India
Supreme Court junks Essar's plea challenging Special 2G court's jurisdiction
They had submitted that the magisterial court had the jurisdiction to try them as they have been only charge sheeted for conspiracy and cheating under sections 120B and 420 of the IPC, respectively.
Saudi Arabia releases photos of 1090 people killed in Haj stampede, 35 Indians also dead
"Saudi authorities have released photos of 1090 pilgrims who have died in Haj stampede," Swaraj tweeted.
INA Dilli Haat becomes free Wi-fi zone on 'World Tourism Day'
Under the theme - 'One Billion Tourists - One Billion Opportunities', the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) hosted a number of events to mark the occasion which included a cycling tour.
Ban on internet services in Jammu and Kashmir extended
The state government had ordered termination of data services from 5 am on Friday till 10 pm on Saturday, which was extended till 2 pm on Sunday.
Chandrababu Naidu demands Centre release fund committed to Andhra Pradesh
"We requested the Finance Ministry to get us whatever was committed as per the act (Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014), capital money was committed, backward district development, all these money. Last month, the Prime Minister had referred the matt...
Vyapam scam: CBI conducts searches at 40 places in UP, MP
The sources said the office of MP Professional Examination Board is also being searched by the CBI team.
Dengue toll reaches 27, officials say actual figure could be higher
Two more patients, eight-year-old Nazreen from Ghaziabad and 18-year-old Priyanka from Bhagya Vihar, died due to the vector-borne disease at RML Hospital on Tuesday, taking the toll to 27.
Asia's biggest vaccine maker to seek fast-track nod for dengue drug in India
Dengue is common in India and cases generally peak in October, after the monsoon rains.
2 more die of dengue, L-G for full scale operations to check outbreak
As city remained under the grip of dengue, Jung appealed to people to come together and help tide over the crisis and not to panic.
Rahul Gandhi leaves for US to visit his ailing grandmother: Sources
Sources said that he is travelling to visit his ailing grandmother. He will be back to lead the party in upcoming Bihar polls. An official statement from his office said, "Mr Rahul Gandhi is on a shot personal trip. He will be back in five days to lead th...
Delhi to go 'car-free' on stretch between Red Fort, India Gate on October 22
The government has also decided to run a campaign to encourage people to use public transport in Delhi.
India, Pakistan to follow tenets of 2003 ceasefire agreement: Army
Army officer said that the main aim of the flag meeting was to sit down together and resolve the issues (ceasefire violations), which are happening between the two sides.
Haryana government asks SC whether educational qualification can be an eligibility criteria, Panchayat polls put on hold
EC told the court that it could not go ahead with the election process on the basis of its September 8 notification and would require to issue a fresh notification as it agreed with the Haryana government that let the issue be decided.
Dengue menace: 12 deaths, 1900 fresh cases in past week
A total of 1,919 new cases were reported last week alone marking a rise of over 102 per cent compared to previous week, as per weekly figures released by the MCD.
