After 2 days of relaxation, Kashmir is shut down again
After two days of relaxation by the Hurriyat Conference, the prolonged shutdown picked up where it left off in Kashmir Valley on Monday as schools, colleges and business establishments followed the protocol and streets resumed their deserted look. Meanwhile, the police...
Fire breaks out at SSKM hospital in Kolkata
A fire broke out at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Monday morning creating panic among patients and family members at the main referral hospital of the state. There is no report of casualty or injury as of now, fire department said. The...
2 CRPF jawans injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
File PicTwo CRPF jawans were today injured in a pressure bomb blast triggered by Naxals in the dense forest of Chhattisgarh's worst insurgency-hit Sukma district, police said. "The incident took place at around 9.20 AM when a patrolling team of...
Stealth destroyer INS Chennai commissioned
INS Chennai (D65), the third and final ship of Class P15-A Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer has been commissioned into active service. INS Chennai is among the largest destroyers constructed in India having a length of 164 meter and displacement of over...
Indore Patna Express Tragedy: At least 100 killed, many still trapped
At least 100 people were killed and more than 200 injured early Sunday when 14 coaches of the Indore-Patna express train flew off the rails in Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh, police said. The toll in one of India’s worst...
Two children pulled out alive from derailed Indore-Patna express bogie
Two children were pulled out alive from an overturned bogie of the Indore-Patna Express here, offering a glimmer of hope to rescuers looking for survivors among the heaps of metal and scattered baggage. The two boys aged six and seven were...
At least 30 dead after Patna-Indore Express derails near Kanpur
At least 30 people were killed today when 14 coaches of the Indore-Patna express train derailed near Pukhrayan area in Kanpur Dehat district, with railways officials saying the number of casualties could rise. The incident took place at around 3 am...
Three army jawans killed, 3 injured in militant ambush in Assam
File Pic Guwahati : Three army jawans were killed and three others were seriously wounded in an ambush carried out by suspected militants of the United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) in upper Assam on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around...
Sonia pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
Sonia Gandhi pays a floral tribute to her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi on the latter's birth anniversary. Her son, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi also was present at the tribute. Later, it is reported that Sonia will be inaugurating a photo exhibition...
In first vote after notes ban, bypolls in 6 states
Voting began for by-elections in six states and one union territory on Saturday morning in polls expected to be the first referendum since the ban on 500 and 1000 rupee notes was announced by the BJP-led government at the centre. In...
I-T department cracks the whip, sends notice on large cash deposits
Just 10 days after PM Narendra Modis announcement of removing old Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency denominations from legal tender, the income tax department has started cracking the whip on people depositing large amount of cash. The I-T department of...
Notes Ban: Problem is serious, we will have riots, says Supreme Court
New Delhi: For the second time in a week, the Centre has faced tough questions on the notes ban from the Supreme Court, which cautioned on Friday: "We will have riots on the streets." Chief Justice of India TS Thakur said...
Election Commission tells Finance Ministry not to use indelible ink in banks
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday wrote to Finance Ministry asking them not to use the inedible ink since it may lead to problems in the states where elections have to be held in coming time. It is notable that...
Don’t use indelible ink in banks, EC writes to Finance Ministry
The Election Commission writes to the Finance ministry not to use indelible ink in banks. EC raised the concern as several states will be going to polls and this is one of major points to mark citizens who have already...
Donations shoot up by 50 pct at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple post demonetization
Mumbai: Donations have shot up by almost 50 percent at Mumbai's popular Siddhivinayak Temple thanks to the government's demonetisation deccision. Normally the donation for Siddhivinayak Temple is around Rs.30 to Rs.40 lakhs per week, but post demonetisation, it has reportedly increased...
Delhi doctor found with 70 lakhs in cash. All in Rs. 100 notes
New Delhi: A paediatrician was detained on Wednesday for allegedly possessing around Rs. 70 lakhs in Rs. 100 denominations in central Delhi's Paharganj area, police said. The doctor, identified as Nallal, was allegedly putting bundles of cash in his car when...
Demonetisation : Families can now withdraw up to Rs 2.5 lakh for weddings
New Delhi: The government’s decision to demonetise high denomination notes coinciding with the wedding season had been a cause of sorrow for many households. Offering some respite to families celebrating on Thursday, Economic Affairs Secretary Shantikala Das announced that those...
Cries of ‘PM Jawab Do’ ring out in both houses of Parliament on Day 2
New Delhi: On Day 2 of the Winter Session of Parliament, expected chaos. Uproar in both houses over over note ban, opposition corners govt in Parliament. The TMC's Derek O'Brien says, "The person who made the announcement on November 8, where...
Day after Sena marches with Opposition, Rajnath calls Uddhav
Mumbai: Hours after BJP ally Shiv Sena joined an opposition march against the notes ban on Wednesday, the government reached out to party chief Uddhav Thackeray. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reportedly spoke to Mr Thackeray on the decision last...
SP reinstates Ram Gopal Yadav in the party a month after he was expelled
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav reinstated in the party. He will continue to be SP General Secretary and spokesperson and will be part of the SP Central Parliamentary board. On October 23, the Samajwadi Party had expelled...
Sadhvi Pragya Bail Matter; High Court erked over delay in getting records
Mumbai: Hearing the bail application of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, arrested in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the Bombay High Court today asked why the Record and papers of the case which were called by it's earlier order was taking...
