- India
India votes in favour of UN resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestine
United Nations: India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and reiterated the…
- India
Tremors felt in Maharashtra after earthquake hits Telangana
Nagpur: Tremors were experienced in Maharashtra’s Nagpur and Gadchiroli districts after an earthquake struck Mulugu in neighbouring Telangana on Wednesday morning, officials said. The earthquake of 5.3 magnitude was recorded in Mulugu…
- India
I4C blocks 1,700 Skype IDs & 59,000 WhatsApp accounts for cyber fraud
New Delhi: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for…
- Photos
Cyclone Fengal aftermath: Rescue work
The families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K…
- India
Anmol Bishnoi named main conspirator in Baba Siddique murder case
Mumbai: The Mumbai police on Tuesday told a special court here that the name of Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has emerged as the main conspirator in…
- India
Bengal govt calls for 50% devolution of taxes to states
Kolkata: Sixteenth Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Tuesday said the West Bengal government has urged the panel to increase the devolution of taxes to states from the current 41 per cent…
- World
2 Indian companies among 35 sanctioned by US for Iranian oil transport
Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels, including two from India, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries. The two India-based entities are Vision Ship Management…
- World
Violence against minorities: US calls for respecting human rights in Bangladesh
Washington: The United States on Tuesday called for respect for fundamental freedoms including religious and basic human rights in Bangladesh amid attacks on minorities. India has been expressing concerns over attacks on…
- Delhi
Jama Masjid Imam calls for action against hindu minority mistreatment in Bangladesh
New Delhi: The Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid on Tuesday described as “reprehensible” the alleged mistreatment of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and asked that country’s interim government to take immediate steps…
- India
Maharashtra: Over 200 booked in for attempting illegal re-election
Solapur: Police registered a case against more than 200 persons from Markadwadi village and nearby areas in Maharashtra’s Solapur for allegedly trying to conduct a “re-election” using ballot papers on Tuesday in…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan says he will approach UN, other forums to raise ‘Islamabad massacre’ issue
Lahore: Pakistan’s jailed former premier Imran Khan has said that he will approach the UN and other international forums to raise the “Islamabad massacre” issue, prompting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Cabinet gives nod for Rs 11,471 crore works in Amaravati
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod for Amaravati capital development works worth Rs 11,471 crore. The state Cabinet, at its meeting presided by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu,…
- India
Family businesses indispensable for India to become USD 5 trillion economy: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: The role of family businesses is indispensable in achieving India’s vision of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy and a developed nation by 2047, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on…
- Kashmir
J-K CM Abdullah directs officials to ban re-employment, extensions
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed officials to completely ban re-employment, extensions, additional charges and attachments, except under extraordinary circumstances, by the general administration department. He also…
- India
Jaipur: Saints, common people protest against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh
Jaipur: Saints and common people protested against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh at Badi Chaupar here on Tuesday. A large number of saints, including Hawamahal BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya, Mahamandaleshwar Manohar…
