- OIC displays 'communal mindset', says External Affairs ministry
As more West Asian countries issued statements condemning comments by BJP spokespersons against Prophet Mohamed, the Ministry of External Affairs targeted the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Countries) by asking its Secretariat to stop “pursuing its communal approach and show due respect to all f
- Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing to plea against stay on prayers at Mughal Mosque in Qutub Minar complex
The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to urgently take up a petition challenging a stay on prayers at the Mughal Mosque within the Qutub Minar Complex in Delhi.
- Rashly driven SUV hits biker on Delhi road; video goes viral
A video of a rashly driven SUV hitting a motorcycle on a road in the national capital went viral on social media prompting the Delhi Police to take cognizance of the accident.
- Navjot Sidhu taken to PGI Chandigarh for medical examination
Jailed Congress leader Navjot Sidhu has been taken to the PGI, Chandigarh, for a medical examination.
- Adani and GMR buy Gujarat and Telangana franchises in Ultimate Kho Kho
Corporate giants Adani Group and GMR group have acquired the Gujarat and Telangana franchises, respectively, in the ‘Ultimate Kho Kho’ league, which is set to start this year with an aim to promote indigenous sport.
- Need to make Indian banks, currency important part of international trade, supply chain: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need to make India’s banks and currency an important part of the international trade and supply chain.
- AAP holds Jan Samwad programme in Kullu
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a Jan Samwad programme here today.
- Who is Nupur Sharma? From contesting elections against Kejriwal to becoming BJP's top spokesperson, here are details about her
From contesting against New Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, which she lost, to becoming one of the top spokespersons of the BJP, it didn’t take much time for Nupur Sharma to make a place for her in the party.
- Communal disharmony
Refer to ‘Way out of the communal trap’ (Nous Indica); the perpetrators of violence in the name of religion are lumpen elements in any society or culture and know no religiosity. Violence and virulence, fear and fanaticism are inimical to social or communal harmony, and ultimately eat in
- Three killed in road accidents
Hoshiarpur: Three persons were killed in separate road accidents in the area in the last 24 hours. Joginder Singh, a resident of Alachor, Nawashahr, told the police that his 33-year-old son was going to Saila Khurd on his bike, when a tempo, which going ahead of him, made a sudden turn. His son&rsqu
- World Environment Day celebrated at DPS, Kaithal
Delhi Public School, Kaithal, in collaboration withHaryana State Pollution Control Board celebrated World Environment Day on the premises of the school. Under the guidance of the Regional officer , Haryana State Pollution Control Board Rajender Sharma, the event was a success. Vikas Kumar Hooda,SDM
- Arvind Kejriwal: BJP can?t handle Kashmir; Pandits forced to leave Valley
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday claimed Kashmiri Pandits were being forced to leave the Valley due to the targeted killings of minorities and demanded the Centre put forth an action plan to stop such incidents.
- Active covid - 19 cases rise to 25,782
India logged 4,518 new coronavirus infections taking the tally of covid-19 cases to 4,31,81,335, while the active cases increased to 25,782, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
- Remarks on Prophet: BJP removes Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar Jindal
Cracking the whip, the BJP today suspended party spokesperson Nupur Sharma from the primary membership of the party, distancing itself from her inflammatory comments against Prophet Mohammed in a television debate on the Gyanvapi mosque issue amid protests in the country and abroad, especially in Ar
- Rasika Dugal?s ?Fairy Folk? to be screened at Sydney Film Festival
Actress Rasika Dugal’s film Fairy Folk will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, which will take place from June 8 to 19. Written and directed by Karan Gour, the film follows the story of a squabbling couple, Ritika and Mohit, who have lost their spark and are tired of each other. More diffic
- Article 142(1) and Supreme Court?s jurisdiction
Whether it is the release of Perarivalan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, after 31 years by the Supreme Court, or the sacking of a cabinet minister of Manipur, there is a common thread in the form of Article 142(1) of the Constitution. While these two cases are just illustrative, t
- BJP suspends Nupur Sharma for remarks against Prophet; Saudi Arabia joins Arab backlash as controversy escalates
Saudi Arabia on Monday joined Qatar, Iran and Kuwait to express its condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammed and called for "respect for beliefs and religions." 
- ED conducts raids against Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday conducted raids against arrested Delhi minister Satyendar Jain as part of a money-laundering investigation being conducted against him, officials said.
- Farmer?s entrepreneurship earns him chapter in Class XII book
Students across the country will now study the success story of a farmer of Yamunanagar. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced the success story of Dharambir Kamboj (59) of Damla village in the book of Business Studies (Part I) this year.
- Haryana Diary: ?Selfie with Daughter? campaign
Jind: A ‘Selfie with Daughter’ founder Sunil Jaglan visited Kashmir recently, urging Kashmiri families to participate in the campaign. Jaglan said there were 160 entries from Kashmir for the ‘Selfie with Daughter’ campaign this year. Earlier, Kashmiri families and girls had n
- News Analysis: West Asia social media storm forces BJP to act
The strong reaction from the Grand Mufti of Oman Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalili followed by a Twitter storm in West Asia may have been crucial in the BJP suspending its spokesperson for insulting Prophet Mohammad and his wife Ayesha on a television channel.
- PGI's Virology Department lab gets WHO accreditation
National Measles Lab at the Department of Virology, PGI, got the WHO accreditation for carrying out serology and molecular testing for measles and rubella.
- 2021 Khelo India Youth Games: Maharashtra lead tally with 9 gold
Defending champions Maharashtra started their Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) campaign right with a bang by leading the medal tally with nine gold medals today. Hosts Haryana, meanwhile, climbed up to second position with six gold medals.
- Double delight for Chandigarh cyclist
Local cyclist Reet Kapoor brought double laurels for Chandigarh today. She became the first female cyclist from the city who has been selected to represent India in the Asian Track Cycling Championship, to be held in New Delhi from June 18 to 22. She is currently attending National Coaching Camp for
- No leader in Congress can replace Gandhi leadership: Birender Singh
Former Union Minister and BJP leader Birender Singh on Sunday said that no leader in the Congress could replace the Gandhi family. “I had good relations with Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Gandhi family is the point that keeps the Congress united. At present, I don’t see any leader in th