India
PIL in SC Seeks Anti-harassment Guidelines at Places of Worship, Background Check of Religious Leaders
The fresh petition, filed by advocate Maneesh Pathak, said religious places constitute part of work place as many women are employed there, other than those working on a voluntarily basis.
Stakeholders of Vedanta’s Tuticorin Plant Seek PM Modi’s Intervention in Restarting Operations
The Tamil Nadu government had in May issued an order, directing the state Pollution Control Board to seal the Vedanta group's copper plant and close it down "permanently" following violent protests during which 13 people were killed in police firing.
I Dream of an India Where President Takes Oath on Vedas: Satya Pal Singh
The Union minister of state for human resource development made the remarks at the launch of a four-day global convention of the Arya Samaj which he said was a 'mahakumbh' of its followers.
Two Militants Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in J&K's Baramulla
The official said an exchange of firing also took place Thursday evening at Arwani area of Anantnag district after security forces launched an operation based on a tip.
Chidambaram Can't Be Arrested in INX Media Case Till Nov 29 as Delhi HC Extends Interim Protection
The court had earlier granted protection from arrest to the senior Congress leader and his son Karti in Aircel-Maxis case till November 1.
Woman Who Was Assaulted by BJP Councillor Booked for Drunken Driving, Creating Ruckus at Public Place
On October 20, Dipti had filed a complaint against BJP councillor Manish Chaudhary alleging he had thrashed her and her police sub-inspector friend at a restaurant the previous day.
It's a Miracle, Says Madras HC as Condition of 9-Year-Old Boy Seeking Euthanasia Improves
Encouraged by the positive development, the child's father, a tailor struggling to meet the medical expenses, submitted in the court that the treatment be continued.
Days After Amritsar Accident, Railways Asks Drivers to Slow Down, Guards to Take Action on Spotting Crowds
The instructions said that if the RPF gets any information about crowds on the tracks, they also should act accordingly and inform relevant authorities at the earliest.
CBI Chief Alok Verma Did Not Cooperate With CVC in Corruption Probe Against Him, Says Govt
The grave allegations of corruption by senior functionaries of CBI one against another, which has been widely reported in media, has vitiated the official eco-system of the organisation, the Centre said.
Rape Attempt on Class 2 Girl in Muzaffarnagar, Youth Lured Her to Jungle With Noodles
The incident took place in Purquazi town in the district Tuesday evening.
Sharad Purnima 2018: Laxmi Puja Or Kojagiri Purnima, its Significance And Bhog Rituals
Celebrated on the occasion of Sharad Purnima or Kajogari Purnima, Kojagara Puja Purnima is more famously known as Sharad Purnima in most parts of India.
Fake Bank Apps May Have Stolen Data of Thousands of Customers: Report
The fake apps target seven banks — SBI, ICICI, Axis, Indian Overseas, BoB, Yes Bank and Citi Bank — a report by IT security firm Sophos Labs said.
Mohan Bhagwat Offers Prayers in Pune for 'Speedy' Construction of Ram Temple, ‘Ramrajya’
In a video, the RSS chief is is heard uttering the words 'Ram mandir' and 'Ramrajya' while performing special prayers at the Shreemant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple.
'Stated Our Position Many Times': China on Support to India's Request Over Jaish Chief Masood Azhar
Masood Azhar is accused of several deadly terrorist attacks in India, including one on the Uri military base in Kashmir in 2016 in which 17 security personnel were killed.
After Backlash, J&K Withdraws Order on Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana in Schools and Colleges
The withdrawal comes after National Conference leader and former CM Omar Abdullah accused the government of ignoring other religions.
CBI Officer DSP Devender Kumar Moves Delhi High Court Against Arrest by His Own Agency
Kumar, who was earlier the investigating officer in a case involving meat exporter Moin Qureshi, was arrested yesterday by the CBI on the allegations of forger