India
Centre Issuing Threats to Control Bengal IPS Officers, Violating Constitutional Obligations: Mamata Banerjee
She, however, did not take the name of the BJP-led central government while also alleging that its agencies are conducting raids in various parts of the state without informing the local authorities.
SC Reserves Verdict on Pleas Raising Questions Over Central Vista Project
The top court is hearing several pleas on the issue, including the one filed by activist Rajeev Suri, against various permissions given to the project by the authorities including the nod to change of land use.
Vinay Kulkarni, Former K'taka Minister and Cong Leader, Held in Connection with 2016 Murder Case
Minutes after Kulkarni was taken to the Dharwad suburban police station, Congress workers gathered outside the station alleging this was a political witch hunt. The workers protested wearing black wrist bands.
FIR Against Journalists Can't Be Revived by Interim Order, SC Tells U'khand Govt
In its October 27 verdict, the high court had quashed the FIR lodged at Dehradun against the two scribes — Umesh Sharma and Shiv Prasad Semwal — in July this year under various provisions of the IPC relating to sedition, cheating, forgery and criminal con...
Gold Plunges by Rs 50 to Rs 50,900 on November 5; Silver Costs Rs 61,200
In Delhi and Mumbai, 22 carat gold costs Rs 49,650 per 10 gram and Rs 49,900 per 10 gram, while 24 carat gold can be purchased at Rs 54,150 per 10 gram and Rs 50,900 per 10 gram.
UN Investigator: Rights Of Minorities To Worship Undermined
The U.N. special investigator on religious freedom urged countries to repeal laws undermining the right of minorities to worship and hold beliefs, pointing as examples to Chinas detention of Uighurs, 21 countries that criminalize apostasy, and sweeping su...
Biden Wins Wisconsin In Fight For White House
Washington, Nov 4 (AP) The fate of the United States presidency hung in the balance Wednesday as Democratic challenger Joe Biden picked up a win in Wisconsin while fighting President Donald Trump in other battleground states that could prove crucial in de...
'Not Even Diwali Yet': Toxic Haze Suffocates Delhi as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Severe' Category
According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, PM10 levels in Delhi-NCR stood at 448 microgram per cubic meter (g/m3) at 7 pm, the highest in this season so far.
Centre Keen to Run Trains, But You and Your Govt Not Performing Duties: Nadda to Punjab CM
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh had on Sunday written to JP Nadda expressing concern over the continued suspension of goods trains and warned of its consequence on national security.
Four Killed, Seven Injured in Illegal Firecracker Godown Blast in UP's Kushinagar
According to local people, the illegal firecracker godown belongs to one Javed, who is a resident of the town's ward number 11. The explosion inside the godown on Wednesday morning damaged nearby houses too.
SBI Posts 52% Rise In Profit As Bad Loan Provisions Drop
State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender by assets, posted a 52% rise in secondquarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher income from its treasury operations and a drop in bad loan provisions.
Former Wicketkeeper Ronchi Named New Zealand Batting Coach
Former international wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi has been named the New Zealand team's new batting coach, replacing former test batsman Peter Fulton who stepped down to become head coach of first class side Canterbury.
Jaishankar Attends Group of Foreign Ministers Meeting on Covid-related Challenges
Jaishankar said he shared with the group coronavirus-related as well as economic developments in India.
Indian Economy Recovering Fast, All Parameters Show Improvement: DEA Secretary Tarun Bajaj
Finance Secretary Tarun Bajaj said India growth story is intact despite the COVID crisis and there are lot of interest from investors from across the world.
Maharashtra Woman Beats 'Troublesome, Alcoholic' Son to Death; Arrested with Another Accused
The victim was addicted to alcohol and would often trouble his family members, police said, adding that both the accused have been arrested.
Three TMC Supporters Shot in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, Party Blames BJP
The miscreants fired at random when they were asked to state the purpose of their visit to Jibantala area. The injured were rushed to hospital where the condition of two persons was stated to be serious.