India
Pune Schools Suspend Classes over Non-payment of Fees, Allege 'Undue Advantage' of Concessions
Federation of Schools Association in Maharashtra office-bearers cited 'severe financial stress' faced due to non-payment of school fees from parents as the reason for their decision.
Husband Jailed for 'Love Jihad', 22-yr-old Pregnant Woman Sent to In-Laws' House After Court Order
The woman was handed over to the police of Kanth police station by Bajrang Dal activists. The police sent the woman to Nari Niketan and her husband and brother-in-law to jail on charges of forced conversion.
Will 'Make' Govt Repeal Agri Laws: Farmers Harden Stance, Delhi's Chilla Border to be Blocked Today
They said that they will completely block the Chilla Border between Delhi and Noida on Wednesday to press for their demands, adding that farmer unions are not running away from negotiation, but the government has to pay heed to their demands and come forw...
Hundreds Gather at Govt Plot in Mumbai's Vikhroli Area After Rumours of 'Free' Land
Civic authorities and police removed them from the spot, but they are still staying put in the vicinity in the hope of getting free land, they said.
Bihar Man 'Loses' Wife in Gambling, Lets Friends Rape Her; Pours Acid Later for 'Purification'
The 30-year-old woman was forced into sexual relations with the men and after she resisted, her husband threw acid on her. Sources said that he wanted "purification" of his wife.
West Bengal Govt Allows Resumption of Daily Direct Flight Between Kolkata and Delhi
Currently, Kolkata-New Delhi flights are available thrice a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, due to a ban on direct flights from six metros with high COVID-19 prevalence.
Karnataka Govt Gives Written Assurance to Striking Transport Workers
Chief Minister Yediyurappa after a meeting with officials, directed Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation Chairman Nandish Reddy to hand over the written assurance to the employees at Freedom Park where the protestors had launched the sit-in protes...
US Court Rejects Bail Plea of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana
Pakistani-American LeT terrorist Headley was involved in plotting the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. He was made an approver in the case, and is currently serving a 35-year prison term in the US for his role in the attack.
Surya Grahan 2020: Regions Where You Can Observe the Last Solar Eclipse of This Year
The total solar eclipse will not be visible in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Fiji, Mauritius, UAE and other Asian countries.
Slight Increase in Gold Price, Silver Remains Unchanged; See the Rate in Your City
Gold can be bought at Rs 48,840 in Kolkata, if you are buying 10 grams of 22-carat gold. If you want to purchase 10 grams of 24-carat gold, then it can be bought at Rs 51,540 in the city.
U.S.-based MSP Sports Capital Buys Into McLaren F1
U.S.based investment group MSP Sports Capital is taking a significant minority stake in McLaren Racing in a deal the Formula One team said would give them the tools to return to the top of the sport.
UP Govt Doctors Should Serve in Department for 10 Years, Fine of Rs 1 crore on Violation: Officials
Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said in a statement said that on completion of the course, it’s mandatory for them to serve in the government department continuously for 10 years.
'CAA Will be Implemented Soon': Vijayvargiya Raises Poll Pitch in Bengal But Remains Mum on NRC
BJP national president, JP Nadda during his recent visit to the state had said that rules for implementation of the Act are being framed. CAA will be implemented in letter and spirit after it.
Centre Should Not Decide on Covid-19 Vaccination Based on Voters' List, Says TMC MP
"How can vaccination be done on the basis of voters' list? What about the citizens whose names may not figure in it, but who have other documents? Will they be left out," Sen told a press conference. He said the TMC demands that every bona fide resident o...
Madras HC Quashes IT Proceedings Against Karti Chidambaram, His Wife over Non-disclosure of Cash Transaction
The prosecution case was that Karti Chidambaram and his wife Srinidhi received Rs 6.38 crore and Rs 1.35 crore in cash respectively, through sale of a land owned by them near Muttukadu.
Pradosh Vrat 2020: Date, Puja Timings and Why it is Observed
The tithi of Shani Pradosh Vrat begins at 7.02 am on December 12 and will end at 3.52 am on December 13. Puja should be performed between 5.25 pm to 8.09 pm on December 12.