Moscow, July 20 (IANS) The Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the government to consider measures needed to strengthen the national currency, the ruble, the president’s official website said on Wednesday. During a meeting on…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The issue of Dalit unrest in Gujarat rocked Parliament on Wednesday as opposition members accused the government of being anti-Dalit. Both houses saw protests from opposition parties, even as the…
By Ruwa Shah New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Aamir Amin, a 24-year-old Kashmiri man working in Gurgaon, hopes his parents in south Kashmir don’t ever come to know about his police detention and his being…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former Arunachal Pradesh assembly Speaker Nabam Rebia on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its verdict saying that it is “constitutionally impermissible” for the Speaker to decide on…
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) West Bengal Food Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick on Wednesday alleged that a car tried to run him down at Salt Lake and suspected cow smugglers behind the incident. “I was walking around…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued notice to the Haryana government over the gang-rape of a girl by persons who had gang-raped her three years ago. Taking…
Dubai, July 20 (IANS) The lower levels of Sufala Tower in Dubai caught fire on Wednesday, triggering a massive evacuation as civil defence and police fought the blaze in the multi-storeyed building. No immediate casualties…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A 35-year-old woman has filed a case against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for allegedly threatening her with dire consequences, police said on Wednesday. “We received a complaint from the woman…
Dhaka, July 20 (IANS) A district court in Bangladesh on Wednesday rejected bail petitions of five persons who were suspected of being involved in the attack near the country’s largest Eid congregation venue on July…
Srinagar, July 20 (IANS) One more person, injured earlier in shooting by security forces, died in a hospital here on Wednesday, taking the toll to 45 in the ongoing unrest that has gripped the Kashmir…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday said he doesn’t see any major alterations in India’s batting order, when the Virat Kohli-led side takes on hosts West Indies in…
Kampala, July 20 (IANS) Thousands of people have fled conflict-hit South Sudan to Uganda following a recent clash between the rival armies in capital Juba, a media report said on Wednesday citing the UN High…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Value buying, along with healthy inflow of foreign funds lifted the Indian equity markets on Wednesday, even as profit booking and upcoming global event risks flared volatility throughout the day’s trade….
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government on Wednesday warned Pakistan that it is pursuing a self destructive and “suicidal” policy over Kashmir and said its attempts to push terrorism will harm Islamabad. “If Pakistan…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A 65-year-old man was stabbed to death at his flat in east Delhi’s Mayur Vihar area, police said on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Vijay Kumar, a resident…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) The registration process for the full marathon in Mumbai in 2017 was launched on Wednesday, the organisers announced, adding that the registrations will remain open till November 25 or when filled…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday slammed the Narendra Modi government for “lying” on savings from the scheme for giving up LPG subsidy. “The Modi government is used to making hollow promises,…
Madrid, July 20 (IANS) European football governing body UEFA announced on Wednesday that Serbian match official Milorad Mazic will referee the Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Sevilla on August 9 in the Norwegian…
Bhopal, July 20 (IANS) The opposition Congress on Wednesday attacked the ruling BJP in the state assembly on the issue of adulterated wheat allegedly supplied to flood victims. The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government said it…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) LeEco has emerged as the top selling brand on Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart on Wednesday following the exchange offer of smartphones on July 18 and 19. The exchange offer from…