Mob thrashes Muslim man at Ghaziabad court
Ghaziabad, July 24 (IANS) A 25-year-old Muslim man was beaten up by a group of people at a Ghaziabad court where he had gone to marry a Hindu woman, police said on Tuesday. Sahil, who…
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Creditors realise claims of over Rs 47,400 cr through IBC framework
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Financial creditors have realised claims of approximately Rs 47,426.75 crore in 26 cases under the IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code) framework, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. “The financial…
Islamic practice cited to justify bar on women in Sabarimala
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Travancore Devaswom Board on Tuesday cited the Islamic practice of barring women from entering mosques to justify the prohibition on women in the age group of 10 to 50…
Ajit Singh bows out of electoral politics
Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh), July 24 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) President Ajit Singh on Tuesday announced that he is retiring from electoral politics and will not contest any Lok Sabha election…
Transgenders to be observers for first time in Pakistan polls
Islamabad, July 24 (IANS) For the first time in Pakistan’s political history, the Election Commission of Pakistan has given the duty of “observers” to the members of the transgender community. The accreditation cards of the…
Mob lynching worst period for minorities: Azam Khan
Lucknow, July 24 (IANS) Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Azam Khan on Tuesday said the safety and security of minorities in the country was in danger, adding that post independence this was by far the worst…
India to close field office in Nepal’s Biratnagar
Kathmandu, July 24 (IANS) India on Wednesday announced that it is closing its camp office in Nepal’s Biratnagar from August 1. “All services, including issuing of motor vehicle permits, registration certificates for Indian nationals, attestation…
Anshu Prakash protected from action by Delhi House panel: HC
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the state’s Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash to appear before a Delhi Assembly committee, assuring him that he is “adequately protected” from any punishment…
Nirmala Sitharaman refuses to meet OPS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Senior AIADMK minister and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O. Pannerselvam was on Tuesday refused an appointment by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a development that created flutters in political circles…
Sensex, Nifty50 settle at fresh closing highs; capital goods stocks surge
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) The key domestic equity indices — BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange — settled at their highest closing levels on Tuesday supported by firm global cues and…
60 killed as deadly forest fires rage in Greece
Athens, July 24 (IANS) At least 60 people have died, scores injured and almost 700 others rescued from the sea as huge forest fires raged across Greece, authorities said on Tuesday. Huge flames trapped families…
Have fulfilled most promises made under AP Reorganisation Act: Rajnath
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the BJP-led Central government has fulfilled “around 90 per cent” of the commitments made under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014,…
India, Uganda agree to boost economic, defence cooperation
Kampala, July 24 (IANS) India and Uganda on Tuesday agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy and defence following delegation-level talks co-chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ugandan President Yoweri…
Violence mars Maratha quota stir, Mumbai shutdown on Wednesday
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), July 24 (IANS) A policemen and four others were injured, four persons attempted suicide, over a dozen vehicles damaged or torched, road and rail links blocked while a MP and MLC were roughed…
Ahead of 2019 polls, Modi to join 3 BJP rallies in Bengal
Kolkata, July 24 (IANS) Focusing on the 2019 general elections, the BJP will hold three massive rallies in the state which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards the end of this year,…
Mehul Choksi in Antigua, left US weeks ago: Sources
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Gitanjali Group of firms owner Mehul Choksi, the accused in over Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case along with his nephew Nirav Modi, moved to Carribbean nation…
Two Bangladeshi terror operatives nabbed in Noida
Lucknow, July 24 (IANS) Two alleged Bangladeshi terror operatives were arrested from Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Tuesday in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and the West Bengal Police, an official…
Maruti Suzuki launches advanced telematics solution
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Automobile major Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday launched an advanced telematics solution — Suzuki Connect — for its Nexa customers to manage a host of services such as emergency alerts, vehicle…
Samsung India pips Xiaomi, Apple reports mere 1% share in Q2 2018
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) After losing ground to Xiaomi for the last two consecutive quarters in India, South Korean giant Samsung bounced back in the second quarter of 2018 with 29 per cent market…
India to face Essex in four-day practice game
Chelmsford, July 24 (IANS) Ahead of the high octane five-match Test rubber against England, starting August 1, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team will indulge in a four-day practice game against county side Essex from Wednesday….