Budgam (J&K), Nov 3 (IANS) Two days after an ex-serviceman’s suicide on the OROP issue, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said most defence veterans had been given benefits under the scheme while around one…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Kerala Police has committed an ‘unpardonable’ act by posing humiliating questions to a CPI(M) member, who was allegedly gangraped by her husbands friends, women’s rights activist Ranjana Kumari said…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India on Thursday said Pakistan’s support to cross-border terrorism was the root cause of the problem between the two countries, and has led to diplomatic isolation of Pakistan. Asked what…
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) A day after the Central Zoo Authority demanded an explanation on the death of a female Homboldt Penguin in Mumbai Zoo, the Maharashtra Lokayukta has summoned BMC officials for a hearing…
Zhuhai (China), Nov 3 (IANS) Ukrainian Elina Svitolina advanced to the semi-finals of the Women’s Tennis Association (TA) Elite Trophy after defeating Russian Elena Vesnina here on Thursday. Svitolina, ranked 14 in the world, defeated…
Kathmandu, Nov 3 (IANS) Visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that India’s interest is in seeing a united, stable and peaceful Nepal, a Nepal whose people enjoy the fruits of development and peace….
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said he was “detained” by Delhi Police on Thursday as his party took out a protest march from Jantar Mantar against “disrespect” to the family…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi Police felicitated a girl on Thursday for her bravery and courage in helping in the arrest of a youth. Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday when Rani Pandey,…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said that the government will look into a comprehensive regional plan to curb pollution for Delhi-NCR as the city residents witnessed a fourth…
Bengaluru, Nov 3 (IANS) Karnataka has to be faster in decision-making for ease of doing business and to attract more investments in sectors other than IT services, said a business chamber chief on Thursday. “There…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) In the face of strong opposition criticism over the suicide of an ex-serviceman, the BJP on Thursday said that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s reaction on suicides…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Conceding to stakeholders’ demands, the Goods and Services Tax Council on Thursday arrived at a consensus of four bands of tax between 5 per cent and 28 per cent, while…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Art creates a world where boundaries of geography melt and reality transforms into fantasy. An ongoing group art show here breaches boundaries by tracing links between stylistically varied artists. The…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Satish Upadhyay on Thursday demanded an experts committee to analyse the reasons for excessive pollution in the national capital and thereafter a task force to monitor pollution…
Dortmund (Germany), Nov 3 (IANS) German football club Borussia Dortmund’s striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been suspended temporarily for travelling to the Italian city of Milan without permission. Aubameyang watched from the stands his team’s Champions…
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) A forum of Muslim organisations in West Bengal on Thursday opposed any interference by the government in matters of religious practices, including the triple talaq, saying it was a subject governed…
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) China will feature as the focus country in the 22nd edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), organisers said here on Thursday, emphasising cinema’s reach beyond borders sans political affiliations….
Itanagar, Nov 3 (IANS) The Congress in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday approached the Gauhati High Court after the state election officer rejected the papers of party candidate Lapalum Kri for the Hayuliang legislative assembly constituency…
Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said Indian banks can issue masala bonds or rupee-denominated bonds issued overseas to augment their capital and long-term funds. In a statement, the…
Milan, Nov 3 (IANS/AKI) Police in Italy arrested a Kosovan accused of supporting the Islamic State jihadist group and of instigating and condoning international terrorism via the Internet. The 24-year-old man was detained on Wednesday…