Oppn MPs give notice in Parliament to discuss Manipur violence, seek PM's reply

New Delhi (IANS) Several opposition MPs on Friday gave notices to discuss the situation in Manipur on the second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, and also sought a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gohil gave the notice for suspension…

'Modi surname' defamation case: SC issues notice on Rahul’s plea, to hear on Aug 4

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the plea filed by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi against the Gujarat High Court's verdict denying to put a stay on his conviction in the 'Modi surname' defamation case.

India, Sri Lanka need to keep mutual interests, sensitivities in mind: PM

New Delhi (IANS) After holding delegation-level talks with visiting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is important that the two neighbouring nations work together while keeping in mind mutual…

Manipur women parade case: Mob burns down house of main accused

Imphal (IANS) A mob of women burnt down the house of the main accused in a case pertaining to parading of two disrobed women by a group of people in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 4, police said on Friday.

A mob of women set fire to the…

Varanasi court allows survey of Gyanvapi mosque

Varanasi (UP) (IANS) A Varanasi court on Friday allowed the survey of the Gyanvapi mosque, located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will carry out the scientific survey of the complex, barring the…

Manipur incident shamed 140 cr people of country, guilty won't be spared: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the Manipur incident in which two women were paraded naked, and termed it as shameful for the 140 crore people of the country.

Talking to media persons ahead of the Monsoon…

B’luru terrorist arrest case: Mastermind in Afghanistan, has LeT connections

Bengaluru (IANS) After the arrest of five suspected terrorists in Bengaluru, who had planned to carry out subversive activities in the IT city, the preliminary investigations have revealed that the mastermind Mohammad Junaid was operating from Afghanistan…

1 arrested in Manipur women parading case, CM says will consider capital punishment

Imphal (IANS) Manipur Police on Thursday arrested one person in connection to the ghastly incident of two women being paraded naked while being groped by a mob and their subsequent gang rape in Thoubal district on May 4, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh…

Asian Games: Delhi HC seeks WFI's response on plea against Phogat, Punia's exemption from trials

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the ad-hoc panel responsible for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) affairs to clarify the reasons behind exempting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from the Asian Games trials.

J&K administration refutes allegations of stone pelting on Amarnath pilgrims

Srinagar (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration has refuted the misleading claims and allegations made in a video circulated in social media regarding stone pelting on the Amarnath yatris, an official statement said on Wednesday.

The administration…