- India
SC denies bail to ex-PFI chairman Abubacker
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail on medical grounds to former chairman of the outlawed Popular Front of India (PFI) E Abubacker in a case registered against…
- India
Two BSF jawans injured in IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh
Narayanpur: Two personnel of the Border Security Force were injured when Naxalites set off an improvised explosive device (IED) in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Friday, police said. The incident took place in…
- Telangana
Man murders son in Telangana’s Medak over harassment
Hyderabad: Unable to bear harassment, a man stabbed his son to death in Telangana’s Medak on Thursday, January 16. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Madasu Srikanth, who was addicted to liquor.…
- India
Mumbai police form 20 teams to nab Saif Ali Khan attacker
Mumbai: Mumbai police have formed 20 teams to track down and nab the intruder who stabbed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in his apartment in upscale Bandra here and are tapping their…
- World
Indian national sentenced to 8 years for attempted attack on White House
Washington: Indian national Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, on Thursday was sentenced to eight years for an attempted attack on the White House with a rented truck on May 22, 2023. The attack…
- Delhi
BJP claims manifold rise in Kejriwal’s income, AAP hits back
New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday claimed a manifold increase in the income of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, and said the rise is inexplicable as he has cited his MLA salary as…
- Hyderabad
Engineering student ‘sexually assaulted’ in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A woman engineering student was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private hostel here by a driver employed by the building’s owner, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Wednesday night…
- Business
Faulty road construction should be made non-bailable offence: Gadkari
New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said faulty road construction should be made a non-bailable offence and road contractors and engineers should be held responsible for…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan’s party leaders meet Pak Army chief, govt negotiators
Islamabad: Leaders of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party met Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir and held separate talks with a government delegation, party chairman Gohar Khan said on Thursday,…
- Business
Reliance Q3 net profit rises 7.4 percent
New Delhi: Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday reported a 7.4 percent rise in its December quarter net profit, as its retail business rebounded and telecom earnings rose. Its consolidated net profit of…
- India
Prashant Kishor ends fast unto death over ‘irregularities’ in BPSC exam
Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday withdrew his fast unto death after 14 days of protest over alleged irregularities in a competitive exam conducted by the Bihar Public Service…
- India
8th Pay Commission for central government employees approved
New Delhi: In a major decision, the government on Thursday, January 16, decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The…
- India
Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Cross-country cycle expedition flagged off
Srinagar: A 4,000 km cycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari began from here on Thursday, January 16, to promote a pollution-free India. The expedition with several participants from Maharashtra, including two sexagenarians,…
- Andhra Pradesh
Only candidates with over 2 kids will be allowed to contest local body polls in AP: Naidu
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that an individual can become a sarpanch, municipal councillor or a mayor only if he/she has more than two children, hinting that it…
- Middle East
Critical first step: UN chief Guterres welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing the deal as a “critical first step” and urging parties to “seize this opportunity” to establish…
