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US: Indian Americans to protest against Islamophobia
A coalition of six organizations will hold a peaceful protest and rally in response to the ‘blasphemous attacks’ on Prophet Muhammad and the persecution of 200 million Muslims in India, illegal arrests,…
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Covid vax prevented over 42 lakh deaths in India: Lancet
New Delhi: Vaccines developed to fight Covid-19 helped prevent more than 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, according to a mathematical modelling study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. The…
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Did Election Commission help BJP in UP polls? Saket Gokhale shares RTI reply
New Delhi: In the recently held Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Yogi Adityanath not only retained power but become the first sitting UP chief minister to return to power since 1985. However, after…
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2002 Gujarat riots: SC junks Zakia Jafri’s plea against clean chit to Modi
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by Zakia Jafri, wife of Congress leader Ehsan Jafri who was killed during the violence at Ahmedabad’s Gulberg Society in 2002,…
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2002 Gujarat riots: SC to pronounce verdict on Zakia Jafri’s plea today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday will pronounce its verdict on a plea filed by Zakia Jafri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, challenging the clean chit given by the…
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Telangana Inter first, second year results likely to be released in next 24 hrs
Hyderabad: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is likely to release inter first and second year results in the next 24 hours. DC quoted an official of TSBIE saying that the…
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Indian Embassy in US in touch with student’s family for repatriation of mortal remains
Washington: The Indian Embassy in the US on Thursday said it was in close touch with the family of Nakka Sai Charan to facilitate early repatriation of mortal remains of the 25-year-old man…
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India sends earthquake relief assistance to Afghanistan
New Delhi: India on Thursday sent relief materials to the earthquake-hit people of Afghanistan. The aid was sent a day after India said it is committed to provide assistance and support to…
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Presidential polls: Andhra CM backs NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday extended support to NDA presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu, who will be the first tribal woman to hold the position if she wins.…
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Hyderabad: Gau Rakshaks stop release of bulls in spite of court order
Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed at Kulsumpura on Thursday evening after a group of gau rakshaks prevented cattle traders from taking their animals from a cattle shelter despite the latter having court order.…
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Kolkata Police summons Nupur Sharma again for comments on Prophet
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police summoned suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma on June 25 in connection with her inflammatory comments on Prophet Mohammad, which triggered widespread violence in parts of West Bengal, an…
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BJP’s attempt to topple Maha govt unethical, unconstitutional: Mamata
Kolkata: Amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday flayed the BJP for trying to topple the MVA government in that state in an unethical…
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No ancient mosques in Telangana built on Hindu sites: ASI
Hyderabad: In a tight slap on the face for Hindutva groups, the Archaeological Survey of India, (ASI), Hyderabad circle, said that there is no evidence of ancient mosques under its jurisdiction in…
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Hyderabad: After Haleem, lac bangles achieve GI tag
Hyderabad: The famous handmade Hyderabad lac bangles in the Laad bazaar area will now glitter more with the filing of GI registration for the handicraft item with the GI Registry in Chennai.…
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Congress flays BJP for highlighting Droupadi Murmu’s tribal origin
New Delhi: Slamming the BJP for highlighting the tribal background of NDA’s presidential pick Droupadi Murmu, The Congress on Thursday said the position of the President of India reflects the aspirations of…
