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'EVMs are not tampered when you win elections?': SC to petitioner seeking ballot paper voting

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking a return to ballot paper voting in India, questioning the rationale behind the plea.

Woman from Assam stabbed to death in Bengaluru hotel by boyfriend

Bengaluru: A 22-year-old woman, who worked as a vlogger and a private company employee, was found murdered inside a hotel room in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar on Tuesday morning, media reports said.

Home Ministry responds to Allahabad HC on petition claiming Rahul Gandhi's UK citizenship

Prayagraj: The government is looking into the issue of Rahul Gandhi’s dual citizenship in response to Allahabad High Court’s query in connection with a petition filed by S Vignesh Shishir, a resident of Karnataka, media reports said.

India, Tanzanian officials discuss further ways to expand bilateral cooperation

The third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania took place in Goa on November 26 when the officials discussed wide range of areas where the two countries could cooperate.

India-Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee discusses

The third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania took place in Goa on November 26 when the officials discussed wide range of areas where the two countries could cooperate.

India expresses deep concern over arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, urges Yunus-led government to ensure safety of minorities

India on Tuesday reacted to the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities in the South Asian country.

Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM amid suspense over top post

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday resigned as per norms before the formation of a new government amid the suspense brewing over whether the Shiv Sena leader will continue or will be replaced, media reports said.

President Droupadi Murmu releases commemorative coin, stamp and books on Constitution Day

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday released a commemorative coin, a stamp and two books on the Constitution on the occasion of the 75th Constitution Day of India.

President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay homage to 26/11 victims

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others on Tuesday paid their homage to the victims of the terror attack, which was carried out by Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba in Mumbai on this day in 2008.

President Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay homage to 26/11 victims

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others on Tuesday paid their homage to the victims of the terror attack, which was carried out by Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba in Mumbai on this day in 2008.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hospitalised in Chennai with minor health issues

Chennai/IBNS: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been hospitalised with minor health issues, media reports said.

Union cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription

New Delhi/IBNS: The union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publication.

Udaipur Palace witnesses clashes over new Maharana's standoff with cousin

Clashes were reported at the erstwhile royal family's Udaipur Palace on Monday after the coronation of BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar as the 77th Maharana of Mewar. 

Indian Coast Guard apprehends Myanmarese fishing boat with 5,500 kgs of prohibited drugs in Andaman seas

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Monday apprehended a Myanmarese fishing boat ‘Soe Wai Yan Htoo’, carrying 5,500 kgs of prohibited drug Methamphetamine along with one portable Inmarsat Satellite phone, in the Andaman seas.

'Left country due to death threats from Dawoon Ibrahim': Lalit Modi

Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, in a recent interview, revealed that he did not leave India in 2010 due to his legal cases but owing to life-threatening pressure from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

SC wants Delhi schools to reopen despite high pollution, says students staying home won't solve issues

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday observed that schools in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) should open now despite the high pollution levels as the problem won't be solved if students stay at home.

SC wants schools to reopen despite high pollution, says students staying home won't solve issues

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday observed that schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) should open now despite the high pollution levels as the problem won't be solved if students stay at home.

S Jaishankar meets Foreign Secretary David Lammy, appreciates steady momentum in India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Italy when he appreciated the momentum in the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Sambhal mosque survey violence: Case registered against Samajwadi Party MP

A case has been registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) MP and son of a local MLA in connection with the violence that occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal region during the survey of a mosque, media reports said.

Modi refers to Guyana's 'Mini India' during his Mann Ki Baat address

PM Narendra Modi said a 'Mini India' resides in Guyana and the Indian-origin people are leading in every sector in the country.

Uttar Pradesh: Three die after Google map leads their car to unfinished flyover in Bareilly

Misguided by Google Maps to an under-construction bridge, at least three people died after their car plunged into a river in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

Violence over mosque survey in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal kills five, Rahul Gandhi urges SC to intervene

Lucknow/IBNS: The violence which broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal over a court-ordered survey of a mosque has killed five people, media reports said.

Parliament's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar

New Delhi/IBNS: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of Parliament were on Monday adjourned for the day amid uproar over the Adani issue which was raised by the Opposition, media reports said.

Those rejected by people disrupt Parliament for political gains: PM Modi

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday trained his guns at a section of opposition leaders alleging they "try to hijack Parliament for political gains" on the first day of the winter session.

Winter Session of Parliament begins today, 16 key bills remain on government agenda

The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament will begin on Monday with the legislators expected to discuss several crucial bills including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill.

Uttar Pradesh: Protest erupts in Sambhal district over mosque survey, 3 die during clash

The Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday directed to suspend internet connectivity for 24 hours after violence broke out in the region over a mosque survey.

S Jaishankar inaugurates Indian Embassy's new Chancery in Italy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian Embassy in Italy where he is visiting to attend the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party fails to open account in Bihar by-poll

Patna: Prashant Kishor vowed to continue his efforts to boost the vote share of his Jan Suraaj Party to 40%, asserting his determination to achieve the target despite poor debut in the Bihar Assembly by-polls, media reports said.

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party fails to open account in Bihar by-poll loss

Patna: Prashant Kishor vowed to continue his efforts to boost the vote share of his Jan Suraaj Party to 40%, asserting his determination to achieve the target despite their poor debut in the Bihar Assembly by-polls, media reports said.

'People of Maharashtra rejected false narrative': BRS leader KTR tears into Congress after poll defeat

Hyderabad: Telangana's Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president, KT Rama Rao (KTR), launched a scathing critique of Congress and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing them of spreading "false propaganda" that was decisively rejected by the people of Maharashtra, media reports said.