India
SC Stays EC's Disqualification Order Against MP Minister Narottam Mishra
Narottam Mishra could continue to serve as cabinet minister in the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government. He holds Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs portfolios.
After Hindi on Bengaluru Metro, Jobs of Non-Kannadigas Under Scanner
KDA officials, who refused to come on record, however said if it was necessary the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) could insist on retaining them.
UP Shia Waqf Board Stakes Claim Over Babri Masjid ownership
The board has decided to challenge a 1946 court order that awarded the ownership of the Babri mosque to the Sunni Central Waqf Board.
Uproar in Barwani as District Administration Removes Gandhi’s Mortal Remains
Civic officers armed with a JCB machine reached the site as early as 4am and excavated mortal remains of Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai.
India Reminds China of Astana Consensus to End Dispute Over Doklam
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay elaborated on Sushma Swaraj’s reply to the Rajya Sabha on Doklam standoff, saying that a resolution should be sought based on the Astana consensus.
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Doklam Standoff: Ajit Doval's Visit to China Offers Five Possible Scenarios
Will Doval be able to resolve the ongoing standoff between India and China? What are the five possible scenarios that could play out in the days and weeks ahead, if Doval fails to calm the waters?.
Court no to CBI Plea for Arrest Warrant Against Gurung, Others
City Sessions Court refused the CBI's plea that arrest warrant be issued against the accused persons who did not appear before the court in contravention of the Calcutta High Court order.
Tagore Won't be Removed From School Books, Says Prakash Javadekar
The issue was raised by TMC MP Derek O'Brien during the Zero Hour, to which Javadekar said the government respected Tagore and all others who had contributed to the freedom and literature of the country.
Air India De-rosters Pilots After They Forget to Retract Landing Gear
The incident occurred on Air India flight AI 676 from Kolkata to Mumbai on July 22. The pilots apparently forgot to retract the landing gear after take-off.
Impact of GST on Top 5 Insurance Plans
Prior to the introduction of GST a person had to pay Service Tax at 15% which also included Swacch Bharat and Krishi Kalyan Cess on your premium however post the introduction of GST, you have to pay 18% Goods and Services Tax.
Three Feared Drowned While Taking Selfie at Diu Beach
Five persons, all from Rajasthan, who worked at Kevadi on a construction project in the district, were visiting Diu on a holiday.
Woman Dies After Coconut Tree Falls on her in Mumbai
Her neighbours told CNN-News18 that they had complained about falling branches to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) but no action was taken.
Remember How You Tore Up 'Save the Convict' Bill: Nitish to Rahul
Rahul Gandhi told the Bihar CM Nitish Kumar that filing of an FIR could not be the reason to demand resignation from Tejashwi Yadav, a Congress leader said.
33 Per Cent of Child Brides in The World Are Indian: Report
At 103 million, the number of child marriages in India is more than the total population of Philippines (100 million) and Germany (80.68 million), said an ActionAid India report.
China Can’t Afford to 'Lose an Inch' of Its Territory, Says Chinese Media
Global Times said if the conflict between China and India escalates to the intensity where it has to be resolved through military means, India will surely lose.