India
Dramatic Standoff at JNU as Students Protest New Hostel Rules, Ambulance for Dean Allegedly Blocked
While the administration alleged that the protesters stopped doctors from meeting ailing Dean of Students on campus, the students denied they had done any “gherao”.
5 Killed, 8 Injured in Diwali-related Incidents in Odisha
A man was hacked to death in Bhubaneswar allegedly for bursting fireworks, while another was charred to death in Keonjhar district in a blaze triggered by firecrackers on Sunday night.
Cyclone 'Kyarr' to Bring Rain in Gujarat before Moving Towards Oman
The cyclone is currently located around 830 km west-southwest of Mumbai and is very likely to move west-northwestwards till Wednesday, the IMD said in a release.
Sikh Devotees' Procession Leaves from Delhi for Nankana Sahib: Pakistan High Commission
The 'Nagar Kirtan' (procession) is led by Sardar Paramjit Singh Sarna, the former president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC).
Firecracker Sale Dips in MP But No Respite from Air Pollution on Diwali
The AQI was recorded at 90 points at 6pm and it further deteriorated and reached the level of 111 at 11pm.
55 Lakh Workers to Benefit from Increased Minimum Wages Notified by Delhi Govt, Says Kejriwal
The enhanced minimum wages for unskilled workers have been fixed at Rs 14,842 per month, for semi-skilled workers at Rs 16,341 per month and for skilled workers at Rs 17,991 per month.
Air Quality in Delhi Much Better Post Diwali Compared to 2018, Says Kailash Gahlot
Kailash Gahlot thanked the people of Delhi for using less crackers while celebrating the festival of lights on Sunday.
Visit Will Give Clear View of Governance Priorities, Says PM Modi Ahead of EU Panel's Kashmir Trip
Former CM Mehbooba Mufti hoped that the iron curtain between Kashmir the world is lifted. She said that the Indian government must be held accountable for 'pushing Jammu and Kashmir into turmoil'.
Pakistan Sets up 80 Immigration Counters at Kartarpur Corridor for Speedy Clearance
India and Pakistan last week signed the agreement on the Kartarpur Corridor that will allow Indian pilgrims to undertake visa-free visit to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib.
PM Modi Greets Nation on Diwali, Remembers Guru Nanak, Sardar Patel in Mann ki Baat Address
PM Narendra Modi also kick-started the 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' campaign where he discussed the women who have brought a great change in society.
Kamlesh Tiwari's Wife, Unsatisfied with Murder Probe, Ex-gratia Amount, Calls for NIA Inquiry
Kamlesh Tiwari's wife Kiran said that the Dadri lynching case victim received Rs 30 lakh as compensation while the Uttar Pradesh government was trying to 'silence' her with Rs 15 lakh.
Talks Between JAC & Govt Fail to Bring Telangana RTC Impasse to an End as Employees Demand Merger
While the government is ready to talk on 21 demands, the JAC has vouched to stick to its 26 demands, including the demand for merger of TSRTC with the state government.
US Lawmakers Seek Access of Foreign Journalists, Congressmen to Kashmir, Write to Indian Envoy
The lawmakers' letter to Shringla comes as the US on Thursday sought from India a 'roadmap' to political and economic normalcy in Kashmir and immediate release of all political detainees.
Kali Puja 2019: Why Bengal Celebrates the Angry Indian Goddess on Amavasya
Goddess Kali is considered as the first incarnation of Goddess Durga and is considered a more fierce and aggressive form of Durga.
Plea for Entry of Women into Mosques, SC Asks Centre to Reply by November 5
A bench headed by Chief Justice Gogoi took note of the fact that it had issued notices to parties, which included union ministries of Women and Child Welfare and Law and Justice and Minority Affairs and the National Commission for Women, in April.
London Mayor Pledges Robust Policing for Planned Kashmir Protest on Diwali
The Pakistani-origin mayor made his promise in a letter to London Assembly member Navin Shah, who had previously raised concerns over the planned protests by British Pakistani and separatist groups.