India
Hathras Victim's Family to Appear Before Lucknow Bench of Allahabad HC Amid Tight Security on Monday
A Valmiki community organisation had moved the Allahabad High Court on October 8, claiming that the Hathras administration is keeping the family members of the alleged gang-rape victim confined to their house and not allowing them to move freely and meet...
PIL in SC Seeks Use of Plain Language to Make Law Understandable to Laymen
In many countries, laws mandate that public agencies use plain language to increase access to programs and services, the plea said.
In No-Holds-Barred Attack Against China, Taiwan Says India Will Help it Deal With Those 'Get Lost Types'
A few days ago, China was accused by Taiwan of trying to impose censorship in India after its embassy in New Delhi advised journalists to observe the "one-China" principle after newspapers carried advertisements for Taiwan's national day.
Bangladesh Weighs Death Penalty For Rapists As Protests Flare
Protests rocked Bangladesh on Saturday as hundreds of people took to the streets to demand justice after a series of rapes and sexual assaults that have spurred the government to seek capital punishment for offenders.
Rajasthan Royals Look To Capitalise On Stokes' Probable Return Against Sunrisers
Bruised and battered after a string of defeats, Rajasthan Royals will hope the presence of Ben Stokes gets the adrenaline flowing as they seek a revival of fortunes against a charged-up Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Rajast...
Sharpshooter Involved in 2000 Attack on Actor-Director Rakesh Roshan Held After Jumping Parole
Roshan was shot at outside his Santa Cruz office in the western suburbs of Mumbai in January 2000. The assailants had fired six rounds, of which two bullets had hit Roshan, police said.
Family of Rajasthan Priest Burnt Alive for Temple Land Refuses to Perform Last Rites Until Demands Met
The priests family has demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation, government job, arrest of all accused and action against the SHO.
2 Militants Killed in Encounter in J&K's Kulgam
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chingam area of Kulgam district of south Kashmir late Friday night following specific inputs about the presence of militants.
Pak Lawmaker Tries To Kill Self, Alleges KPK Governor Usurped Her Land
A Pakistani lawmaker attempted self-immolation on Friday, alleging the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Farman, was illegally occupying her land in provincial capital Peshawar. KPK Assembly member Nighat Yasmeen Aurakzai poured kerosene on herself...
Maharashtra Cabinet Subcommittee to Be Formed for OBCs, Says Uddhav Thackeray
The subcommittee would also look into provision of funds for their welfare, adding that the health department was the priority for funds currently due to the coronavirus outbreak, the CM said.
DST, IBM Collaborate To Scale Up Initiatives For Nurturing Girl Students Interest In STEM Areas
To nurture interest of girl students in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the Department of Science Technology and IBM India have announced collaborations to scale up 'Vigyan Jyoti' and 'Engage with Science' initiatives, a statement...
Govt to Set Up First of Bamboo Clusters in J&K, to Provide Employment Opportunities to 25k People
Jitendra Singh said around 35% areas in the northeastern states are under the bamboo cultivation and the potential of the grass in the region was not fully utilised till restrictions on its movement were lifted by the Modi government by amending the centu...
Check Adulteration in Dairy Products During Festival Season, Says Rajasthan Health Minister to Officials
Samples of milk, ghee, sweets and other food items will be tested in laboratories at the divisional level, Sharma said.
Karnataka Pontiff Shivalinga Succumbs to Coronavirus
"Shivalinga of Medini mutt at Talakad in Mysuru died of the infection at JSS Hospital at Mysuru on Thursday," Narsipur Tahsildar S. Nagesh told IANS.
Nirav Modi's Remand Extended for Next Extradition Hearing on November 3
At a five-day hearing held last month, Justice Samuel Goozee presided over arguments for and against the case for his extradition brought by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Rupee Settles 8 Paise Higher at 73.16 Against US Dollar after RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged
At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 73.21 against the American currency, then gained ground and finally settled at 73.16 against the US dollar, up 8 paise from its previous close of 73.24.