4-day police custody for man held in cheating case
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) A private firm’s owner arrested by the CBI for allegedly cheating a government bank of Rs 10 crore on the basis of a fake identity was on Friday remanded in…
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India, China concerned over shrinking Himalayan glaciers: Minister
Panaji, Sep 16 (IANS) Holding climate change responsible for the shrinking of glaciers in the Himalayas, Union Minister Anil Dave on Friday said both India and China were “concerned” about the degradation in the world’s…
SC to hear petition against Shahabuddin’s bail on Monday
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a plea by a Siwan resident seeking cancellation of bail granted to former RJD MP Mohamed Shahabuddin on the ground that the strongman-turned-politician…
Equity markets surge on positive global cues, value buying
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Reduced chances of a US rate hike, coupled with foreign fund inflows and value buying, lifted the Indian equity markets on Friday. Besides, healthy macro-economic data on foreign trade and positive…
Congress accuses BJP of foul play in Arunachal
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Congress on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of “foul play” and committing a “fraud on democracy” after Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu alongwith 42…
Opposition withdraws resolution to remove Meghalaya Speaker
Shillong, Sep 16 (IANS) Meghalaya’s opposition parties on Friday withdrew the resolution seeking removal of Speaker Abu Taher Mondal in the concluding day of autumn session. The resolution against the removal of the Speaker was…
Tamil Nadu observes shutdown in a peaceful manner
Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) The dawn-to-dusk shut down strike called in Tamil Nadu by various organisations representing farmers, traders, transporters and others evoked a good response and ended peacefully on Friday. Meanwhile, a man who…
India to raise issue of terrorism at NAM: Ansari
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Friday said India will raise the issue of terrorism during the upcoming NAM Summit, being held in Venezuela, as peace is required for development….
23 killed in Pakistan mosque suicide blast
Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) At least 23 persons were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque in Pakistan’s Mohmand Agency during Friday prayers. As many as 29 others were injured in…
India vs Spain Davis Cup: Nadal pulls out of opening singles match
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal on Friday pulled out of Spain’s Davis Cup World Group Play-off opening singles match against India due to a stomach bug. “Change of nomination for the…
Will support states affected by chikungunya, dengue: Nadda
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday said the ministry will support the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi in tackling the rising cases of dengue and chikungunya. “Have…
Akhilesh seeks power to pick candidates
Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday demanded the “power to distribute party tickets” in the forthcoming assembly elections. Replying to questions from India TV, Akhilesh Yadav said: “I am…
WFI refers Narsingh dope case to CBI
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday referred the alleged dope case of grappler Narsingh Yadav to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a detailed probe. WFI President…
Equity markets surge on positive global cues
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Reduced chances of a US rate hike, coupled with foreign fund inflows and value buying, lifted the Indian equity markets on Friday. Besides, healthy macro-economic data on foreign trade and positive…
If Congress MLAs want to defect, what can we do: Rijiju
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said it had no role in the dramatic political developments in Arunachal Pradesh where Chief Minister Pema Khandu and 42 Congress MLAs defected…
Davis Cup: Nadal pulls out of opening singles match against India
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal on Friday pulled out of Spain’s Davis Cup World Group Play-off opening singles match against India due to an upset stomach. “Change of nomination for the…
Four killed in communal violence in UP
Lucknow, Sep 16 (IANS) Four persons were shot dead on Friday in Bijnore in Uttar Pradesh in communal clashes after some boys allegedly teased a group of school girls, police said. Some people opened fire…
Rs 500 crore tourism development package for J&K
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Projects entailing an expenditure of around Rs 500 crore for the development of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir were approved on Friday under the Prime Minister Reconstruction Plan, an official…
16 killed in Pakistan mosque suicide blast
Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) At least 16 persons were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque in Pakistan’s Mohmand Agency during Friday prayers. As many as 23 others were injured in…
Congress accuses BJP of foul play in Arunachal
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Congress on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of “foul play” and committing a “fraud on democracy” after Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu alongwith 42…