India
Tension in Parts of Coimbatore After Attack on Two Mosques, Security Beefed Up
While a bottle filled with petrol was hurled at a mosque in Ganapati locality, there were reports of stones thrown at another place of worship in Kovaipudur, police said.
Delhi Riots: Police Scrutinising Mobile Data, Videos to Identify Role of 'Outsiders'
The communal violence in northeast Delhi, which was sparked by protests over the amended Citizenship Act, has left 44 dead and over 200 injured.
With US-Taliban Peace Deal in Afghanistan, India will Face Islamist Extremism in Region: CPI(M)
After more than 18 years of war in Afghanistan, the US and the Taliban reached an agreement on February 29 in what was both sides' most intensive efforts yet to end the war.
ISC Class 12 Commerce Exam 2020, Here are Some Last Minute Preparation Tips
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Commerce exam is slated to be conducted on March 6.
TikTok Seeks Dismissal of Plea Demanding Ban on App
The petition in the Bombay High Court was filed last November by city-based woman Heena Darvesh, claiming the app has resulted in several criminal offences and deaths.
30 Cases of Honeytrapping Filed in Rajasthan in Last Two Years: State Govt
A total of 17 cases were registered in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer divisions from January 1, 2019, to January 31 this year, said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal.
UPSC Declares IFS (Main) Examination 2019 Result on upsc.gov.in
UPSC conducted IFS examination in December, 2019 and interviews for personality test were held in February, 2020. Based on the order of merit, candidates have been recommended for appointment to the posts in Indian Forest Service.
'If Police Fail to Enforce Law, Democracy Fails': NSA Ajit Doval Says Cops Should Be Fair and Objective
He was addressing a conference of young superintendents of police from across the country.
Wife of Army Soldier Posted in Ladakh Killed by His Brother Over Domestic Dispute
Vipin, who is posted in Ladakh, was not at home when the murders took place. However, he has also been booked for conspiracy.
In 2019, US Rejected 1 in 5 H1B Petitions with Denial Rate Higher for Indian IT Companies: Study
For instance, the denial rate for the TCS, and Infosys in 2019 was 31 per cent and 35 per cent respectively, whereas for Wipro was 47 per cent and 37 per cent for Tech Mahindra.
SC to Hear Pleas on CAA After Arguments in Sabarimala Related Matter Are Over
A nine-judge bench is re-examining various religious issues, including the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple and mosques, and the practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community.
SC Refuses to Allow Delhi Violence Victim Intervene in ‘Hate Speech’ Case of Activist Harsh Mander
The Delhi Police had Wednesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court against Harsh Mander and sought initiation of contempt proceedings against him for alleged "derogatory remarks" making insinuations against the apex court and its judges.
Taj Mahal Sees Decline in Footfall, Tourists Cancel Stay After 6 Test Positive for Coronavirus in Agra
A large number of domestic and foreign tourists have cancelled their hotel bookings and tour packages after restrictions were imposed on foreign travellers in order to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Health Ministry to be Consulted Before Organising International Meets, Conferences
At the meeting, the Home Ministry was tasked with working closely with state governments, including relevant district administration officials, to ensure compliance with screening protocols at Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on India's land borders.
Additional Doctors, Counters, Forms to be Arranged at Airports as Part of Coronavirus Screening
After the Centre's announcement that all international passengers arriving in India would henceforth be screened, Aviation Secretary P S Kharola held a four-hour long meeting with officials from various departments and airports.
Govt Asks Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Others to Pay Balance AGR Dues Without Delays: Sources
The government has so far received about Rs 26,000 crore from AGR payments, including adhoc/ buffer amounts given by telcos to meet any reconciliation differences.