India
Security Stepped up for Judge Who Quit After Mecca Masjid Blast Verdict
K Ravinder Reddy, the special Judge for NIA cases and Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge, tendered his resignation on Monday citing "personal reasons", hours after pronouncing the verdict in the 2007 case.
Nigerians Constitute 40% of Foreigners Held for Drug Crimes in India: NCB
The other countries whose nationals were arrested for drug crimes last year include Bolivia (7), Bangladesh (6), Sri Lanka (6), Uganda and Rwanda (5 each) and Venezuela (4) among others.
Locals in UP's Saharanpur Thwart Rape Attempt, Hand over Accused to Cops
Police said the two have been taken into custody and a case, under section 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty).
Linking Aadhaar to PAN Cards Necessary to Stop Duplication, Says UIDAI CEO
According to claims by the government, the authorities have been able to unearth Rs 33,000 crore, which was earlier not taxed, through the "voluntary seeding" of Aadhaar with PAN cards.
SC Dismisses Petition Against Pension and Perks to Former MPs
The Centre had on March 7 told the apex court that the entitlement of former MPs to get pension and other benefits was "justified" as their dignity has to be maintained even after they complete their tenure as parliamentarians.
UPJEE Admit Card 2018 Released at jeecup.nic.in, Download Now!
The result of UPJEE 2018 is tentatively scheduled to be declared in the third week of May 2018 along with the list of candidates who will qualify for UPJEE (Polytechnic) Counseling 2018.
Kolkata Metro Goes Dark After Sparks, Panicked Passengers Break Open Windows
Many passengers got out of the train by breaking the window glasses in a desperate bid to ensure their safety near the Netaji station in the Kudhat area.
Kathua Rape and Murder Case: 8 Accused Go on Trial Today as 'Not in My Name' Protests Erupt Across India
The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed two special public prosecutors, both Sikhs, for the trial in the sensitive case, a move being seen as made to ensure "neutrality" in view of Hindu-Muslim polarisation over the case.
India Lodges 'Strong Protest' as Pakistan Prevents Sikh Pilgrims from Meeting High Commissioner
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said a group of around 1,800 Sikh pilgrims are on a visit to Pakistan from April 12 under a bilateral agreement on facilitating visits to religious shrines.
Don't Use 'Dalit' for all Scheduled Caste People in Official Documents: Govt
The Ministry of Social Justice referred to a directive by the Ministry of Home Affairs, dated February 10, 1982, issued to all state governments and union territory (UT) administrations, asking them to only mention the caste to which the person belonged a...
Punjab Doctor Beats Woman in Hospital as Policemen Watch, Get Suspended
The accused doctor said the woman in question was undergoing treatment for mental ailment from him for past 15 days.
BJP Leader Who Supported Kathua Rape Accused Says Attended Rally to Diffuse Situation
BJP leader Choudhary Lal Singh attended the rally organised by Hindu Ekta Manch in favour of the men accused of raping and killing an eight-year-old girl from the Bakerwal community.
Ambedkar's "Tireless Efforts" Towards Equality, Social Justice Made Him a Pioneer: UN Official
He said it was a situation faced by disadvantaged groups in many countries, urban and rural, such as marginalised indigenous communities, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities.
Punjabi Pop Singer Parmish Verma Shot at in Mohali, Gangster Claims Responsibilty
The singer, who shot into fame with his song 'Gaal Nahin Kadhnai', was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali and he is now out of danger. He has suffered a knee injury while his friend was also injured in the attack.
Dilution Of SC/ST Act Will Make it Tougher For 'Low Caste' Women to Get Justice in Sexual Violence Cases
"First the dowry law, now this. It seems the SC only wants to change laws that protect marginalized women like us."
India is Waiting: Rahul Urges PM to Break Silence on Kathua and Unnao
Directly addressing the PM on Twitter, Gandhi also asked why accused rapists and murderers were "protected" by the state.