- India
EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi over ‘envelop’ remarks related to PM Modi’s temple visit
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her “envelop” remarks related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s temple visit. The poll…
- World
India reiterates opposition to China’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project BRI
Bishkek: India on Thursday once again refused to endorse China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, becoming the only country in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation not to support the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project. A…
- World
Pakistan finalizes plan to repatriate thousands of illegal immigrants
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Thursday said it has set up “holding centres” across the country and finalised a plan to deport illegal immigrants, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghans, by the…
- Delhi
CM Kejriwal has taken care of Delhi’s senior citizens like his own parents: Atishi
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has taken care of all the senior citizens of the national capital like his own parents, Revenue Minister Atishi said on Thursday while addressing elderly…
- Business
Indian Rupee falls 8 paise against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee continued its downward trend for the third consecutive session to close 8 paise lower at 83.25 against the US dollar on Thursday, dragged down by massive selling in equity…
- Sports
Laxman likely to be in-charge for Australia T20I series post World Cup
New Delhi: National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman could be in-charge of the Indian team for the five-match T20 International series against Australia, which will start within a week after the conclusion…
- India
Delhi court to consider taking cognisance of ED charge sheet in case against PFI on Nov 6
New Delhi: A Delhi court will decide on November 6 whether to take cognisance of a supplementary charge sheet filed by the ED against an accused in a money laundering case related…
- India
There may be different communities, sects but religion of whole world is same: Bhagwat
Saharanpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said there may be different communities and sects but the religion of the whole world is the same. Bhagwat was addressing a ‘bhoomi-puja’…
- India
Don’t allow gender to be used as shield for corruption: Smriti Irani on Mahua row
New Delhi: Union minster Smriti Irani on Thursday said gender should not be allowed to be used as a shield for corruption as that would be a great disservice to the women…
- India
Kerala govt opposes NCERT’s proposal to rename ‘India’ as ‘Bharat’ in school textbooks
Kollam: The Left government in Kerala on Thursday strongly opposed the NCERT panel’s suggestion to replace “India” with “Bharat” in school textbooks. The CPI(M)-led dispensation alleged that this was a form of…
- India
EC will need nearly 30L EVMs, 1.5-yrs for simultaneous polls to LS, Assemblies
New Delhi: The Election Commission will require around 30 lakh electronic voting machines (EVMs) and a preparation time of nearly one-and-half years for the smooth conduct of simultaneous elections to the Lok…
- Pakistan
Pakistan court restores appeals of Nawaz Sharif against conviction in 2 graft cases
Islamabad: A top court here on Thursday restored appeals of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif against his conviction in two high-profile corruption cases, in a major relief to the former prime minister…
- World
21-yr-old Indian-American driver held for sexual assault in US
New York: A 21-year-old Indian-American driver has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female juvenile during a food delivery in California. Identifying Sandeep Sandeep, a resident of Sunnyvale, California, as the “primary…
- India
Oman Air set to start Goa-Muscat flight
Panaji: A direct flight service between Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa and Muscat will commence from October 29. Oman Air will operate the flight four times a week, according to a MIA…
- Pakistan
Captaincy on line, Babar’s Pak locked in do-or-die battle against SA
Chennai His captaincy on line after a hat-trick of defeats, Babar Azam will be keen to find some inspiration and that exclusive piece of Pakistani magic when his team squares off against a…
