India
Two Policemen in Madhya Pradesh Transferred for Baton-charging Anti-CAA Protesters
Earlier, the ruling Congress had assured that action would be taken against the police officials responsible for alleged baton-charge on Thursday night.
Pakistan Condemns Bipin Rawat's 'De-radicalisation Camps in Kashmir' Remark
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in New Delhi, Rawat, in a clear reference to Pakistan, sought diplomatic isolation and blacklisting by anti-terror watchdog FATF of countries sponsoring terrorism.
Shirdi Bandh: Official Says Sai Baba Temple to Remain Open as Protests Erupt Over CM's 'Birthplace' Remark
The Saibaba Sansthan Trust had decided to shut down the temple town for visitors indefinitely from January 19. However, dismissing rumours, a top temple management official said the temple will remain open.
India Summons Pakistani Official over Abduction of Girls from Minority Hindu Community in Sindh
Two minor girls, Shanti Meghwad and Sarmi Meghwad, belonging to the minority Hindu community were reportedly abducted from a village in Sindh province on January 14.
RSS Says Attempt to Defame it With Circulation of 'New Constitution' on Social Media
The Sangh has full faith in the Constitution of India and it had not proposed any new constitution, it said. It was an attempt to defame the organization, said RSS leader Shreedhar Gadge here.
26-yr-old Bull Tamer Gored to Death, Several Injured During Jalikattu in Madurai
Sridhar (26) was attacked in the waiting area where there were more than 100 bulls awaiting their turns to enter the sports arena at Alanganallur in Madurai district.
Let Hyperloop Be Implemented Abroad First, Says Ajit Pawar on Proposed Project in Maharashtra
The earlier BJP-led government had announced that a Hyperloop would be built between Pune and Mumbai, which will reduce the travel time between the two cities drastically.
Railway Union Protests in Ahmedabad Ahead of Tejas Express Flag-off; 30 Detained
Members of the Western Railway Employees Union and Western Railway Mazdoor Sangh held a protest outside Kalapur railway station against what they claimed was moves by the Narendra Modi government to privatise the public transporter.
India and Iran Should Expedite Chabahar Port Development, Connectivity to Afghanistan: Javad Zarif
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif who was in New Delhi said that India has good relations with Iran as well as US and can play a role in bringing both the countries to negotiating table.
Aadhaar Required to Get Benefits Under Scheme for Civilian Victims of Terror, Communal Violence
The home ministry said the notification comes into effect in all states and union territories except Assam and Meghalaya, where Aadhaar has not covered all residents.
SC Allows Karti Chidambaram to Withdraw Rs 20 Crore Deposited for Travelling Abroad
The apex court in January and May 2019 had granted Karti Chidambaram permission to travel to foreign countries after depositing Rs 10 crore each respectively with the registry.
What is NPR? Is it Linked to NRC? All you Need to Know About the Exercise
The home ministry officials have said that there is no plan to use data collected during NPR to form the basis of NRC.
US Security Team Reviews Arrangements in Agra Ahead of Donald Trump's Visit to Taj Mahal
A group of nearly 40 people from US’ Advance Security team visited the Taj Mahal, while some more teams are expected to visit in the coming days before finalising Trump’s schedule for his India tour in February.
'Qawwali Cannot Happen Here': At UP Govt's Event, Danseuse Manjari Chaturvedi 'Forced to Stop' Midway
The incident took place in Lucknow where Manjari Chaturvedi was invited by the UP government. The artist alleged that the music was stopped midway and an announcement was made for the next act.
President Rejects Nirbhaya Convict's Mercy Petition After Home Ministry Recommendation
Mukesh Singh, one of the four death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case, had filed the mercy petition a few days ago.
Noida Police Book Man for Abetting Girlfriend's Suicide
The 24-year-old woman, who was a resident of Greater Noida, was upset and under stress as her family members had fixed her marriage with someone else.