- World
Situation in Afghanistan still one of concern: India at UN
United Nations: Describing the situation in Afghanistan is still one of concern, India has said the formation of an inclusive and representative government structure, combating terrorism, and preserving the rights of women,…
- India
Brij Bhushan loyalist, RSS affiliate Sanjay Singh is new WFI chief
New Delhi: Sanjay Singh on Thursday became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with his panel comfortably winning most of the posts in the delayed polls as outgoing…
- Telangana
Telangana: Revanth orders judicial probe into power deals, projects by BRS
Hyderabad: The Telangana government would order a judicial inquiry into power purchase agreements with Chhattisgarh as well as construction of the Bhadradri and Yadadri thermal power plants by the previous BRS government,…
- India
RSS says caste census should be held ensuring ‘no harm to unity’
Nagpur: Days after one of its functionaries opposed caste census, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Thursday said such an exercise should be used to achieve “overall development of society” while ensuring…
- India
Three criminal law bills tabled in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: The government on Thursday moved three bills in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage to replace the colonial-era criminal laws. Home Minister Amit Shah moved the motion for passage…
- India
Post-breach, CISF to take-charge of Parliament’s security
New Delhi: The government has decided to hand over “comprehensive” security of the Parliament building complex to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in the wake of the recent breach of the…
- Entertainment
PVR favouring ‘Dunki’, won’t release ‘Salaar’ in south: Hombale Films
Mumbai: The makers of “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” on Wednesday said they won’t screen their film in PVR INOX and Miraj Cinemas theatres in the south because the multiplex chains are…
- India
Cong chief Kharge, Sonia get invitations for Ram Temple consecration ceremony
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and party leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have received invitations for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January…
- India
‘Centre’s panel to decide on quantum of drought relief to Karnataka on Dec 23
New Delhi: Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Wednesday said the state government’s Rs 18,171 crore drought relief proposal will be taken up by a high-level central committee on December 23.…
- Delhi
Sanjivani scam: Court asks Shekhawat to reply Gehlot’s plea in Defamation case
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Union Minister and BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to respond to an appeal filed by former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot against his…
- Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif to contest elections from Mansehra region, says his son-in-law
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif would contest elections from Mansehra region of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, his son-in-law Captain (retd.) Muhammad Safdar said on Wednesday. Safdar, who hails from Mansehra and is married…
- India
Issues of Kashi shouldn’t be raised in view of Places of Worship Act: Arshad
New Delhi: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani on Wednesday said the Muslim side will approach the Supreme Court after pleas challenging the maintainability of a 1991 suit seeking the “restoration” of…
- India
Delhi man uses UAE number to make Rs 50 lakh extortion bid
New Delhi: A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly being involved in an extortion bid against a businessman in north Delhi’s Wazirabad area, said police on Wednesday. Narender Yadav, a resident of…
- India
Key points of new criminal bill Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
New Delhi: Following are the key points of the new criminal bill Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday. It will replace the Code of Criminal Procedure Act-1898.…
- Bangalore
2 Covid-related deaths reported in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Two Covid-19 related deaths and 20 fresh cases were reported in Karnataka, according to a Health bulletin issued on Wednesday. The bulletin stated that the deceased – both male aged 44…
