India
In Major Tourism Push, Govt Opens Up for Foreigners 137 Himalayan Peaks for Trekking and Expeditions
Currently, foreigners have to seek permission from the ministries of defence and home to climb these peaks. With the government opening them up, foreigners can now directly apply to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation for permits.
Days After Expulsion, Sister Lucy Kalapura Files Defamation Complaint Against Senior Kerala Priest
Vellamunda Police has lodged and FIR against father Nobel and five other sisters who are part of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation.
NDTV's Promoters Prannoy and Radhika Roy, Former CEO Booked for Alleged FDI Norms Violation
It is alleged that during May 2004 to May 2010, NDTV floated around 32 subsidiary firms all over the world, mostly in the tax havens of Holland, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius etc.
Yamuna Ghat Residents in Delhi Moved to Tents, Farmers Say Crops Worth Rs 40 Lakh Lost
More than 10,000 people living in the low-lying areas along the Yamuna in the city were moved to 22,000 tents as the river breached the danger mark.
'Inauspicious Name': Telangana BJP MP Says Nizamabad District Should be Renamed Indur
Saying that he expressed the sentiments of people, Arvind said that Indur has the name of Hindustan and it starts with 'Ind' like in India. Therefore, it was auspicious.
Odisha to Implement 'One Nation, One Ration Card' on Pilot Basis from September 1
However, beneficiaries will have to link their ration cards with Aadhaar numbers to avail the facility.
Karnataka Govt Orders CBI Probe into Multi-Crore IMA Ponzi Scheme
The CBI has also been asked to 'identify and investigate persons involved in the illegal activities in connection with affairs of IMA, Bengaluru and its group entities.'
‘Appears to be Kingpin in Case’: What Delhi HC Said While Denying P Chidambaram Anticipatory Bail
Justice Sunil Gaur said Chidambaram was evasive in replies to probe agencies when he was under protective cover given by the court.
With Plans to Go Inside Pakistan, Army Was Ready for Conventional War After Pulwama Attack: Report
The Army chief informed the government about preparedness of his force when it was considering various options, including carrying out an aerial raid, to punish Pakistan for the Pulwama terror attack.
PIL Filed in Bombay HC Seeking Authorities Accountable for Maharashtra Floods
The petitioner has sought that the court directs the state government to constitute an 'expert inquiry committee' to probe the reasons for the Maharashtra floods.
Telangana Woman Beats Alcoholic Husband to Death With Kin's Help
The deceased, Syed Saleem (38), was addicted to liquor and was harassing his wife, Peddapalli Deputy Superintendent of Police T.Sudershan said.
J&K Governor Satyapal Malik's Advisors Review Development, Security in Doda, Kishtwar
Reviewing the functioning and performance of each department, the advisors asked for fast tracking of key projects and effective implementation of schemes for achieving optimum results on the ground.
Bengaluru Couple Stabs Girl’s Father to Death for Opposing their Relationship, Burns His Body inside House
The accused, along with her 20-year-old friend Praveen, has been planning the murder her father who has opposed to their relationship.
'Mughal Prince' Offers Gold Brick for Ram Temple Construction, But Wants Land to be Handed to Him
He, however, wants the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi land to be handed over to him saying he is the rightful owner of the land as a descendant of first Mughal emperor Babar, who constructed Babri Masjid in 1529.
Gujarat to Get Country's First Chemical Engineering & Technology Institute
The Central government is also planning to set up a Plastic Waste Management Centre in Ahmedabad to find out solutions to systematic segregation and recycling of plastic waste.
LED Screens to Live Telecast Ganga Aarti at All Ghats in Varanasi
According to an official, the project cost is estimated to be around Rs 11.5 crore. The official said a big event for Ganga Aarti is held atDashashwamedh Ghat.