India
‘Even if You Tried For Decade…’: Rahul Gandhi Tells Abhijit Banerjee How to Deal with ‘Bigots Blinded by Hatred’
Abhijit Banerjee had assisted the Congress in formulating the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) scheme which promised to give Rs 72,000 annually to each of the 20 per cent families in the poorest of the poor category.
PM Modi Won as Voters Felt No Other Leader Was Worth Electing, Says Abhijit Banerjee; Picks Holes in NYAY Scheme
On criticism of NYAY, the Congress' Nyutam Aay Yojana scheme on which he advised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Abhijeet Banerjee admitted that the programme was not 'particularly well-designed'.
Angry Over Birth of Fifth Girl Child, UP Man Gives Triple Talaq to Wife Over Phone
In her complaint to the police, she claimed that her husband got angry when she spoke to him over phone after the delivery and told him about the birth of the girl.
Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead of Half Marathon
All the runs, except the 10 kilometre, shall be flagged off from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and will also end there.
Gautam Gambhir Helps Pakistani Child Get Visa for Treatment in India
Gambhir said he had learnt about the girl's condition through a phone call to his office by former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Yousuf (earlier Yusuf Youhana) recently.
Man Booked for Killing Pet Dog over Property Dispute with Sister in Hyderabad
According to police, Naga Raj and Rama Devi, who were staying in the same house, were engaged in heated arguments for the past one week over a property dispute.
'Love for Cow Only on Paper': Chidambaram Slams Govt over Falling Population of Indigenous Cattle
In a tweet posted by his family on his behalf, Chidambaram, who is currently in the custody of the ED in a money laundering case, put out two economic indicators asking people to draw their own conclusions.
'Optimistic, Straightforward': What Abhijit Banerjee, His Mother Admire in Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo
Being an excellent chef, Abhijit Banerjee shared that Esther just love fried moong dal with cauliflower made by him.
Truck Driver Dies in Highway Explosion on Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway
The police suspect that the deceased might have handled a box containing some explosive substance, triggering the blast.
In Less Than a Month, SC to Script History on Religious Matters as Stage Set for Ayodhya, Sabarimala Decisions
The two Constitution Benches shall lay down precedents on matters of religious tenets and practices as they deliver verdicts in the cases of Ayodhya title dispute and Sabarimala temple entry.
No Slump, Investors' Have Shown Faith in MP, Says Kamal Nath at First Summit under His Govt
Declining to go into number of memorandums signed during the event, Nath said he didn’t believe in optical illusions, adding that several big corporations have promised investment in the central Indian state.
Gujarat-cadre IPS Officer Anup Kumar Singh Appointed as New NSG Chief
The appoint of Anup Kumar Singh, a 1985-batch IPS officer, as the DG of the 'black cats commando' force was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) led by PM Modi.
Army Initiates Programme with NASSCOM to Help Veterans Find Jobs in IT Sector
Ex-servicemen said the move would bridge the gap between the Army and corporate world and and equip the veterans to find a better second career.
Protesting with Dead Bodies a Criminal Offence, Rajasthan Human Rights Commission Tells State Govt
The commission noted that such protests violate the rights of the dead person who deserves respect and has to be cremated.
Around 5.4 Lakh TB Cases Went Unreported in India in 2018: WHO Report
In 2017, India had 27.4 lakh tuberculosis patients which came down to 26.9 lakh in 2018. Also, tuberculosis incidence per 100,000 population has decreased from 204 in 2017 to 199 in 2018.
Supreme Court Turns Away PMC Account Holders Seeking End to Cash Withdrawal Restrictions
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government is aware of the seriousness of the situation and the Enforcement Directorate is taking appropriate action against the culprit.