- India
Ahead of Eid, UP govt says no to religious events on roads
Lucknow: In view of upcoming festivals like Eid and Akshay Tritiya, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday issued directions regarding holding programmes in the state and ordered that no religious event be…
- Bangalore
Karnataka polls: Jagadish Shettar, Sonia, Tharoor in Cong’s star campaigners’ list
New Delhi: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who joined the Congress this week after quitting the BJP, figures in the Congress’ list of star campaigners for the Karnataka Assembly polls that…
- Bangalore
Seizures cross Rs 200 cr in poll-bound Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Enforcement agencies made seizures totalling over Rs 200 crore, including more than 10 lakh litres of liquor, in poll-bound Karnataka since the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force…
- India
‘Drug-free India’: Modi govt’s target by India’s 100 yrs of Independence
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said a “ruthless approach” has to be taken against narcotics traders to eradicate the menace of drugs in the country and asked all…
- India
Verdict of Naroda Gam massacre in which 11 Muslims were killed likely on Thursday
Ahmedabad: A special court here is likely to pronounce its judgment on Thursday in the 2002 Naroda Gam communal riot case in which eleven persons belonging to the Muslim community were killed.…
- World
‘Population is important & so is talent..’: China on India overtaking its record
Beijing: China on Wednesday sought to downplay India overtaking it as the world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, saying that it still has a “quality” workforce of close to 900…
- India
Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah files nomination from Varuna
Mysuru: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday filed nomination from Varuna constituency in this district, for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls. The Leader of Opposition in the…
- India
Bilkis Bano case: Cong slams Centre, Gujarat govt post-SC observations
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the central and Gujarat governments over the remission granted to the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case last year, saying the truth about the…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra CM lays foundation for Rs 4,362 cr Mulapeta Port in Srikakulam
Srikakulam: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Rs 4,362 crore Mulapeta greenfield port in Srikakulam district, which is expected to completed…
- India
MP govt orders review of illegal madrasas, institutions `teaching fanaticism’
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday ordered a “review” of illegal madrasas and institutions in the state where “fanaticism” is taught. The chief minister tweeted about the decision…
- Andhra Pradesh
Thunderstorms forecast for parts of Andhra on April 21 & 22
Amaravati: Following several days of scorching summer heat in Andhra Pradesh, the Meteorological department has forecast thunderstorms on April 21 and 22 in parts of the state that could bring some relief…
- India
Allow students to write exams in local languages even if course is in English medium: UGC
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission has asked universities to allow students to write exams in local languages even if the course is offered in English medium, according to Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.…
- Bangalore
Karnataka polls: PM Modi, Yogi in BJP list of 40-star campaigners
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a strong team of Union Ministers figure in the list of the party’s 40 star…
- Hyderabad
Mohammed Siraj reports Hyderabadi driver to BCCI over ‘corruption’
New Delhi: India pacer Mohammed Siraj had reported a “corrupt approach” to BCCI’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) from an unknown person, who wanted “inside news” about his team before Australia arrived in…
- News
SC urged to use plenary power, moral authority to ensure same-sex marriage acceptance
New Delhi: The petitioners seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to use its plenary power, “prestige and moral authority” to push the society to acknowledge such…
