India
CBI Did Not Probe Possible Role of Pakistan Intelligence Agencies in Babri Case, Says Special Court
In the 2,300 pagelong verdict written in Hindi, the judge said the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) case became weaker or "forceless" in view of the fact that it did not probe and ruled out the Pakistan angle to the demolition to make the criminal...
Abusive Tweets Against Maha CM Case: High Court Says Free Speech Can't Override Others' Rights
A bench of Justices S S Shinde and M S Karnik was hearing a petition filed by Sameet Thakkar, seeking to quash an FIR registered against him over his tweets against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son, minister Aaditya Thackeray.
Woman's Body Found Stuffed in Box in UP's Gorakhpur; Police Suspect Domestic Violence
The police said there was no visible injury marks on the body of the woman, who is believed to be in her early 30s. She was wearing a red dress and put on vermilion and bindi on her forehead.
Victim of Cyclone Amphan Wins Jackpot in Bengal, Courtesy Her 60-kg Gigantic Fish
A victim of the recent devastation caused by the Amphan cyclone, Kar is a widow who used to collect seeds to catch small fish in her net too. “I never seen such a huge fish in my life. I don’t know what to do with the money,” she said.
Sensex, Nifty Rise Over 1%; Multiplexes Surge On Reopening Boost
Indian shares rose on Thursday, led by media stocks, after the federal government allowed states to open movie theatres, while the government of Maharashtra, home to the financial capital Mumbai, said it would reopen bars and restaurants.
Sensex, Nifty Gain 1%; Multiplexes Rise As Government Allows Reopening
Indian shares rose on Thursday, led by media stocks, after the federal government allowed states to gradually open movie theatres, while the government of India's richest state, home to the financial capital Mumbai, said it would reopen bars and restauran...
Legislation Introduced To Boost India-US Clean Energy And Climate Cooperation
A top Democratic senator on Wednesday introduced a legislation in the US Senate to establish a forum for bilateral cooperation with India on clean energy technologies and energy transmission. Introduced by Senator Robert Menendez, a ranking member of the...
11 Democratic Governors Vow That All Votes Will Be Counted
Lansing (AP) Eleven Democratic governors issued a joint statement on Wednesday defending American democracy, vowing that every valid ballot will be counted in the election after President Donald Trump sowed distrust during the first presidential debate....
Mamata Asks Officials Not Lower Guard Against COVID-19
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asked officials not to lower guard despite decline in COVID-19 cases in Darjeeling hills and continue testing and tracing protocols in the region. "The situation has improved in Darjeeling and Miri...
NHRC Notice To Union Home Secy over Amnesty Closing Operations Alleging 'Witch-hunt'
Amnesty International on Tuesday claimed that it was being subjected to an incessant witch-hunt over unfounded and motivated allegations.
Family in Jharkhand's Jamtara Claims Man Starved to Death, District Official Disagrees
According to the family, Mahendra Singh, a resident of Sonbad village in Narayanpar police station area, went hungry for three days, as there was no money left to buy food.
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh Expresses Happiness Over Babri Mosque Court Verdict
The former chief minister expressed happiness over the verdict and a doctors' team offered him sweets, it said. His son, Rajveer Singh, congratulated him on the telephone, Agarwal said. Meanwhile the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand BJP units welcomed the Sp...
Haryana Reports 26 More COVID-19 Deaths, 1,625 Fresh Cases
The COVID-19 death toll in Haryana rose to 1,382 on Wednesday with 26 fatalities, while the infection tally reached 1,28,599 after 1,625 more people tested positive for the disease, according to a health bulletin. Of the 26 fatalities, four were report...
Nagpur Sees 982 Fresh COVID-19 Cases; 38 More Deaths
At least 982 new cases of COVID- 19 and 38 more casualties were recorded in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Wednesday, an official said. The detection of fresh cases has taken the tally to 78,012, while the toll reached 2,510, the official said.
NIA Arrests Resident of West Bengal for Involvement in Fake Currency Notes Case
The case pertains to recovery of FICN having face value of Rs 2.49 lakh by UP ATS from the possession of accused Mohammad Murad Alam, a resident of Bihar's Katihar on December 11, 2019 near Ghaziabad railway station.
Govt Launches Initiative To Promote Innovation And Entrepreneurship Amongst SC Students
An initiative was launched on Wednesday by the government to promote innovation and entrepreneurship amongst SC students in higher education campuses. The programme named Ambedkar Social Innovation Incubation Mission (ASIIM) was launched by the Ministe...