India
1,000-Hour Protest: How Tamil Nadu Farmers Shook Conscience of New Delhi
Tamil Nadu is facing its worst drought in 140 years, which has led to hundreds of farmer suicides.
TDP MP's Son Goes on Rampage Over Rs 80 Toll Fee, Arrested
When the toll plaza employee told him he had to pay like everyone else, the MP’s son and those with him went on a rampage and broke the glass windows and computers at the toll booth. They even manhandled the employees.
Setback for Pinarayi, SC Orders Him to Reinstate Sacked DGP Senkumar
The Supreme Court has ordered the Kerala government to reinstate ousted DGP TP Senkumar causing a major embarrassment to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Got 2,000 Hate Tweets, But Abhijeet's Was Most Negative: Lt Gen Panag
Lieutenant General Harcharanjit Singh Panag, who was trolled for criticising the Indian Army’s alleged use of a man as a ‘human shield’ in Kashmir, on Sunday said the “most negative” tweet he read was from singer Abhijeet, who called him a “Pak support”.
Lal Batti Gone, But Will MPs Start Paying Taxes and Utility Bills?
The lal batti is not the lone symbol of privileges enjoyed by our netas. Here’s a list of the others.
After US NSA, Canadian Defence Minister Raps Pakistan on Terror
By his own admission he has had a couple of close brushes with death while serving in the difficult conflict zone. He advocates tackling the root cause of the problem than being engaged in a protracted military combat in Afghanistan.
China Announces 'Standardised' Names For 6 Places in Arunachal Pradesh
China has unilaterally renamed six places in Arunachal Pradesh in standard Chinese in what appears to be the first sign of retaliation against the 14th Dalai Lama’s visit to the north eastern state earlier this month.
Vijay Mallya's Arrest a Success of Law Enforcement Agencies: Ex-CBI Chief
"The message to the public is that the rich and powerful are able to avoid consequences of cheating and fraud, while the ordinary citizens are promptly booked.
Ola, Uber Drivers' Strike Fails to Count in Delhi
A one-day strike called by Ola and Uber drivers in the capital had no major impact today as commuters easily found cabs to reach their destination during the morning rush hours.
Meat-less in Lucknow as Municipal Corporation Refuses to Renew Licences
Mean vendors of the city on Monday staged a protest in the Old Lucknow area near Shaheed Smarak and demanded renewal of their licenses.
Devaswom Vigilance to Enquire If Women Below 50 Entered Sabarimala Temple
The Kerala government has asked the Devaswom Vigilance to enquire into the allegations that women younger than 50 had entered the Sabarimala Temple.
Police and Students Clash After Shutdown of Colleges in Kashmir
On Monday, anger swept the Valley college campuses that left scores of students and a dozen policemen wounded in day-long stone pelting clashes.
Delhi Metro to Get Power From MP Solar Plant
A mega solar power plant being established in Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh would be offering power to run the Delhi Metro.
Mukul Rohtagi Calls Triple Talaq 'Unconstitutional', Violative of Gender Equality
Attorney General Mukul Rohtagi on Monday batted for a ban on triple talaq, saying this practice is "unconstitutional, punishable, and violates gender equality" in the country.
SC Orders Sale of Aamby Valley as Subrata Roy Fails to Pay Rs 300 Cr Instalment
The court has also directed Subrata Roy to remain present during the next hearing on April 28. The business tycoon, who has so far paid Rs 11,000 crore, was granted parole to attend rituals after the death of his mother. The SC warned Roy that if the cour...
ED Issues Notice to Karti Chidambaram For Forex Violations
The agency also issued a similar notice, after over two years of investigations, to another firm M/s Vasan Health Care Private Limited, which is based in Chennai, for alleged forex violations of Rs 2,262 crore.