India
Onus of Keeping Peace After Ayodhya Verdict on Hindus, Say Muslim Clerics and Intellectuals
The Supreme Court, after a marathon hearing of 40 days, had on October 16 reserved judgement on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute. The verdict will be pronounced on Saturday.
Amarinder Singh Alleges ISI Hand Behind 'Referendum 2020' Mobile App, Demands Removal from Google Playstore
An official statement said DGP Dinkar Gupta was coordinating with the central security agencies to tackle the threat triggered by the launch of the '2020 Sikh Referendum' app, just a day ahead of the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor.
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Blocked, Flights Suspended After Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir
Roads connecting the summer capital of the newly-formed union territory with far flung areas like Gurez, Macchil, Keran and Tangdhar were also shut due to adverse weather conditions.
Why Despite Fewer Vehicles and Industries, Kolkata is Chasing Delhi on Pollution Charts
A 2016 WHO report showed the Bengal capital was the second-most polluted Indian metropolis. And environmentalists say the air in the city is only getting worse.
Officer Attacked by Mob of Lawyers During Tis Hazari Clash as She Pleads With Folded Hands, Video Shows
A video footage shows the officer pleading with folded hands before the lawyers but is soon swamped by the mob as vehicles burn inside the court campus.
'Taking Steps to Protect Employees's Interests': Air India Chief Assures After Outrage over Disinvestment Move
While the government is planning to invite bids for the national carrier next month, its employee unions on Wednesday decided to oppose it, saying there is no clarity regarding salary arrears and pensions.
Aatish Taseer's Citizenship Status Revoked for 'Failing' to Disclose Info on Pak Father, Author Denies Charge
Reacting to the home ministry statement, Taseer wrote on Twitter that he was not given 21 days to reply to the home ministry notice but just 24 hours.
Stone Carving Stopped at Karsevakpuram in Ayodhya for the First Time in 29 Years
VHP spokesman Sharad Sharma said on Thursday that the decision to stop carving of stones has been taken by the Ram Janambhoomi Nyas.
Opposition Parties Protest, Accuse AAP Govt of Scam as Onion Prices Skyrocket in Delhi
While the Delhi Congress held a protest march against the Delhi government's failure to control the soaring prices of onion, BJP MLA met Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal over the issue.
Can Think of Taking 'Further Decision' If Firm Indication Given on 'Core Interests': MEA on RCEP
Asked about India's stand on RCEP, MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India's concerns and requests are available with the other 15 RCEP members.
IMA Extends Support to Protesting Karnataka Doctors; Call for 24-Hour OPD Closure Across State
Earlier in June 2019, thousands of doctors had come out in protest after three doctors from NRS Medical College in Kolkata were seriously injured after a dispute with family members of a deceased patient.
New Rs 191-crore Jet for CM Vijay Rupani, VIPs Has Travel Range of 7,000 Km
The new aircraft can carry 12 passengers and has a flying range of around 7,000 kilometres, much higher than the present 'Beechcraft Super King' aircraft that has been used to ferry the CM and other dignitaries since the last 20 years.
Unnao Rape Accused Kuldeep Sengar was in Tis Hazari Lock-up when Clashes Between Police, Lawyer Broke Out
Besides Unna rape Sengar, there were around 140 other undertrials in the Tis Hazari lock-up when the clashes took place between police and lawyers over a parking.
Injured Tiger Trapped between River Rocks Dies in Maharashtra's Chandrapur
The tiger, suspected to have received spinal injuries after jumping 35 feet off the bridge, was on Wednesday found stranded between the rocks in Sirna river near Kunada village in Maharashtra.
Delhi Has Enjoyed Just 2 ‘Good’ Air Quality Days Since July 2017
The two days when the AQI in Delhi was below 50 were July 31, 2017 and August 18, 2019. In both cases, intermittent rains and strong winds pulled down pollution.
SC Agrees to Hear Plea Seeking Pension, Compensatory Appointment for Policemen Dying on Duty
Advocate M L Sharma, appearing on behalf of a widow of a police officer, mentioned the matter seeking urgent listing of the case saying that not treating a policeman's death similar to that of a government servant is injustice.