India
Sonia Gandhi Expels Assam MLA Ajanta Neog for Anti-party Activities
Her expulsion from the party comes amid reports that former Assam Public Works Department minister Neog plans to join the ruling BJP during the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Devotees Throng Vishnu Temples in Bengaluru Amid Covid-19 Fear
All the temples followed the Covid protocols strictly such as maintaining social distancing, while several temples voluntarily suspended distribution of 'Teertha' (holy water), instead they gave away 'laddus' as 'prasadam' to the devotees.
3rd Plea in Mathura Court Seeking Removal of Shahi Idgah Mosque Near Lord Krishna Birthplace
"The main request is shifting the Shahi Masjid Idgah built in a part of land of Virajman Thakur Keshav Dev Ji Maharaj Katra Keshav Dev," said Advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh. The suit has been filed by five plaintiffs, including the principal deity Virajma...
Let's Try as an Experiment for a Year: Rajnath Singh Says Farm Laws Will be Amended if Not Beneficial
The defence minister said if these new farm laws are not found beneficial, the government would bring all necessary amendments.
Umbrella Body of Protesting Farmer Unions to Hold Meeting, Respond to Centre's Letter
The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at three border points of Delhi is expected to meet later in the day to discuss the Centre's letter and respond to it for
Assam Reports 95 New COVID-19 Cases, Four Fresh Fatalities
Assam's COVID-19 death toll increased to 1,033 on Thursday with four more fatalities, while 95 fresh cases pushed the tally to 2,15,775, Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The four deaths were reported from Tinsukia, Kamrup Rur...
Karnataka CID Busts Online Financing Fraud Using Mobile-based Loan Apps
Acting on complaints from some victims, including a woman who took loan using Paisa Loan app, the Criminal Investigation Department raided four companies, arrested the chief finance officer and human resource manager of one of them.
Govt Sends Fresh Invite to Farmers for Talks; Protesters Say Include Repeal of Farm Laws in Agenda
The farmer unions alleged that the government's latest letter for talks is nothing but a propaganda against the peasants to create an impression they are not interested in dialogue, and asked it to put the scrapping of the new farm laws in the agenda to r...
PFI Received Over Rs 100 Cr in Its Bank Accounts Over the Years: ED to Kerala Court
Investigation has also revealed that PFI has been involved in anti-CAA protests and funds during the period of December 2019 to February 2020 may have been used for this purpose, the affidavit said.
Keep an Eye on Activities of Middlemen During Paddy Procurement: Adityanath to Officials
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also asked officials across districts to ensure that farmers are paid within 72 hours of paddy procurement.
Indian Automakers Fear Container Shortage To Hit Parts Supply, Output
Automakers in India are bracing for a parts shortage and possible production losses over the next three to four months due to a global shortage of available shipping containers, said a trade body in the world's fifth biggest auto market.
Darjeeling Toy Train Service Will Resume from Christmas, Says Railway Officials
Resumption of services over the full 88-km length of the DHR between Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri stations in the plains at Siliguri will be considered after necessary permission is accorded by the state government.
UP Govt to Withdraw Cases Filed Against BJP Leaders Including Sangeet Som in Muzaffarnagar Riots
Rajiv Sharma, a government lawyer said that a petition has been filed in court by the government to withdraw the cases. This application is yet to be heard by the court.
Working On Startup Policy For Students Wanting To Have Own Business: Kejriwal
The Delhi government is working on a startup policy to help students who have excellent ideas and want to start their own businesses, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday. Addressing the convocation at Ambedkar University, Kejriwal said eve...
Farmer Union Kisan Sena to March to Delhi in Support of Agri Laws on Thursday
The march will have members joining from the Braj area, which includes districts like Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Hathras and also have supporters joining from Meerut and Muzaffarnagar in western UP, the union said.
Couldn't Speak to Amit Shah, Rues Baul Singer Who Fed Home Minister, to Attend Mamata Rally Soon
Baul singer Basude Das, whom TMC Birbhum district chief Anubrata Mondal promised financial help from the West Bengal government, said he will attend Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rally in the district on December 29.