India
12 More 'Dark Zones' Crop Up in Haryana as Ground Water Dries Up Rapidly
The groundwater level in some areas of Haryana has depleted by one metre every year since 2013.
PM Modi Arrives in Bishkek for SCO Nations, Meeting With Jinping and Putin on Agenda
Modi said that on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, he also plans to meet several leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Houses of Former UP Minister, Samajwadi Party Ex-MP Searched by CBI in Mining Scam
Gayatri Prajapati's three houses in Amethi were part of the search operation, which is spread over 11 locations in Hamirpur district in the state and several other places in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Says Govt Will Provide Funding for Schools and Hospitals on Waqf Properties
A programme on war footing has been launched for 100% geo-tagging and digitalisation of waqf properties across the country, said the Union minister.
Journalist Prashant Kanojia to Walk Free from Jail as Chief Judicial Magistrate Sends Release Order
CJM (in-charge) Sanjai Kumar directed the release of the journalist on furnishing of two sureties of Rs 20,000 each and a personal bond for the same amount.
Centre Mulls to Induct Private Sector Specialists at Crucial Mid-level of Bureaucratic Hierarchy
A total of 40 such officers are likely to be appointed initially, officials said on Wednesday.
India's General Elections Most Inclusive, Ensured Participation of Differently Abled Voters: UN Conference Told
Secretary in the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Shakuntala Doley Gamlin said India underlined its commitment to providing an enabling environment for differently-abled citizens.
Six Governors Meet Amit Shah, Discuss Issues Concerning Their States
The governors met Shah separately and a home ministry official described the meetings as courtesy calls on the new home minister, who assumed charge on June 1.
Over 3 Lakh Students Register on Delhi University's Website for Admissions since May 30
The university started registrations on May 30 for undergraduate courses and the admission process will end on June 14 with the first cut-off list likely to be released on June 20.
IMF Team Leaves for Pindari Glacier to Retrieve Climbers' Bodies on Nanda Devi
The decision to bring back the bodies by the land route was taken last week following repeated futile attempts to retrieve them using IAF helicopters, amid the high altitude turbulence and bad weather.
Gujarat Braces for Impact as Cyclone Vayu Barrels on, Likely to Delay Onset of Monsoon
Following a warning by the IMD over Cyclone Vayu, the state government has decided to deploy NDRF personnel in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch from Tuesday morning.
How New MHA Order on Foreigners Tribunals Across States Can Set a Dangerous Precedent
With the Home Ministry allowing the constitution of Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) across all states, the BJP has laid the groundwork to deliver each state its own National Register of Citizens(NRC).
BJP Claims its Party Supporter Killed by TMC Workers in Howrah for Chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'
The BJP's allegation comes after TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost her cool over people chanting "Jai Shri Ram" at her motorcade last month.
Two Chinese Engineers Among 3 Killed in Boiler Blast at Haryana Factory
The welding works were underway on the boiler on Sunday around 4pm when it exploded and caught fire, leaving the welder and the two engineers dead.
Chanda Kochhar Skips ED Date in Money Laundering Case; to be Summoned Again
Chanda Kochhar will now be asked to depose later this week. She had not appeared before the agency even last week citing health reasons.
France Welcomes PM Modi's Call for Global Conference on Terrorism
Jean Baptiste Lemoyne will Monday meet Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and a Confederation of Indian Industry delegation before returning to France.
