- Hyderabad
Interstate human trafficking gang held in Miyapur, newborns rescued
Hyderabad: Eleven members of an interstate human trafficking gang were arrested here, and two newborn babies were rescued from them, police said on Wednesday. Based on credible information, the prime accused were…
- India
Maharashtra court convicts two Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay
Thane: A court in Maharashtra’s Navi Mumbai has convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for entering and staying in India without valid passports. In his order of December 11, a copy of which was…
- World
US lawmakers express concern over ban of Awami League in Bangladesh
New York/Dhaka: A group of US lawmakers has expressed concern over the total ban of the Awami League political party ahead of elections scheduled in Bangladesh early next year. The lawmakers have…
- World
US, Ukraine reach consensus aimed at ending war but territorial disputes remain
Kyiv: The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s…
- World
Interim bail of Imran Khan, wife Bushra extended in May 9 cases
Islamabad: A Pakistani court has extended the interim bail of former premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the May 9 cases and five other matters. The court also directed…
- Kerala
Electoral roll observers appointed for SIR in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala CEO Rathan U Kelkar said on Wednesday that four electoral roll observers have been appointed for all 14 districts of the state to ensure a smooth and transparent special intensive…
- India
Anti-Bangladesh protests held at land ports in West Bengal
Kolkata: Members of a pro-Hindu organisation held demonstrations at several land ports along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal on Wednesday over the killing of a man belonging to the minority community…
- India
Video: Surat builder arrested after fireworks display stops traffic
Surat: A 58-year-old real estate developer was arrested for allegedly blocking traffic on a busy public road in Gujarat’s Surat city to burst firecrackers to celebrate his son’s birthday, police said on…
- World
China looking to exploit easing LAC tensions to manage India ties: US report
New York/Washington: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according to a report by the…
- India
Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against Sengar’s jail term suspension
Unnao/Ballia: The 2017 Unnao rape case survivor on Wednesday termed the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend the jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar “kaal (death)” for her family…
- Delhi
Delhi Red Fort blast: Court extends judicial custody of 7 accused till Jan 8
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of seven accused in the Red Fort blast case by 15 days. The court remanded Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Muzammil Ganaie,…
- Sports
Virat Kohli goes past Tendulkar to become fastest to 16000 List A runs
Bengaluru: India batting star Virat Kohli on Wednesday went past the iconic Sachin Tendulkar as the fastest to reach 16,000 runs in List A cricket, achieving the milestone in his 330th innings…
- India
Bajrang Dal leader detained for vandalising mazar in UP’s Fatehpur
Fatehpur: A Bajrang Dal office bearer has been detained for allegedly vandalising an old mazar (shrine) in Uttar Pradesh‘s Fatehpur, police said on Wednesday. According to the police, a group of Bajrang…
- India
ISRO launches Bahubali satellite into orbit; Modi, Naidu laud mission
Sriharikota: In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISRO’s heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a heavy US communication satellite into orbit on Wednesday, a feat described by the space agency chief as a…
- India
Reduce GST on air purifiers or provide clean air, Delhi HC tells govt
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the authorities doing nothing to grant exemption from taxes on air purifiers in this “emergency situation” when the air quality index…
