Rival Sena factions clash to grab party 'shakha' in Maha CM's hometown

Thane (IANS) Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's hometown witnessed an ugly tussle between his Shiv Sena and the Shiv Sena (UBT) activists each trying to grab a local 'shakha' (branch) of the party late on Monday.

The Vartak Nagar Police…

Anglo-American destabilisation being launched to topple Modi in coming months: Report

New Delhi (IANS) A series of suspiciously-timed and targeted events suggest that there is an Anglo-American destabilization being launched to topple Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming months, claims F. William Engdahl of the Centre for Research…

For many years after Independence, there was no long term vision in health sector: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that for several decades after Independence, there was a lack of an integrated approach and long term vision in the health sector.

"For several decades after Independence, there…

CBI raids Rabri Devi's residence in Patna in land for job scam

New Delhi (IANS) The CBI on Monday conducted raids at the residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi in Patna in connection with the land of job scam.

"We are doing further investigation in the matter," a CBI source said.

The…

LS committee to hear oral evidence against Rahul in breach of privilege case

New Delhi (IANS) The oral evidence on breach of privilege against Rahul Gandhi will be heard by the Lok Sabha Privilege Committee on Friday.

The Committee of Privileges has called BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to hear his case.

Dubey along…

Sisodia to be lodged in Tihar's Jail number 1

New Delhi (IANS) AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will be lodged in central jail number 1 of the Tihar jail, officials said on Monday.

According to prison officials, Sisodia will be lodged in Jail number 1 after…

After 13 years in jail, man walks free as SC nullifies extra-judicial confession

New Delhi (IANS) For 13 years, Nikhil Chandra Mondal languished in jail for an extra-judicial confession that was considered trustworthy to charge him for the murder of his wife.

The prosecution theory of extra-judicial confession haunted Mondal,…

Student urinates on co-passenger in New York-Delhi American Airlines flight

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi police have lodged a case against a student for allegedly urinating on a fellow passenger on a New York-Delhi American Airlines Flight, officials said on Sunday.

Confirming the incident, Devesh Kumar Mahla, the Deputy…

Customs seize 4kg gold during search in aircraft at Delhi airport

New Delhi (IANS) The Customs Officials on Sunday said that they seized around four kg gold bars worth Rs 1,95,72,400 after searching an aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) following a tip-off.

"On the basis of an input…

Adenovirus alarm: 4 more child deaths reported from Kolkata, toll rises to 40 in 9 days

Kolkata, (IANS) The adenovirus menace in West Bengal seems to be assuming alarming proportions as deaths of four more children, admitted in a Kolkata hospital with its symptoms, were reported in the last six hours, taking the death toll of children…