India
Bengal Girl Students Forced to Take off Leggings by School Authorities, Parents Protest
The students were only asked to submit their leggings as they did not confirm to the school's dress code, the school principal said.
Show 'Magnanimity', Don't Remove Congress Chief from Jallianwala Trust, Opposition Tells Govt
The opposition members were participating in a discussion on the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019 after Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel moved the motion for further consideration.
In Honour of Slain Indian-American Cop, Houston Police Change Dress Code Policy for Sikh Personnel
Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, a 10-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's office and its first Sikh deputy, was gunned down in September while conducting a mid-day traffic stop in northwest of Houston.
Vodafone Idea and Airtel Shares Zoom After Both Companies Announce Tariff Hikes
Bharti Airtel shares also rallied 7.36 per cent to Rs 439.25 at close of trade. In intra-day, it climbed 8.87 per cent to Rs 445.45 -- its 52-week high.
Rajasthan, Manipur Only States to Have Passed Bills to Check on Lynching Cases After SC Directive
Union minister of state for home Nityananda Rai said the Centre, following a Supreme Court directive, has issued two advisories to state governments to check incidents of lynching.
IIT-Madras Students End Indefinite Fast over Fathima Lateef's Suicide after Assurance from Administration
The two students called off the indefinite strike following assurances from the Dean that two of their demands would be implemented 'at their earliest' while a probe into Fathima Lateef's suicide would be discussed with the Director later.
21-year-old Mumbai Youth Arrested for Sexually Abusing, Impregnating His Teen Sister
The matter came to light on Saturday when the girl, a college student, felt unwell and was taken to the state-run Cama Hospital at Dhobitalao by her father.
Nusrat Jahan Discharged From ICU, Family Dismisses Rumours of Drug Overdose
The Trinamool Congress MP was taken to the hospital at around 9.30 pm on Sunday following respiratory distress. A medical team was formed for her treatment.
Arunachal to Have a 'Final' Meeting on Citizenship Amendment Bill with All Stakeholders
Chief Minister Pema Khandu convened Monday's special Cabinet meeting to discuss the report of the Consultative Committee on the CAB, which was submitted to the state government during the day.
11 Killed, 15 Injured as Bus Collides with Truck and Catches Fire Near Rajasthan's Bikaner
Prime facie reports said that fog diminished the visibility and hence the accident occurred, however, a detailed investigation will be done once the injured recover, he said.
PDP MPs Hold Protest in Parliament Against Scrapping of Special Status to Jammu and Kashmir
Holding placards against the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370, the two MPs urged the government to 'respect' the special status of the region.
Congress MLA Tanveer Sait Attacked With Knife at Wedding in Mysuru, Undergoes Surgery
As Sait was seated at the function, Pasha attacked him with a knife and tried to escape, when he was caught by the people at the venue and later handed over to the police.
Telangana Transport Stir: Cops Shift Fasting Union Leader to Hospital; All Eyes on HC Verdict Today
On Monday, the high court is likely to deliver a verdict on the impasse, though sources said Rao may move the Supreme Court if the HC order goes against the government’s stand on the issue.
Air Quality in Delhi-NCR Improves Significantly Due to Strong Winds But Still in 'Poor' Category
The satellite cities of the national capital also saw significant improvement in the air quality with some having Air Quality Index (AQI) in the 'moderate' category.
Main Ayodhya Litigant Iqbal Ansari Distances Himself from AIMPLB's Decision to Seek Review of SC Verdict
The AIMPLB decided on Sunday that it would file a petition seeking review of the Supreme Court's judgement in the Ayodhya case and said it was against accepting the five-acre alternative land given for a mosque.
Union Minister Naik Praises Pilots Involved in Goa Navy MIG Crash for Showing 'Presence of Mind'
The MiG-29K aircraft, attached to INS Hansa base in Dabolim, had crashed on a rocky plateau near Verna village on Saturday, with both pilots managing to eject safely.