New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) A court here on Monday extended, for seven days, the police custody of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) chief Harminder Singh Mintoo, who had escaped from high security Nabha Jail in…
By Imran Khan Patna, Dec 5 (IANS) Chandeshwar Prasad and Mahesh Yadav, both migrant workers from Bihar, are on unscheduled visit to their homes, as the factory owners told them to take a break and…
Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa is still alive, Apollo Hospitals said on Monday, after a TV report about her death sparked trouble and mass frenzy outside the hospital. “Some TV…
Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Guided missile frigate INS Betwa slipped while undocking at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Monday, an official said. While 14 personnel were evacuated from the spot with minor injuries,…
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) A speeding car here on Monday recklessly rammed into three bikes and also hit pedestrians, leaving three dead and several others injured, said Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee. The incident occurred on…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a batch of petitions challenging the demonetisation decision, as well as the Central government’s plea seeking the transfer of cases filed before different…
Bengaluru, Dec 5 (IANS) Budget passenger carrier AirAsia India on Monday announced the appointment of Amar Abrol as its Managing Director in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). According to the airline,…
Srinagar, Dec 5 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday pledged support to separatist Hurriyat leaders, asking them to carry the “movement for azaadi to its conclusion”. Addressing party workers…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Logjam over the demonetisation debate continued in the Lok Sabha on Monday, leading to disruptions and its adjournment for the day, with the government and opposition failing to reach an…
Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Sasikala Pushpa on Monday questioned the need for AIADMK holding a meeting of its law makers when Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa is recovering. Speaking to India…
Panaji, Dec 5 (IANS) Voters in Goa will now be able to visually verify their vote, thanks to Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) to be introduced in upcoming state legislative assembly elections, a senior…
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) In the wake of a child smuggling racket being unearthed in the state, the West Bengal government on Monday announced setting up a panel for prevention of child trafficking. Making the…
Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s condition is “extremely grave”, a London-based doctor who is assisting doctors at the Apollo Hospitals here said on Monday. “The situation is extremely grave but…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Aircel on Monday said it has launched a value offer for its new customers in New Delhi, with free voice calls with a validity of 90 days and free data…
Sabarimala, Dec 5 (IANS) The famed Sabarimala temple has dedicated free meals to around 75,000 pilgrims on Monday to wish for the speedy recovery of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, a senior temple official…
Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Monday witnessed unruly scenes as the opposition demanded an apology from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for apparent disregard for women by the police at a rally on…
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Guided missile frigate INS Betwa slipped on the dock blocks while undocking at the Naval Dockyard here on Monday, an official said. The incident occurred around 1.50 p.m. when the ship…
Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s condition is “very critical” and “grave”, Apollo Hospitals said on Monday, as AIADMK MLAs trooped to the hospital apparently to pick a successor. In quick…
Rome, Dec 5 (IANS) A proposal made by US Secretary of State John Kerry to Russia about the divided Syrian city of Aleppo details the procedure for withdrawal of rebel forces, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was on Monday adjourned for the day without conducting any business as opposition members demanded that the government immediately pays salaries and pensions to the employees and…