- India
UP politicians rely on caste, religion to get votes, not performance: Priyanka Gandhi
By Abhinav Pandey Lucknow: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the focus on caste and religion in Uttar Pradesh politics has made politicians complacent, making them sideline the real issues. Gandhi…
- India
Rupee plummets 55 paise to 75.16 against US dollar amid Ukraine crisis
Mumbai: The rupee declined 55 paise to 75.16 against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday, amid weak risk appetite after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. Forex…
- India
Air India plane departs from Delhi to bring back Indians from Ukraine
New Delhi: An Air India plane took off for Ukraine on Thursday morning to bring back Indians from the eastern European nation, which is now facing a Russian offensive. However, as the…
- India
Maha ministers sit on protest against Nawak Malik’s arrest
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and various other state ministers sat on a dharna here on Thursday to protest the arrest of their cabinet colleague Nawab Malik by the Enforcement…
- India
Indian stocks follow spooked global markets as Ukraine crisis worsens
Mumbai: Domestic equity gauges Sensex and Nifty crashed over 2.5 per cent in early morning deals on Thursday following massive selloffs in global share markets after Russia announced military operation in Ukraine.…
- India
Gujarat private firm chairman held in Rs 762-crore GST fraud
Ahmedabad: The chairman of a Bhavnagar-based firm was arrested on Wednesday by the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) department with the help of the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in a case…
- Elections
Fourth phase of UP elections records around 60 pc polling
Lucknow: Around 60 per cent polling was recorded in 59 Assembly constituencies during the fourth of the seven-phase elections in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission. The poll panel’s…
- Business
Rupee rallies 23 paise to close at 74.59 against US dollar as crude oil softens
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated by 23 paise to close at 74.61 against the US dollar on Wednesday due to a pullback in the greenback and crude oil prices after Western countries imposed…
- India
Congress alleges Rs 6,000 cr coal scam in Gujarat, seeks time-bound SC probe
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday alleged a coal scam of Rs 6,000 crore in Gujarat whereby coal meant for small and medium industry was diverted to industries in other states and…
- Andhra Pradesh
AP CM extends support to Centre to repatriate Andhra students from Ukraine
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, extending his support for repatriating Andhra students from crisis-hit Ukraine. Reddy said in…
- India
No end to Lalu’s troubles, ED may confiscate assets created by husbandry scam
Ranchi: More troubles are likely for the ailing RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, incarcerated in the Rs 950 crore fodder scam and now undergoing treatment in Rajendra Prasad Institute of Medical Science here,…
- Photos
Photos: NCP workers stage protest as ED arrests Nawab Malik
Mumbai: NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik being taken for a medical test after his arrest by the Enforcement Director (ED) in connection with a money laundering case involving Dawood Ibrahim,…
- Telangana
Six vehicles set on fire by suspected Maoists in Telangana
Hyderabad: Six vehicles engaged in construction of a bridge were set on fire allegedly by some suspected Maoists in Bhadradri Kothagudem district bordering Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, police said. The incident happened in…
- World
Ukraine crisis: Russia welcomes India’s position
New Delhi: Russia on Wednesday welcomed India’s “independent position” on the Ukraine crisis and said its views on the issue at the UN Security Council was reflective of the special and privileged…
- India
2 more held in Bajrang Dal activist murder case, curfew extended till Feb 25
Shivamogga: Two more persons were arrested in the Bajrang Dal activist murder case in Shivamogga, where district authorities have extended the prohibitory orders till Friday. Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said on Wednesday…
