India
Green Panel Sees Red as Sri Sri Deflects Blame on Yamuna Floodplains Damage
The National Green Tribunal on Thursday took exception to spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s statement blaming the green panel and the Centre for damage caused to the Yamuna floodplains during a cultural event by his Art of Living Foundation last yea...
Centre Cancels FCRA Licence of NGO
Activities of BMGF on the health front in India had long been critiqued by the RSS-linked Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM).
Arun Jaitley May Take up H-1B Visa Issue With US Authorities
Jaitley is leaving tonight on a five-day visit to the United States to attend the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF as well as deliberations of G20 nations.
NGT Orders Immediate Closure of Industries Near Bengaluru Lake
The National Green Tribunal today directed an immediate and complete shutdown of all industries around Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake where a mound of garbage was set on fire in February this year.
Cabinet Clears Election Commission's Proposal to Procure Paper Trail EVMs
The decision comes in the wake of growing demands from opposition parties for holding all future elections using paper trail machines along with EVMs, to clear doubts about votes cast.
Babri Demolition Case: SC Orders Criminal Conspiracy Trial Against Advani, Joshi, Uma Bharti
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered to restore the criminal conspiracy charges against top BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani, Murali Manohar Joshi, and others in the Babri Masjid demolition case.
CM Rules Out Total Ban on Liquor in Uttarakhand
On comparisons being drawn between him and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister said their objective was the same.
China Says CPEC has 'No Direct Link' with Kashmir Issue
China on Tuesday sought to allay India's concerns over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, saying it has "no direct link" with the Kashmir issue and New Delhi was welcome to participate in the One Belt One Road project.
Meet The CRPF Jawan Whose Restraint In Srinagar Has Won Millions Of Hearts
The constable had travelled continuously for four months on election duty before facing the violence on April 9. Originally from West Bengal, his unit travelled to Uttar Pradesh and Manipur before arriving in Kashmir.
US Varsity Supports Indian Students Post Trump's Travel Ban
Against the backdrop of immigration rules proposed under US President Donald Trump, the Missouri State University in the US on Friday announced its support for Indian students and said that it wants Indian students to "stay on in the university".
Government Asks Paramilitary Forces to Use Plastic Bullets in Kashmir
The government has asked paramilitary forces to use plastic bullets instead of pellet guns in the Kashmir valley.
J&K Police File FIR Against Army for Tying Man to Jeep as 'Human Shield'
An FIR has been filed in connection with a video that showed a man being tied to an Army Jeep, allegedly as a ‘sheild’ against stone-pelters, during the polling day violence on April 9.
Kashmir Violence: CM Mehbooba Mufti Asks Security Forces to Exercise Maximum Restraint in Provocative Situations
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday asked the security forces to exercise maximum restraint and observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) even if they are engaged in provocative behavior in the state.
'VHP Will Ban Cow Slaughter, Beef Consumption in Goa in 2 Years'
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday said that it is capable of imposing a total ban on cow slaughter and consumption of beef in Goa in next couple of years, without the government's help.
UP CM's Decision to Set up Anti-Romeo Squads Popular: Survey
The decisions, that critics said were components of a larger saffron project, enjoy a high degree of popularity among the people, suggested the survey that was conducted among 2,000 respondents spread across 20 districts of the state.
SC Collegium Recommends Record 51 Names for Judgeship in 10 HCs
In a record of sorts, a collegium headed by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar has cleared the names of 51 judges for appointment to 10 high courts across the country.