India
DGGI Busts Input Tax Credit Frauds Worth Rs 2,350 Crore
Three people were arrested in connection with what was termed as "massive frauds" involving the availment and utilisation, as well as passing on of ineligible input tax credit (ITC) on the strength of bogus invoices, an official statement said.
Country Did Not Work at Full Potential Earlier, Says PM Modi
"For a long time, the problem was that we did not use our 'saamarth' (potential) to the fullest. This problem was in our governance as well as in functioning," Modi said at the centennial celebrations of University of Lucknow Modi urged the youth to devel...
Former Minister Roshan Baig in 3 Days CBI Custody in IMA Scam Case
Baig, who was disqualified as a Congress legislator after he revolted against the party last year, was arrested on Monday.
SC Rejects Pleas for Transfer of Criminal Cases on Sacrilege of Sikhs' Holy Book Out of Punjab
The top court, while dealing with the facts of the cases, said, transfer of trial from one state to another would inevitably reflect on the credibility of the State's judiciary.
When Ahmed Patel Won and Karnataka Congress Troubleshooter DK Shivakumar Had The Last Laugh
When the BJP tried to defeat Patel in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections in August 2017, Shivakumar protected Gujarat Congress MLAs from poaching. Despite being raided by the I-T Department and ED, he did not budge.
Delhi Riots: Accused Committed 'Crime Against Humanity', Police Says in Charge Sheet
The charge sheet, which names former JNU student leader Umar Khalid and JNU student Sharjeel Imam as accused, said there was a tacit understanding between the accused persons to carry out an illegal act.
Won't Insist on Senior Advocate Anand Grover's Appearance in NGO-PMLA Case: ED to Bombay HC
A division bench had on Tuesday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to consider deferring the summons issued to Grover, keeping in mind the prevalent Covid-19 situation.
After NSE, BSE Declares Karvy Stock Broking as Defaulter, Expels from Membership
Investors having any outstanding claims against the brokerage can file their claims with the exchange within 90 days from the date of issue of the notice -- by February 22, 2021, the BSE said in a circular.
Late Major Kaustubh Rane's Wife Kanika Joins Indian Army to Pay Tribute to Her Husband
As a tribute to her husband Major Kaustubh Rane, she also joined the Indian Army. Major Kaustubh lost his life in August 2018 with three other Indian soldiers.
'Revisionist Efforts': Indian-origin US Lawmaker Calls Out China over Its Construction along LAC
In July, the US House of Representatives had passed its annual National Defence Authorisation Act, which included Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's bipartisan amendment calling for an end to Chinese aggression towards India along the LAC.
Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Severe' Category Amid Stubble Burning
The national capital's AQI was in "severe" category on November 15 the last time but after that it had improved and remained in either "poor" or "moderate" category until November 22.
No Coercive Action Will Be Taken Against Slum Dwellers Along Rail Tracks in Delhi: Centre tells SC
The top court on August 31 had directed the removal of around 48,000 slum dwellings along the railway tracks in Delhi within three months and said there shall not be any kind of political interference in execution of the plan.
Haryana Govt Announces New Limits on Social Gathering Sizes amid Rising Covid-19 Cases
In the six National Capital Region (NCR) districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Rewari, Rohtak, Hisar and Sonipat, the government has decided to limit the number of persons allowed at social gatherings to a maximum 50 for such events held indoor and 100 for ou...
38-year-old Software Engineer Burnt Alive by Kin in Telangana Over Black Magic Suspicion
The victim, employed in Bengaluru, was set ablaze. Based on a complaint from his father, a case of murder was registered. However, the exact reason for the murder is yet to be ascertained
Bengal Will Work with Centre to Implement Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, CM Tells PM Modi
Noting that West Bengal has successfully reduced COVID-19 positivity and death rates, Banerjee said the recovery rate among the patients in the state has improved as compared to other parts of the country.
Govt Keeping Close Watch on Development of Covid-19 Vaccine, Will Ensure it Reaches Everyone: PM Modi
PM Modi said that the government is keeping a close watch on the development of vaccines and is in contact with Indian developers and manufacturers, along with global regulators and international companies.