- India
Every govt must know how many people are backward classes: SC on caste census
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 20, rejected a PIL challenging the Centre’s decision to conduct caste-based Census, saying the issue falls under the policy domain. The top court said…
- Delhi
Delhi man arrested for shooting at person intervening in assault in Najafgarh
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a person accused of shooting at a man who intervened to stop an assault in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh area last month, officials said on Wednesday,…
- India
Kerala govt has decided to scrap Silverline project: CM Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday, May 20, said that his government has decided to scrap the Silverline semi-high speed rail project, an ambitious initiative of the previous LDF…
- India
BJP govt in Bengal will be of nationalists: Suvendu
Siliguri: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday, May 20, said the BJP government in West Bengal will be of the nationalists and that it will uphold Indian tradition and culture. He said…
- India
Delhi man sentenced to life arrested after jumping parole 24 years ago
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a life convict in a murder case who had been absconding for 24 years after jumping parole in 2002, an official said on Wednesday, May…
- India
Manipur: Security forces launch operation to trace hostages held by armed groups
Imphal: Security forces have been conducting search operations in the interior hill terrains of the Kangpokpi district in search of people still held hostage by armed groups, police said on Wednesday, May…
- India
Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chief
Gandhinagar: India can save Rs 7 lakh crore if Lok Sabha and state assembly polls are held simultaneously, and that money can be used for development purposes, P P Chaudhary, chairman of…
- Business
Rupee falls to record low of 96.90 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 20 paise to an all-time low of 96.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, May 20, weighed down by a strong dollar and elevated crude…
- World
Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trump’s visit
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held wide-ranging talks here on Wednesday, May 20, on bilateral ties and key global issues, including Iran, the Ukraine war, and…
- India
India–Italy ties gain unprecedented momentum, say Modi and Meloni
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni have said the relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive…
- India
BJP plans to delete Punjabi votes through SIR: Manish Sisodia
Ludhiana: Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday, May 19, said the BJP is planning to delete votes through Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, but the party will not…
- Sports
Super Sooryavanshi takes Rajasthan Royals closer to play-offs
Jaipur: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his evening ritual of leaving spectators spellbound with a breathtaking 38-ball 93 as Rajasthan Royals moved closer to a playoff berth with a one-sided seven-wicket win over Lucknow…
- India
Naxalism eradicated from country before March 31 deadline due to valour of forces: Shah
Jagdalpur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, May 19, said Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the country ahead of the March 31 deadline due to the valour, courage and supreme…
- Business
Rupee sinks to record closing low of 96.52 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, May 19, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign…
- Delhi
Excise case: HC asks CBI to inform Kejriwal, Sisodia about bench change
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, May 19, listed for hearing on May 25 the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) petition against the trial court order discharging all accused persons…
