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Should 'Minority' be Redefined? SC Directs Committee to Take Decision in Three Months
The plea said that Hindus, who are a majority community as per national data, are a minority in several north-eastern states and in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chandrababu's Dharna for Andhra's Special Status Receives Oppn Boost, Including Visit by Sena Leader
Against the backdrop of Naidu's dharna, BJP president Amit Shah wrote an open letter to people of Andhra Pradesh, saying the TDP chief knows that his political fortunes are declining rapidly and is back to theatrics in his desperation for grabbing headlin...
Govt Waived Anti-Corruption Clauses Days Before Rafale Deal Was Signed: Report
The government also overruled financial advisers’ recommendations for making payments through an escrow account, an important safeguard in the absence of a sovereign or bank guarantee, The Hindu reported.
Mark Wood's Spell Puts England on Top Against Windies on Day 2
A sensational display of fast bowling from Mark Wood highlighted a riveting second day of the third Test between the Windies and England.
No Plans to Hang Boots: 97-year-old Indian-origin Man Renews Driving Licence in Dubai
Tehemten Homi Dhunjiboy Mehta, who was born in 1922, could become the first centenarian to be driving on Dubai roads in three years. His licence is valid until October 2023.
First Batch of 4 Chinook Multi-Mission Military Helicopters Reach India
A statement from the company said the CH47F (I) Chinooks will be ferried to Chandigarh, where they will be formally inducted into the Indian Air Force later this year.
Several Trains Cancelled, Diverted Due to Ongoing Gujjar Agitation on Railway Tracks in Rajasthan
The blockade by the Gujjar community turned violent on Sunday as protesters pelted stones and the police and vandalised their vehicles.
India Slams Pak PM For Remarks on Treatment of Minorities, Calls it Egregious Insult to Indians
This is not the first time Pakistan PM Imran Khan has made remarks about minorities in India. In December, Khan had twice compared the treatment of minorities in his country with that in India.
Jalandhar Diocese Assures Nuns Protesting Against Franco Mulakkal That They Will Not be Transferred
Sister Neena Rose, Sister Anupama, Sister Ancitta, Sister Alphy and Sister Josephine were asked to go back to the convents they were earlier assigned by the Missionaries of Jesus.
Gujjars Block Delhi-Mumbai Rail Route, Say It is Do-or-Die Battle for 5% Reservation
As the protest continues, seven trains in Kota Division of Western Central Railway have been diverted, one cancelled, three short originated and one short terminated by the Railways.
Seven Policemen Die in Kulgam Avalanche, Heavy Snowfall Claims Two More Lives in Anantang
On the police post incident, an official said an avalanche hit the north portal of Jawahar Tunnel on the Qazigund side in Kulgam district on Thursday evening. While 10 cops were able to rush to safety, 10 others were trapped.
77% Women Forced Into Shelter Homes Return to Voluntary Sex Trade, Says Report
In what appears as a major breakthrough, the report contests the rational of joining this industry. It opposes the present understanding that most women in the flesh trade are trafficked women ‘pushed into prostitution’.
Hope for Indians on Green Card Waitlist as Bill in US Congress Aims to End Country-Wise Cap
If passed by Congress and signed into law, the legislations would benefit hundreds and thousands of Indian professionals on H-1B visas whose current wait time for permanent legal residency is more than a decade.
Soumya Vishwanathan Case: Delhi CM Directs Chief Secy to Issue Show Cause Notice to Public Prosecutor
The Delhi CM's move came a day after the bereaved parents of the television journalist, who was shot dead more than 10 years ago, met him to appeal for speedy trial in the case.
EC Officials Met Law Secretary on Electoral Reforms Issue: CEC
The reforms being pushed by the poll panel include making the filing of false declaration a ground for disqualification of candidates and putting a cap on expenditure by them in legislative council polls.
Noida Hospital Didn't Have Fire Licence From Over Five Months, Says Chief Fire Officer
The CFO said that a major tragedy was averted following the quick response from the fire fighters.