- India
Delhi women’s panel recommends mandatory HIV test of sexual assault survivors on first visit
New Delhi: The Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) has recommended hospitals to conduct mandatory HIV tests of sexual assault survivors on their first visit. The recommendations come in the backdrop of the panel…
- India
Owners of around 500 shops near Taj Mahal fear closing of business after SC order
Agra: With the Supreme Court’s order to immediately stop all commercial activities within the 500-meter periphery of the Taj Mahal, the shop owners in this area are uncertain about the future of their…
- Bangalore
ISRO scientist Anil Kumar elected VP of International Astronautical Federation
Bengaluru: Senior Indian Space Research Organisation scientist A K Anil Kumar has been elected as the Vice- President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), according to ISRO. Anil Kumar is currently working as…
- India
NCW seeks explanation from IAS officer over ‘condoms next?’ remark to student
New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought explanation from a senior IAS officer over her “inappropriate and highly objectionable” remark to a student who asked about affordable sanitary napkins.…
- India
CBI, NCB, multiple state police register 127 cases, arrest 175 against drug cartels
New Delhi: In a major crackdown against drug peddlers, CBI led an operation in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau and police of multiple states, arresting 175 people and seizing a huge quantity…
- India
Maha: 14 years on, Malegaon blast case trial still underway
Mumbai: Fourteen years after a blast in Maharashtra’s Malegaon town claimed six lives and injured more than 100 people, the trial in the case is still going on before a special NIA…
- India
SC to hear on November 22 pleas against bull-taming sport Jallikattu
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear on November 22 a batch of pleas challenging Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra laws allowing bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu’ and bullock cart races.…
- Business
Rupee rises 35 paise to 81.58 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 35 paise to 81.58 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the…
- India
Permission denied for RSS event; Sangh issues legal notice to TN Home Secy, DGP
Chennai: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has issued a notice to top Tamil Nadu government officials, including Home Secretary over the Tiruvallur police rejecting its plea for permission to hold a ‘route…
- Photos
IN PICS: IND vs SA: 1st T20 match
Thiruvananthapuram: Indian batter Rohit Sharma after being dismissed during the 1st T20 cricket match between India and South Africa, at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Thiruvananthapuram: Indian batter…
- World
Bill providing Green Card pathway introduced in US Congress
Washington: A group of four top Democratic senators has introduced legislation to provide a much-needed pathway to a Green Card for up to 8 million people, including dreamers, H-1B and long-term visa…
- India
Maha govt to probe purchase of vehicles at ‘inflated rates’ during Uddhav regime: Fadnavis
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will conduct an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the purchase of vehicles by the relief and rehabilitation department when the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Agahdi (MVA) was in…
- India
Many netizens in India share concerns over US visa processing delay
New Delhi: Many Indian netizens on Wednesday took to Twitter to share their concerns over the delay in processing of US visa applications from India, with some saying it was “hurting” working…
- Delhi
Students enrolling in DU have to mandatorily register in Academic Bank of Credit
New Delhi: Every student enrolling in Delhi University this year onwards will have to “mandatorily” register in the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) portal that contains the information of credits earned by…
- Bangalore
Odisha walks the talk, investors to get full support: Patnaik at Bengaluru event
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, during a meeting with investors in Bengaluru on Wednesday, said his government “walks the talk” and does not believe in making empty promises, a statement by…
