India
Gujarat Govt to Take over School Embroiled in Controversy over Absconding Nithyananda
The school is embroiled in a controversy after it was found that it had leased out land to an ashram run by absconding godman Nithyananda.
Parliament Passes Bill to Give Ownership Rights to Residents of 1,731 Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi
The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Bill, 2019 was passed by a voice vote in Rajya Sabha.
Indian Woman Among Two Pilgrims Killed in Accident on Way Back from Gadhimai Temple in Nepal
Those who died in the accident have been identified as Bartniya Devi Shah, 65, of Sitahi, Bihar and Sakuntala Devi Shah, 80, a resident of Dhanushadham in Dhanusha district, police said.
Cabinet Approves Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, to be Introduced in Parliament: Prakash Javadekar
Three Sanskrit deemed universities will be converted into central universities, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
Delhi Court Acquits Man of Rape Charge as Complainant was Late in Filing FIR
Besides saying that there was "no explanation for the delay", the court also observed that the woman, who had continued working in the same house after the incident, did not fall in the category of 'sterling quality' evidence.
Parliament LIVE: Our Forces Capable of Facing Any Challenge, Says Rajnath Singh on Chinese Incursion
Parliament LIVE: Home Minister Amit Shah today said the government was working towards a law to curb incidents of mob lynching in the country. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking in Lok Sabha on Chinese incursion, said forces of both sides...
Chhattisgarh Civic Poll Candidate Gives Officials a Tough Time, Files Nomination Fees of Rs 3,000 in Coins
Pathak, who runs a grocery, was initially reluctant to contest the elections as he didn’t had the money to file the nominations. It was when the locals decided to step in and started contributing money to file the nomination.
Parliament Passes Bill to Merge UTs Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Minister of State for Home G. Kishen Reddy said the measure will help in strengthening administrative efficiency services, fast track development of the two union territories and help in cutting down the administrative costs.
Two Hours After She Went Missing, 8-year-old’s Body Found in Karnataka; Police Suspect Rape
A 34-year old suspect from the same village as the victim, identified as Yallappa, has been taken into police custody.
Revenue Surplus over Last Five Years Possible as Delhi Has Non-corrupt Govt, Says Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal said that this was possible because Delhi has a non-corrupt govt which uses every paisa of taxpayer money on public welfare.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: 35 Years Ago a Disaster That Claimed Thousands of Lives
The government said that the Bhopal gas tragedy caused 4,58,125 injuries that included 38,478 temporary partial injuries and around 3,900 severely and permanently disabling injuries.
On Its 35th Anniversary, Bhopal Gas Tragedy Survivors Still Struggle to Avail Medical Care
The neglect of the survivors’ health condition is evident in the way the Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, set up after the tragedy, is run by the Department of Health Research, Government of India.
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Negotiations Between ULFA and Centre in Final Stages, Agreement Might be Inked in 2020
The draft which has been agreed upon by negotiators of Arabinda Rajkhuwa-Anup Chetia-led ULFa and the Government of India will be sent for approval to the Home Ministry and the Prime Minister Office.
India Continues to Protest against Telangana Vet's Rape-Murder, DCW Chief's Hunger Strike from Today
Raising slogans like 'We want justice' and holding placards that read 'Hang the rapists', the protesters condemned the incident.
Shiv Sena MP's Car Runs Over Spotted Deer in Mumbai's National Park
Gavit, the Lok Sabha member from Palghar near Mumbai, was not in the vehicle when the incident took place last Wednesday evening near the main gate of the park, he said.