India
Tight Security in Haryana as Jats Observe 'Black Day'
As Jats are observing 'Black Day' in Haryana on Sunday, tight security is in place and traffic has been diverted at some areas in sensitive districts.
Fearing DU Like Violence, Ambedkar University Postpones Event on Kashmir
Fearing DU like violence on its campus, the Ambedkar University in the national capital has postponed an event marking the 26th anniversary of the alleged Kunan Poshpora mass rape in Kashmir.
Not Scared of ABVP: Campaign by Kargil Martyr's Daughter Goes Viral
Days after the Delhi University’s Ramjas College saw violent clashes, a Lady Sri Ram College student, who is a Kargil martyr's daughter, has initiated a social media campaign — ‘I am not scared of ABVP’ — which has gone viral.
Kerala to Launch Sex Offenders Registry, First in the Country
The Kerala government will launch a registry of sex offenders, the first of its kind in the country, Governor Justice (Retd) P Sathasivam said here on Thursday
Former Delhi BJP MLA Vijay Jolly Booked For Rape
An FIR under IPC sections 384 (extortion), 120 B (criminal conspiracy) and other relevant sections had been lodged against the woman at Khidki Daula Police Station on the basis of Jolly's complaint, a senior police officer said.
High Time to Act on Judicial Reforms: President Mukherjee
There is no dearth of talent in the country but there must be a system in place to address such issues, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Wednesday.
3 Lakh Indian-Americans Could be Hit by Donald Trump's Immigration Plans
Nearly 300,000 Indian-Americans are likely to be impacted by the Trump administration's sweeping plans that put the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants at risk of deportation.
Was TN Trust Vote Legal? Madras High Court Demands Video of Assembly Ruckus
The Madras High Court on Wednesday asked DMK to submit a video of the ruckus in the state assembly to back its petition challenging the trust vote won by Chief Minister E Palaniswami.
Rohith Vemula's Suicide Letter Made me Cry: Varun Gandhi
BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Tuesday recalled how he broke down after reading a suicide letter written by the Hyderabad University PhD scholar Rohith Vemula before he hanged himself on the campus in January 2016.
BMC Election: Who Actually controls it? A Primer on India's Richest Civic Body
The mayor has the power to spend up to Rs 1 crore a year on civic projects. In accordance with the nominal role, the mayor attends to foreign dignitaries and heads of states visiting the city.
Arms Dealer Sanjay Bhandari Spotted in London, CBI Moves Interpol
Alleged arms middleman Sanjay Bhandari, supposed to be on the run, was discovered in London by CNN-News18, triggering renewed efforts by the Indian government to bring him to book.
No One Happy With Probe Into Missing JNU Student Case: Delhi HC
No one appears to be happy with Delhi Police' investigation to trace the missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmad, the Delhi High Court observed on Monday.
Jats to Start 'Non-cooperation Movement', Protests to Spill Over to Delhi
After 22 days of the Jat quota agitation in Haryana, leaders of the movement have decided to intensify the quota stir by announcing a “non-cooperation movement” against the BJP government in the state.
India's Only Live Volcano Spews Ash Again, Say Researchers
India's only live volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has once again started spewing ash, the researchers at Goa based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) said on Saturday.
2016 Jat Stir: Haryana to Compensate 'Innocent' Persons
The Haryana Government on Saturday announced a fresh compensation, this time for 'innocent persons', who were injured during the 2016 Jat reservation stir.
Golden Bay Resort That Housed AIADMK MLAs Shut for Maintenance Work
The Golden Bay Resort where more than 100 legislators of the ruling AIADMK supporting party General Secretary V K Sasikala were put up for over a week had closed its premises for "maintenance work".