India
Modi Cabinet Approves Rs 8,500 Crore Bailout Package for Sugar Industry
Pending sugarcane dues and low MSP, the rate at which government buys crops from farmers, had become a major poll issue in the recently held by-elections.
HD Kumaraswamy Asks Transport Department to Probe Allegations Against Ola, Uber
A delegation of Taxi drivers and owners' association and Uber attended the meeting chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday to discuss the issues. The drivers had pointed out that many cab owners were struggling to stay in the indust...
RSS Says No to Request for Iftar Party at Nagpur HQ, Muslim Wing Explains Why
The convenor of the RSS's Muslim wing said he would initiate an inquiry against the swayamsevak who made the request to hold the iftar party in the premises of Smruti Mandir.
After Treasury Keys Go Missing, Jagannath Temple Admin Says Valuables Intact in Ratna Bhandar
The temple administration also welcomed the judicial probe order into the case and assured the government of "full cooperation" into the investigation.
Supreme Court Allows Reservation in Promotion to SC/ST Employees
The top court took into account the Centre's submissions that entire process of promotion has come to a "standstill" due to the orders passed by various high courts and the apex court had also ordered for "status quo" in a similar matter in 2015.
'A Cult Has Been Born': Former Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief on Rising Terrorism
Former Jammu and Kashmir police chief Kuldeep Khoda said the conflict zone was usually associated with conflict of interests between those managing the security grid and political grid.
NEET Aspirant Jumps Off 8th Floor in Dwarka for Lying to Parents About Exam
Parnav Mehandirata had jumped from the building. His body was found lying in a pool of blood on the ground just beneath the balcony of his residence on the eighth floor, the officer said.
Iconic Mughal Sarai Station Officially Renamed as Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction
The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Governor in an official communication about the change made according to the Centre's nod in 2017.
Punjab Farmers to Call Off Agitation on June 6, Four Days in Advance
Punjab saw farmers spilling milk and throwing vegetables on the roads during the course of the bandh. Several clashes were also reported between general public and farmers in several parts of the state.
PM Modi Gives Scripted Interviews, Alleges Rahul Gandhi After Translator's Gaffe
The controversy erupted when after the Prime Minister responded to a question on addressing challenges faced by Asia, his English translator read out a lengthy passage from a piece of paper that included facts and figures not part of Modi's answer.
SSC CGL 2018 Registration Closing Today at 5PM, Apply Online Now
SSC CGL 2018 application process is closing today at 5PM on the official website of Staff Selection Commission at ssc.nic.in.
Navy Evacuates 38 Stranded Indians From Cyclone-hit Island in Yemen
The Navy on Saturday had diverted its ship INS Sunayna from the Gulf of Aden to Socotra as part of the operation 'NISTAR' to rescue the Indians, Navy spokesperson Captain DK Sharma said.
Mahabharata's Narada First Journalist in World: RSS Leader Supports UP Minister's Remark
Narendra Jain, the RSS's regional publicity in-charge said, "Narada was the first journalist of the entire universe. No two ways about it. It's a matter of faith. A debate on the issue will be futile."
Wife of Cop Killed in 2016 Mathura Clashes ‘Upset’ With Yogi Govt's Treatment
Archana Dwivedi, the widow of Superintendent Police (city) Mukul Dwivedi, said BJP leaders had promised support when their government was not in power.
Centre Will Refund GST on Raw Materials for Langars and Bhandaras, Announces Arun Jaitley
The Centre's share of GST charged on the raw food materials purchased by the religious institutions will be refunded under a new scheme 'Seva Bhoj Yojana', Badal had told reporters at a press conference in the national capital.
Dust Storm Claims 15 Lives in Uttar Pradesh
Moradabad bore the brunt of the storm, with as many as seven deaths reported from the district, followed by three deaths from Sambhal, the spokesperson said.