Modi to release a book on Naidu’s first year as VP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today will release a book on experiences of M Venkaiah Naidu during his first year as vice president of India and chairman of Rajya Sabha. The 245-page book titled Moving onMoving forward: A year...
Justice Ranjan Gogoi to Succeed Dipak Misra as Next CJI, Will Take Charge on October 3
Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the second senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, will succeed Dipak Misra as the next Chief Justice of India on October 3, according to reports. Gogoi’s name was reportedly recommended for the post of the CJI by...
Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Condition Normal, he is Doing Fine: Doctor
New Delhi: Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav health conditions are normal, news agency reported on Saturday. Talking to sources, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, Dr. RK Srivastava said, “Lalu...
We Don’t Treat Anyone as Our Opponent: RSS on Congress
New Delhi: Days after Congress president Rahul Gandhi attacked the Sangh, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday said that it does not consider anyone as their opponent and is guided by the national interest. The statement was made by a...
PM Narendra Modi to Launch India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will launch India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) at Talkatora Stadium, which will take care of speedy financial inclusion for people across the country with the leverage of a vast network of the...
Jain monk Tarun Sagar dies at 51
Popular Jain monk Tarun Sagar died around 3:30 am on Saturday in Krishna Nagar area of Shahdara in Delhi. He was 51. He had recently been diagnosed with jaundice and was admitted at a private hospital in Delhi. His last rites will...
Probe into Rafale deal if Congress comes to power: Sharma
The Congress today said if its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the Rafale aircraft deal is not met, the party will set up an inquiry commission if it comes to power. "The Rafale deal is the biggest...
Hardik Patel stops water intake as fast enters 7th day
Patidar leader Hardik Patel's indefinite fast demanding reservation for the community in jobs and education entered its seventh day today as the young leader announced that he had now stopped taking water. In a statement, Hardik said that though he has...
SC stays SSC 2017 results, calls system and exam tainted
The Supreme Court today stayed the declaration of results for the 2017 examination held for selection of staff for government departments and ministries, saying it appeared from the first look that the entire test was tainted. The top court...
SC notice to Centre, BJP, six states on violation of public advertisement guidelines
The Supreme Court today sought responses from the Centre, six state governments and the Bharatiya Janata Party on a plea which has alleged that they have violated the apex court's directions on issuance of public advertisements. Besides the...
SC quashes FIR against Priya Varrier
The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR lodged against actor Priya Prakash Varrier for her 'wink' video. The apex court has also quashed the FIR against the director and producer of movie Oru Adaar Love and said that...
SC adjourns hearing on Article 35A till Jan 2019
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing on the constitutional validity of the Article 35A relating to the special rights and privileges enjoyed by Jammu and Kashmir, till January 2019. The contentious issue has brought life in Kashmir...
IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Rabri and Tejashwi
Delhi's Patiala House court has granted bail to all accused including former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav in Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam case. This comes a day after RJD chief...
SC reserves verdict on Maharashtra dance bars
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on pleas of hotel and restaurant owners challenging a Maharashtra law imposing restrictions on licensing and functioning of dance bars in the state. A bench of justices AK Sikri and Ashok...
ITR filing: Last day to file income tax returns today
NEW DELHI: For those who have not yet filed their income tax returns, today (August 31) is the last day to do so failing which the taxpayers may attract a fine of up to Rs 10,000. As the deadline...
Acquire RK Studio, convert it into film museum, Sanjay Nirupam to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai: Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam today wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking that the state government acquire the landmark RK Studio in suburban Chembur and convert it into a film museum. The Kapoor family has reportedly decided...
Increase quality of investigation in SC/ST Act cases: Maha CM
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis today sought an increase in the quality of investigation into cases under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Fadnavis was speaking at a meeting of the State Level High Power Vigilance and...
Mumbai airport renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji ‘Maharaj’ International Airport
Nearly two years after a resolution was passed in the Maharashtra assembly, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has finally been rechristened as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Confirming the development, Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said the long-pending...
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis approves Bandra-Versova sea link, Vashi creek bridge
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today approved the construction of projects including Bandra-Versova sea link, a new lane on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and third bridge on Thane creek at Vashi. Chairing a meeting of infrastructure projects committee of his cabinet,...
MIAL inducts first of its kind advanced emergency passenger evacuation vehicle for all types of aircrafts
Mumbai: GVK Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), the company that administers the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) inducts first of its kind Advanced Passenger Evacuation Vehicle for rescuing stranded personnel from inaccessible areas of aircrafts. The vehicle covers all...
Simultaneous polls: Law Commission for changes in Constitution
Holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies is a solution to prevent the country from being in constant election mode, the Law Commission said today in its draft report and recommended changes in the Constitution and the...
