India
Madras HC Makes Vande Mataram Compulsory in Tamil Nadu Schools, Offices
The Madras High Court said that the Director of Public Information will upload a translated version of Vande Mataram in Tamil and English that will be made available in the Government websites and on social media.
24 Monuments Have Disappeared Due to Encroachments, Says Centre
Of the 11 encroached monuments in UP, three are in capital Lucknow and two in Varanasi. In Lucknow, squatters from the famous Asafi Imambara have only been removed partially.
CRPF Company Commander Thrashed After Jawan Dies of Illness in Kashmir
Khupmani Misall of 28 Battalion CRPF, posted at Qaimoh, was taken ill on Saturday night and died in the CRPF Unit hospital at Anantnag.
Incorrect Reportage 'Alienating' People of Kashmir, Says Mehbooba
"A section of the country's media has been indulging in debates, discussions and reportage about the state and its people, most of which is far from reality. This section needs to be reminded that by resorting to this diatribe about the state, they are no...
Does Right to Privacy Allow an Individual to Remain Anonymous, Deliberates Supreme Court
Right to privacy is being debated in the Supreme Court after questions arose whether collection of biometric data and its usage under Aadhaar scheme was a breach of people’s right to privacy, and if the privacy was a fundamental right.
IT Sector Job Losses Echo in Parliament, LS Clears IIIT Bill
During the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, Congress member Anand Bhaskar Rapolu raised the issue of massive IT job losses and sought to know about the steps the government was taking to protect the interests of IT workers who were facing rampant and “uncer...
Lucknow Hospital Fire: India Fails To Learn Lessons and Get Basics Right
Most fire causes seem hopelessly repetitive, such as a suspected short circuit at King George Medical University, Lucknow and at SUM, Bhubaneswar.
SC Comes to Rescue of Parents of Man Who Was Killed by Manipur CM's Son
On Tuesday, a bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi said: "We will protect the parents...we will take over the responsibility for their safety."
JD(U) Which Voted for Ram Nath Kovind Will Support Gopal Gandhi for V-P
JD(U) spokesperson KC Tyagi said Gopalkrishna Gandhi is better positioned to occupy the office of Vice President.
Amravati to be a Happy, Most Livable City, Says Chandrababu Naidu
The planners who have roped in top global consultants for iconic capital city architectures like a Buddhist Stupa shaped High Court in recognition to Amravati's Buddhist roots, plan it as a vibrant and most livable city dotted with greens and blues where...
Ram Nath Kovind vs Meira Kumar: Presidential Elections 2017 Explained
Amidst a high-stakes battle for the erstwhile Viceregal Lodge, one thing is certain – India’s next President will be a Dalit
Casino Ship Gets Stuck on Sandbar in Goa, One Crew Member Hurt
Goa casino ship MV Lucky 7, which is learnt to be owned by former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda, got stuck in the Aguada sandbar off the Miramar coast.
Cow Transporters Attack Tourists in Odisha's Rayagada
The incident took place near Khedapada village on Friday evening when the tourists were returning after visiting tourist place nearby, police said.
Geelani Asks India, Pakistan to Play Constructive Role for Resolution of Kashmir Issue
Hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani said people in Jammu and Kashmir "do not like any confrontation and are against war-like situations".
Former Kerala Police Chief TP Senkumar Booked Over Communal Comments
In the interview to Samakaalika Malayalam, TP Senkumar had said that the “rising” birthrate among Muslims in Kerala would alter the state’s demographics and had questioned the rising cases of “love jihad”
J&K Police Form SIT to Probe Amarnath Terror Attack
The police have identified the main perpetrator of the attack as Abu Ismail.