India
Popular Among Indian Techies, Tightened H-1B Visa Norms May be Part of Trump-Modi Talks: Govt
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
2 Dalits Allegedly Caught Stealing Money Beaten up by Showroom Staffers in Rajasthan, 5 Detained
A cross-FIR has also been filed by the staffers against the two Dalits for stealing money.
Assam Police to Recover Cost of Properties Damaged During Anti-CAA Violence from Protestors
Police have so far arrested around 450 persons in nearly 270 cases across the state for indulging in violent activities during the protests in the second week of December, 2019, a police officer said.
Assam Public Works Moves SC to Reverify NRC, Says Final List Includes Illegal Foreigners But Excludes Indigenous People
The APW alleged that the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which was published on August 31, 2019, left out the names of indigenous people but included many illegal foreigners.
Maha Shivratri 2020: Date, Significance, Puja Vidhi and Time of the Festival
This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on Friday, February 21. Each year, the festival is celebrated in the month of Phalgun (February-March), according to the Panchang, the Hindu calendar.
Bihar and Andhra to Step up Conservation of Migratory Birds, Will Establish Two Ringing Stations
The projects will comprise preparing state action plans for conservation of migratory birds, undertaking bird counts, bird migration studies at key protected areas, training of frontline field staff, and bird ringing, which involves tagging them to study...
Gargi College Molestation Case: Students to Meet DCW on Saturday to Get Update on Commission's Probe
Some student representatives will meet the panel on Saturday to get a status update on the panel's probe in the matter.
Will Ensure No Subversive Activity Takes Place in J&K During Trump's Visit, Says DGP Dilbagh Singh
Jammu & Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh was responding to a question on intelligence inputs suggesting that terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed might carry out a major attack on the eve of Trump's visit to India.
Bidar Sedition Case: Students Were 'Counselled' by Police, Not Interrogated, State Tells Karnataka HC
The court was hearing a PIL questioning the investigating officer's conduct and if rules were followed during examinations of minor students after the school management was slapped with sedition charges for performing a play that was allegedly critical of...
Maoists Blow up Empty School Building in Bihar, Leave Behind Anti-Citizenship Act Pamphlets
Hand-written pamphlets that have been recovered from the site bear slogans against "Brahminvadi, Hindutvavadi fascist BJP government," and question "occupation" of school buildings by security forces.
Soon After Pathalgarhi-related Violence & 7 Murders, Jharkhand Begins Process to Withdraw Cases Against Activists
Barely 10 days after the incident, a joint secretary in the Home department sent letters to deputy commissioners asking them to start the process of dropping charges against those found supporting Pathalgarhi.
With Donald Trump Set for Feb 24 Visit to 'Incredible India', a Look at PM Modi's Global Guest List
Trump will be on a two-day visit to India, starting February 24 and will be in Ahmedabad and New Delhi.
Families of Those Killed During Anti-CAA Protests in UP Approach Court to File FIR Against Police
The protest that took place in Kanpur on December 20 and 21, 2019 had witnessed stone pelting, arson and firing.
19-Year-Old Woman Raped at Knifepoint Near Toll Plaza in Karnal, 2 Arrested
The woman alleged that while her husband was having tea at a roadside stall, she went to use the washroom where the two men pointed knives at her and forced her to walk with them.
Appointed to Oversee Ayodhya Temple's Construction, Ram Mandir Trust to Hold First Meeting Today
The Trust has been constituted by the Narendra Modi government. The trust meeting is likely to finalize the date to start construction of the Ram Temple.
‘How Could Colleges Do all That Extortion?’ Kiran Bedi Slams Puducherry CM on Medical Admissions Probe
She also criticised Chief Minister V Narayanasamy for not disclosing the names of the officials involved in the scam.