India
A Meteor Named Rishi Sunak, Now in Great Britain's Hottest Political Seat as Its New Finance Minister
Within four weeks, Rishi Sunak will present the Budget in the critical first year of post-Brexit Britain. The country stands at the crossroads of a historical shift and it is he who will direct Britain along its new path.
Sale of Integrated Air-defence System to India by US 'Disturbing', Says Pakistan
The US has approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India for an estimated cost of $.9 billion to modernise its armed forces and to expand its existing air defence architecture to counter threats posed by air attacks.
Is Hiking LPG Cylinder Prices Revenge for Crushing Defeat in Delhi Polls, Congress Jabs BJP
The Mahila Congress held a protest against the steep LPG price hike and submitted a memorandum to the government demanding a rollback of the increased prices.
Former IPS Officer Terms Andhra Govt's Decision to Suspend Him 'Highly Illegal', Moves Tribunal
The Andhra Pradesh government late on Saturday night placed the officer under suspension for allegedly 'endangering' national security through his 'acts of treason' when he was state Intelligence chief during the previous government.
People of Delhi Set Aside BJP’s Divisive Politics, Says Congress Leader Mallikarjun Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that the Congress is introspecting on the shortcomings that led to a disastrous performance from the grand old party.
Bombay HC Raps CBI and CID Over Trial Delay in Dabholkar, Pansare Cases
A division bench of Justices S C Dharmadhikari and R I Chagla said it has been seven years since Dabholkar was shot dead and five years since Pansare was killed.
Norms Relaxed in UP for Govt's Media Coverage on Web Portals
In the original policy, web sites that existed for three or more years were eligible for government advertisements, but now this period has been curtailed to two years.
Government Has Zero Tolerance Towards Narcotics, Says Home Minister Amit Shah
The home minister asserted that India is committed to end the drugs menace and will take the lead role to check narotics trade in the world
Father, Uncles Arrested for 23-year-old Woman's Murder in UP
The family had not only performed the young woman's last rites in a clandestine manner on May 14, but also thrown her mobile phone into her pyre.
Rajasthan Man Sentenced to Life in Jail for Repeatedly Raping His 7-year-old Daughter
The court held the man guilty of repeatedly raping his daughter on the basis of deposition by his mother that her son had committed a 'disgusting and shameful crime' and she no longer wanted to hear his name.
DU Issues Advisory to Ensure Women Students' Safety in Colleges after Alleged Molestation at Gargi
The university has also sought an action taken report within two weeks on the steps taken by the colleges to ensure the safety of students on campus, it said in the advisory issued on February 10.
Juvenile Can't be Kept in Jail or Police Lock up, JJBs Not to be Silent Spectators: SC
The SC said all JJBs in the country must follow the 'letter and spirit' of provisions of The Juvenile Justice Act and the law meant for protection of children 'cannot be flouted by anybody, least of all the police'.
'Apologise or Face Costs': Delhi HC to Twitter on Disclosure of Hyderabad Rape Victim Identity
The bench said the high court had earlier in a similar matter imposed costs of Rs 10 lakh on media houses for revealing identity of a minor rape victim and warned, 'we do not want to repeat that order'.
Residential School Trustee Held for Raping 15-Year-Old Student in Gujarat's Surendranagar
The police on Wednesday arrested Batukbhai Bhatti after the Class 10 student's mother lodged an FIR at Chotila police station, accusing him of raping her daughter, an official said.
As Assam NRC Data Goes Offline, Wipro Says IT Services Contract Not Renewed After October 2019
After a rigorous tender process, Wipro was appointed as the system integrator for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) project in Assam in 2014, as per the company.
Matt Renshaw Takes Break From Cricket 'to Freshen Up'
Australia opener Matthew Renshaw has decided to take a break from cricket “to freshen up" after the latter was dropped by the Queensland Bulls for the upcoming Sheffield Shield, according to cricket.com.au.