMK camps jointly submit resolutions to ECDaily News & AnalysisAIADMK to EC: We are one n… - 2 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 5:32am -
Times of IndiaGandhi, Nehru, Ambedkar were all NRIs, says Rahul Gandhi in USTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has described prominent leaders of India's freedom struggle as "NRIs" (non-resident Indian) and said that the party was born of an "NRI movement". "The Congress movement was an NRI movement.National Herald case hearing today in Delhi courtDaily News & AnalysisGandhi, Nehru were NRIs, Congress was an NRI movement: Rahul GandhiEconomic TimesThe Impact Of Mahatma… - 2 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 5:23am -
The Indian ExpressModi in Varanasi: We not only launch but also finish projects, says PMThe Indian ExpressAddressing a crowd of approximately 15,000 people who had assembled from across the region at Bada Lalpur area of Varanasi, Modi said that these projects, worth over Rs 1,000 crore, have been completed under UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. 3.Modi's Varanasi visit day 2: PM to inaugurate 'gaushala', address farmersZee NewsI inaugurate projects that I launch, says PM Narendra ModiTimes of I… - 4 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 3:40am -
Times of IndiaReserve the right to retaliate appropriately, says India to PakistanTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI/PAKISTAN: India flatly rejected on Friday Pakistan's accusation that four women and two men were killed and over 20 injured in "unprovoked" cross-border firing, stressing that the BSF had opened fire only to retaliate against ceasefire ...Pakistan summons Indian envoy after alleged firing by IndiaThe Indian ExpressIndia highlights Pakistan infiltration, firing at DGMOs' meetEconomic TimesShe… - 4 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 3:27am -
Daily News & AnalysisMumbai: IT deputy commissioner arrested for Rs 3-crore graftThe Indian ExpressThe bribe was allegedly paid through cheques issued in the name of his conduit who was to arrange gold in exchange of the money sent by the complainant. 3. Shares. Share. By: Express News Service | Mumbai | Published:September 23, 2017 2:38 am.Sr IT official, two others arrested for taking Rs 3cr bribeTimes of IndiaCBI Arrests Income Tax Official In AllegedNDTVMumbai: Income Tax Deputy Commissioner… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 2:39am -
Financial ExpressLookout notice was necessary as Karti was closing foreign bank accounts: CBIFinancial ExpressThe bench headed by chief justice Dipak Misra posted the matter for further hearing on October 4 after hearing both CBI and Chidambaram. By: FE Bureau | Published: September 23, 2017 1:57 AM. 0. Shares. Facebook · Twitter · Google Plus · Whatsapp.Karti went abroad, closed many accounts: CBI to SCThe Indian ExpressKarti Chidambaram went abroad to close foreign bank accounts: CBI tells… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:57am -
The HinduKidnapped Bengaluru youth found dead in quarryThe HinduTen days after the kidnapping of Sharath N., 19, the Jnana Bharathi police recovered his highly decomposed body from a quarry at Ajjenahalli, Ramanagaram, on Friday morning. The prime accused, Vishal H.P., 21, a private college student and part-time ...Bengaluru IT officer's kidnapped son murdered, 4 heldTimes of IndiaBengaluru IT officer's kidnapped son found dead, four arrested including friendHindustan TimesFriend among four hel… - 5 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:48am -
NDTVIllicit Relations Between Dera Chief, Honeypreet: Ex-HusbandNDTVDera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's "adopted daughter" Honeypreet's ex-husband Vishwas Gupta on Friday accused them of having illicit relations and said their father-daughter relationship was a sham to fool followers and others.Ram Rahim used to organise 'Bigg Boss-like show': Honeypreet's ex-husbandTimes of IndiaRam Rahim used to organise 'Bigg Boss'-like show: Honeypreet's ex-husbandHindustan TimesHoneypreet staye… - 6 hours ago, 23 Sep 17, 1:15am -
India's annual consumer price inflation eased to 3.17 percent in January, its lowest level in at least five years, helped by a sharp cooling in food prices, government data showed on Monday. Economists polled by Reuters expected last month's annual retail inflation to come in at 3.22 percent, compared with 3.41 percent in December. Food inflation was 0.53 percent last month, lower than a revised 1.37 percent in December. - 14 Feb 17, 12:06am -
By Rajesh Kumar Singh NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's inflation cooled to its lowest in at least five years in January as food prices fell following the government's cash clampdown, but emerging price pressures mean the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will probably keep interest rates on hold. Consumer prices rose by an annual 3.17 percent last month - their slowest pace since January 2012, when the government launched the current index series. Annual retail food inflation eased to 0.53 percent last m… - 14 Feb 17, 12:06am -
Much of this season falls in the ‘Phalguna’ month according to the traditional Indian lunar calendar. Sun transit from Aquarius to Pisces during this month, this happens in the February-March months of the english calendar. Apart from the pleasant and enjoyable weather Phalguna Month also brings along a fleet of celebrations. Astroyogi explains the importance of this month in the Hindu Lunar calendar and the festivals which we would be celebrating during it. - 14 Feb 17, 12:00am -
On this day, 11 years ago, Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni staged a brilliant 102-run partnership to help India beat Pakistan at Lahore. - 13 Feb 17, 11:38pm -
Beijing [China], Feb 13 (ANI): Beijing on Monday appreciated the facilitation provided by the Indian government in sending back Wang Qi, the Chinese soldier who crossed over to India post the 1962 war. "On February 11, through the joint efforts of China and India, Mr. Wang Qi returned to China and got back to his family. - 13 Feb 17, 11:21pm -
By Sankalp Phartiyal and Euan Rocha MUMBAI (Reuters) - Management at Infosys Ltd attempted on Monday to allay concerns that the software services firm was facing a worsening dispute with its founders over how the company was being run, saying that the board was engaging with the founders, including N.R. Narayana Murthy. India's second-biggest IT services company behind Tata Consultancy Services has been locked in a public war of words with the founders and former executives, who, led by Murthy,… - 13 Feb 17, 11:02pm -
New Delhi [India] Feb. 13 (ANI): Expressing his opinion on AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala Natarajan's disproportionate assets case which is to be heard tomorrow, Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday said that if the former is found guilty she would definitely be put in jail. Whether she will be disqualified from contesting the elections again, that would depend on whether the conviction is for more than four years," Swamy told ANI. "The question is wheth… - 13 Feb 17, 10:58pm -
New Delhi [India], Feb. 13 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) executive committee chairman Najam Sethi on Monday informed that Pakistan's opening batsmen Nasir Jamshed has been provisionally suspended from playing all forms of cricket for violating the cricket body's anti-corruption code. "PCB has provisionally suspended Nasir Jamshed from all forms of cricket for violating its anti-corruption code @TheRealPCB," Sethi tweeted. - 13 Feb 17, 10:57pm -
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb. 13 (ANI): A masked man was handed over to the police for trespassing into former chief minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M. Karunanidhi's residence and threatening his wife Rajathi Ammal with a toy gun. - 13 Feb 17, 10:51pm -
Nadia (West Bengal) [India], Feb. 13 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday discovered a case of fake recruitment in Kalyani and lodged an FIR in this regard. Some boys and girls came at the main gate of BSF Campus Kalyani, Sector Kolkata, South Bengal Frontier with some envelops for joining the force. The BSF guard on duty enquired about the reason of their coming to the BSF Campus. - 13 Feb 17, 10:51pm -
Los Angeles, Feb 13 (IANS) "Sing Me Home", an album which has contribution from Indian tabla player Sandeep Das, on Sunday won the Best World Music Album at the 59th Grammy Awards, where British star Adele clinched as many as five trophies. Das is part of Silk Road Ensemble, a collaborative effort by musician Yo-Yo Ma to bring together performers and composers from more than 20 countries. Cheering for Das, veteran singer Shubha Mudgal tweeted: "Sandeep Das gets a Grammy for Best World Music Albu… - 13 Feb 17, 10:46pm -
Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh) [India] Feb. 13 (ANI): The Congress Party on Monday asked four of its candidates from Lucknow Central, Mankapur, Suratganj and Payagpur to withdraw their nominations. Reacting on this sudden decision by the Congress, party leader Maruf Khan, who was contesting the Uttar Pradesh assembly election from Lucknow Central, said he had led a strong campaign and he would continue to contest the election. - 13 Feb 17, 10:32pm -
Islamabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Tehmina Janjua was on Monday named Pakistan's new Foreign Secretary, becoming the first woman to become the country's top diplomat. Janjua, who pipped several senior colleagues including High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit, will succeed Aizaz Chaudhary who was appointed as the new Ambassador to Washington. Presently serving as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, she will take over as the country's 29th Foreign Secretary in the first week of Ma… - 13 Feb 17, 10:26pm -
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Engineering conglomerate Larsen and Toubro and European missile major MBDA on Monday announced the setting up of a joint venture to develop and manufacture missiles in India to meet the country's defence requirements. The JV, L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd, is expected to be incorporated in the first half of 2017 after necessary approvals. The joint venture -- in which L&T holds 51 per cent share and the MBDA the remaining 49 per cent -- will begin with the development of… - 13 Feb 17, 10:20pm -
New Delhi, [India] Feb. 13 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable properties worth Rs. 41.65 crore of advocates Rohit Tandon and Ashish Kumar, the latter also being the Bank Manager of Kotak Mahindra Bank in the demonetised currency conversion case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (2002). A First Information Report (FIR) was registered by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police after an investigation under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 was initiated by the Enforcement D… - 13 Feb 17, 10:11pm -
New Delhi, [India] Feb. 13 (ANI): Air India is all set to induct the first Airbus 320 neo aircraft which will be delivered on February 16, making it the third domestic carrier to have this latest single-aisle plane from Airbus. "Air India ordered total seven Airbus 320 neo aircraft to increase more strength in its fleet. - 13 Feb 17, 9:57pm -
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Senior Roman Catholic cardinals from the around the world defended Pope Francis on Monday against a spate of recent attacks from conservatives challenging his authority. In an unusual move, nine cardinals in a group advising Francis on Vatican economic and structural reforms issued a statement expressing "full support for the pope's work" and guaranteeing "full backing for him and his teachings". The statement said the cardinals expressed their solidar… - 13 Feb 17, 9:56pm -
New Delhi, [India] Feb. 13 (ANI): The Central Government has clarified that no proposal to levy a five percent tax on healthcare services has been included in the Union Budget for 2017-18. The proposal to levy service tax of five percent on all healthcare services was mooted in 2011-12 Budget, but was dropped after stiff opposition. The Budget was presented by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1. - 13 Feb 17, 9:46pm -
Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India] Feb. 13 (ANI): Unperturbed by the severe criticism of his attack on Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Dilip Ghosh on Monday said he was not demeaning someone by his remarks and stood by his comments questioning the economist's contribution towards the state and country. "The University vice-chancellors do not outstay for a year, school and college principals just give up and leave. - 13 Feb 17, 9:25pm -
Beijing, Feb 13 (IANS) China on Monday hailed India for facilitating the return of a Chinese soldier who was unable to leave India for 50 years after he accidentally crossed over into India. "On February 11, through the joint efforts of China and India, Mr. Wang Qi returned to China and got back to his family," China Froeign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said here. - 13 Feb 17, 9:22pm -
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Feb. 13 (ANI): The Indian Army is currently retaliating to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. - 13 Feb 17, 9:08pm -
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb. 13 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagham (AIADMK) general secretary V. K. Sasikala on Monday said she would be staying with her party MLAs in order to show that they are not being held captive against their wishes as alleged by her rival and acting Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam. Sasikala also expressed confidence that her faction would run the government for the next four-and-a -half years. - 13 Feb 17, 8:57pm -
Bengaluru, (Karnataka)India, Feb. 13 (ANI): The Infosys on Monday said there is no conflict of interest amongst the founders of the company and the management instead there is a convergence of interests. "We have a situation where we have the stakeholders, the founders and others along-with them who have nothing other than the best interest of the organization in their mind. - 13 Feb 17, 8:52pm -
Chandigarh, Feb 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Wizards (UPW) produced an excellent performance to beat Punjab Warriors 6-2 in a Hockey India League (HIL) contest here on Monday evening. Shamsher Singh (5th minute), Ajay Yadav (39th) and Akashdeep Singh (58th) scored for UPW while Dutch star Mirco Pruyser (31st) found the net for Punjab. The early goal saw UPW take the upper hand and forced Punjab to become a bit defensive. - 13 Feb 17, 8:52pm -
An Islamist gunman, who has confessed to the killing of 39 people at an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day, told a court that he had aimed to kill Christians during his attack, Hurriyet newspaper said on Monday, citing testimony given this weekend. Abdulgadir Masharipov initially planned to attack the area around Taksim Square but switched to the upscale Reina nightclub due to the heightened security measures around the square, Hurriyet said, without saying how it had obtained the document. My… - 13 Feb 17, 8:51pm -
By Rupam Jain and Douglas Busvine NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A strike led by drivers' unions in the Indian capital demanding better pay from Uber and Ola has paralysed the ride-hailing services that have grabbed business from traditional taxi and rickshaw operators with their cheaper fares. It was the first big confrontation between trade unions representing taxi drivers in the Delhi region of 25 million people and the two ride-hailing players, which have been ramping up services in India's $12 billi… - 13 Feb 17, 8:50pm -
Islamabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan on Monday appointed Tehmina Janjua as Foreign Secretary -- the first woman in the country to take up the top diplomat's post. Janjua, presently serving as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, will assume the new post in the first week of March 2017, a Foreign Office statement said. - 13 Feb 17, 8:48pm -
New Delhi (India), Feb.13 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed Vikas Yadav's plea who is serving 25-year jail term without any remission for brutally murdering Nitish Katara after the government raised objections. A bench headed by Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi rejected Yadav's appeal while informing the accused lawyer that "either you withdraw plea or I will dismiss it." Yadav's lawyer took a day to take instructions. Earlier, the Delhi High Court issued the notice to Delhi Police, Delh… - 13 Feb 17, 8:48pm -
MUMBAI (Reuters) - The board of India's second-biggest software exporter Infosys is engaging with its founders over their allegations of corporate governance lapses, non-executive chairman R. Seshasayee said at a news conference on Monday. Seshasayee said the board does consider it is in a battle with the company's founders over corporate governance. (Reporting by Sankalp Phartiyal and Euan Rocha; Writing by Promit Mukherjee; Editing by David Goodman) - 13 Feb 17, 8:32pm -
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Soumyajit Ghosh will spearhead the Indian campaign at the ITTF World Tour India Open qualifying rounds that get underway at the Thyagaraj Stadium here on Tuesday. The former national champion will be vying along with 16 other Indians to get into the main draw of the $150,000 India Open, the highest prize money table tennis tournament in the country. A number of world class players, including World No.5 Dimitrij Ovtcharov of Germany and World No.8 Vladimir Samsonov of Bel… - 13 Feb 17, 8:18pm -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public meeting today at Shahanshahpur village on the second and last day of his two-day visit to his parli... - 38 mins ago, 23 Sep 17, 6:39am -
India and Pakistan today held DGMO level talks in which Indian DGMO highlighted that all ceasefire violations in the Jammu sector were initiated by Pa... - 11 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:23pm -
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is going smoother than expected in initial phas... - 11 hours ago, 22 Sep 17, 8:23pm -
