India
No Indian Citizenship for Foreigners Without State Govt's Nod Once 'Citizenship Bill' Becomes Law
The Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 seeks to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities — Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and Christians — from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after they have stayed in India for seven years, instead of 12 ye...
Myanmar's Civil War is Moving Closer to India's Borders, Threatens to Cross Over
Two districts of Manipur - Saiha and Lawngtlai – where thousands of Myanmar’s citizens have come taken refuge, is where a few clashes between Myanmar Army and Arakan Army have been reported.
No Special Treatment Given to Sasikala in Prison and No Rules Violated, Claims Her Advocate
Sasikala has been lodged at the Bengaluru prison ever since her conviction by the Supreme Court in February 2017 in the disproportionate assets case.
Trouble Mounts for Chidambaram as CBI Seeks Govt Sanction to Prosecute Him in INX Media Case
P Chidambaram was not listed as an accused in the FIR registered by the CBI but seeking sanction to prosecute him implies that he may figure as one in the final report of the agency.
Apex Court to Hear Karti Chidambaram's Plea to Travel Abroad on January 28
Karti has said in the plea that he wanted to travel to France, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom for the next few months.
Maharashtra Cop Killed While Stopping Truck Carrying Bullocks, 2 Arrested
This is the second incident of a policeman losing his life while on a vehicle check in the last three months in Maharashtra.
CBI DSP AK Bassi Moves Supreme Court Against Transfer to Port Blair, Alleges 'Victimisation'
Bassi, who was the investigating officer in the corruption case against Asthana, said the order is violative of the directions issued by the top court in its judgment on the plea of Alok Verma who was reinstated.
Unpaid Work Done by Women Worth 43-times Apple's Annual Turnover: Oxfam
In India, the unpaid work done by women looking after their homes and children is worth 3.1 per cent of the country's GDP. Women spend 312 minutes per day in urban areas and 291 minutes per day in rural areas on such unpaid care work, the Oxfam report add...
ED Takes Contradictory Stands Before Court, Accused Walk Free Without Bail in Money Laundering Case
The accused Narendra Kumar Rai, Rajesh Mathur and Yogender Pal Gupta were summoned as accused by the court after filing of a charge sheet by the Enforcement Directorate in the case.
Govt Tweaks Travel Norms, 65+ and Under-15 Indians Can Use Aadhaar to Visit These 2 Countries
The Aadhaar card has now been added to the list wherein PAN card, driving licence, Central Government Health Service (CGHS) card or ration card, could be shown to prove their identity and visit the two countries.
All 10 Feared Dead in Avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir's Khardung La
Bodies of five of the deceased have been recovered so far, while efforts are on to find the remaining five persons, whose chances of survival are bleak, a police official said here.
EC May Announce Lok Sabha Poll Schedule in March First Week
The charting of the phases would also depend on the availability of security forces and other requirements, according to sources. The announcement of the mega exercise is likely to be made in first week of March, they said.
On Fishing Trip, Barabanki Villagers Net Pitcher Full of Gold and Silver
The pitcher was taken into custody by the local police and district administration officials and handed over to the temple priest. It will be handed over to the archaeological department on Friday.
At Vibrant Gujarat Summit, PM Modi Says India Aims 'Top 50' Rank in Ease of Business Next Year
The country's ranking has jumped 75 places in the World Bank's ease of doing business rankings and is now ranked at 77 on the list.
Jaitley's 'Rational' Approach Hints at Farm Package in Interim Budget Ahead of Elections
Speaking at CNBC-TV18 Indian Business Leaders Awards, Jaitley stated that the challenge of revamping this sector lies in the increased farm productivity and surplus
2018 Review: Progress of Women's Cricket
The Stock of Women’s cricket is on the rise and its about time. There are more and more sound bites available in the media, on social media, in the newspapers and this is only good news. Like their male counterparts, women cricketers deserve their time in...