India
Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka Pay Tributes to Indira Gandhi on Her Death Anniversary
While Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorial, "Shakti Sthal", here, Rahul Gandhi paid his tributes in a tweet as he was not in Delhi. Local media reports from Himachal Pradesh stated he was in Shimla.
Central Leadership Will Decide on Participating in Peoples' Alliance for Gupkar Declaration: J&K Congress
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Ghulam Ahmad Mir, who was a signatory to the "Gupkar Declaration", has skipped two meetings of the alliance, which was given a formal shape recently.
BJP Will Fight Bengal Polls With Dilip Ghosh as State Unit President, Says Vijayvargiya Amid Infighting
There were reports in a section of the media that Ghosh might be removed from the party post before the polls as the central leadership is not happy with the inner squabbling in the state BJP.
Odisha to Allow Partial Reopening of Schools for Classes 9-12 from Nov 16
The order said notwithstanding closure of academic institutions, the authorities are permitted to conduct examinations (academic, competitive and entrance tests), evaluation and other administrative activities.
Man Held for Duping Delivery Boy by Posing as Customer in Delhi
During investigation, the phone number which was used to make the call to the store was put on surveillance. The suspect was traced to Dakshinpuri and arrested on Friday.
COVID-19: Antibody Therapy May Lower Hospitalisations, Emergency Visits, Study Finds
The researchers used a nasopharyngeal swab to test patients' viral load before administering the antibody and again at several points after administering the drug.
Study: 1 To 2 Million Tons Of US Plastic Trash Goes Astray
Washington, Oct 30 (AP) More than a million tons a year of America's plastic trash isn't ending up where it should. The equivalent of as many as 1,300 plastic grocery bags per person is landing in places such as oceans and roadways, according to a new stu...
Amid Civil Unrest, National Guard Arrives In Philadelphia
Philadelphia (US), Oct 30 (AP) The Pennsylvania National Guard arrived in Philadelphia on Friday following days of protests, store break-ins and ATM thefts after a Black man holding a knife was shot at 14 times by police, killing him. The Guard is curr...
Conversion Only For Sake Of Marriage Is Not Valid: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has said in a case that conversion just for the sake of marriage is not valid. The court made the remark while dismissing a plea by a newly married couple.
Finance Ministry Notifies Extension of Deadline for 2019-20 ITR Filing
While the deadline for filing ITR by individual taxpayers has been extended by a month till December 31, the due date for those taxpayers whose accounts need to be audited has been extended to January 31, 2021.
Kerala, Goa and Chandigarh Best Governed States and Union Territory, Says PAC Ranking
In its annual report released on Friday, the city-based not-for-profit organisation, headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Kasturirangan, said the states were ranked on governance performance based on a composite index in t...
Court Dismisses Plea Seeking FIR in JNU Violence Matter, Noting One Already Lodged
The court passed the order after a status report was filed by the police, which informed that an FIR was registered for the said violent act of the mob which gathered at Periyar Hostel, JNU.
Two Terrorist Associates Arrested by J&K Police in North Kashmir's Handwara
Police said on the basis of a specific information regarding the movement of anti-national elements, the Handwara police along with the army and the CRPF established check points at different locations in the town and started searching vehicles and pedest...
Pompeo Wraps Up Asia Tour In Vietnam Following Prisoner Release
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wound up a visit to Asia in Vietnam on Friday after a tour marked by his repeated calls for help for the United States in confronting security threats posed by China.
Karnataka HC Grants Bail to Prime Accused in IMA Scam Case Mohammad Mansoor Khan
Justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar granted bail to the accused on health grounds. Besides this the court also allowed the accused to be released on furnishing a bond for Rs 5 lakh and two sureties for the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial court.
Army Decides to Recommend CBI Probe into a Number of Construction Projects
Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane too has been focusing on transparency in implementation of various projects and programmes, and conveyed to the rank and file of the force that wrongdoings will not be tolerated at all.