Sardar Patel Created Geography Of Unity, PM Modi Writes In His Blog

On the 143rd birth anniversary of freedom icon Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a moving blog to pay tribute to the leader,

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Sardar Patel Never Wanted To Divide People: Mamata Banerjee's Jibe At PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday used the occasion of the unveiling of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue in Gujarat to hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the...

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Want Location, Identity Of Those Spreading Fake News, Centre To WhatsApp

Continuing with its firm stance on traceability, the government Wednesday stated that it has not sought decryption of WhatsApp messages but instead wants the location and identity of those misusing...

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India Protests Proposed Pak-China Bus Service Via Pak-Occupied Kashmir

India on Wednesday lodged strong protests with Pakistan and China over a bus service scheduled to be launched on Saturday between Lahore and Kashghar, a city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region...

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Rakhi Sawant Sues Tanushree Dutta For Defamation, Seeks 25 Paise Damages

Bollywood actor Rakhi Sawant on Wednesday filed a 25 paise defamation suit against Tanushree Dutta for allegedly hurting her reputation by making "unwholesome" and "deeply derogatory" statements.

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Manohar Parrikar Chairs Goa Cabinet Meet After 3 Months

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar chaired a cabinet meeting on Wednesday after a gap of almost three months.

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Navjot Sidhu, Wife Summoned By Panel In Amritsar Train Tragedy Probe

Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur have been summoned by a one-man commission conducting an inquiry into the Amritsar train tragedy in which 60 people were killed on...

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Jump In Ease Of Doing Business Rank Matter Of Pride For India: Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday described India's jump in the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking as a matter of pride for every Indian, and also took a dig at the Congress saying under...

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Will Give Rs 1 Lakh To Haryana Minister Who Reads Out 2014 Manifesto: AAP

The AAP has thrown a challenge to the state's BJP government - it will give Rs 1 lakh to any minister who reads out the party's 2014 election manifesto in public.

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Forensic Auditors Say Amrapali Group Diverted Funds Through 200-250 Firms

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Amrapali Group to disclose the names of all the companies with which it had any kind of transactions after forensic auditors pointed out that there may be a...

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Massive Fire Breaks Out At Plastic Godown In Thiruvananthapuram

A massive fire broke out at a plastic godown in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday evening. Visuals from the spot showed thick smoke billowing out.

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RBI Board To Meet On November 19 Amid Reported Rift With Centre

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Board, headed by Governor Urjit Patel, is scheduled to meet in Mumbai on November 19, sources said amid reported rift between the government and the central...

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Maharaja Of Kashmir's Vintage Car On Auction In UK May Fetch Rs 3.6 Crore

A rare vintage sports car originally owned by Hari Singh, the last Maharaja of Kashmir, will be the highlight of an auction in London in December.

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BJP, JDU May Contest On 17 Seats Each: Report

The BJP and the JDU might contest 17 seats each in Bihar in the Lok Sabha elections, with allies the Lok Janshakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samta Party fighting on four and two seats respectively,...

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"Saturated" Nitish Kumar Wants To Quit: Ally Kushwaha's Startling Claim

The top post in Bihar may soon fall vacant and a new candidate will be required, Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha indicated today. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, he said, has reached a "saturation point...

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Man Kills Two Salespersons In Varanasi Mall After Being Denied Discount

After reportedly being denied discount, a man shot dead two persons at a mall in Varanasi on Wednesday evening. Two persons were also injured in the incident which happened at the JHV Mall.

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Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Cancel 2-day Visit To Rae Bareli, Amethi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi have cancelled their two-day visit to their constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, sources close to them said.

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No Formal Invite Was Sent To Donald Trump For Republic Day Visit: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to US President Donald Trump to visit India at his convenience but no formal or written invite was sent to him, official sources said on...

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Did Sardar Patel Not Ban RSS? Congress' Jibe At PM Modi

On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 182-metre high statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel in Gujarat, the Congress reminded PM Modi that Saradar Patel, as the then Union Home Minister, had...

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Law Minister Calls Shashi Tharoor "Murder Accused", Gets Legal Notice

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor has sent a legal notice to Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad seeking an "unconditional apology" for calling him a "murder accused".Posting his legal notice on...

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K Chandrasekhar Rao's Party A Family Outfit, Says BJP Leader Ram Madhav

Dubbing TRS as a 'family outfit,' BJP general secretary Ram Madhav on Wednesday said the K Chandrasekhar Rao led party was apprehensive of losing the assembly elections if they had taken place along...

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RBI Chief Should Work With Government Or Quit: RSS Economic Wing Head

The Reserve Bank of India governor should work in sync with the central government to support economic growth or he should resign, said the head of the economic wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

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Sushma Swaraj Meets Kuwait Leaders, Raises Indian Community's Concerns

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today called on Kuwait's top leadership, including Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and discussed a range of issues to strengthen the bilateral...

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As Sardar Patel Rebuilt Somnath Temple, Acquire Land For Ram Temple: RSS

Pitching for building a Ram temple in Ayodhya at the earliest, the RSS Wednesday said the government should enact a law to acquire the land for the construction, just like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had...

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Apologise For Criticism Over Building Ambedkar Statues: Mayawati To BJP

On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 'Statue of Unity', the world's tallest statue dedicated to freedom icon Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has asked the...

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65,000 Troops For First Phase Of Chhattisgarh Polls Amid Maoist Threat

About 65,000 troops from various central and state police forces will be deployed for the first-phase of the assembly polls in Maoist-hit Chhattisgarh, officials said today.

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GPS Helps Unearth Rs 400 Crore Garbage Scam In Bengaluru

Bengaluru's civic authority, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), has decided to hand over the investigation of the garbage-disposal scam to Karnataka's Criminal Investigation Department...

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Will Appoint Lokayukta Within 3 Months, Nagaland Tells Supreme Court

The Nagaland government today gave an undertaking before the Supreme Court that it would appoint the state Lokayukta within three months.

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No Terror Funding In Haryana Mosque Construction: Delhi Government Panel

A fact-finding committee of the Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC) did not find any evidence showing that terrorist organisation's money was used in the construction of a mosque in Haryana's Palwal,...

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Centre Approves Rs 229 Crore Relief For Andhra Pradesh In Wake Of Cyclone

The Centre has approved Rs 229 crore for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) of Andhra Pradesh as its share for 2018-19, the Home Ministry said today.

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On Camera, UP Lawyers Assault Policeman In Front Of Top Cop

A policeman was slapped, hit with shoes and slippers in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district today by a group of angry lawyers, in the presence of the district police chief. The lawyers had barged into...

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Issues Over Uniting Congress-JDS Workers: Deve Gowda Ahead Of Bypolls

With just three days left for by-polls in Karnataka, former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda Wednesday conceded there are issues over uniting Congress and JD(S) workers at the grass root level,...

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Let CBI Sort Out Its Mess First, Said Supreme Court In Rafale Hearing

The turmoil in the Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI figured in the Supreme Court hearing on petitions seeking an inquiry into the Rafale jet deal today.

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Court Dismisses Petition Seeking CBI Probe In Chennai Child Rape Case

The Madras High Court Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by 14 accused in the Ayanavaram child rape case, seeking transfer of the probe to the CBI.

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1,000 From Varanasi Taken On "Unity" Train For Statue Of Unity Unveiling

The railways ran a special "unity" train to ferry about 1,000 people from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Narmada district in Gujarat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 182-metre-tall statue...

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India Certainly Not "Tariff King", Says World Bank On Trump's Remarks

The World Bank does not agree with US President Donald Trump's claim that India is a "tariff king" and feels that the Indian taxation system and economy is much more liberalised than it was a few...

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Need A Meal, Bath Or Shave In Telangana? Just Contact A Local Candidate

If you are a voter in Telangana and need a haircut, a shave, a meal or even someone to take care of your child, don't be surprised if your local candidate decides to help you out. In the last few...

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Corruption Watchdog May Summon CBI's Rakesh Asthana, Alok Verma

The CVC might summon CBI Director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana to record their statements as part of an inquiry being conducted on the Supreme Court's direction, according to the...

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Odisha Government Prepares Plan For Nesting Of Olive Ridley Turtles

Ahead of imposing a ban on fishing in the state coastline for the annual mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles, the Odisha government has prepared an action plan to ensure protection of the endangered...

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India Jumps 23 Spots In 'Ease Of Doing Business' Index, Ranks 77

India has climbed 23 places to reach the 77th spot among 190 nations in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business ranking. The advance -- second in a row, marks a big step forward in Narendra Modi...

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Policeman Injured In Dantewada Maoist Attack Dies In Hospital

A policeman who was critically injured in Tuesday's Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district died in a private hospital in Raipur today, police said.

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Statue Of Unity Expected To Attract 10,000 Tourists Daily: Official

Standing on Sadhu Bet, an islet near Sardar Sarovar Dam, the 'Statue Of Unity' in Narmada district of Gujarat is expected to be a major tourist attraction.

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From Noida To China: How A 93-Year-Old Brought Statue Of Unity To Life

What makes designing the Statue of Unity even more satisfying for the renowned sculptor, Ram Vanji Sutar, is the fact that this was his most challenging commission.

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Raman Singh Orders Tough Action On Maoists Day After 4 Killed In Attack

A day after the Maoist attack in Dantewada district which claimed four lives, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today convened an emergency meeting of officials and asked them to intensify...

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Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing On Sabarimala Verdict

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined early hearing on petitions seeking review of its September 28 verdict allowing women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and said they have...

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PM Office Refuses RTI On Details Of Bad Loans Submitted By Raghuram Rajan

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has termed as a "roving enquiry" an RTI plea seeking to know details of bad loans submitted by the then RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan to it and which finds mention in...

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Man Beheads 13-Year-Old Dalit Girl Who Accused Him Of Misconduct

This brutal murder has left Tamil Nadu shaken, both because of its gruesome nature as well as the fact that it showed an extremely violent manifestation of casteism. Last week, a 13-year-old Dalit...

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Fulfil Congress Government's 1994 'Promise' On Ram Temple: RSS To Centre

The RSS today urged the Centre to fulfil the "promise" made in 1994 by the then Congress government in the Supreme Court, saying it had agreed at that time to side with the Hindu community if an...

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9,000 From Assam Apply For Duplicate Admit Card To Bengal School Board

Around 9,000 residents of Assam, reportedly excluded from the complete draft of the NRC, have applied to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) for issuing duplicate admit cards of...

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Dilbagh Singh Appointed Director General Of Jammu And Kashmir Police

Dilbag Singh was appointed Wednesday as the full-time director general of the Jammu and Kashmir Police as per the guidelines of the Supreme Court, officials said here.

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Modi Government Trying To Damage Every Institution Of India: Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday held the Narendra Modi government responsible for the "current mess" in autonomous institutions of CBI, RBI and others, alleging that the Centre was trying...

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"Mummy, I Love You": Doordarshan Staff's Video As Maoists Rained Bullets

Taking cover from Maoist fire in the jungles of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, an employee of national broadcaster Doordarshan recorded, in a quivering voice, what he was certain was his last message to his...

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PM Modi First Wanted Statue Of Unity To Be Carved Out Of A Rock

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated an imposing 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel here and said the world's tallest monument will serve as a reminder about his courage to...

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CBI Officer Wants To Expose Rakesh Asthana's "Selective" Facts In Court

CBI Additional Superintendent of Police SS Gurm alleged in the Delhi High Court today that Special Director Rakesh Asthana, who has filed a petition seeking to repeal an FIR against him in a bribery...

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Tribal Communities Have Sent Blood-Soaked Message To PM: Jignesh Mevani

Dalit leader and Independent lawmaker, Jignesh Mevani lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter, after the mega inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue on Wednesday in Gujarat's...

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Modi Government's "Boat Of Corruption: Will No Longer Sail: Congress

The Modi government's "boat of corruption" will no longer sail, the Congress said on Wednesday after the Supreme Court asked the Centre for pricing details of the 36 Rafale jets India is buying from...

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China Alerts India Again On Possible Flood In Brahmaputra

For the second time in a fortnight, China has alerted India of a possible flood-like situation in the Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh after a landslide blocked water upstream in Tibet, a senior...

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P Chidambaram Not Cooperating In Aircel-Maxis Case, Says Probe Agency

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday opposed in a Delhi court the anticipatory bail plea of former union minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case and...

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Act Like "Ethical Leaders": President Kovind To Officials Amid CBI Row

President Ram Nath Kovind Wednesday asked those holding top posts in financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies, and the government to act like "ethical leaders" as their work and...

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Assam To Acquire Bhupen Hazarika's Kolkata Home

The Assam government has decided to acquire and restore music maestro Bhupen Hazarika's three-storey house in Kolkata, where the bard had lived for around four decades and composed many of his...

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Court Reserves Verdict On Bail Plea Of CBI Officer Arrested For Bribery

A Delhi court today reserved its verdict on the bail plea of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) DSP Devender Kumar arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving the agency's Special...

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Modi Vest Or Nehru Jacket? Gift To Korean President Stirs Twitter Debate

Korean President Moon Jae-in's tweet thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a tailormade "Modi Vest" stirred a huge debate on Twitter today. Before 2014, it was a Nehru jacket, argued many on...

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Why Not Bigger Statue Of Mahatma Gandhi, Asks CPI

On a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an imposing 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the world's tallest, veteran Communist leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy demanded to know...

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P Chidambaram Slams Centre For Citing Never-Used Clause In RBI Act

Slamming the government for citing a never-used clause of the RBI Act, former Union finance minister P Chidambaram today alleged that the BJP government is "hiding facts" about the economy and is...

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Citing Sardar Patel's Legacy, Rahul Gandhi Accuses Government Of Treason

Political sparring over Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel peaked with its inauguration today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi targetted each other over events spread across 50...

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10 Things To Know About RBI Governor Urjit Patel Who Took On Government

Two years ago, when Urjit Patel replaced the flamboyant Raghuram Rajan as the 24th governor of the Reserve Bank of India, he had a quiet first day at work away from media glare. He had already served...

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Had No Tolerance For Communalism: Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid rich tribute to "Congressman" Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary and said he was a man of "steel will" and had "no tolerance for...

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CPI(M), Congress Aim To Counter Amit Shah's Bengal Rath Yatras In Bengal

In a bid to counter BJP chief Amit Shah's 'rath yatras' in Bengal ahead of next year's Lok Sabha polls, opposition Congress and the CPI(M) have decided to take up mass contact programmes and...

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Ministers Oversee 'Run For Unity' On Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary

Several Union ministers participated in the 'Run for Unity' across the country today to mark the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the...

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India Surrounded With Possibilities, Not Incapabilities: Rajnath Singh

India is "surrounded with possibilities, not with incapabilities," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, while flagging off a 'Run for Unity' to commemorate the birth anniversary of...

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India Now Meets Others On Its Own Terms: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday India now meets the world on its own terms and is moving towards becoming a economic and military superpower.

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16 Ex-UP Cops, Acquitted Earlier, Get Life Term For Hashimpura Massacre

Sixteen former police personnel have been sentenced to life for killing 42 people of a minority community in Uttar Pradesh in 1987. The Delhi High Court called the Hashimpura massacre in Meerut as...

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PM Modi's "Shiv Bhakt" Jibe At Rahul Gandhi After Unveiling Patel Statue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at his critics after inaugurating the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Kevadiya in Gujarat on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi in a veiled attack on Congress...

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Centre Desperate, Hiding Facts On Economy, Says P Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram expressed concern on Wednesday on reports that the government had invoked a hitherto unused section of the RBI Act to direct the central bank to act at its...

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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Embarks On Three-Nation Visit

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday embarked on a three-nation visit to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi, during which he will hold talks with the top leaders of these African countries, meet...

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Government confirms "extensive consultations with RBI" amid reports it used rare powers to issue directions to RBI governor

Government confirms "extensive consultations with RBI" amid reports it used rare powers to issue directions to RBI governor

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High Court Gives Life Term To 16 Former Cops In Hashimpura Massacre Case

The Delhi High Court today sentenced 16 policemen to life imprisonment for killing 42 people of a minority community in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case in Uttar Pradesh.

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Supreme Court Asks Centre To Submit Affidavit With Details On Rafale Deal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file an affidavit within 10 days to say that the pricing in the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France is exclusive and cannot be shared...

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All States Except Delhi Can Use Existing Crackers On Diwali: Top Court

All states except Delhi and neighbouring areas can use existing stocks of firecrackers this Diwali, the Supreme Court said today. Delhi and neighbouring areas have to stick to"green crackers" to keep...

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"All Isn't Well" In Bihar: Top Court On Being Told Ex-Minister In Hiding

All is not well in Bihar, the Supreme Court said a day after it pulled up the Bihar police for failing to arrest a former state minister under the Arms Act, after the CBI found over 50 live cartridges...

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"World Is Watching": Sardar Patel Family At Unveiling Of Statue Of Unity

The grandchildren of Sardar Patel feel very proud today as the "Statue of Unity" was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gujarat's Kevadiya. Gujarat chief minister called it a tribute by PM...

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On Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary, Thousands 'Run for Unity'

Enthusiastic participants took part in the 'Run for Unity' marathon, which is being organised as a mark of celebrating the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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Want Rafale Price Info, Says Supreme Court; No Can Do, Says Government

In the Rafale jet deal row, the government was today asked by the Supreme Court to submit within 10 days the details of pricing and the selection of Anil Ambani's defence firm as Indian offset partner...

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Indira Gandhi Death Anniversary: Tributes Pour In For India's 'Iron Lady'

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, also known as the Iron Lady of India, was assassinated on October 31, 1984. Today is her 34th death anniversary.

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The Story Of Sonia Dhawan, Jailed For Blackmailing Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Uttar Pradesh has a reputation as a rough place, with one of the highest levels of crime in the country. In May, a dozen local politicians received WhatsApp messages that threatened harm to their...

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Rahul Gandhi Remembers Dadi On Indira Gandhi's Death Anniversary

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and paid their tribute to Indira Gandhi, on her death anniversary on Wednesday.Party president...

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Statue Of Unity, On The Banks Of Narmada, Opens Today. See Stunning Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will toady unveiled the 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat's Narmada district on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Located in Sadhu-Bet Island, Gujarat, the...

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Sardar Patel Birth Anniversary: Powerful Quotes From India's 'Iron Man'

Vallabhbhai Patel, India's 'Iron Man', was born on October 31, 1875. Renowned as the architect of independent India, Sardar Patel united 562 princely states to build the Republic of India. On his...

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No Plan To Privatise Profit-Making Industrial Units: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for India's largest Dry Dock at Cochin Shipyard in Kerala's Kochi and said that the central...

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CBI Officer Probing Rakesh Asthana Could Be Charged For Theft, Extortion

A CBI officer who investigated corruption allegations against the agency's number two Rakesh Asthana may be charged with theft. The CBI told a court on Tuesday that the officer, AK Bassi, and his team...

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Ex-Minister MJ Akbar Who Sued Journalist Over #MeToo In Delhi Court Today

Former union minister MJ Akbar, who filed a defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, will record his statement in a Delhi court today. Mr Akbar had skipped appearing in court on October 18. If...

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Was In A Ditch, Heard Bullets For 45 Minutes: Journalist On Maoist Attack

A journalist of national broadcaster Doordarshan, who survived a Maoist strike in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday, said the sound of bullets and grenades continued for 45 minutes after...

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Happy Halloween: Origin, Celebrations In India, Tips For Halloween Makeup

Halloween, a day to remember the dead, evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, and costume-themed parties.

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Sounds Of Bullets, Grenades Went On For 45 Minutes: DD Journalist

A Doordarshan journalist, who survived a Maoist strike in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday, said the sound of bullets and grenades continued for 45 minutes after the attack, as he lay in a...

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Would Need Visa To See Gir Lions If It Weren't For Sardar Patel, Says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the country the Statue of Unity, built as a tribute to freedom movement icon Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary today. Built at a...

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Trump Rejecting India's R-Day Invite A Diplomatic Faux Pas, Says Congress

The Congress on Tuesday termed US President Donald Trump rejecting India's invitation for the Republic Day parade, a "diplomatic faux pas" and an "embarrassment" for the country.

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Kerala Achieves Highest Annual Decline In Infant Mortality Rate

Kerala has been ranked as the top state to achieve highest annual decline in Infant Mortality Rate followed by Mizoram and Karnataka, according to the Health Ministry.

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"Bring All Non-BJP Parties Together": Akhilesh Yadav To Chandrababu Naidu

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday extended his party's support to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's efforts to bring non-BJP...

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Nitish Kumar "Blackmailed" BJP To Reach Bihar Seat-Sharing Deal: RJD

The opposition RJD in Bihar on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of "blackmailing" the BJP to secure a seat-sharing deal favourable to his JD(U) while denying "adequate" representation to...

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Nageswar Rao Denies Irregularities In Investments Made By His Wife

Interim CBI Chief M Nageswar Rao Tuesday denied any irregularities in the investments made by his wife in a private company.

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Mahabharata Characters Still Alive Today, Says Pranab Mukherjee

From Dhritarashtra to Duryodhana, each character from the epic Mahabharata is "alive" today, former president Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday, even as he hailed Draupadi as a woman of immense substance...

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PM Modi Urges US Firms To Avail Business Opportunities In India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the US companies to fully avail of business opportunities in India in new areas such as energy, health care, digital technology besides start-ups.

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Bihar Shelter Home Case Accused To Be Shifted Punjab Jail

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed for shifting of Brajesh Thakur -- the main accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case -- to Patiala prison from Bihar's Bhagalpur jail.

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Not Declaring Chief Ministerial Candidate A "Poll Strategy": Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that the party has not declared its chief ministerial candidate in Madhya Pradesh as part of its poll strategy even as he lauded Kamal Nath and...

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Jaish Chief's Nephew Killed In Kashmir Encounter, Carbine Rifle Recovered

Two terrorists, including the nephew of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, were killed in an encounter with security forces in South Kashmir's Tral this evening.

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Firing Started As Journalists Were Filming Maoist Poster: Dantewada Cops

The Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh in which two policemen and a cameraperson of national broadcaster Doordarshan was killed, had no connection with the coming elections, the state police have said. The...

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Fellow Pilot Remembers Bhavye Suneja Who Flew Doomed Indonesian Plane

Still trying to gather his bearings from the shock, a friend and former colleague of Bhavye Suneja, who died in the Lion Air plane crash in Indonesia, Tuesday described him as a great pilot.

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Immediate Hiring Ordered To Fill 55,000 Vacant Seats In Security Forces

Taking note of the over 55,000 vacancies in the country's six paramilitary forces, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today ordered that the recruitment process to fill the posts be expedited, the officials...

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Would Have Been In Congress If Indira Gandhi Were Alive: Shatrughan Sinha

Shatrughan Sinha, whose open criticism of his party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly made headlines, has told NDTV that had former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi been alive today, "I...

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Top Court To Hear Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie's Plea On Rafale Tomorrow

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions including the joint plea filed by former Union Ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie along with Prashant Bhushan, into the Rafale fighter jet deal...

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Shivraj Chouhan's Son Sues Rahul Gandhi For Panama Papers Gaffe

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son Kartikey Chouhan filed a defamation case against Congress president Rahul Gandhi today for claiming that his name featured in Panama Papers.

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Top Court Upholds Mohammad Shahabuddin's Life Term In Double Murder Case

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and sentence of former lawmaker and RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin and three others in a 2004 double murder case in which two brothers were killed for not...

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Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal To Get Married On December 12

After months of celebrations, daughter of Nita and Mukesh Ambani, Isha Ambani, is all set to get married to her long-time friend and industrialist Anand Piramal in December. They will tie the knot on...

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PM Modi Has "Failed" In His Promise To Bring 'Acche Din': Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi alleged today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "failed" to keep his electoral promise of ushering in "acche din" (good days) and people are feeling "betrayed" now.

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UIDAI To Set Up 114 Aadhaar Seva Kendras Across India

To provide hassle-free Aadhaar enrolment services, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday said that it was going to set up Aadhaar Seva Kendras across the country on the lines...

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On Sabarimala Issue, Rahul Gandhi Differs From Kerala Congress

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said all women should be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple, noting that his view on the issue was different from that of his party's Kerala unit.

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Rajashan High Court Admits Appeal Against Conviction Of Asaram

The Rajashan High Court on Tuesday admitted an appeal against conviction of self-styled godman Asaram, and issued notice to the state government.

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Day After Indonesian Plane Crash, Indian Regulator Reviews Boeing 737s

Aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today reviewed the performance of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircrafts operated by Jet Airways and SpiceJet, a senior official said, a day after...

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Green Court Orders Assessment Of "Carrying Capacity" Of 102 Cities

Concerned over the threat posed to limited natural resources due to their overuse, the National Green Tribunal has directed for assessment of carrying capacity of 102 cities, including Delhi, where...

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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of 4 Judges To Top Court

The Supreme Court collegium is understood to have recommended the elevation of the Chief Justices of Patna, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura high courts as judges of the Supreme Court.

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Congress' Rajasthan Poll Manifesto To "Prominently" Cover Farmer Issues

The Congress' election manifesto in Rajasthan would be ready by the second week of November and suggestions from the public are being sought, a senior party leader said today.

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New Rahul Gandhi Site Tackles "Aloo Ki Factory", Escape Velocity And More

What in the world did Rahul Gandhi mean by "escape velocity of Jupiter"? Or Aloo Ki Factory? Was Rahul Gandhi detained in Boston with drugs? For answers, refer to a new Congress website dedicated to...

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Congress Lawmaker Quits Over Failure To Ensure Justice To Rape Victim

Odisha Congress leader Krushna Chandra Sagaria on Tuesday said he would resign from the membership of the Assembly as he had no moral right to hold the position after failing to ensure justice to a...

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Save Farmers, Pay Off Their Loans, Urges Amitabh Bachchan

Moved by the plight of a farmer who made it to the 'hot seat' of game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has urged the public to step forward and help pay off their...

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"Always Ready For Challenges": Colleagues Remember Doordarshan Cameraman

DD News cameraman Achyutanand Sahu, who was killed in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh, was a go-getter with an inclination for challenging assignments, his colleagues said.

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Will Work To Make Narendra Modi Prime Minister Again: Upendra Kushwaha

Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha today said he was ready to follow BJP president Amit Shah's call asking allies to "sacrifice" their number of Lok Sabha...

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India On Track To Feature Among 3 Richest Countries, Says Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani today said India is on its way to feature among the three richest countries in the world.

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Only 1 Muslim Lawmaker In Madhya Pradesh. BJP, Congress Cite Winnability

Arif Aqueel, 66, is the only Muslim lawmaker in the outgoing Madhya Pradesh assembly. He represents the Bhopal North constituency, which is dominated by people belonging to the minority community. He...

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"Saddened": Editors Guild On Killing Of Doordarshan Cameraperson

a Doordarshan cameraperson Achyuta Nanda Sahu and two policemen were killed in a Maoist attack in Chattisgarh.

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Chief Minister Raghubar Das Seeks Report On Rape Incidents In Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das today asked all the 24 Superintendents of Police (SPs) to submit within one week report on incidents of rape taking place in their respective districts.

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Kalpana Roy, Who Played Football For India, Now Runs Roadside Tea Stall

26-year-old Kalpana Roy, who represented the country as a part of the Indian women's football team 10 years ago, is now running a roadside tea stall in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. She also...

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65-Year-Old Villager Killed In Pressure Bomb Blast In Chhattisgarh

A 65-year-old villager was killed today when a pressure bomb, suspected to be planted by Naxals, exploded in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh, which has seen a spurt in Naxal violence ahead of...

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Officer Who Probed Rakesh Asthana Faced Questions In School Murder Case

CBI officer AK Bassi, who claimed evidence against the agency's number two Rakesh Asthana in the Supreme Court today, also has questions in his record as investigator.

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Case Against Rajasthan Minister for Allegedly Promoting Enmity

A Rajasthan minister has been booked under the Representation of the People Act for allegedly promoting enmity between two groups in his speech at an election rally last week, officials said.

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137-Feet Chenrezig Statue, Sikkim's Tallest To Be Inaugurated In November

Nestled in the snow-capped mountains of Sikkim, a new Buddhist pilgrimage site, home to a 137-feet statue of Chenrezig, is set to woo tourists from November 1, a Sikkim minister said in Gangtok today.

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Arunachal Pradesh On Alert After Tibet Landslide Creates Artificial Dam

There is a possibility of floods in the Siang River if the artificial dam formed by the landslide in the Yarlung Tsangpo River is breached, according to officials in Arunachal Pradesh. Upper Siang...

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Naval Ship INS Tarangini Returns After 7-Month Long Voyage

The sail training ship of Indian Navy INS Tarangini returned to its base at the Southern Naval Command on Tuesday after a seven-month long voyage, covering 15 ports in 13 countries across the world.

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Jaganmohan Reddy's Party Says Attack On Him A "Conspiracy", Demands Probe

The YSR Congress Party on Tuesday demanded a CBI or judicial probe into the recent attack on its chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at Visakhapatnam airport and alleged that the incident was a "conspiracy"...

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On Ayodhya Case, Yogi Adityanath Says Delay In Justice Can Mean Injustice

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today called for an early resolution to the Ayodhya temple-mosque dispute, saying "delay in justice at times amounts to injustice." His remarks came a day...

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No Guidelines To Handle Complaints Against Vigilance Body Head: Centre

The central government has started the process of framing guidelines to handle grievances or complaints against the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), the Personnel Ministry has said.

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BJP Distorting History To Create Rift Among Masses: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday accused the BJP of trying to "distort" the country's history to create a rift among the masses on religious lines.

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CBI Officer Who Probed Rakesh Asthana Reveals WhatsApp "Proof" In Court

An officer who investigated CBI number two Rakesh Asthana and was transferred to Port Blair "in public interest", revealed today in the Supreme Court what he called strong evidence of the officer's...

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Northeast Monsoon Will Reach Tamil Nadu In 2 Days: Weather Department

Conditions are favourable for the onset of northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next two days, the regional weather office said today.

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Aam Aadmi Party Announces 5 Candidates For Lok Sabha Polls In Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday announced names of five candidates for the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections in the state.

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Encounter Breaks Out In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

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NIA Raids Srinagar Homes Of Terrorist, Family In Terror Funding Case

The National Investigation Agency or NIA today carried out raids at three residences of run-away businessman and Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Nasir Safi Mir and his family at Lal Bazar area in Srinagar...

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"Judges Sit In Cozy Areas": Delhi BJP Chief Tells Supreme Court

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari today defended his action of breaking the lock of a building, which was sealed by the civic body, on the orders of the Supreme Court monitored committee in September....

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Targetted As I'm Dalit: Punjab Minister After Row Over Improper Messages

As Opposition parties demanded the sacking Charanjit Singh Channi for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a woman officer, the Punjab minister said Tuesday he was being targeted as he raised...

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BJP, Shiv Sena Will Suffer If Polls Fought Separately: Devendra Fadnavis

Despite the Shiv Sena's frequent criticism of the BJP-led governments at the Centre and Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed hope that the two parties stitch an alliance for the...

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BJP To Give 2 Seats To Upendra Kushwaha's Party For 2019 Elections

BJP is understood to have offered two seats to its ally Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) in Bihar for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The offer was made to RLSP chief and Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha on...

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Jharkhand Journalist, Facing Threats, Beaten To Death

A journalist of a Ranchi-based Hindi daily who had been facing threats was beaten to death in Jharkhand's Chatra district, authorities said on Tuesday.

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CBI Officer Gets 14-Day Custody In Bribery Case Involving Rakesh Asthana

A Delhi court Tuesday remanded CBI DSP Devender Kumar and middleman Manoj Prasad, arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving the agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana, to 14-day...

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Provide Security For Man Who Complained Against Rakesh Asthana: Top Court

The Supreme Court today directed the Hyderabad Police to provide adequate security to businessman Satish Sana, complainant in the alleged bribery case against CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

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Centre Must Pave Way For Construction Of Ram Remple: RSS Leader

Sangh is of the opinion that a grand temple must be constructed at the birthplace of Lord Ram at the earliest, senior RSS eader Arun Kumar said.

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BJP Considers Fielding More Muslim Candidates In Bengal For 2019 Polls

The BJP in Bengal is contemplating to field a "considerable" number of Muslim candidates in the Lok Sabha elections next year with an intent to make inroads into Chief Minster Mamata Banerjee's solid...

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FIR Against BJP Minister In Rajasthan For Seeking 'Hindu Votes'

State minister for Rural Development Dhan Singh Rawat violated the model code of conduct in poll-bound Rajasthan.

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Chandrababu Naidu's Party TDP Welcome To Join UPA, Says Veerappa Moily

The N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party or TDP is welcome to join the UPA for the cause of a united fight against the NDA, senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily said today.

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The Explosive RBI Speech That Has Upset The Government

RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya said on Friday that undermining a central bank's independence could be "potentially catastrophic", in comments appearing to push back against government pressure...

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"I Understand Hinduism Better Than The BJP" Says Rahul Gandhi

The row over gotra yet to cool off, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today said he understands Hinduism better than the BJP, which doesn't understand it at all. The Congress leader's temple run has already...

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Strongly Condemn Naxal Attack On TV Crew, Cops: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore condemned the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh in which two police personnel and a Doordarshan (DD News) cameraman were killed today.

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Doordarshan Cameramans Facebook Post Hours Before Death In Maoist Attack

Doordarshan cameraman Achyuta Nanda Sahu and two other colleagues were in the Maoist-hit region to cover the November 12 Chhattisgarh election.

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Sikh-American Body Seeks PM Modi's Help To Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

A Sikh American body yesterday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help in opening the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which would give the community members unhindered access to the historic place in...

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PM Modi Welcomes Italian Counterpart Giuseppe Conte For Joint Tech Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte, who is on a day-long visit to India.

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Lt Col Purohit, 6 Others Charged In 2008 Malegaon Blasts Case

The seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case were charged with terror conspiracy, murder and other charged by a specialNational Investigation Agency court in Mumbai.

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Why Has Ex-Minister Not Been Arrested: Top Court On Muzaffarpur Case

The Supreme Court today asked the Bihar police why former state minister Manju Verma, who had stepped down in the wake of the Muzaffurpur shelter home scandal, has not been arrested in a case related...

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Arun Jaitley, RBI Chief Face-To-Face As Rift Is Out In Open: 10 Points

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and RBI governor Urjit Patel are set to be face-to-face today in a meeting of a financial stability body amid tension between them after Mr Patel's deputy made a strong...

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BJP On Dawn-To-Dusk Hunger Strike Over Arrest Of Sabarimala Protesters

BJP workers began a dawn-to-dusk hunger strike today in front of the Kerala DGP's office in Thiruvananthapuram, intensifying its agitation against the CPI(M)-led LDF government's crackdown on...

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"Why Was Minister Not Arrested?" Top Court On Bihar Shelter Home Rapes

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Bihar government for going slow on the Muzzafarpur shelter home case investigations. The top court asked the state government why a former minister, whose...

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Doordarshan Cameraman Among 3 Killed In Chhattisgarh's Maoist Attack: Updates

Two policemen and a cameraperson from national broadcaster Doordarshan died in a Maoist attack in election-bound Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, news agency ANI reported.

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India, Russia, Iran To Meet On North-South Corridor On November 23

India, Russia and Iran will hold a trilateral meeting on the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) on November 23 to make the 7,200-km-long ship, road, and rail route operational soon,...

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Devendra Fadnavis Rules Out Change In Shivaji Memorial Site Off Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ruled out the possibility of shifting the proposed Chhatrapati Shivaji Memorial from its present location in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast.

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Doordarshan crew attacked by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada: news agency ANI

Doordarshan crew attacked by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada: news agency ANI

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Railway Staff Rewarded For "Outstanding Work" In Preventing Accidents

A book on "Building the Great Himalayan Railway - The Story of USBRL" was also released by Piyush Goyal on the occasion.

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All Southern States Can Burst Crackers Anytime, For 2 Hours: Top Court

All southern states can burst firecrackers anytime in the day, for two hours, the Supreme Court said today. The ruling comes a week after the court restricted the use of firecrackers from 8 pm to 10...

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Fire Breaks Out In Slum In Mumbai, 9 Fire Engines On Spot

A major fire broke out in a slum in Bandra West area of Mumbai. Initial reports suggested it is a level three fire. Nine fire engines were at the spot to douse the blaze.

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Video: Tej Pratap Yadav Plays The Flute, Dressed As Lord Krishna

Tej Pratap Yadav, the eldest son of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav, has shared on Instagram a video which shows him as Lord Krishna, complete with a flute and peacock feathers in his headgear.

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Top Court Orders Protection For Man Who Accused CBI No 2 Of Bribery

The Supreme Court turned down Satish Sana's demand to record his statement before Justice A K Patnaik overseeing a time-bound vigilance inquiry against the exiled CBI chief Alok Verma.

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"Hello, Want Ice-Cream?" Rahul Gandhi's Evening Out With Congressmen

After a day of campaigning in Madhya Pradesh, during which many bitter words were spoken and exchanged, Rahul Gandhi took an ice-cream break in Indore city.

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Rahul Gandhi To Address Rallies In Madhya Pradesh Today

On the second day of his Madhya Pradesh tour, Congress President Rahul Gandhi will visit a number of places and will address two rallies.

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CBI Officer Challenges Transfer, Claims Evidence Against Rakesh Asthana

CBI officer AK Bassi probing agency No. 2 Rakesh Asthana challenges transfer in Supreme Court, says he has evidence against him.

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Learn From History, Kashmir Saw Peace Under A Hindu King: Yogi Adityanath

"We Should learn from history," UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday, claiming that Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful as long as it was governed by a Hindu ruler (Maharaja Hari Singh).

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India Scrambles For Ground In Sri Lanka After Pro-China Leader Named PM

India, caught flatfooted by the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as Sri Lanka's premier, has opened urgent diplomatic and political contacts with the strongman who drew close to China during his...

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Will Sue Rahul Gandhi For Defamation, Says Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister

Rahul Gandhi is likely to face a defamation suit for his comments on Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the campaign for the November state election grows bitter.

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"10 Seconds Of Television Time": Minister On Women At Sabarimala

Union Minister KJ Alphons said that the Muslim and the Christian women, who tried to visit the Sabarimala temple did it only for "10 seconds of television time." The minister, on Monday claimed that...

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India, Japan Sign 75 Billion Dollar Currency Swap Agreement

India and Japan on Monday concluded a $75 billion bilateral currency swap agreement -- less than a week after Tokyo entered into a similar pact with Beijing for $30 billion -- a move aimed at...

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"Scheduling Constraints," Says US On Trump Rejecting Republic Day Invite

The White House has officially commented for the first time on President Donald Trump's decision to turn down Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invite to India's Republic Day as chief guest.

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China, Pak To Start Bus Service Through PoK In November

China and Pakistan will launch a new bus service through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under the so called 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor' (CPEC) project, media reports in Pakistan said.

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Congress Didn't Take Effective Steps Against Maoists, Says Law Minister

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday accused the Congress of proximity to "Urban Maoists", which, he claimed, prompted the United Progressive Alliance government that it led for 10 years to...

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On Statue Of Unity, Villagers Write Open Letter To Protest PM's Visit

The headmen of 22 villages near the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Monday wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that villagers would not welcome him at the inauguration of the Statue of...

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Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik Welcome Baby Boy; "Humbled," Says Proud Father

Tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistan cricketer husband Shoaib Malik are blessed with a baby boy.

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Rahul Gandhi Tweets A Boo-Boo, Refers To Mizoram as Manipur

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today mistakenly referred to Mizoram as Manipur on Twitter, exposing himself to criticism ahead of the assembly polls in the northeastern state.

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Trump Can't Attend Republic Day Parade Due To Scheduling Constraints: US

US President Donald Trump is unable to participate as Chief Guest of India's Republic Day celebrations next year due to scheduling constraints, the White House has said.

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2 Men Pose As Cops, Allegedly Rape Woman, Assault Her Niece In Delhi

Posing as policemen, two men allegedly raped a woman and molested her minor niece at outer Delhi's Kanjhawala area, officials said on Monday.

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Amit Shah Trying To Destabilise Kerala Government, Alleges Chief Minister

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Monday accused BJP president Amit Shah of trying to destabilise the left government on Sabarimala issue and said the soil of the southern state was not the right...

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"Demonetisation Was To Convert Black Money Of Few": Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi alleged on Monday that demonetisation in 2016 was carried out to "convert black money of a few rich people into white" and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a...

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Over 1 Lakh Children Under Five Died Due To Toxic Air In 2016: WHO Study

Over one lakh children under five years of age died in India in 2016 due to exposure to toxic air, according to a new WHO study which noted that about 98 per cent of children in the same age group in...

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"Better Late Than Never. Urjit Patel Finally Defending RBI": Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday hailed Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel for 'defending' the central bank from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, after reports suggested...

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"Their Dharma Is Corruption": Rahul Gandhi On Shivraj Chouhan Government

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "removing" CBI chief Alok Verma following an internal conflict in the agency and alleged that Madhya Pradesh's Shivraj...

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On Italy Prime Minister-PM Modi Bilateral Talks, Trade, Energy On Agenda

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will be on a day-long maiden visit to India today during which he will hold talks with PM Narendra Modi to boost cooperation in key areas such as trade and...

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In Shinzo Abe-PM Meet, Mention Of Pakistan, Pathankot Terror Attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Monday called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai and Pathankot terror attacks.

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Raids On After Bihar Students Allegedly Forced Into Unnatural Sex: Police

The Bihar police are conducting raids to arrest the remaining accused in the Begusarai unnatural sex case, officials said Monday.

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Trump Interviews Indian-American To Replace Brett Kavanaugh in DC Court

US President Donald Trump has interviewed an Indian-American woman to replace Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the powerful federal appeals court in Washington, DC, according to a report.

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"Unite CBI First": Ex-Gujarat Chief Minister To PM On Statue Of Unity

Former Gujarat Chief Minister and expelled rebel Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela on Monday mocked at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his ambitious Sardar Patel's "Statue of Unity" project dubbing...

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BJP Holds 2019 General Election Preparatory Meeting In Uttar Pradesh

In a statement issued, the BJP's media co-in-charge (UP unit) Himanshu Dubey said, "In the meeting, it was decided that booth samiti abhinandan (booth committee felicitation) programme will be held...

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In PM Modi, Shinzo Abe's India-Japan Dialogue, A Message For China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe Monday held "fruitful and extensive" talks on Monday, discussing issues of bilateral interest, the Indo-Pacific region and threats...

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Allay Concerns About Aadhaar Among People: Parliamentary Panel To UIDAI

A Parliamentary panel Monday told top government officials, including the UIDAI CEO, to allay people's fear about Aadhaar by holding educational programmes across the country, sources said.

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India, China's Delicate Pushback As Trump Tries To Punish Iran

Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced in May he would reimpose sanctions on Iran, the State Department began telling countries around the world the clock was ticking for them to cut oil...

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Government Upset Central Bank Brought Rift Into The Open: 10 Points

The ongoing friction between the Reserve Bank of India and the government has boiled over, with the association of the bank's employees siding with its Deputy Governor today. Last week, Viral Acharya...

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BJP Releases 3rd List For Chhattisgarh Polls, 2 Lawmakers Denied Ticket

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its third list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, with the party denying tickets to two more sitting MLAs.

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Metro Network To Be Extended To 15 New Cities: Union Minister

India already has a 515-kilometre functional network of metro tracks in various cities and 15 more will soon have over 660 kilometres of tracks for rapid urban transportation, Union Minister Hardeep...

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3 Missing Day After Boat Capsizes In Katakhal River In Assam

Search operation to trace the three persons who went missing in a country boat capsize in Hailakandi district yesterday continued today by SDRF personnel but did not bear any fruit, the official...

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After Republic Day Rejection, Minster Says PM, Trump Have Good Equation

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a very good equation and held productive talks, especially regarding trade and investments, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal's office said...

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Holding CBI Hostage Disastrous For Nation, Says Sharad Pawar

Charging the Modi government with holding the premier investigating agency CBI as 'hostage', Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar said here on Monday this could have disastrous...

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With Order On 3-Year-Old's Rape, Madhya Pradesh Tops Death Sentence List

A Madhya Pradesh court today awarded the death sentence to a man for raping and killing a three-year-old girl, saying his 'barbaric crime showed he lacked even the basic sensitivities found in...

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10 Days Before Diwali, Country's First "Green Cracker" Is Ready, But...

"Green crackers" - the less-polluting, less noisy crackers allowed by the Supreme Court this Diwali - has finally been developed by the scientists.

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Ahead Of Rajasthan Polls, Former BJP Leader Launches New Party

Former BJP leader Hanuman Beniwal on Monday launched Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) here and claimed that the outfit in alliance with other "like-minded" parties will emerge as an alternative to the...

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Kannur Airport Authorities Say Gave Permission For Amit Shah's Landing

Kannur International Airport Ltd on Monday said it was KIAL and not the state government which granted landing permission to the chartered aircraft carrying BJP President Amit Shah on October 27,...

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"Kill Us All": Family Of Cop Killed In Kashmir Pens Emotional Post

"You killed a man who loved Kashmir...come and kills us all," read a social media post written by a family member of Mir Imtiyaz, the Jammu and Kashmir police sub-inspector who shot dead by terrorists...

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3 Of The Largest Nitrogen Dioxide Emission Hotspots Are In India: Study

As Delhi continues to battle alarming pollution levels, a new study has found that three of the world's largest nitrogen dioxide emission hotspots that contribute to formation of finer particulate...

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Graphite India To Pay Rs 50 Lakh Compensation For Pollution In Bengaluru

Graphite India Ltd (GIL) told the Supreme Court today that it would pay Rs 50 lakh to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) under the 'polluter pays principle' for its Bengaluru plant,...

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Sedition Complaint Against Amit Shah In Court Over Sabarimala Comments

A complaint was filed on Monday in a court in Sitamarhi against BJP president Amit Shah seeking registration of a case against him for sedition and other charges over his remarks in connection with...

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Virus That Killed Gir Lions "Under Full Control": Centre To Top Court

The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that spread of canine distemper virus, which led to the death of several lions in Gujarat's Gir sanctuary recently, was now "fully under control".

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CBI's Interim Chief Accused Of Communal Speech By Left Leader

The CBI storm has revolved around mainly its chief Alok Verma and number two officer Rakesh Asthana till now. But now the man given interim charge of the country's top investigation agency is also in...

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Ready To Provide Copy Of Answer Sheets At Rs 2 Per Page: CBSE To SC

The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a contempt plea against the CBSE after it submitted that it was ready to provide copy of answer sheets at Rs 2 per page to the students under the RTI Act.

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Aadhaar Data To Identify Dead Bodies? Top Court Refuses To Hear Plea

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre and Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to use Aadhaar biometrics of unidentified dead bodies to...

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"Green Crackers" Won't Be Available This Diwali: Environment Minister

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said although less-polluting "green crackers" have been devised and the technology will be shared with the industry soon, it will not be available...

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Japan Backs India's Membership Bid For Nuclear Group NSG

Amid PM Modi's two-day official visit, Japan on Monday backed India's membership bid to join the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), which is opposed by China.

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Train 18, India's First Engine-Less Train, Makes Debut On Tracks

India's first engine-less train, "Train 18", developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and seen as a successor to the prestigious Shatabdi Express, was unveiled Monday by Railway Board Chairman...

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Government Looks At Alternatives As Trump Turns Down R-Day Invite: Report

The government is exploring options for the chief guest at the Republic Day parade after US President Donald Trump turned down its invite for the ceremony.

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Police Stations In Bihar Not Linked To Centre's Crime Database

No police station in Bihar has been linked to the CCTNS, a pan-India database of crime and criminals, Director of the National Crime Records Bureau Ish Kumar said Monday.

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Tamil Nadu Moves Top Court, Seeks Nod For Bursting Crackers Early Morning

The Tamil Nadu government today moved the Supreme Court, urging it to allow bursting of firecrackers in the morning from 4.30 a.m. to 6.30 a.m., as Diwali in the state is celebrated in the morning.

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India, China's Powerplay In Sri Lanka As Political Crisis Deepens

India, caught off guard by the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as Sri Lanka's premier, has opened urgent diplomatic and political contacts with the strongman who drew close to China during his...

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After Indonesia Crash, Indian Regulator's Assurance On Boeing 737s

Aviation regulator DGCA today said no technical issue has been experienced by Boeing 737 MAX planes operating in the country, after an aircraft crashed in Indonesia, with 188 people on board.

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Justice AK Patnaik Begins Supervising Probe Against CBI Chief Alok Verma

Former Supreme Court Justice AK Patnaik is actively supervising a probe by the Central Vigilance Commission against CBI Director Alok Verma, sources said today.

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Army Targets Pak Military HQ Across Line Of Control In Retaliatory Firing

The Indian Army has targeted Pakistani military administrative headquarters across the Line of Control in retaliation to the recent shelling in Poonch and Jhallas, security officials said onMonday.

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Municipal Office Set On Fire In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

A municipality office in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian was set on fire by unidentified people days after controversial local body elections in the state.

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Call For Ordinance To Fast-Forward Ram Temple In Ayodhya Grows

The demand that the government pass an Ordinance to clear the decks for building a Ram Temple at Ayodhya gained momentum today after the Supreme Court hit pause on the hearing of the Ayodhya title...

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For Wives Abandoned By NRI Husbands, Government To Set Up Unit

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has asked the National Commission for Women (NCW) to set up a cell dedicated to cases related to NRI marriages and monitor them on real-time basis.

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Return To Adoption System: Maneka Gandhi To Missionaries of Charity Homes

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Monday asked child-care homes run by the Missionaries of Charity (MoC) to "come back into" the government's system of adoption services.

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Lawyers Fight Lawyers As Orissa High Court Turns Battlefield

The premises of the Orissa High Court in Bhubaneswar virtually turned into a battlefield today as hundreds of advocates jostled with each other amid an ongoing strike against the assault of a lawyer...

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5 BSF Soldiers Injured In Terrorist Attack In Srinagar

Five soldiers of the Border Security Force (BSF) were injured on Monday in a terrorist attack on the outskirts of Srinagar city, the police said.

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CBI Officer Arrested Over Bribery Allegations Moves Court For Bail

CBI's Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Devender Kumar, arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving the agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana, moved a bail application before a...

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"Hearing Many Petitions": Top Court On Rejecting Fresh Rafale Petitions

The Supreme Court today refused to hear a fresh petition filed in connection with the Rafale deal.

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Government Opened Doors Of Jammu And Kashmir For Terrorists: Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made "mistakes" on Jammu and Kashmir, as a result of which the state is "on fire".

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"Courts Won't Do Anything": Shiv Sena After Ayodhya Case Pushed

Courts will not do anything in the Ram temple matter, BJP's sparring ally Shiv Sena said Monday. This assertion followed the Supreme Court fixing the Ayodhya land dispute cases for January before an...

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Railways To Allow Bar Council-Issued Lawyer ID As Valid Proof For Travel

Railways will now allow identity cards issued to advocates by the respective Bar councils as a valid identity proof to undertake train journey, an order issued by the Railway board has said.

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In Tokyo, PM Modi Announces High-Level Ministerial Dialogue With Japan

India and Japan will start a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue involving their respective foreign and defence ministers to work for peace and stability in the world, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

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Ayodhya Issue Stuck In Court Due To Radical Muslims, Congress: Shia Board

Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board has blamed the Congress party and "radical Muslim leaders" for the Ayodhya land dispute being entangled in "legalities."

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"Fancy Dress Hinduism", Says BJP On Rahul Gandhi's Visit To Ujjain Temple

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today said Congress president Rahul Gandhi is exhibiting "fancy dress Hinduism" to fool people and demanded action against his party colleague Shashi Tharoor for his...

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Congress Accuses BJP Of Polarising Ram Temple Issue Every Five Years

The Congress today accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of polarising views on the Ram Temple issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

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After Meghalaya's First Swine Flu Death In 2018, Public Warning Issued

Health authorities in Meghalaya today have sounded an alert for swine flu after one of the two patients who had tested positive for H1N1 virus died in a private hospital in Shillong, a senior minister...

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Congress Launches Website To Gather Suggestions For Party Manifesto

The Congress today launched a dedicated website to take suggestions from the public to prepare the party's manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections under the theme 'Jan Aawaz' (people's voice).

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Patel's 600-Foot Statue Reflects PM Modi's "Political Ego": Foreign Media

The giant statue raised uncomfortable questions about the country's Hindu-Muslim divides.

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Delhi Air "Pitiable", Says Top Court, Orders Action Against Old Vehicles

The Supreme Court today termed the air quality of Delhi as "critical, pitiable and terrible", and directed the Aam Aadmi Party government to urgently identify vehicles that do not conform to emission...

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GB Data Cheaper Than Bottle Of Cold Drink In India, Says PM Modi In Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a visit to Japan today hailed India's "tremendous progress" in the digital infrastructure, saying 1 GB data is cheaper than the smallest bottle of cold drink in the...

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Amit Shah Keen To Visit Sabarimala, Says BJP After Backing Protesters

BJP president Amit Shah, who has pledged his party's support to devotees protesting the entry of women of all ages into the Ayyappa temple, has expressed wish to offer prayers at the hill shrine in...

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"What's Your Gotra," BJP Asks As Rahul Gandhi Visits Ujjain Temple

In his latest broadside against Rahul Gandhi, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra has controversially asked the Congress president: "What's your gotra?"

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Man Arrested For Selling Two-Month-Old Daughters In West Bengal

A man has been arrested for allegedly selling off his twin infant daughters to two different couples in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, the police said today.

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Sushma Swaraj Meets Emir Of Qatar, Discusses Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today met Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and discussed ways to move forward on the roadmap set by the top leaders of the two countries.

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Looking Into Report Of Snipers Entering Kashmir, Says General Bipin Rawat

Army chief General Bipin Rawat said today the Army was looking into reports of snipers entering Jammu and Kashmir to target defence personnel.

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Video Shows Gun-Waving Terrorists Lead Crowds At Funeral In Kashmir

A video of terrorists waving guns at the funeral of another terrorist killed in an encounter are doing the rounds in Jammu and Kashmir. The police say the three men have been identified and they are...

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CBI No 2 Rakesh Asthana Can't Be Arrested Till Thursday: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the CBI to maintain status quo on proceedings against its Special Director Rakesh Asthana, who was sent on leave by government, till November 1.

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Mom Cop With Baby At Work Transferred To Preferred District

The photograph on the social media of a conscientious lady cop discharging her duties with her infant daughter not merely won her kudos, but also made the police brass sit up and promptly transfer the...

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Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi Visits Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple

Congress president Rahul Gandhi Monday began his two-day tour of politically significant Malwa-Nimar region in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh by offering prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple,...

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"Hindus Running Out Of Patience": Minister Giriraj Singh On Ram Temple

Hindus are running out of patience on the Ram temple issue, Union minister Giriraj Singh said on Monday.

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Strangers Wish Little Naina, Daughter Of Officer Who Died In Terror Strike

In a touching gesture, thousands on Twitter came together to wish the daughter of Major Akshay Girish on her birthday.

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Muzaffarpur Case: Ex-Bihar Minister Manju Verma's Husband Surrenders

Former Bihar Minister Manju Verma's husband Chandrasekhar Verma surrendered before a court on Monday in connection to the Muzaffarpur shelter home case.

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Pilot From Delhi, 31, Was Flying Indonesian Plane That Crashed Into Sea

The pilot of an Indonesian plane that crashed into the sea minutes after taking off from Jakarta was an Indian national. Bhavye Suneja, 31, was a Delhi resident. He joined the Indonesian carrier, Lion...

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India One Of The Fastest Growing Economies, Says PM Modi In Japan

India is going through a massive transformative phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he invited the Indian community in Japan to contribute in building a "new India".

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In Koregaon-Bhima Case, Top Court Gives More Time To Cops To Finish Probe

The Supreme Court today stayed the Bombay High Court order refusing extension of time to the state police for filing charge sheet in the Koregaon-Bhima violence case.

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Supreme Court To Decide Date Of Hearing Of Ayodhya Case In January

Supreme Court adjourns Ayodhya case till January, will then decide on date of hearing

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Man Who Accused CBI No. 2 Of Bribery Seeks Protection From Supreme Court

A Hyderabad-based businessman who has accused CBI's Number 2 officer Rakesh Asthana of bribery has asked for protection after being summoned by the investigation agency for questioning. The...

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French Student Allegedly Sexually Assaulted By Host Student's Father

A French teenager visiting India on a school exchange programme, was allegedly sexually assaulted by the father of the student, hosting her in Delhi, on October 18. A First Information Report (FIR)...

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Tata Sons Ends Contract With Suhel Seth, Accused Of #MeToo

Brand consultant Suhel Seth, accused of sexual harassment by several women in the #MeToo campaign in India, will no longer work with the Tata Group after his contract ends next month. Tata Sons, the...

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PM Modi Asks Japanese Businessmen To Engage More With India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked Japanese businessmen to engage more with India as he interacted with top business leaders from the two countries at a forum.

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PM Modi Discusses Bilateral, Regional, Global Issues With Japan Leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and held productive, focused discussion on bilateral, regional and global issues.

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Inside India's 'Fastest' Train - 360-Degree Rotating Seats, Sliding Steps

India's fastest train, which is being seen as a successor to the 30-year-old Shatabdi Express, will make its debut on the tracks today with trail runs. The much-awaited Train 18 will roll out of...

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No Lessons Learnt. Another Event Organised Near The Tracks In Punjab

Days after 61 people were killed in Amritsar after a train ran over revelers watching Ravana burning on Dussehra, another event was organised very close to train tracks in Dhuri, around 200 kilometre...

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Rajiv Gandhi Had Dubbed Opposition Scorpion In 1984: Prakash Javadekar

Union minister Prakash Javadekar Sunday said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shiv Linga reflected the party's mentality which had become evident when former...

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Passenger Plane Missing Minutes After Take-Off From Jakarta, Search On

An Indonesian Lion Air passenger plane went missing shortly after taking off from the capital Jakarta this morning, an aviation authority official said, adding that a search and rescue operation is...

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Top Court May Hear Petitions Against Ayodhya High Court Verdict Today

The Supreme Court is likely to hear today a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court's 2010 verdict by which the disputed land on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid area in Ayodhya was...

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"You're Like Diwali Lamps Spreading Light": PM Modi To Indians In Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian community in Japan for taking 'brand India' to new heights by introducing cricket, Indian food and culture to the island nation, which has long...

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PM Modi Addresses Indian Community In Japan: Live Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his second day of the Japan visit by addressing the Indian community in Tokyo. Yesterday, PM Modi spent eight hours at the scenic Yamanashi at his Japanese...

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Grand Alliance Wants To Break India, Says Amit Shah

BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday described the 'Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) of opposition parties as a 'dhakosla' (deception) and and accused it of "breaking India," while the Narendra Modi-led...

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Guwahati Connected To Three Destinations With Direct Flights

In a bid to improve air connectivity and promote tourism in the North East, Guwahati has been connected to three destinations with direct flights.

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"Party Is Supreme": Sukhbir Singh Badal Says Will Quit If Asked

Amid a virtual revolt by a section of Taksali Akalis (old guard), Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Sunday the SAD was nobody's personal fiefdom and he was ready to quit his...

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Last Rites For Madan Lal Khurana Held, 2-Day State-Mouring In Delhi

Former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana's mortal remains were consigned to the flames on Sunday evening, with several top politicians paying homage to the veteran BJP leader.

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"Those Who Spent Crores... ": UP Minister's Jibe At Akhilesh Yadav

An Uttar Pradesh minister on Sunday reminded Akhilesh Yadav of the annual Saifai Mahotsava" when the Samajwadi Party chief took to Twitter and made a remark on a farmers' event inaugurated in Lucknow...

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"No Fight," Say Allies On BJP-JD(U) Bihar Seat Sharing Arrangement

Scotching rumours of discontent over seat sharing in Bihar, NDA allies, the LJP and the RLSP on Sunday insisted that their only priority was to ensure another term for Narendra Modi as the country's...

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RBI Governor To Brief Parliamentary Panel On Demonetisation

A parliamentary panel, of which former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a member, has called RBI governor Urjit Patel for the third-time to brief it on the government's demonetisation move.

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Cop Killed In Kashmir Was Desperate To Meet Parents, Changed Look

The desperation to see his parents prompted Jammu and Kashmir Police's sub-inspector Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir to shave off his beard and change appearance in his unsuccessful attempt to dodge terrorists who...

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Differently-Abled Mom Of 2 Becomes Haryana Roadways' 1st Woman Conductor

A differently-abled mother of two daughters has become the Haryana Roadways' first woman bus conductor, thanks to the ongoing strike by the state roadways employees, forcing the government to launch a...

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Shashi Tharoor Would've Been Silenced If This Was Pakistan, Says Minister

Lashing out at Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor for his comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday said Mr Tharoor would have been silenced "if this was...

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Two Pak Nationals Caught By BSF In Punjab: Report

Two Pakistani nationals were caught by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Ferozepur on Sunday, sources said.

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Assam Man Commits Suicide After Being Asked To Prove Citizenship: Police

A man committed suicide on Sunday in Assam's Udalguri district allegedly after a local Foreigners' Tribunal recently served a notice on him asking him to prove his Indian citizenship.

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Congress MLA Arrested For Taking Bribe From Irrigation Scam-Accused

Congress MLA Parsotam Sabariya was Sunday arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from persons accused in an irrigation scam in Morbi district, over 60 kilometres from Rajkot, a senior...

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Health Minister Gives Compensation To 38 Injured In Amritsar Tragedy

Punjab Health Minister Brahm Mohindra today visited five hospitals to meet those injured in the Amritsar train tragedy on Dussehra day.

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Amit Shah's Remark On Sabarimala Shows Democracy In Danger, Says Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati Sunday condemned BJP chief Amit Shah's remarks on the Sabarimala verdict, saying the court should take cognisance of the "irresponsible and provocative statement".

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Odisha Chief Minister Orders Probe After Electrocution Of 7 Elephants

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Sunday ordered an inquiry by the crime branch into the electrocution of seven elephants in Dhenkanal district even as one official was dismissed and six others...

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Vasundhara Raje To Contest From Home-Turf Jhalrapatan In Rajasthan Polls

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today announced that she will contest the upcoming Assembly election in the state from the Jhalrapatan constituency in Jhalawar district.

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Once India's Hope In Asian Games, Boxer Sells Kulfi On Haryana Streets

These days, 30-year-old Dinesh Kumar, an Asian Games silver medallist and recipient of the Arjuna Award in 2010, sells ice-cream on the streets of Haryana's Bhiwani to the very people who once cheered...

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No Pressure On India To Buy F-16 Fighter Jets, Says US Envoy

The United States is not going to put pressure on India to buy F-16 fighter jets or any other defence system, a senior US diplomat has said.

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PM Modi Shouldn't Fear CBI Probe If He Is Honest: Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over alleged corruption in the multi-crore Rafale jet deal with France, saying he should not fear a...

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Badhaai Ho Makers Issued Notice, Asked To Cut Smoking Scenes

The Delhi government has issued a legal notice to the director, producers and actors of the just released Hindi movie "Badhaai Ho" seeking removal of smoking scenes and promotion of tobacco products,...

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Former ISRO Chief G Madhvan Nair Joins BJP

Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief G Madhavan Nair joined the BJP on Saturday. At a function in Trivandrum, BJP president Amit Shah welcomed the former rocket scientist in the...

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Attack On Jaganmohan Reddy An Attempt To Murder Him, Says Remand Report

The recent assault on YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy at Visakhapatnam airport by a restaurant employee was an attempt to murder him, according to the remand report submitted by police in...

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PDP Worker Shot Dead By Terrorists In Srinagar

A 40-year-old PDP worker was gunned down by terrorists in Srinagar on Sunday, officials said.

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"Can One Right Override The Other," Asks Arun Jaitley Amid Sabarimala Row

Union minister Arun Jaitley, who has been critical of some of the recent judgments by the Supreme Court, including the one that allowed women of all ages to enter Kerala's famous Sabarimala temple,...

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In Japan, PM Modi Gets A Grand Welcome - And Chopsticks Lessons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe met for the twelfth time on today since their first meeting in September 2014.

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Zika Outbreak Spreads To Gujarat, 1 Tests Positive In Ahmedabad

Zika outbreak is spreading in the country, with officials saying Sunday that the mosquito-borne virus has been detected in Gujarat after nearly 150 cases were reported this year in neighbouring...

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Cop Shot Dead by Suspected Terrorists In South Kashmir

A police officer was shot dead at Wahibugh in South Kashmir's Pulwama district today, in the most recent incident of terrorists targeting security personnel in the state.

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Undertrial Inmate In Rajasthan Jail Dies After Stomach Ache

A 40-year-old undertrial inmate lodged in Jhalawar sub jail died on the way to the hospital after complaining of stomach pain, police said today.

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Railways To Spend Rs 20,000 Crore Towards Rolling Stock In 2019-20

The railways will spend Rs 20,000 crore towards augmenting rolling stock during 2019-20, an official said today.

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Rajnath Singh Praises Arya Samaj For Promoting Girls' Education

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today praised the contributions of social reformer Swami Dayananda Saraswati to the society, saying his foundation Arya Samaj has been working tirelessly to promote girls'...

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Will Not Speak Against Gandhi Family, Says Ajit Jogi

Former Chhattisgarh Chief minister Ajit Jogi has said though he will fight the Congress tooth and nail in the upcoming state assembly polls, he will not speak against the Gandhi family, with whom he...

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Out On Morning Walk, College Teacher Shot Dead In Bihar

A college teacher was shot dead by two people on a motorbike today in Bihar Sharif, the district headquarters town of Nalanda, the police said.

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Modi Government Trying To Silence Critics Through Raids, Says Amnesty

After Greenpeace, it was Amnesty International's turn to face Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Thursday for allegedly accepting foreign funding through illegal means. The human rights watchdog...

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Bihar Chief Minister Condoles Death Of BJP Leader Khurana, LJP MP's Son

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today condoled the demise of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Madan Lal Khurana and expressed grief over the death of Ashutosh Singh, son of Munger MP Veena...

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NDA Will Remain Intact In Bihar, Says Lok Janshakti Party's Chirag Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan said today the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA will remain intact in Bihar as he expressed confidence that his party will get to contest a...

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15-Year-Old Boy Hit By Train While Clicking Selfie At West Bengal Station

A 15-year-old boy was killed by a train while he was clicking a selfie in West Bengal's Purba Burdwan district, the police said today.

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Zero Discharge, CCTV Cameras On India's First Engineless Train: 10 Points

India's first engineless, self-propelled train, the Train-18 trainset, makes its debut on the tracks on Monday. Engineless trains till now ran in big cities as part of the Metro network, but Train-18...

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Narendra Modi Favourite PM Candidate Of Muslims For 2019: BJP Leader

Narendra Modi is the "favourite" prime ministerial candidate of Muslims for next year's Lok Sabha polls as he has dispelled the "fear" that several parties instilled in the community using his name,...

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Ex Minister In "Funny Instance" Is Now BJP Leader. Ram Madhav Reminded

Ram Madhav, the national general secretary of BJP was trolled on social media after he said that India's foreign ministers in the UPA regime were "never noticed at international forums" and pointed...

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Maldives Ex-President Says India Helped Restore Democracy

India played a "positive" role in restoration of democracy in Maldives by "exerting pressure" on the ruling regime, and the new government in the island nation would be "sensitive" towards New Delhi's...

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RSS Source Said PM Modi "Scorpion On Shivling": Shashi Tharoor

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor has stirred up a new controversy with a new analogy on Prime Minister Narendra Modi - one that he attributed to an "RSS source" who, he said, told it to a journalist.

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PM Modi Gifts Handcrafted Stone Bowl, Dhurries To Shinzo Abe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today presented his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe two handcrafted stone bowls and dhurries made from rose quartz and yellow quartz stone sourced from Rajasthan. A...

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Wanted Criminal Arrested After Encounter With Uttar Pradesh Police

A wanted criminal, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, was arrested following an encounter with the police near Lachuiya dam, an official said today.

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UN To Launch Project On Creating India's Intangible Heritage Inventory

Concerned over the "disappearance" of many intangible legacy of India over time, the United Nations (UN) will soon launch a project on creating an "inventory" of art forms, craftsmanship and other...

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India United Because Of Sardar Patel, Says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today credited Sardar Valabhbhai Patel with uniting India after partition and said it was his timely intervention which helped save Jammu and Kashmir from "aggression".

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Railways Plans Aircraft-Like Pressurised Coaches For Leh Line

The Railways plans to use aircraft-like pressurised coaches in its trains for the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line along the India-China border, which will be the world's highest rail track, so that...

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On Amit Shah's "Opening" Of Kannur Airport, Kerala Minister's Comment

The "congratulations" Amit Shah tossed to partymen after landing at Kerala's Kannur airport and his later challenge to the Left government, has irked state minister Thomas Isaac. Mr Shah, the minister...

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"Hope Democratic Values Respected," Says India On Sri Lanka Crisis

Two days after Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sacked by President Maithripala Sirisena, India has responded to the development, saying "democratic values" should be respected.

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PM Modi Remembers Sardar Patel On 49th Edition Of Mann Ki Baat: Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation on the 49th edition of his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio programme

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Suspected Sniper Attacks In Kashmir Lead To Concerns Over VIP Security

The security forces and their intelligence units in Jammu and Kashmir suspect that a few highly skilled terrorist snipers could be active in the Valley, after an Army soldier and two paramilitary...

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PM Modi First World Leader At Shinzo Abe's Japan Holiday Home: 10 Points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in the city of Yamanashi today. PM Modi, who landed in Tokyo yesterday, has a packed schedule during his two-day visit...

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Mom Cop At Work With 6-Month-Old. Provide Day-Care, Says Twitterati

For Archana Jayant Yadav, a woman police constable in Jhansi,it was just another day at work but people on social media showered praises and told her boss to give better facilities to women cops, when...

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Police Officer Injured In Firing At Jammu And Kashmir's Badgam

A special police officer (SPO) was critically injured after he was shot at by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Badgam district, authorities said on Sunday.

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Trump Turns Down India's Invite To Attend Republic Day Event: Reports

US President Donald Trump has reportedly declined India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade. In early August, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders had confirmed Mr...

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17 Coast Guard Dorniers To Get Advance Technology Upgrade

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Saturday approved upgrading 17 Dornier Aircraft of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at an approximate cost of Rs. 950 crore. "The DAC chaired by Defence Minister...

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Working With Balasaheb Was My Dream: Sanjay Raut On 'Thackeray' Sequel

Producer and Shiv Sena lawmaker Sanjay Raut, who is gearing up for the release of his next production venture 'Thackeray', has confirmed that he is planning to make a sequel on the life of late...

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"Earlier, PM Gave Birth To A PM, We Have Changed That": Nitin Gadkari

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said India is a rich nation with a poor population as those who ruled the country earlier benefited their own families.

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Regional Security, Defence On Agenda In PM Modi's Meeting In Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today attend a two-day summit in Japan to review the progress in ties and deepen strategic dimension of the bilateral relationship.

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Nationalism Should Be Biggest Religion For Everyone, Says Yogi Adityanath

Nationalism should be the biggest religion for everyone and a collective voice must be raised against the forces of Maoism, terrorism, corruption and those who work against the nation's interests,...

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Government Is Committed To Interlinking Of Rivers, Says Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the centre is committed to interlinking rivers to fulfil the water needs of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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Government Has To Be On Toes To Meet Challenges: Arun Jaitley

Asserting the importance of banking as Indian economy gets more formalised, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the regulator and the government need to be on their toes for quick action...

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20 CPI(M) Supporters Injured As Mob Attacks Party Rally In Tripura: Cops

At least 20 CPI(M) supporters were injured when a mob attacked a rally taken out by the party in South Tripura district on Saturday, police said.

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PM Modi Arrives In Tokyo "To A Warm Welcome"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his meeting with Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will add new vigour to the strong friendship between the two countries as he arrived here to attend the...

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Congress Releases List Of 37 Candidates For Chattisgarh Polls' 2nd Phase

The Congress released on Saturday night a list of 37 candidates for the second phase of polling in the Chhattisgarh assembly election.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Inaugurates Ghogha-Dahej 'Ro-Pax' Ferry Service

The "Ro-Pax" (roll on/off-passenger) ferry service connecting Ghogha in Saurashtra and Dahej in south Gujarat through the Gulf of Cambay was launched Saturday by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

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Dassault Aviation CEO Says Chose Reliance For Rafale Deal: Report

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has said that Reliance was the best to deliver what they wanted in the deal by India to procure Rafale fighter jets and the unit price of 36 aircraft to be...

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BJP Leaders Condole Madan Lal Khurana's Death: Updates

Former Delhi Chief Minister Madan Lal Khurana died as the age of 82 on Saturday night. Mr Khurana was a member of the RSS and the BJP, who became Delhi's Chief Minister in 1993.

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Sharjah-Bound Air India Flight Delayed By Nearly 14 Hours

A Sharjah-bound flight scheduled to leave here with over 100 passengers early this morning was delayed for about 14 hours owing to an enginnering snag, airport officials said on Saturday.

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Uniform Pricing Of Power Ruled Out, Says Power Minister RK Singh

Union Power Minister RK Singh today ruled out uniform pricing of power in the country, saying that rates will differ because of various factors.

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100 kg Gold Smuggled Seized From Across India, Seven Arrested

In a major crackdown on smugglers, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 100 kg gold in 48 hours during multi-city raids conducted by it, according to an official statement...

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"Indian Youth Have Potential To Change World": US Consul General

Indian youth have the potential to change the world despite the tremendous barriers they face, United States Consul General Edgard Kagan said today.

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7-Party Front, Loktantrik Morcha To Contest All Rajasthan Assembly Seats

The Loktantrik Morcha, a seven-party alliance in Rajasthan, on Saturday announced that it will contest on all 200 seats in the upcoming state assembly and CPI(M) leader Amra Ram will be its chief...

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Former Delhi Chief Minister Madan Lal Khurana Dies At 82

Former Delhi Chief Minister Madan Lal Khurana died in Delhi on Saturday night, news agency ANI reported. He was 82 and had been unwell for a while.

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5 Cops Suspended Over Alleged VIP Treatment To Dawood Ibrahim's Brother

At least five police personnel, including a sub-inspector, have been suspended for allegedly providing preferential treatment to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar in prison.

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Ready For Simultaneous Polls If Poll Body Decides: Haryana Chief Minister

Haryana is ready for simultaneous elections to the Assembly and Lok Sabha if the Election Commission (EC) decides to do so, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Saturday and added he was in...

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Centre Files Explainer On How Rafale Jets Were Bought In Supreme Court

The Centre has filed in the Supreme Court details of the decision-making process for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets in a fly-away condition from France's Dassault Aviation.

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Sixth Phase Of Electoral Bonds To Be Sold From November 1-10

The government today announced the sixth phase of the Electoral Bond Scheme in which the bonds will be available at notified branches of the State Bank of India between November 1 and 10.

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Congress Sees Rafale Probe Link In Midnight Move Against CBI Chief

The Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hatching a "nefarious conspiracy" along with Central Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdhary and top officials from the Department of Personnel...

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Supreme Court Likely To Hear Ayodhya Case From Monday

The Supreme Court is likely to commence hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict trifurcating the disputed site at Ayodhya into three parts for Ram Lalla,...

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AAP Refutes Manohar Lal Khattar's Claims On Stubble-Burning In Delhi

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that the AAP government has failed to control stubble-burning as it has increased to 50...

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India's First Robotic Dinosaurs Gallery Inaugurated In Kapurthala

The country's first gallery on robotic dinosaurs was today opened to the public at the Pushpa Gujral Science City, the officials said.

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Like Sabarimala, Top Court Should Decide On Ram Temple: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wants the Supreme Court to deliver its verdict in the Ram temple issue as it had done in the case of the Sabarimala temple.

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Bihar Lawmaker's Son Dies After SUV Rams Into Divider In Greater Noida

A 24-year-old son of a Lok Sabha MP from Bihar died in a road accident in Greater Noida today, the police said.

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Man Arrested In UP For Sharing Secret Documents With Pak Spy Agency: Cops

A man was arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district for allegedly sharing vital information with Pakistan spy agency ISI, police said on Saturday.

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Enforcement Directorate Attached Assets Worth Rs 33,500 Crore In 3 Years

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has effected record attachments of assets worth over Rs 33,500 crore and filed 390-odd charge sheets in connection with its money laundering probes in the over...

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"As A Facilitator": Chandrababu Naidu Meets Arvind Kejriwal, Mayawati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other opposition leaders today, said political parties have to set aside their differences and work...

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Got Rid Of Railway Budget To Stop Parties From Misusing It: Piyush Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal said Saturday that the Narendra Modi government discontinued the decades-old practice of presenting a separate railway budget to stop political parties from using it as a...

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Assam Citizens' List Chief Alleges Efforts To Include Illegal Migrants

The coordinator for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, Prateek Hajela, has alleged that there are attempts to include illegal migrants in the list. The NRC authorities had decided to...

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Firmly With NDA, Want Modi Ji To Be PM Again In 2019: Upendra Kushwaha

A day after meeting Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav, Upendra Kushwaha, whose party is an ally of the BJP in the state said today that his party and he are very much with the NDA government.

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"When I Ask About Poor, They Speak Of Temple": Ally Slams Yogi Government

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar today accused the Yogi Adityanath government of using the Ayodhya temple dispute to divert public attention from its failure to uplift the poor, and...

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After Court Order, Firecracker Makers Want To Know Which Ones Are "Green"

Following the Supreme Court order allowing sale and manufacture of low emission "green" firecrackers, fireworks manufacturers here on Saturday sought to know the type of crackers that could be called...

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Journalist Was Not Arrested For Rasogolla Comment, Say Odisha Police

The Odisha Police on Saturday said Delhi-based journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra was arrested not for his Twitter post on rasogolla, but for hurting the sentiments of the Odia people, among other reasons.

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4 Paramilitary Men Killed As Maoists Blow Up Vehicle In Chhattisgarh

Four soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force have died after Maoists blew up their anti-landmine vehicle in poll-bound Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district today.

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India, China To Hold 21st Round Of Border Talks Next Month

The 21st round of India-China border talks led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be held in China next month, informed sources said...

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Hurriyat Can't Even Go To The Toilet Without Pak: Minister Jitendra Singh

Separatism in Jammu and Kashmir is more out of convenience rather than conviction and the children of separatists are enjoying life while those of common people are suffering, Union Minister Jitendra...

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PM Modi Leaves For Tokyo, Says India And Japan "A Winning Combination"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Japan today to attend the annual summit with his counterpart Shinzo Abe.The summit will be held on October 28 and 29.

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Ahead Of 2019 Polls, Arvind Kejriwal Meets Chandrababu Naidu In Delhi

In the run-up to the next year's Lok Sabha elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today met his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu and discussed national issues.

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If Voted To Power, Congress Will Fulfil OROP Commitments: Rahul Gandhi

A Congress-led government would fulfil all the commitments the party had made on the 'one rank, one pension' issue, Rahul Gandhi told a group of ex-servicemen on Saturday.

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3 Godowns Sealed After Explosion At Firecracker Factory In Uttar Pradesh

A day after eight people were killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun, authorities today sealed three godowns for allegedly storing crackers more than permissible...

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History Will Not Misjudge Manmohan Singh, Says Anupam Kher

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has wrapped up shooting of "The Accidental Prime Minister" that is based on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and says history will not misjudge the Congress leader.

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If Not For BJP, Congress Would've Turned India Into Kingdom: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the personal ambitions of the Congress leadership had led to the "degeneration of its ideology" and that its dynastic tendencies would have turned India...

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Sri Lanka Political Crisis Worrying For Tamil Nadu Fishermen, Says Stalin

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin today said the political developments in Sri Lanka are a cause of concern not only for the Tamils in Sri Lanka but also for those living in Tamil Nadu,...

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Indians Stranded On Ship Near Karachi Port For Over A Year; Dues Not Paid

In a harrowing ordeal, nine members of a cargo ship crew, including five Indians, have been stranded on their vessel outside Pakistan's Karachi port for over a year as they have yet to be paid their...

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7 Lawmakers, 199 Legislators Have Not Declared PAN Details: Report

The highest number of MLAs (51) who have not declared PAN details are from Congress.

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Amit Shah Becomes 'First' Passenger At New Kerala's Kannur Airport

BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday unofficially became the 'first passenger' to have walked through the brand new international airport here, which will open shortly to the public.

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Committed To Palampur Resolution On Building Ram Temple: BJP Leader

Uttar Pradesh BJP spokesperson Manish Shukla today said the Ram temple will be constructed in Ayodhya as committed by the party at the Palampur resolution. The BJP at a meeting in Himachal Pradesh's...

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Pollution Board Says Ditch Private Vehicles As Delhi's Air Quality Falls

Stringent measures have been recommended by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)-led task force to deal with alarming levels of pollution in New Delhi.

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Bengal Girl, 12, Has Never Been To School. She Is Sitting For Board Exams

The minimum age to appear in the examination is 14, but Saifa was allowed as she qualified the eligibility test by the Bengal board.

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