India
New Farm Laws Not Brought in Overnight, Ready for Clause-by-Clause Discussion, PM Tells Farmers
Addressing farmers from Madhya Pradesh via video link as part of the government’s outreach program, Modi said he was ready “with folded hands and bowed head” to talk on every issue.
Businessman's Teen Son Hits Mumbai Delivery Boy's Two-wheeler With Speeding Car, Kills Him
The accident took place around 2.30 am in Oshiwara in western suburbs when the driver of the high-end car tried to overtake the scooty of the delivery boy, the official said.
SC Rejects Challenge to Election of Dhiraj Prasad Sahu as Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand
The apex court dismissed the appeal filed by the BJP candidate, who had lost the poll from the state, challenging the verdict of the Jharkhand High Court which had rejected the plea against Sahu’s election.
With 22,890 Fresh Cases and 338 Deaths, India's Covid-19 Tally Rises to 99.79 Lakh
With 338 more fatalities, the death toll reached 1,44,789, while the total COVID-19 cases mounted to 99,79,447, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Part of Jaipur-Delhi Highway Remains Blocked as Farmers Continue Agitation Near Border
The farmers led by Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav, former CPI (M) MLA Amra Ram and other leaders have been agitating in Sakatpura near Shahjahanpur in Alwar in Rajasthan.
PM Modi Offers Condolences to Nawaz Sharif on His Mother's Death
The letter was forwarded to Sharif's daughter and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad last week with a request to be conveyed to her father, who has been residing in London since last...
AIIMS Unable to Find Required Number of Volunteers for Phase-3 Trial of Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 Vaccine
"We wanted 1,500-2,000 participants but so far, we have been able to recruit only around 200 participants. People are unwilling to participate in the exercise thinking why take part in a trial when a vaccine would be available soon for everyone," Dr Sanja...
Telangana Woman Dies by Suicide After App-Based Lender Messages Her Contacts on Loan Default
The woman, who reportedly borrowed around Rs 3 lakh over a period of time from the online loan app firm, took poison and died at a hospital on Wednesday.
Nitish-led JD(U) Throws Hat in the Ring for Bengal Assembly Polls as Ally BJP Looks to Unseat Mamata
JD(U) national general secretary Ghulam Rasool Baliyavi said the party's unit in West Bengal wants to contest at least 75 seats and the number could go up, subject to the approval of the leadership.
Advance Corporate Tax Mop-up Jumps 49 Per Cent to Rs 1.09 Lakh Crore in Q3: CBDT Source
The increase can primarily be attributed to the low-base last fiscal when the government had slashed corporation tax rates to a record low of 25 per cent in the Q3, leading to lower tax payout by companies.
Delhi Man Arrested for Duping People With Promise of Job at AIIMS
On December 13, a complainant filed a report at the Hauz Khas police station that in October, he met with Rahul at AIIMS Hospital who offered him a job there.
Headmaster Detained for Sexually Assaulting Minor Girl Students in Telangana
The 40-year-old man had sexually assaulted at least six girls on the school premises since August this year, police said.
Telangana Gears Up to Inoculate 80 Lakh People in First Phase Once Covid-19 Vaccine Ready
A release from Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's office had earlier said the vaccine should be given first to the COVID-19 warriors and front-line workers like police and others, people aged above 60 and those suffering from acute health issues.
Abetment to Suicide Case: Bombay HC Allows Republic TV Editor Arnab Goswami to Challenge Chargesheet
Goswami and the two other accused were arrested on November 4 in connection with the suicide of architect-interior designer Anvay Naik in 2018 over alleged non-payment of dues by the companies of the trio.
No Ground for Banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India Head Tells Tharoor-led Parliamentary Panel
During the course of the meeting, panelists asked questions on a recent report published in the Wall Street Journal regarding a ban on saffron outfit Bajrang Dal.
Days After Quitting Cabinet, Rebel TMC Leader Suvendu Adhikari Resigns from Bengal Assembly; May Fly to Delhi Tomorrow
Disgruntled with the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, Adhikari had resigned from the state cabinet last month.