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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…
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Kranti Sena demands to sterilise Muslims to curb ‘rapidly growing population’
Staunch Hindutva group Kranti Sena held its first activist convention on June 1 in Muzaffarnagar, in Uttar Pradesh where speeches involving hate towards Muslims ruled the event. According to a report by…
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Telangana govt urges Centre to provide regulatory framework for PRT corridor at earliest
New Delhi: The Telangana government, which is planning to develop a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) corridor of 10 km in Hyderabad, on Thursday urged the Centre to provide quality specifications and a…
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Maha: As rebellion in ruling Shiv Sena triggers political crisis, floor test back in focus
Mumbai: The approval by Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal to appoint Ajay Choudhary as the Shiv Sena’s group leader in the House in place of rebel leader Eknath Shinde may expedite…
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For SC/ST Atrocities Act to apply, hurling of abuse has to be in public place: HC
Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has said that for offences under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the hurling of casteist abuse must be in a…
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Appeal: Help kin of Sahil Ansari who died during protest against remarks on Prophet
Hyderabad: A 21-year-old youth Sahil Ansari succumbed to gunshot wounds during protests in Ranchi on June 10 against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal. Speaking to a…
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Shiv Sena is ready to quit MVA alliance if MLAs want: Sanjay Raut
The Shiv Sena has asked Eknath Shinde and other rebel MLAs to “return in 24 hours,” assuring them that their demand to leave the ruling alliance will be considered. “MLAs should not…
