India
Govt Has Not Learnt Lessons From Pathankot Attack: Parliament Panel
A Parliamentary committee has come down heavily on the government for its alleged failure to prevent terror attacks on security installations, saying lessons have not been learnt from Pathankot attack and that there was something "seriously wrong" with th...
Bhopal 'Killer' Udayan Suffers From Trust Issues, Says Doctor
Thirty two-year-old Udayan Das, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend and parents, is reported to exhibit erratic behaviour and suffering from psychological issues.
Telangana Police to Get High-end Bikes to Chase Criminals
The Telangana police will soon be patrolling on fancy bikes like in the US and Europe. For the first time, Fab Regal Raptor bikes have introduced specially designed bikes for the police department in India.
Rs 3700 Crore Online Ponzi Scam: UP STF Shares Data With IT, ED
The Uttar Pradesh STF on Sunday shared data with the Income Tax department and Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged Rs 3,700 online ponzi scam.
HRD to Bring 'Graded Regulatory Mechanism' in UGC, Says Prakash Javadekar
The HRD ministry will bring in a "graded regulatory mechanism" as part of key reforms in the University Grants Commission (UGC) to usher in greater transparency, freedom and autonomy, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday.
Rajasthan SHRC Seeks Public Views on Women, Children Rights Under Live-in Relationship
Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission chairman Justice Prakash Tatia On Saturday sought public views on the rights of women and children under 'Live-in Relationship'.
Burhan Wani's Death a 'Turning Point' in Kashmir, Says Pakistan
Pakistan's top diplomat on Saturday claimed as he termed the ensuing violence in the Valley an "indigenous youth-led movement" triggered by India's "misguided efforts" to change the state's demography.
Delhi High Court Agrees to Hear Plea Against Pre-poll Freebies
The plea alleged that promise and distribution of freebies amounts to "corrupt practise" and nowadays allpolitical parties are adopting these type of tactics for winning elections.
Former Union Minister Ahamed Dies Day After Cardiac Arrest in Parliament
Former Union minister and Indian Union Muslim League leader E Ahamed has passed away early on Wednesday morning after he suffered a cardiac arrest, a senior doctor has confirmed.
Human Rights Activists Demand Restoration of Law and Order in Bastar
An open letter, countersigned by 125 nationally recognized human rights defenders such as economist A.K. Shiva Kumar, writer Arundhati Roy, lyricist Javed Akhtar and several other journalists, editors, has been released to media demanding the restoration...
H-1B Visa Issue: India Says Conveyed Interests, Concerns to US
With reports that President Donald Trump is set to sign a new executive order aimed at overhauling H-1B and other work visas, India on Tuesday said it has conveyed its "interests and concerns" to the US.
Four Tribal Women Level Rape Charges Against Police in MP
Four tribal women in Gandhwani area of Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district have accused that policemen raped them during a raid conducted on the night of January 25 to catch hold of some thieves.
Srinagar-Jammu Highway Closed For Fifth Consecutive Day
The strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday as authorities said snow and landslide clearance is still going on the road.
Marriage Under Hindu Law is 'Sacrament', Not Contract: Delhi HC
Marriage under the Hindu law is "sacrament" and "not a contract" which can be entered into by executing a deed, Delhi High Court has observed while dismissing a plea by a woman who had challenged an order refusing to declare her as the legally-wedded wife...
Mallya, ex-IDBI CMD's Holiday Meeting led to Hasty Sanction of Rs 350 Cr: ED
Two initial tranches of loan worth Rs 350 crore were hastily disbursed by IDBI bank to Kingfisher Airlines after a "holiday" meeting between liquor baron Vijay Mallya and the then bank CMD as both organizations "criminally conspired" to clear the entire d...
At Attari, Voters Lament Surgical Strikes on Their Livelihoods
Drug trade propels the economy of Punjab’s border towns. The other source of income, agriculture, took a hit as whole villages were evacuated for months after surgical strikes