India
Supreme Court Refers Pleas Against Jallikattu to Constitution Bench
A Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice R F Nariman framed five questions to be adjudicated on by the Constitution bench.
Nearly 20 Percent Reduction in Budget for Metro Projects
The Budget proposed a grant of Rs 50 crore to the Delhi Metro for its expansion into NCR areas. However, the budget document did not provide a break-up for the individual projects like those being executed by the DMRC.
Analysis | Salaried-class Feel Utterly Left Out of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget Speech
The country’s poor got 21 mentions but the salaried-class – those who diligently pay taxes – were mentioned just seven times.
Govt Sanctions Rs 2,090 Crore to Raise Six New BSF Battalions for Pakistan, Bangladesh Borders
According to the sources, The home ministry had on January 19 approved the proposal of the Border Security Force (BSF) to raise these fresh battalions and asked the BSF headquarters in New Delhi to quickly initiate the process of operationalising them.
Child Kidnapped for One Crore Rescued, Kidnappers Made Seven Ransom Calls
Two persons approached the boy on his way back to home and asked him the address of his uncle. The child went with the two men to show them the house but never came back.
D.El.Ed. 2nd Year Practical Exam 2018 Admit Cards Released at bse.telangana.gov.in, Download Now!
The Directorate of Government Examination, Telangana is scheduled to organize the practical exams for students of 2nd year D.El.Ed. of 2015-17 Batch in February.
Pregnant Woman's Body Parts Found in Gunny Bags in Hyderabad
While one bag contained the severed head and hands, another was stuffed with torso, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Madhapur Division) N Shyam Prasad Rao said.
I-T Officials Ready to Question Sasikala in Prison But There's a Problem. She is on 'Maun Vrat'
Sources in the I-T Department said they did not get much from probing the others and hence issued summons to Sasikala in the first week of January based on the documents they seized from Jayalalithaa's 'Veda Nilayam' residence.
Gender Gap in Indian Labour Force Over 50 Percent, Women Most Disadvantaged: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey that was tabled in the Parliament on Monday stated that women workers make up for a significant section among the low-skilled informal worker category and are engaged in low-productivity and low-paying work.
NIA to Probe ‘Forced Conversion’ of Kerala Woman Who Said Husband Tried to Sell Her to ISIS
The 24-year-old woman had also alleged that her husband forged her Aadhaar card, got the marriage registered, and made her to listen to sermons by controversial speaker Zakir Naik.
CEE Kerala LLM Course Admission 2017-18 Application Process Begins at cee-kerala.org, Apply Before Feb 7
Candidates who have passed the L.L.B. examination with a minimum 50% of marks from the Universities in Kerala or other Universities as equivalent thereto are eligible for admission.
Governor Ram Naik Says Kasganj Violence Unfortunate, Brings Bad Name to UP
Speaking at a function, Naik said, “Whatever happened in Kasganj is unfortunate and a matter of shame. The government should do a detailed investigation and take steps to avoid such incidents in future.”
Jagdish Tytler Opens up on 'Rajiv Gandhi's Role' During 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
Jagdish Tytler said Rajiv Gandhi “recced” North Delhi during the riots triggered by prime minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984.
Bus Falls Into River in West Bengal's Murshidabad; Three Dead, Many Missing
The incident took place around 6 am. Around 50 people are believed to have been travelling in the bus which was headed to Baharampur in West Bengal. Locals allege that the bridge in Murshidabad district was in urgent need of repair and its railings were d...
Maharashtra Tableau Wins 1st Prize at Republic Day Parade, Fadnavis Congratulates Team
The certificate issued by the Ministry of Defence says that the tableau on the coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, presented by Maharashtra at the Republic Day parade this year, has been awarded the first prize.
Film, Rucksacks, Rods, Cycles — Railway Staffers Use Everyday Items to Save Lives on Tracks
The Moradabad division of Northern Railway has made a film detailing the do's and don'ts at unmanned level crossings and it has gone viral on social media seen by both staffers and passengers.