India

J&K governor Satya Pal Malik (Photo: PTI)

J&K governor: Made my ‘kill’ remark in a fit of anger

The governor has pledged that his administration will not spare anyone who indulged in corrupt practices.

23 Jul 2019 2:58 AM

The immediate trigger for the Opposition was the government’s refusal to give enough time to them to move amendments to the Protection of Human Rights Amendment Bill. (Photo: File)

Oppn to hold meet today, seek more time for bills

Democracy and Parliament are being murdered, says Derek O’Brien.

23 Jul 2019 2:54 AM

China can’t pick the new Dalai Lama, say Tibetans

The Tibetan government-in-exile has sought India’s support on this issue of the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation.

23 Jul 2019 2:47 AM

Lt Gen Naravane named next vice-chief, may succeed Rawat

Gen. Rawat was appointed as Army Chief in December 2016, by superseding two officers senior to him.

23 Jul 2019 1:55 AM

Karnataka minister D.K. Shivakumar speaks during the confidence motion, moved by chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, in the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Karnataka crisis: After much dilly-dally, Speaker sets final deadline for trust vote

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy also said that a fake letter with his forged signature that he had resigned was being circulated.

23 Jul 2019 12:23 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Photo: ANI)

Do not answer concerns of members who speak and leave: Speaker tells minister

Birla noted that if a member leaves the House after giving his speech, no reply should be given to issues raised by him.

22 Jul 2019 9:33 PM

Uttar Pradesh Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar. (Photo: ANI)

UP Police announces crackdown on land mafia, will form action plan within week

The IG also said that a special investigation team will be formed in cases with more dimensions.

22 Jul 2019 9:09 PM

Apex Court to hear plea on Bombay HC Justice Akil Kureshi elevation on August 2

Supreme Court of India (Photo: FIle)

22 Jul 2019 8:57 PM

The amendment provides for a reduction in the tenure of chairpersons of national and state human rights bodies to three years from the current five years. (Photo: File)

Rajya Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill

The Bill amends the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

22 Jul 2019 8:51 PM

Union MoS for Defence Shrpad Naik. (Photo: File)

1,377 km border roads approved along Indo-Nepal border: Govt

The information was given by Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik in a written repl in the Upper House of Parliament.

22 Jul 2019 8:46 PM

‘During last year's ‘yatra’ of 60 days, the total number of pilgrims who visited Holy Cave Shrine was 2,85,006, whereas this year the pilgrimage has crossed this number in 22 days,’ the Raj Bhavan statement said. (Photo: ANI)

2,85,381 pilgrims visited Holy Cave during Amarnath Yatra so far

This was more than the number of visitors who had embarked on the visit during the last year's ’yatra’ of sixty days.

22 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

The probe's total mass is 3.8 ton and is expected to land on the Moon's South Polar Region on September 6 or 7 this year. (Photo: Twitter/ISRO)

Scientists across country congratulate ISRO for successful launch of Chandrayaan-2

This mission will make India the fourth country after the United States, Russia, and China to carry out a soft landing on the Moon.

22 Jul 2019 8:40 PM

After examining the CCTV footage, BSA VP Singh said the children had snuck out of school early in the morning and boarded a tempo to a nearby village where one of the students resided. (Photo: ANI)

6 girls flee residential school after forced to clean toilets; school denies

Upon receiving news of girls fleeing, district administration acted quickly, asked Block Shiksha Adhikari to take cognizance of situation.

22 Jul 2019 8:38 PM

‘The DRI intercepted and arrested Yadav and recovered over 10 lakh cigarettes from France and Paris worth Rs 1.05 crore,’ Shah added. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

WB: DRI arrests one person for smuggling, recovers cigarettes worth Rs 1.05 cr

The arrested was smuggling the cigarettes from Myanmar and Guwahati to Kolkata.

22 Jul 2019 8:31 PM

CM Devendra Fadnavis with CMO staff. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra CMO team donates 1 day salary to CM Relief fund on CM's birthday

Fadnavis is serving his fourth term as the CM of Maharashtra as of 2014, becoming second-youngest CM the state ever had after Sharad Pawar.

22 Jul 2019 8:24 PM

She was forced to apologise after he comments triggered an outrage, and Modi went on to say that he would not be able to forgive her despite the apology. She was issued a showcause notice as well. (Photo: ANI)

Pragya Thakur gets a rap from BJP for her toilet remarks

Thakur was pulled up and asked to refrain from making statements that go against the party’s programmes and ideology, party sources said.

22 Jul 2019 8:11 PM

In Karnataka, the Congress-JDS government slumped into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. Sixteen MLAs from the ruling coalition including thirteen Congress and three JD(S) MLAs have resigned. (Photo: ANI)

‘Karnataka speaker violating constitution,’ says BJP’s Murlidhar Rao

Rao's assertions were, however, refuted by Congress leader Hanumanth Rao who accused the BJP of indulging in horse-trading.

22 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

The minister said the Chief Information Commissioner's status is regarded at par with that of Chief Election Commissioner. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha takes up discussion on RTI amendment bill

The bill seeks to give the central government power to fix the tenure and salaries of information commissioners.

22 Jul 2019 7:57 PM

The appellate tribunal has directed to list the matter on July 29, when it is likely to pass the order on this.

Will pay creditors entire outstanding amount; complete projects in 3 yrs: Jaypee Infratech

A two-member bench asked the promoter of Jaypee Infratech to file written submissions over exclusion of time frame.

22 Jul 2019 7:56 PM

Eleven AK rifle magazines, four wireless sets, 581 AK 47 bullets, eight RPG rounds, five SLR magazines, one pistol magazine, one UBGL barrel, one Chinese pistol, one Desi Katta were among the items seized from the hideout. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Militant hideout busted in Doda, arms seized

Team of Rashtriya Rifles and J&K police launched joint search operation at the hideout located in Mandhaan forest area of Gandoh.

22 Jul 2019 7:48 PM