India
Quota for Handicapped in Civil Services a Govt Policy: SC
Reservation and relaxation for Physical Handicapped category candidates in civil services examination is a matter of government policy and courts cannot embark on it, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.
Should Rape Crisis Cell be Shut Down: Delhi High Court Asks L-G
Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the office of Lieutenant Governor to clearly state whether the rape crisis and other cells, run on court orders by Delhi Commission for Women, should be shut down over alleged illegal appointment of staff by the women's p...
Bangladesh PM Hasina's India Visit Likely to be Delayed Further
The much-anticipated visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India is likely to be delayed further, top Bangladeshi officials indicated in the capital.
Don't Issue fresh Certificates, Says Allahabad HC to UP Govt on OBC Groups
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that no fresh caste certificates are issued to those belonging to 17 Other Backward Classes (OBC) groups which the state cabinet had last month decided to include among th...
'ISI Behind Chennai Violence, Impose Prez Rule in Tamil Nadu'
In this tweet, he contradicted his earlier position where he asked for Sasikala Natarajan to be made the Chief Minister of the state in place of incumbent O. Panneerselvam.
Former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi Attacks Centre, Says Can't Claim 'Sabotage' Everyday
A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday reached the Hirakhand Express accident site in Andhra Pradesh's Kuneru (in Vizianagaram district) to probe alleged Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) involvement in the tragedy.
Jallikattu Row: Southern Railways Cancel 19 Trains
The Southern Railway on Sunday announced the cancellation of 19 express trains in view of the protests held across the state over jallikattu issue.
Soumya Seth Ties The Knot With Arun Kapoor
The actress looked stunning in her Mehendi ceremony and even prettier on her wedding day.
Industrial Revolution Can Help Start ups in India: Nirmala Sitharaman
She was participating in a session on 'Harnessing Regional Cooperation in South Asia' where Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were also present.
Two Months After Demonetisation, Nepal Still Awaits Help From India
Nepal wants the Reserve Bank of India to exchange the entire demonetised currency held by Nepal’s Central Bank. In his meetings Mahat is believed to have told the Indian government that Nepal’s Central Bank can ask people to deposit old notes and once tha...
Students Gather Inside Hyderabad University to Mark Anniversary of Rohith's Suicide
Holding pictures of Rohith and placards, they raised slogans demanding the arrest of Vice Chancellor P. Appa Rao and justice for Rohith.
Centre Compulsorily Retires Two IPS Officers in 'Public Interest'
Union government has compulsorily retired two IPS officers in “public interest,” a rare incident in the history of all India services.
India's NSG Membership Can't Be Farewell Gift: China to US
Beijing on Monday said admission of non-NPT signatories in NSG cannot be a "farewell gift" for countries to give to each other, a day after the outgoing Obama administration asserted that Beijing was an "outlier" in the efforts to make India a member of t...
Haryana, Chandigarh Congress Units to Gherao Regional RBI Office on Jan 18
The Haryana and Chandigarh units of the Congress will gherao the regional office of Reserve Bank of India on January 18 in protest against "RBI's failure to do its constitutional duty at the time of demonetisation".
Patna Boat Tragedy: PM Announces Ex Gratia of Rs 2 Lakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in Patna boat tragedy from the PM National Relief Fund.
RSS Not Against Anyone; Only Working to Unite Hindus, Says Mohan Bhagwat
Attending the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) programme at Central Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday, Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said that RSS is working to unite the Hindus.