India
There is Little Justification to Run AMU Off Campus Centers: UGC Audit Report
As per AMU documents, mentions the audit report, “The avowed objective of the projects was to increase the equitable access to education and to provide modern and scientific education to aspiring and deserving students Muslim community.
Not Against Lord Ram, but Babri Masjid is Ours: Iqbal Ansari, Party in Babri Dispute
Iqbal Ansari also says that he does not want any riots in the name of Ram Mandir or Babri Masjid. He further said that a lot of politics has already played out on the issue.
JNU Cancels Swamy's Talk on Ram Mandir, Furore Forces Admin to Stop Prakash Karat Event Too
The student organizers, who identify themselves as “Hindu samarthak”, had sent out an invitation for the December 6 event to mark the 25th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition to “salute the martyrs of Ram Janmabhoomi movement”.
Mumbai Heaves Sigh of Relief as Ockhi Leaves Megapolis Undamaged
Due to the impact of the cyclone, the city and its suburbs experienced rainfall since the morning, but it subsided by the afternoon. The financial capital had also experienced showers last night.
Cyclone Ockhi Pours Cold Water on Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi's Poll Rallies in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to BJP workers to extend a helping hand to those that would be likely hit by the cyclone, which is expected to make a landfall on the state's southern coast in Surat by tonight.
Delhi HC Unhappy Over Donation Box on Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial
The bench sought to know from the Rajghat Samadhi Committee, which maintains the memorial, who had installed the donation box and where do the funds collected in it go.
Uttar Pradesh's Shamli District Included in NCR
Cities in the NCR get funds at "attractive" interest rates from the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) for infrastructure development.
CBI Books 10 Haryana Cops in Fellow Policeman's Suicide Case
Mahavir Singh allegedly ended his life by consuming poison in April last year and had left a six-page suicide note accusing a number of officials of harassing him, the agency's FIR said.
Kolkata School Sexual Assault Case: Mamata Promises Stern Action, Parents Demand Principal's Arrest
A large number of parents gathered in front of GD Birla school and blocked the road in front of it. They demanded the immediate arrest of the school principal.
Cyclone Ockhi: 97 Fishermen Missing, Sitharaman Assures Rescue Ops Won't Stop Still Last Man is Saved
Naval ships, helicopters, Coast Guard vessels and Air Force planes are engaged in the rescue and relief operations to track down missing Kerala fishermen.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Says UK Govt's Visa Norms a Big Mistake
Sadiq Khan arrived in Mumbai as part of his first official tour to three Indian cities, others being Delhi and Amritsar, to strengthen the UK capital's trade ties.
Chabahar Port Opens, Allows India to Bypass Pakistan on Trade Route to Afghanistan
The port on the Gulf of Oman, jointly developed by India, is of great strategic importance as Pakistan does not allow India to ship goods through its territory.
Sri Lanka Players Out With Masks as Smog Plays Spoilsport, Miffed Virat Kohli Declares
Indian captain Virat Kohli was forced to declare the innings at the score of 536 for the loss of 7 wickets after the Sri Lankans continually complained about the effect that smog was having on their fielders. The Sri Lankan players took a break after almo...
9 Lakh Senior Citizens Give up Ticket Subsidy in 3 Months, Rlys Saves Rs 40 Crore
Under the scheme launched last year, senior citizens had the option to either avail the full concession provided to them on rail tickets or forgo the entire amount.
Centre May Give 3-6 Months More for Aadhaar-PAN Linking If SC Rules in Favour, Says Official
The current deadline for linking the 10-digit alphanumeric PAN (Permanent Account Number), issued by the Income Tax Department, with Aadhaar is December 31. The government has indicated to the Supreme Court that it is willing to extend this deadline toMar...
First Phase of Chabahar Port to be Inaugurated by Iranian President Today
The port, located in Iran's southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province, is scheduled to be inaugurated by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in presence of representatives from India, Afghanistan and several other countries of the region.