Congress thinks it is above judiciary: Modi

Allahabad (IANS) Launching a blistering attack on the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the party has always thought it was above the judiciary.

"The party that has ruled the country for the longest…

President, PM remember soldiers killed in 1971 war

New Delhi (IANS) On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who lost their lives during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.

"On…

Separatist shutdown paralyses life in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar (IANS) A shutdown called by separatists on Sunday to protest the civilian killings a day before in Pulwama district, has paralyzed life across the Kashmir Valley.

The shutdown has been called by the Joint Resistance Leadership…

After row, Centre seeks correction in SC order on Rafale

New Delhi  (IANS) Under attack from the opposition, the government on Saturday moved the Supreme Court seeking correction of its order on Friday in the Rafale verdict, saying a note submitted by it in a sealed cover has led to misinterpretation…

Court extends Christian Michel's CBI custody

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday extended by another four days the CBI custody of British national Christian Michel, the middleman accused in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.

Special Judge Arvind…

Heavy rainfall warning issued in Bengal

Kolkata, Dec 15 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of Kolkata on Saturday issued a heavy rainfall warning for around 10 districts of West Bengal ahead of the approaching storm.

"Yesterday's (Friday) deep depression…

Congress steps up heat on Modi government over 'CAG report' on Rafale

New Delhi (IANS) A day after the Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking a probe into the Rafale deal, the political dogfight over the issue intensified with the Congress accusing the Narendra Modi government of "misleading" the apex…

5 killed in J&K gunfight, clashes

Srinagar (IANS): Three militants were killed on Saturday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, while two civilians died in subsequent clashes in the area, police said.

The gunfight took place…

RBI governance structure need further examination, says board

Mumbai (IANS) The central board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which met under new Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday, said the governance structure of the central bank needs further examination before deciding on whether it can be board-driven.

Gehlot to pilot Rajasthan again

New Delhi (IANS) Ending the intense jockeying for power in Rajasthan, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday picked party veteran Ashok Gehlot as the new Chief Minister of the state and Sachin Pilot, who had put up a strong claim, as his deputy.