India
Kerala Medical School Cites Quota Exemption in Hiring, Advertises New Jobs Without Filling Backlog
On October 17 this year, the NCSC had asked the director of the Kerala-based medical school to complete the backlog filling in all posts, including Group A within three months. But the institute advertised for Group A posts on November 28, with reservatio...
Man Trying to Smuggle Beedis to Sri Lanka Arrested
The accused Sultan Mohideen, hailing from Tirunelveli, was taking the tobacco products in a mini-van when he was caught.
J&K Police Prevents Five Boys From Joining Militancy
The parents of some boys from Srinagar reported to police that they had received phone calls from their kids informing them that they were going to join terrorist ranks.
Sabarimala: Kerala Moves SC Seeking Transfer of Cases From HC
The state government said it is "constitutionally bound" to ensure that the law laid down by the apex court is implemented. It, however, alleged that petitions in the high court have been filed to prevent the state from implementing the judgement.
2050 FIRs Registered, 27 Candidates in Dock for Poll Code Violation in MP
Chief Electoral Officer MP VL Kantha Rao said cases under Representation of the People Act, 1951 were lodged against 27 candidates who even failed to respond to commission’s notices.
Maharashtra Farmer Earns 20 Paise a Kg for Brinjal Crop, Destroys Plantation in Despair
Frustrated with the low income, the distraught farmer uprooted all brinjal plants from his field and threw them away on Sunday.
Learning 'Tricks' of Family Trade Lands UP Man in Trouble, Held in Delhi After 18 Years
Accused Iqbal, who ran the arms factory in Karawal Nagar, confessed during interrogation that he learnt manufacturing of firearms from his father in Bulandshahr.
Four Sanitation Workers Suffocate to Death in Gujarat 's Vadodra While Cleaning Drain
According to police, the workers apparently inhaled toxic fumes and fell unconscious inside while cleaning a sewer line.
In 'SOS' to Kerala Governor, BJP MPs Seek Reinstatement of Peace at Sabarimala
Meanwhile, the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to intensify its Sabarimala agitation from Monday.
Anna Hazare Warns of Fast from January 30 if Lokpal Not Appointed
In a letter to Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh, Hazare accused the NDA government of making excuses to avoid appointment of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states.
India to Host G20 Summit in 2022, Says PM Narendra Modi
The PM made the comments during the ongoing meet of the international grouping in Argentina.
How Delhi's Poor Air Quality is Creating 'Pollution Refugees'
While the administration may still be grappling for solutions, between implementing the rules and changing mindsets, the process of creating pollution refugees has started.
Indian American Lawmakers Elected to Powerful Congressional Caucus
Both Jayapal, who represents Washington and Khanna, representing Silicon Valley, were re-elected to the House of Representatives for their second consecutive term during the mid-term polls held on November 6.
CJI-led Bench Junks Review Plea Against NJAC Verdict, Collegium to Remain Supreme in Judges' Appointments
NJAC Act,2014, would have accorded a major role to the government in appointing judges to the higher judiciary. It was perceived as an attempt to interfere with the independence of judiciary.
Moderate Intensity Earthquake Hits Kullu in Himachal Pradesh
The tremors were felt in and around Kullu district at 12.52 am Saturday and the epicentre was at a dept of 10 km
More Than 20,000 Indians Have Sought Political Asylum in US Since 2014
Every year several thousand Indians, mostly from Punjab try their luck to settle abroad and each one of them pays between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 30 lakh per person to travel agents.