India
Expressing Concern Over Ceasefire Violations, India Summons Pakistan Envoy
Continuing the blame game, India and Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Deputy High Commissioners of each other to express concern over ceasefire violations even as India protested the manner in which the information of eight of its officials in Islamabad was...
UP Lawyer Approaches SC Against Scrapping of Rs 500, Rs 1,000 Notes
A lawyer from Uttar Pradesh has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court, challenging the Centre’s move to scrap existing currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations.
Declare Tamil Nadu's Cauvery Delta Region Drought-Hit: CPI
CPI on Tuesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to declare Cauvery delta districts as drought hit and announce a financial aid for affected farmers.
Kerala Private Hospitals Declared Tobacco Smoke-Free
Kerala's private healthcare sector on Tuesday declared all its institutions tobacco smoke-free as part of its patient-welfare and public health measure.
No Respite From Smog in Lucknow, Other UP Districts
There was no respite from hazardous smog in the state capital and other districts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday even as authorities tried to battle the grim situation.
Clueless About JNU Student's Disappearance, Delhi Police Say He had Prescription for Depression
Delhi Police are still in the dark about the whereabouts of Najeeb Ahmed, the JNU student who went missing three weeks ago triggering mass protests in the national capital.
Passenger Dies Onboard Jet Airways Delhi-Doha Flight
A passenger travelling in a Jet Airways flight from here to Doha passed away onboard despite the plane being diverted to Karachi following the medical emergency.
Delhi Metro to Suspend Construction Activities to Counter Dust, Smog
Delhi Metro on Monday announced it was halting its construction activities, following the advisory issued by the state government to help reduce the smog which continues to envelop the city.
TERI Releases 10-point Emergency Plan to Curb Pollution
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, a green body today released a ten-point emergency response plan, including reduction of crop burning and ban on movement of all 10-year-old vehicles in Delhi-NCR amongst others.
Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Bus Service Resumes
The 'Karvan-e-Aman' bus service between Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and Muzaffarabad in Pakistani Kashmir was resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for two weeks.
Air Pollution: Delhi Govt to Hold Meeting on Re-introduction of Odd-Even Plan
The Delhi government will hold an assessment meeting later this week on re-introduction of the odd-even scheme even as sources indicated that the third phase of the car-rationing plan may be introduced during the winter break of schools.
PM Modi Seeks Relaxation in Visa Norms for Students Headed to UK
Addressing India-UK Tech Summit with May in attendance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said education is vital for Indian students and will define the country's engagement in a shared future.
NDTV Challenges One-Day Ban in Supreme Court, Seeks Relief
Last week, the I&B Ministry had asked NDTV India to go off air for a day on November 9 for showing some “sensitive” details during Fidayeen attack on Pathankot airbase in Punjab.
PM Modi Set to be Mascot of 'Incredible India' Campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to be the mascot of 'Incredible India' campaign with the Tourism Ministry finally deciding to do away with plans to rope in any Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan.
Is Dissenting With Dissent Intolerance, Asks RSS Leader Dattatreya Hosabale
RSS leader Joint General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale sought to define what’s national consensus in his keynote speech at the India Foundation Conclave.
Rahul Gandhi Allowed to be Represented by Lawyer in Defamation Case
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who was summoned as an accused in a defamation case over his remarks against the RSS, was on Saturday allowed to be represented by his lawyer on the next date of hearing.