India
Govt Puts up 11 Airports in J&K for Bidding under Regional Air Connectivity Scheme
The union territories of Jammu & Kashmir will get 11 airports, while Ladakh will get two under the fourth round of the UDAN scheme which aims to make flying more affordable.
Delhi Court Sends 65-year-old to Five Years in Jail for Raping 7-year-old Girl
The 65-year-old man raped the girl in 2013 in her home, during the punishment for which the court said that the victim's childhood had been crippled.
Tight Security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid Demolition Anniversary
The SSP in Ayodhya said the entire district had been divided into four zones, 10 sectors and 14 sub-sectors.
'If Narasimha Rao Had Paid Heed to IK Gujral's Advice': Manmohan Singh Says 1984 Riots Could've Been Avoided
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in riots that broke out after the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 by her Sikh bodyguards.
Rs 2 Lakh to be Deducted from Police Officer's Salary for Arresting Wrong Man: AHRC
The compensation amount would be deducted in 20 equal instalments of Rs 10,000 from the salary of Satyajit Borah from February, 2020 for violating the human rights of the complainant.
Rajasthan CM Calls for Campaign to Eradicate Practice of 'Parda' and Burqa Among Women
Ashok Gehlot said that in a a scientific era, where people can reach out to the world through cellphones, it is not justifiable to limit women to veils.
Bengal Governor Visits Calcutta University Only to Find VC’s Room Locked, No One Present to Receive Him
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also the university's chancellor, inquired about the VC but the staff was unaware of her whereabouts. Besides the VC, other senior administrative officials were also not present to receive Dhankhar.
UK Court Further Remands Nirav Modi in PNB Money Laundering Case, to Appear on January 2
Nirav Modi appeared for his regular 28-day 'call-over' appearance from London's Wandsworth prison at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where the court reconfirmed that his extradition trial will begin on May 11 next year.
Cabinet Approves Developing 5-star Hotel at Pragati Maidan
The India Trade Promotion Organisation, which manages the Pragati Maidan, will undertake a mega project to redevelop the land into a world class International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
UP Govt Approves Metro Corridor Project Between Noida and Greater Noida
The 14.95 km long extension metro link will run between Noida Sector 71 and Greater Noida Knowledge ParkV, connecting the twin cities in Gautam Buddh Nagar district adjoining Delhi.
'From Recipients to Partners to Fellow Donors': US Cites India's Example to Help Other Countries
US official said it wants to enhance the abilities of countries like India to move from when they received aid to a place where they are now the fifth-largest donor to Afghanistan in financing key development there.
Nine Arrested from Srinagar and Baramulla in J&K for 'Threatening' Businessmen with Violence
During the course of investigation, officers with the help of scientific and technological aids were able to identify the miscreants involved in the crime and subsequently arrested four of the accused, the spokesman said.
Lawyer Arguing Land Acquisition Case Walks out of Courtroom after SC Judge Warns Him of Contempt
Justice Arun Mishra found the arguments put forth by senior lawyer Gopal Sankaranarayanan, on behalf of one of the parties in connection with the interpretation of a few provisions in the Land Acquisition Act, "repetitive" and asked him to refrain from re...
Eight-year-old Girl Raped, Strangled to Death in Karnataka Village, Suspect Arrested
The eight-year-old had gone missing on Monday evening after she went out to play with her friends. Her blood-stained naked body was then found on the outskirts of the village.
Himachal Govt to Sell Yamuna Water, Likely to Earn Revenue of Rs 21 Crore Per Annum
In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday, the state cabinet gave its consent to signing of the MoU to sell the Yamuna water from the state's share at Tajewala corridor, the spokesperson said.
Man Held for Raping Minor Relative at Her Home in Rajasthan's Jhalawar District
The accused allegedly raped the girl at her home on Sunday night, when her family members were asleep.