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Embassy shut, Taliban push for own diplomat in India

With the Afghanistan embassy in Delhi effectively shut, the Taliban are pushing India for the appointment of their own diplomat here to handle relations with India. India hasn’t officially …

Law panel seeks shield for couples in 16-18 age group

The Law Commission has advised against lowering the “age of consent” from the existing 18 years and also suggested amendments in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (Pocso)…

Karnataka to move SC against Cauvery panel order

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on Friday upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s recommendation and directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil…

His work transformed lives of millions: PM Modi

The death of pre-eminent agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan has been met with deep condolences from President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah, and ot…

LeT operative's mystery killing in Pakistan spooks ISI

The killing of Maulana Ziaur Rahman, a cleric, at a park in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar would have attracted the attention of his kin, his friends and those convinced of his religious p…

Ujjain rape case accused injured in bid to flee

An autorickshaw driver was arrested in Ujjain on Thursday for the rape of a minor girl, whose video clip of being shooed away by people while pleading for help in a bleeding, half-naked sta…

Cloud over alliance as Congress MLA held in Punjab

Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Thursday morning at his Chandigarh residence in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS…

Srinagar SSP repatriated to Manipur amid fresh unrest

Amid a fresh bout of violent protests in Manipur, this time over the kidnapping and killing of two students, the central government has cut short the inter-cadre deputation of Srinagar’s se…

Varanasi court junks plea to stop Gyanvapi ASI survey

A Varanasi court rejected Thursday a plea by the Gyanvapi mosque management to stop the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) scientific study and survey of the complex, adjacent to the Ka…

Govt cracks whip on Nafed, orders e-auction of onions

The Indian government has instructed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) to sell onions from its buffer stocks through the e-NAM platform instead of …

Calcutta HC judge asks CBI if it can probe ex-SC judge

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of Calcutta HC questioned whether the CBI could investigate a former Supreme Court judge who may have had an understanding with an accused in the Bengal primary…

Trevor Noah cancels both shows in Bengaluru

Celebrated stand-up artist Trevor Noah recently announced that both shows at the Manpho Convention Centre in Bengaluru scheduled for September 27 and 28 were cancelled last minute due to &#…

'Aim is $300 billion turnover in electronics by 2025'

India's push in the tech and digital manufacturing sector is expected to create 50 lakh jobs in the next three years, according to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for IT & E…

A house built by one man, with mud and perseverance

Irfan Ahmed, a tailor by training, spent 13 years building a mud house in Hardoi’s Bibwikhera, Uttar Pradesh. Using only a spade, straw, twigs, and mud, Ahmed constructed a two-storey under…

Govt rejects Moody’s fears on Aadhaar

The Indian government has reassured citizens that the Aadhaar system, along with other applications under the "India stack," remains highly protected against cyberattacks. Abhishe…

China-Pakistan corridor expansion hits bumps

China has rejected several proposals from Pakistan regarding direct investments in various sectors under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposals included areas such as en…

No power to look into Akasa-pilots feud: DGCA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stated that it does not have the power to intervene in the dispute between pilots and Akasa Air. The airline has accused the DGCA of not…

SC allows deaf lawyer to argue in sign language

The Supreme Court in India has started allowing sign language interpretation for hearing impaired lawyers, demonstrating that not everything needs to be spoken aloud in court. In a recent c…

Parts of Joshimath have sunk by 3.6ft, says report

The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) has released a report stating that certain areas of Joshimath in India have sunk vertically by over 3 feet and moved by 1.4 feet. The repo…

Liquor price list: Goa cheapest, Karnataka tops

Goa has the lowest tax rates on liquor in India, resulting in cheaper prices compared to neighboring states like Karnataka and Maharashtra. An analysis by The International Spirits and Wine…

Mobile internet back in Manipur after 143 days

After 143 days, the mobile internet blackout in Manipur, India, has been lifted by the BJP-led state government. The blackout was implemented to prevent the spread of fake news, propaganda,…

'India's G20 Presidency was challenging': Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, spoke about the challenges faced during India's G20 Presidency, including the East-West divide and North-South disparities. He empha…

An unholy alliance & its Canada connection

Banned militant outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar, from Jalandhar district, who was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, promote…

Canada says 'no place for hate', reassures Hindus

Public safety minister Dominic LeBlanc and Sikh MPs Harjit Singh Sajjan and Randeep Sarai have reassured Canadian Hindus of their safety. The department stated that there is no place for ha…

MotoGP shows distorted map of India, apologises

MotoGP Bharat ran into a controversy on Friday when the organisers showed a distorted map of India while live-streaming on MotoGP TV the practice sessions from Buddh International Circuit. …

NTPC gets 'clean chit' in Joshimath

In their report to the government, Geological Survey of India and National Institute of Hydrology have given a 'clean chit' to NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project in connecti…

India suspends visa for Canadians

The Indian government has suspended visa processing services in Canada, citing threats faced by Indian diplomats from Khalistan forces. India has also asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic …

Trudeau refused presidential suite by India during G20

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's security team caused concern among Indian intelligence officials when they refused to let him stay in the specially prepared presidential suite …

Should there be sub-quota for OBC women? Debate rages

The joint parliamentary committee report examining the 1996 women's reservation bill had recommended that quota be provided for OBC women once the Constitution was amended to allow for …

9 separatist outfits have bases in Canada: Officials

According to officials, multiple separatist organizations supporting terror groups are operating freely in Canada, despite India's requests for deportation. These organizations, includi…

NEET aspirant ends life in Kota, 24th suicide in 2023

A 16-year-old girl from Mau, UP, who was preparing for NEET in Kota, committed suicide by consuming pesticide. This is the 24th suicide by a coaching student in Kota this year and the secon…

PM Modi launches Rs 13,000 crore scheme for artisans

Narendra Modi followed through on his August 15 speech and launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’, a central plan with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore, on Sunday. He said it was high time that …

At G77, India reinforces its G20 Global South focus

Following its successful hosting of the G20 summit, the government sought to reinforce India's commitment to the Global South by participating in the 'G77 Plus China' summit in…

CWC backs INDIA unity, for seat talks at 'earliest'

The reconstituted Congress Working Committee (CWC) in India held its first meeting in Hyderabad. The committee decided that seat-sharing talks with its INDIA bloc partners should be conclud…

Kerala has a growing child rape problem

Kerala, a state in India known for its literacy and healthcare, has the fourth highest rate of child rape in the country. In the first seven months of 2017, there were 983 cases of penetrat…

Bombay HC judge recuses, calls out ‘forum shopping’

Justice Bharati Dangre of the Bombay High Court recused herself from hearing a plea in an economic offence case and cited a letter delivered to her residence as the reason. The letter, sent…

India, Canada pause trade talks amid Khalistan row

India and Canada have paused trade talks due to "certain political developments," according to a senior official. The decision comes amid tensions over Canada's alleged inacti…

ED lens on app promoter after Rs 200cr wedding

Sourabh Chandrakar, a betting app promoter from Bhilai, has been implicated in a money laundering case. He allegedly spent over Rs 200 crore in cash on his own lavish wedding, which include…

Wounded soldier's death takes J&K toll to 4

A soldier wounded in a three-day operation against Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag has died in the hospital, bringing the total casualties to four. The search…

Impaled on 2 iron rods, man lives to tell tale

The worker had fallen quite a distance at a private construction site. One rod pierced through his chest, narrowly missing the heart and other vital organs, while the other penetrated his a…

How Sri Lanka pipped Pakistan in Asia Cup thriller

Top-order batter Kusal Mendis conjured a match-defining 91 as he along with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup final, defeating top-ranked ODI side…

5th Nipah case in Kerala, contact list swells to 789

A 24-year-old healthcare worker at a private hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah fever on Wednesday, a day after four people, including two who have since …

SC shields 2 petitioners from arrest in Manipur FIR

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court provided protection from arrest to retired Army colonel Vijaykant Chenji in relation to an FIR filed at the Imphal West police station. The FIR alleged that he…

In fast lane: Car companies eye 4 million sales in 2023

Companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, MG Motor, and Mercedes-Benz said demand continues to remain robust as sales of premium vehicles are not showing any signs of slowdown. Posted …

Turmeric as good as antacids: Study

Turmeric may be as good as drugs like omeprazole for treating indigestion, a study in the British Medical Journal (Evidence-Based Medicine) has found. Turmeric contains curcumin, a naturall…

Netherlands PM Mark Rutte in Bengaluru on trade mission

The Netherlands PM, Mark Rutte, cycled, sipped tea and clicked selfies with locals on the cobbled Church Street in the city on Monday, charming Bengalureans with his smile and simplicity. A…

Starlink may get nod to start India service

Elon Musk's satellite company Starlink is expected to receive approval from the Indian telecom ministry to offer services in the country. A meeting is scheduled for later this month to …

US firm to unveil luxury space adventures in India

SpaceVIP, a mission-driven space expedition company based in the United States, will commence its services in India next month, enabling high-net-worth individuals in the country to embark …

G20 summit: How sherpas turned conflict into consensus

On Friday evening, as leaders trickled into the capital, the negotiations, which had moved to Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in the Capital's diplomatic enclave, acquired both a sense of urgency …

No curbs on Congress CMs' air trips: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs has denied the assertions made by the Chief Ministers of two Congress-governed states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, that their travel plans were disrupted due to…

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