- If we have to take up all your PILs, then why did we elect the government, wonders SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed dismay over people approaching it on issues relating to governance meant to be dealt with by the political executive even as it agreed to take up a PIL seeking direction to the Centre to detect, detain and deport illegal immigrants, including Rohingyas and Ban
- Russia - Ukraine War: India abstains as Russia suspended from UNHRC
India was among the 58 countries that abstained from a resolution at the UN General Assembly on Thursday approving Russia suspension from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
- Congress income dips to Rs 285 crore in 2020 - 21
The income of the Congress dipped to Rs 285.76 crore in 2020-21, a sharp decrease from Rs 682.21 crore in 2019-20, according to a report submitted by the party to the Election Commission.
- PM Modi meets opposition leaders in the chamber of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah and other Opposition leaders in the chamber of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the conclusion of Parliament’s Budget Session.
- Jamia professor bribery case: CBI officer accused of seeking Rs 60 lakh bribe; agency orders probe
In a new twist to the bribery case involving Jamia Millia Islamia professor Khalid Moin, the CBI has started an inquiry into allegations by an accused that its officer had demanded Rs 60 lakh bribe to let him off the case.
- SP MLA who made controversial remark against CM faces bulldozer, ?illegal? petrol pump demolished
A petrol pump that had allegedly been built illegally by Samajwadi Party MLA Shazil Islam Ansari was bulldozed on Thursday, days after the legislator was booked over a “provocative remark” against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- McDonald's India to display allergen and nutritional information for entire menu
Quick service restaurant McDonald's India (West and South) on Thursday said that it will now also display ‘Allergen and Nutritional’ information for the entire menu of in-store and on McDelivery app to enable customers to make the right food choices.
- No comment: India on political turmoil in Pakistan
India on Thursday declined to comment on the political turmoil in Pakistan saying it is an “internal matter” of that country but noted that it is keeping an eye on the developments in Islamabad.
- SC agrees to hear PIL seeking to detect, detain and deport illegal immigrants
The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to list for hearing a PIL seeking direction to the Centre and others to detect, detain and deport illegal immigrants including Rohingyas and Bangladesh nationals while expressing dismay as to why it should hear matters related to the functioning of the political exe
- As Lemon price soars across India, social media goes side - splitting
When we think of summer season in our mind, the first therapy to combat the effects of dog days is a refreshing lemonade. As the summer season goes on to attain its peak, Lemon price has soared to unprecedented height across India.
- Rajnath, Jaishankar to visit US for two plus two meeting on April 11
India has announced that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will together visit Washington next week.
- Over 30 per cent Indian districts vulnerable to extreme forest fires: Study
More than 30 per cent of Indian districts are vulnerable to extreme forest fires, said a study released on Thursday, warning such wildfires have risen by over 10 times in the last two decades.
- India has established economic ties with Russia, focusing on stabilising it: MEA
India on Thursday asserted that it has established economic relations with Russia and political colouring should not be attributed to the engagement.
- Making lifestyle changes for an ideal body weight
While everyone wishes to have an ideal body weight and a healthy body, it is one of the tasks that require the most practice. To establish a base for ideal body weight, one must successfully maintain a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with adequate physical activity which should be followed
- DU VC defends CUET, says cut - off system did not offer equal opportunities to students
The cut-off system did not offer equal opportunities to all students but the CUET will judge them on equal parameters and will not be disadvantageous for those who studied under from boards that are not lenient in awarding marks, Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh said on Thursday.
- BJP MP demands SC - monitored SIT probe into killings of Kashmiri Pandits
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi on Thursday demanded Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe into the mass killings and exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley.
- Case lodged for ?manhandling? of singer Yo Yo Honey Singh during show in Delhi
The Delhi Police has registered a case in connection with the alleged manhandling of singer Yo Yo Honey Singh during a show at a club here, officials said on Thursday.
- Former Haryana minister Nirmal Singh joins AAP
Former Haryana minister Nirmal Singh and his daughter Chitra Sarwara on Thursday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister and party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal.
- Rajnath releases 3rd list of weaponry to be banned for import to boost self - reliance in defence manufacturing
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the third list of over 101 military systems and weapons that will come under an import ban over the next five years and be developed indigenously, in a fresh impetus to the Indian armament industry.
- Govt mandates vehicles? fitness testing via automated stations in phased manner from April 2023
The government has made fitness testing of vehicles through Automated Testing Stations (ATS) mandatory in a phased manner starting April next year.
- RIL deal: Amazon, Future to approach Singapore tribunal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of the Amazon-Future dispute as the parties agreed to approach Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) for resumption of arbitral proceedings over Future Retail’s Rs 24,500-crore merger deal with Reliance Retail.
- India to grow at 7.5% in current fiscal: ADB
India is likely to maintain its position as the fastest-growing major economy with the ADB outlook projecting a growth rate of 7.5% for 2022-23 on strong investment prospects against 5% for China in January-December 2022.
- ED questions former CM Omar Abdullah in connection with J&K Bank scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday questioned former chief minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah in a case registered at probing agency headquarters in New Delhi, official sources said.
- Air India cancels Delhi - Moscow flight over insurance issues
Air India on Thursday cancelled its Delhi-Moscow service over the fear that its flight insurance may not be valid in Russian skies amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, sources said.