Exposed after Biden pardon's son, 'vulnerable' US justice system reflects on Adani case, say India experts

New Delhi (IANS) US President Joe Biden's decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his eldest son, Hunter Biden, convicted on charges of gun crimes and tax violations, has triggered sharp criticism from Indian experts, who also see double standards…

Two female terror associates arrested in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu (IANS) The police on Tuesday arrested two female terror associates under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. The two women have been identified as Maryama Begum, wife of Mohd Shafeeq of Loudhara, Basantgarh;…

Seven Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana

Hyderabad (IANS) Seven Maoists were killed in a major exchange of fire with police in Telangana's Mulugu district on Sunday. 

The encounter between Maoists and the elite anti-Maoist force Greyhounds took place in the Chalapaka forest area…

Andhra Pradesh’s NDA government dissolves Waqf Board

Amaravati (IANS) Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has dissolved the State Waqf Board nominated by the previous government. 

The Minorities Welfare Department on Saturday (November 30) issued a Government Order, withdrawing…

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Chennai (IANS) Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have…

TN heavy rain: Schools, colleges shut in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

Chennai (IANS) With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts. 

Disenfranchising of Muslims remark: K’taka Police file FIR against Vokkaliga seer

Bengaluru (IANS) Karnataka Police slapped an FIR on Friday against Vokkaliga seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami for his controversial remark demanding disenfranchisement of Muslims in India. 

The Upparpet police in Bengaluru lodged the FIR…

Centre okays Rs 3,296 crore package for tourist spots in 23 states, PM Modi says focus to continue

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Friday approved an investment of Rs 3,295.76 crore for taking up 40 projects across 23 states for the development of iconic tourist centres to global standards. “Tourism has the potential to bring prosperity to the lives…

Bengal Assembly: Speaker refuses to allow motion on attacks during Hindu festivals, BJP walks out

Kolkata (IANS) The BJP MLAs, on Friday, staged a walkout from the West Bengal Assembly after Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay refused to allow discussion on an adjournment motion brought to condemn the attacks on Hindu religious places at selected pockets…

Low-intensity blast near rapper Badshah's bar in Chandigarh

Chandigarh (IANS) A low-intensity explosion with a crude bomb took place outside a nightclub in Chandigarh’s Sector 26 that was near the Sevillee bar and lounge owned by renowned rapper Badshah, police said. 

However, no one was injured in…