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Arvind Kejriwal announces he will resign as Delhi Chief Minister, calls for polls in November

In a suprise move, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced his resignation from the post of Delhi Chief Minister, just days after he was freed from the Tihar Jail on bail.

Arvind Kejriwal announces to resign as Delhi Chief Minister, calls for polls in November

In a suprise move, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced his resignation from the post of Delhi Chief Minister, just days after he was freed from the Tihar Jail on bail.

Arvind Kejriwal to resign as Delhi Chief Minister, calls for polls in November

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced his resignation from the post of Delhi Chief Minister, just days after he was freed from the Tihar Jail.

'Will end liquor ban within one hour if voted to power': Prashant Kishor

Patna/IBNS: As he gears up for his party's foundation day on Oct 2, political strategist-turned-Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor has vowed to end the liquor ban in Bihar immediately if elected to power.

Flyers made to wait 5 hours inside IndiGo flight in Mumbai after 'technical snag' delays take-off

Mumbai/IBNS: An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Qatar's Doha was delayed on Sunday with passengers alleging that they were made to wait inside the aircraft for nearly five hours.

IndiGo's Mumbai-Doha flight delayed over 'technical snag', stranded passengers complain of massive inconvenience

Mumbai/IBNS: An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Qatar's Doha was delayed on Sunday with passengers alleging that they were made to wait inside the aircraft for nearly five hours.

6 pilgrims killed in Rajasthan accident, cops launch search for 'unknown' vehicle

At least six pilgrims died and three others received injuries when the car they were travelling in collided with an "unknown" vehicle in Rajasthan's Bundi district on Sunday morning, media reports said.

5 held for throwing stones on Vande Bharat Express in Chhattisgarh days before flagging off by PM Modi

New Delhi/IBNS: The police arrested five people for allegedly throwing stones at the Vande Bharat Express train during its trial run in Chhattisgarh, media reports said on Sunday. 

Army guns down three militants in Jammu Kashmir's Baramullah hours before PM Modi's poll rally in Doda

Srinagar: The Indian Army killed three unidentified militants in a gunfight on Saturday in Kreeri, Baramulla, North Kashmir.

Army guns down three militants in Jammu Kashmir's Baramullah ahead of PM Modi's poll rally in Doda

Srinagar: The Indian Army killed three unidentified militants in a gunfight on Saturday in Kreeri, Baramulla, North Kashmir.

CBI arrests already held RG Kar ex-principal Sandeep Ghosh and a cop over evidence tampering in rape-murder case

Kolkata/IBNS: Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of  RG Kar College and Hospital who was in custody already over financial scam, and a station house officer (SHO) of Tala PS in Kolkata were arrested on Saturday by the CBI on charges of tampering of evidence in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on Aug 9. The crime sparked an unprecedented people's protest in Kolkata and the rest of the country. 

RG Kar faceoff: Protesting junior doctors return from Mamata Banerjee's residence without talks in battle of nerves

Kolkata/IBNS: In a dramatic turn of events, the talks between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the protesting junior doctors failed to take place at the residence of the CM after the delegation was told that the proposed meeting had been timed out owing to their delay in arriving at a decision on live-streaming. This followed after the CM came out of her Kalighat residence first to reason with the protesters to hold a meeting without any videography or live-streaming from their side.

RG Kar faceoff: Protesting junior doctors returned from Mamata Banerjee's residence without talks in battle of nerves

Kolkata/IBNS: In a dramatic turn of events, the talks between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the protesting junior doctors failed to take place at the residence of the CM after the delegation was told that the proposed meeting had been timed out owing to their delay in arriving at a decision on live-streaming. This followed after the CM came out of her Kalighat residence first to reason with the protesters to hold a meeting without any videography or live-streaming from their side.

Bangladeshi radical Islamist leader calls on Mamata Banerjee to 'free West Bengal from Modi rule' in viral video

Dhaka: Bangladeshi Islamic radical Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, released by the interim government following Hasina's departure, has called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "liberate Bengal from Modi's rule and declare its independence."

Juice vendor, minor detained for allegedly mixing human urine in drinks in UP's Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP): A juice vendor and a 15-year-old boy were detained on Friday in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad for allegedly mixing human urine in fruit juices they sold to customers, media reports said. 

'Son of India insulted in US': Modi attacks Congress over assault on journalist in United States

Doda (J&K): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who often portrays himself as a symbol of tolerance and inclusivity with his ‘Mohabbat ki dukaan’ pitch, during a gathering in poll-bound Jammu Kashmir’s Doda on Saturday, media reports said.

RG Kar impasse: Agitating junior doctors' delegation arrives in Kalighat to meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

A delegation of junior doctors arrived in south Kolkata's Kalighat area on Saturday evening to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence

RG Kar impasse: Agitating junior doctor's delegation arrives in Kalighat to meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

A delegation of junior doctors arrived in south Kolkata's Kalighat area on Saturday evening to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Ragpicker injured after blast occurs in central Kolkata

A ragpicker was injured after a blast occurred in Central Kolkata on central Kolkata on Saturday.

RG Kar deadlock: Junior doctors to meet Mamata Banerjee at her residence, protesters demand 'transparency'

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder, will meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence on Saturday evening.

RG Kar deadlock: Ready for meeting but on 5-point demands, junior doctors tell Mamata after CM's dharna visit

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim, have said they are open for talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remaining firm on five demands as the key agenda of the meeting.

Delhi rains: SUV submerges in Faridabad underpass, private bank manager and cashier die

A private bank manager and a cashier died after the SUV in which they were travelling submerged in water in a flooded underpass in the Faridabad region of Delhi on Friday amid heavy rains that have disrupted normal life in the Indian capital city.

PM Modi welcomes new member Deepjyoti at his residence

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed a new member at his residence in the national capital New Delhi.

RG Kar: Mamata Banerjee shows up at junior doctors' protest site, requests them to join work with promise of justice

Kolkata/IBNS: In a dramatic crisis-management move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday made a surprise visit to the protest site of junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim, and assured to act against anyone found guilty.

UP: Shopkeeper arrested in Ghaziabad for mixing urine with fruit juice

Locals thrashed a shopkeeper in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad region after he allegedly mixed fruit juice with urine while serving it to customers.

'SEBI chief traded in listed securities while at regulator,' Congress targets Madhabi Puri Buch again

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Congress (INC) has launched a fresh attack on Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), accusing her of misconduct.

RG Kar: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches junior doctors' dharna site

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee turned up at the sit-in protest site of junior doctors who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim.

DYFI leader Kalatan Dasgupta arrested over an audio clip of conversation aiming 'attack on junior doctors'

Kolkata/IBNS: Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leader Kalatan Dasgupta has been arrested over an audio clip, which was brought to public by Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh who claimed a conspiracy has been hatched to attack the protesting junior doctors passing the blame on the ruling party.

Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Baramulla

Srinagar/IBNS: Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Narendra Modi to address election rally in Doda today

Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on Saturday to hit the campaign trail with the north Indian region gearing up to hold Assembly polls in the upcoming days.