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India developing own democracy index to counter ‘flawed’ standing: Report
The Narendra Modi government has asked a major think tank to develop the country’s own democracy rating index to help counter the country’s dwindling standing in the ranking issued by international groups,…
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Won’t celebrate Holi, will gherao PM’s residence on March 26: AAP
New Delhi: The AAP will not celebrate Holi this year and will gherao the prime minister’s residence on March 26 to register its protest against Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate…
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Aurobindo Pharma bought electoral bonds worth Rs 52 cr; BJP biggest beneficiary
New Delhi: Aurobindo Pharma, one of whose directors was arrested in the Delhi liquor scam, had bought electoral bonds for a total of Rs 52 crore with more than half of it…
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After BRS legislators, GHMC Mayor to join Congress in Telangana?
Hyderabad: In another blow to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Mayor Vijaylakshmi Gadwal is reportedly all set to join the Congress. If this goes through, this will…
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Rameshwaram Cafe blast remarks: Karnataka HC stays probe on Union min
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed further investigation in a criminal case filed against BJP MP and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje over her statement during a protest in Bengaluru, where…
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Hyderabad-based Navayuga Engineering donated Rs 55 cr to BJP in electoral bonds
New Delhi: Hyderabad-based Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd (NEC), which is constructing the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand, a portion of which collapsed last year, purchased Rs 55 crore worth of electoral bonds and…
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Hyderabad: International drug manufacturing racket busted in Bollaram
Hyderabad: In a major bust, the Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA), based on an alert received from INTERPOL, uncovered the illegal manufacturing of illicit drugs and its export (abuse) to several European…
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LS polls: Congress tickets for turncoats in Telangana ruffles feathers
Hyderabad: Shortly after Congress announced candidates for five Telangana seats on Thursday, senior party leader G Niranjan vehemently opposed the decision to give Lok Sabha tickets to leaders who recently joined Congress…
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LS polls: BRS announces candidates for Nagarkurnool & Medak
Hyderabad: BRS party president K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday, March 22, announced two more MP candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Former state Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former IPS…
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Allahabad HC declares UP Madarsa Education Act, 2004, ‘unconstitutional’
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court Friday declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, “unconstitutional” and violative of the principle of secularism, and asked the state government to accommodate current students…
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CM Kejriwal withdraws from SC plea against arrest by ED
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday withdrew from the Supreme Court his plea against arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. Kejriwal’s counsel said…
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Watch: Hyderabad police honour mother, daughter who fought with armed robbers
Hyderabad police on Friday honoured the woman and her daughter who bravely fought with armed robbers who entered a house in Paigah Colony, Begumpet. Hyderabad police on Friday honoured the woman and…
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SC refuses to consider BRS leader Kavitha’s plea against arrest
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail to BRS leader K Kavitha, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy scam case. A…
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ASI begins survey of Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in MP
Dhar: A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Friday began a survey of the controversial Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex situated in the tribal-dominated Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The ASI…
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Telangana sizzles as summer heat surges with rainfall pause
Hyderabad: Telangana residents, who experienced relief from recent rainfall, are once again facing the return of summer heat. Yesterday, temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius in the state. Telangana districts facing intense…