India
'Congress Rejected 7 Times': BJP's Reminder as Row Over Bengal, Maharashtra R-Day Tableau Continues
BJP ally and Union minister Ramdas Athawale said he will try to ensure that Maharashtra's tableau made it to the annual event.
'It's Complicated': Tamil Scholar Held for Speech Against Modi, Shah Was Popular Cong Face in Rajiv Gandhi-era
Observers say while 75-year-old Nellai Kannan extensively campaigned and contested for the party over the years, in recent times he has been critical of it as well as other political parties and religious groups.
Maharashtra Police to Get Modern Weapons, Quality Training: CM Uddhav Thackeray
The state government will take all steps to provide good quality houses and other required facilities to the police personnel, the Maharashtra Chief Minister said.
6 Duped of Over 5 Lakhs by Cyber Fraudsters Who Posed as Paytm Employees in Maharashtra
The caller asked the complainant to download the 'Quick Support' app on his mobile phone and make a payment of Rs 10 on it for updating the KYC.
Hope Peace Along China Border Will Lead to Resolution of Boundary Dispute, Says Army Chief
On the prevailing situation along the border with China, General MM Naravane said the Indian Army will enhance its capabilities along the frontier as the focus in the past was on the boundary with Pakistan.
Sewage Cleaning Job Claims Two More Lives in Mumbai
The latest tragedy took place near Hub Mall in Goregaon (East) on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Arunkumar Patel (43) and Manoj Goswami (41).
Anti-CAA Protestors Take Mass Pledge at India Gate to Defend Constitution
Slogans like 'kagaz nahin dikhayenge' and 'tanashahi nahin chalegi' rant the air before and after protesters took the pledge.
India, Pakistan Exchange List of Nuclear Installations Amid Tense Diplomatic Ties
The Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations mandates the two countries to inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on the first of January of every calendar year.
Over 300 Challans Issued for Drunken Driving on New Year's Evening, Says Delhi Police
Security was beefed up across the national capital, especially in the vicinity of markets, malls, five-star hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars, in order to ensure orderly celebrations.
‘Will Pay Rs 6,100 Myself’: Scooter Owner on Challan After Priyanka Gandhi's Pillion Ride
The challan was issued because neither Priyanka Gandhi nor Congress functionary Dheeraj Gurjar had their helmets on while on their way to meet IPS officer SR Darapuri.
Gurdwara Body Chief Alleges Forceful Expulsion of Sikhs from MP Villages, Seeks Home Minister's Intervention
Alleging that Kamal Nath is patronising the violent protests against the Sikhs in some villages in Karhal Tehsil of Sheopur district, Sirsa, who is also spokesperson of BJP's ally SAD, said in a statement that a DSGMC delegation will meet the affected fam...
198 Held for Drunk Driving in Mumbai Amid New Year Festivities
Over 40,000 police personnel are manning the streets and road blocks have been set up at over 100 locations to check traffic violations and drunk driving.
Delhi Records Longest Cold Spell Since 1997, Second-coldest December Since 1901
With this, December has recorded 18 consecutive 'cold days' or an 18-day 'cold spell', the maximum after 17 cold days in December 1997.
Bengal Governor Slammed after Referring to Table Used to Sign Partition Papers as 'Iconic'
Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Twitter posted a picture with a caption in which he referred to a table apparently used by Lord Curzon to sign Partition papers as "iconic".
Noted Assamese Theatre Personality Ratna Ojha, Who Had Avidly Opposed CAA, Dies at 88
The cultural doyen of Assam was actively involved in the ongoing protests in the state against the amended Citizenship Act and had addressed rallies even three days before his death.
State Legislatures, Including Kerala Assembly, Has No Power on Citizenship Law, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that it is only the Parliament which has got the powers to pass any law with regard to citizenship.