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Boris Johnson Expresses Admiration for British Indians in Diwali Message
In a video message released from Downing Street on Twitter, Boris Johnson noted running through the festival is the uplifting message of good over evil, hope over despair, knowledge over ignorance.
Traders Write to CMs Seeking Help Against Ban on E-Cigarettes, Ask to Arrive at 'Rational' Decision
The traders have urged the states to conduct independent studies, evaluate the effects of e-cigarettes and arrive at a 'rational' decision.
PM Narendra Modi in J&K's Rajouri to Celebrate Diwali With Troops Guarding LoC
The prime minister's visit coincided with Infantry Day celebrations, which is observed to mark the landing of first Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 to push back Pakistan supported intruders.
'There Has Been No Progress': North Korea Tells US Not to Ignore Year-end Deadline on Trump-Kim Friendship
Kim Jong Un has set an end-of-the-year deadline for denuclearisation talks with Washington.
Sophie Wilmes Chosen as First Woman Prime Minister of Belgium as Charles Michel Takes EU Top Job
The 44-year-old still has to be sworn in by King Philippe, who is expected to announce the nomination formally on Sunday at the earliest.
'Everyone Has Right of Expression': Maharashtra BJP Chief Patil on Shiv Sena's 'CM Demand'
Patil, who won from Kothrud constituency in Pune city, however, added the final decision on government formation would be taken by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.
Islamabad HC Grants Bail on Medical Grounds to Ailing Nawaz Sharif in Al-Azizia Corruption Case
The court was informed that Sharif suffered a minor heart attack on Friday night and should be released without any delay.
Congress Says Security of its Leaders Being 'Deliberately' Downgraded in J&K, Opposition being Pushed to Wall
The Congress also claimed that some BJP leaders, who had never held any official position in the government, have got better security and vehicles compared to party leaders who remained ministers, parliamentarians and legislators.
Syrian Army Reaches Border Area, Deploys Around Turkish Zone Vacated by Kurds
Turkey and its Syrian proxies on October 9 launched a cross-border attack against Kurdish-held areas, grabbing a 120-kilometre-long swathe of Syrian land along the frontier.
Thomas Cook Ordered by Maharashtra Consumer Forum to Pay Compensation for Cancelled Tour
Anant Korde had moved the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission after the company refused to pay him full refund upon cancellation of a Europe tour.
Research Group Close to RSS Comes Up With a Book on Ambedkar in Ol-Chiki for Santhal Tribe in Bengal
The Ol-Chiki script is an Austroasiatic-Munda language recognised as an official regional language in India. It is common among Santhali tribe in India.
Bigg Boss 13: Salman Khan Angry on Shefali, Paras, Siddharth Dey
Paras tried to defend himself but Salman Khan scolded him and said everything was evident on footage.
Man Pays Rs 83,000 in Coins for His New Honda Activa, Dealership Took 3 Hours to Count
While the Diwali season is considered to be an auspicious time to buy a new vehicle, a man from Madhya Pradesh decided to buy himself a new Honda Activa, and paid for it with coins of Rs 5 and 10.
BJP Won't Take Support from Gopal Kanda, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad Amid Uproar Over Sirsa MLA’s Offer
Gopal Kanda was arrested in 2012 for allegedly abetting the suicide of an airhostess, who worked for his now-defunct aviation company.
Amid Differences With Govt, Bengal Governor 'Eagerly Waiting' for Kali Puja at Mamata's Residence
West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar maintained that he was more than happy to have got the invitation for the puja - held every year at the CM's Kalighat residence since 1978.
Troops, Armoured Vehicles to be Sent to Syria Oil Fields, Says US in New Dimension to Military Presence
It was the latest sign that extracting the military from Syria is more uncertain and complicated than President Donald Trump is making it out to be. Though Trump repeatedly says he is pulling out of Syria, the reality on the ground is different.