India
Election Commission Hears 2 AIADMK Factions Staking Claim to Its Poll Symbol
The Commission today heard the camps led by V K Sasikala and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam
Supreme Court Notice to Centre, EC on Plea For Scrapping Pension to MPs
The top court was hearing an appeal filed by NGO Lok Prahari against the Allahabad High Court order dismissing its plea alleging that pension and other perks being given to MPs even after demitting office are contrary to Article 14 (Right to Equality) of...
Judiciary Too Bound by Separation of Power: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Separation of powers is as binding on the judiciary as it is on other pillars of democracy, the government told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as members claimed the Supreme Court was getting into the domain of law-making through some of its verdicts.
Prepare Action Plan Against Illegal Slaughterhouses, Cow Smuggling: Yogi to Police
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed all police officers to prepare an action plan to shut illegal slaughterhouses and to prevent cow smuggling.
Pakistan's Bhagat Singh Bhakts get Court Protection to Observe Death Anniversary
The Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation has succeeded in getting the Lahore high court to pass orders to ensure security to those who want to observe the 86th martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, the Times of India reported.
The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case: A History
The Supreme Court’s suggestion for the parties the Ayodhya Babri Masjid to negotiate and make an out of court settlement is only the latest attempt to solve the dispute. But what is the dispute all about? How did the case develop? Here is a timeline to t...
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq Beat India in Happiness Index 2017
India ranked a lowly 122 on a list of the world's happiest countries, dropping four slots from last year and coming behind China, Pakistan and Nepal.
Pregnant Cow Falls Down 40 Feet Cliff, Then Swims to Safety
A pregnant cow had a miraculous escape after falling down a 40ft cliff in the UK.
River Ganga Now a Living Entity, HC Gives it Fundamental Rights
In a landmark ruling by the Uttarakhand High Court in Nainital, River Ganges and River Yamuna has been accorded the status of India’s first living entity and shall have all the fundamental rights available to a person under the Indian Constitution.
Rajya Sabha Passes Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill 2016
The bill that seeks to increase maternity leave to 26 weeks from the present 12 weeks was earlier passed by the Rajya Sabha on August 11, last year.
Law and Order Top Priority for Adityanath; Portfolios Soon
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed DGP Javeed Ahmed to ensure that there was no laxity in improving law and order situation, hours after a BSP leader was shot dead in Allahabad.
Metro Services to be Normal, Some Restrictions to Remain
With Jats calling off their agitation, Delhi Metro on Sunday announced that its services will be normal tomorrow but for restrictions on exit at certain stations.
Jats Call Off Agitation in Delhi after Haryana CM Promises 'Reservation'
Jat agitation that was threatening to bring Delhi to a standstill has been postponed for now.
Amarinder Singh Government Announces STF to Tackle Drug Menace
The Amarinder Singh led Congress government in Punjab, in its first cabinet meeting on Saturday, has decided to constitute a Special Task Force (STF) to eliminate the drug menace from the state.
Stop Jats From Reaching Delhi, Home Ministry Tells States
Ahead of the Jat protests, the Centre has asked police forces of Delhi and its neighbouring states to stop the agitators before they reach the borders of the capital.
Top 5 Controversial Statements of Hindu Hardliner Yogi Adityanath
Making Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister-designate is a surprising choice for the BJP. Adityanath is no stranger to controversy. In fact, for a good chunk of his political career, he has stayed in the front pages for his controversial remarks.
