India
Positive Effects of Second Modi-Xi Informal Summit are Showing, Says Chinese Envoy
Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said discussions were underway between the two sides to operationalise a high-level economic and trade dialogue mechanism to further boost trade and investment as decided by Modi and Xi.
ITBP Launches Matrimonial Portal for Unmarried and Widowed Troops
The mountain warfare-trained force, primarily tasked to guard the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, has about 2,500 unmarried men and 1,000 women in its various ranks at present.
'Nirbhaya Rapists Should be Hung by Me': Shooter Vartika Singh Writes Letter in Blood to Amit Shah
Vartika Singh had made news a few months ago when Babri plaintiff Iqbal Ansari had accused her of heckling him to concede the then disputed land to Hindus. She had accused him of attempting to assault her.
56-Year-Old Teacher Arrested for Molesting 15 Girls at Chhattisgarh School
The teacher allegedly tried to touch some of the Class 8 students inappropriately and made obscene comments following which they informed their parents and approached the police.
No Plan to Use Artificial Intelligence for Decision-Making in Courts, Says CJI Bobde Amid Concerns
CJI Sharad Bobde made the clarification after former Chief Justice of India RM Lodha expressed concern about the use of AI in courts.
Meghalaya Govt to Pass Resolution Seeking Inner Line Permit in State
The move came after the state witnessed pitched protests against the amended Citizenship Act, that seeks to grant Indian citizenship to religious minorities of Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan fleeing persecution there.
History Has Not Done Justice to Sardar Patel, Says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
Naidu was speaking after inaugurating Charutar Vidya Mandir (CVM) University near Karamsad, the native village of Sardar Patel in Gujarat's Anand district.
Nagpur LGBT Activist Claims He was Assaulted by 7-8 Men after Refusing Demand for Sexual Favours
The LGBT activist alleged that the police had arrested only four of them, who had been released on bail. Police, however, denied that it had given up investigation.
Kerala IAS Officer Seeks 3 Months Leave After Women Colleague Complain of 'Inappropriate Behaviour'
According to reports in a section of the media, at least five women IAS officers, including two trainee officers, had complained against Sinha.
Children Often Inherit Crime, Chasm Between Ideals and Implementation of JJ Act, Says Justice Chandrachud
Justice Chandrachud said statistics indicate that there is a strong correlation between deprivation of economic resources and juvenile delinquency.
Tea Growers Feel the Pinch of Assam Protests, Fear Less Production and Lower Sales
Though winter months are not the peak season, plucking and manufacturing operations in many gardens across the state have been affected amid widespread protest.
CBI Books Ace Bharatnatyam Dancer Leela Samson Over Irregularities in Spending on Chennai Auditorium
The Chief Vigilance Officer of the Culture Ministry has alleged that the contract for the renovation work was awarded by the officials of the Foundation to consultant architect CARD in violation of General Finance Rules.
Normal Life Hit in Parts of Nagaland, Students' Body Calls for Shutdown Against Citizenship Law
Though Kohima wore a deserted look, students appearing for examination, medical staff on duty, media personnel, and those having weddings were being allowed on roads by the protestors.
Over a Dozen Pleas Filed in Supreme Court Against New Citizenship Act
The petitioners include Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, All Assam Students Union and other petitioners.
Reopening Vijayawada Rape & Murder Case After 12 Years, CBI 'Orders' Post-mortem of Exhumed Body
The 19-year-old pharmacy student was brutally raped and murdered in a hostel in Vijayawada in 2007. The High Court ordered a re-investigation after Satyam Babu, the prime suspect, was acquitted.
'Fundamentally Discriminatory': UN Human Rights Body Voices Concern Over New Citizenship Act
'The amended law would appear to undermine the commitment to equality before the law enshrined in India's Constitution,' UN human rights spokesman Jeremy Laurence said.