Kerala HC allows religion change in school certificates

Kochi (IANS) In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court (HC) has allowed two youths to change their religion in school certificates, after their plea was rejected by the Controller of Examinations. 

After the authorities refused to make…

Received protest note from B'desh on Mamata Banerjee's remarks: MEA

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday that Bangladesh has officially objected to the recent comments made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the ongoing civil unrest in the neighbouring country. 

No action against anti-India elements exposes Canada's double standards: MEA

New Delhi (IANS) India on Thursday reiterated that it expects Canada to take action against anti-India elements otherwise "the rule of law and respect for pluralism" in the country will continue to be "severely undermined". 

"When a democracy…

Delhi court issues summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in defamation suit

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi court has issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua.  

Nakhua, an official spokesperson of BJP Mumbai, sought Rs 20 lakh in damages from Rathee for referring…

Infiltration bid foiled in J&K's Rajouri, one soldier injured

Jammu (IANS) Alert troops of the Army foiled an infiltration bid on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district during which a soldier was injured, officials said. 

Nagrota (Jammu) headquartered White Knight Corps of the Army said on…

Encounter starts in J&K’s Kupwara District

Srinagar (IANS) A gunfight started in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Kupwara District between the security forces and terrorists on Tuesday. 

Officials said that the security forces started a CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) in…

No sufficient material on record to order re-exam for NEET-UG 2024: SC

New Delhi (IANS) In a big blow to the litigants alleging irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday that sufficient material was not available on record to order a re-test. 

Referring to the data analytics undertaken…

Budget will lay foundation for 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi urges MPs to rise above party lines

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the first budget of his government's third term will set the foundation for achieving the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India). He called upon parliamentarians to "rise…

SC stays nameplate orders for eateries issued by UP, Uttarakhand govts

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of controversial directives issued by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments requiring all eateries and dhabas along the Kanwar Yatra route to display names of owners and workers. 

Mizoram’s Aizawl to become 4th state capital in NE to have rail link by next year

Aizawl (IANS) Mizoram’s Aizawl would be the fourth capital city in the northeast region to come under railway connectivity by July next year as the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is laying the new Broad Gauge (BG) track up to Sairang, near Aizawl,…