Delhi-Phuket IndiGo flight diverted after suffering technical snag

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi-Phuket IndiGo flight was diverted to the national capital on Tuesday due to a technical snag that occurred shortly after takeoff.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already commenced a probe into the…

SC to hear on Jan 6 pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list two petitions on January 6, seeking to transfer to it pleas pending in the Delhi High Court and the Kerala High Court in connection with recognition of same-sex marriage.

Senior advocate…

J&K Police announces Rs 10L reward for information on Rajouri terror attack perpetrators

Jammu (IANS) J&K Police on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 for anyone giving information about the terrorists involved in the Rajouri attack.

Police said, "Anybody sharing specific information regarding the terrorists involved in the…

Could have used harsher words to describe Pakistan: Jaishankar

New Delhi (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who has often described Pakistan as the "epicentre of terrorism", has said that considering the neighbouring country's role in promoting cross-border terrorism, he could have used "much…

Cinemas private property, movie goers carrying outside food, drinks can be regulated: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the cinema halls have the right to set terms and conditions for the sale of food and beverages inside the halls and bar carrying of food items from outside.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice…

Calcutta HC stays enrolment for Diploma in Elementary Education course

Kolkata (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday stayed enrolment for the two-year diploma in elementary education (D.El.Ed) course, the notification for which was issued by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) on December 28 last year.

'Consultation between RBI, Centre for 6 months', SC affirms 2016 DeMo decision

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of Centre's November 2016 decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes, saying that from the record, it appears that there was consultation between the RBI and the Central…

Ex-Pak Army officer claims Pakistani actresses used as 'honey traps' by country's establishment

New Delhi (IANS) A retired Pakistani military officer and YouTuber has alleged that some actresses were used as 'honey traps' by the country's powerful establishment, according to media report.

Pakistani actress Sajal Aly has responded…

Fire engulfs factory after blast in Nashik, casualties feared

Nashik (IANS) A deafening blast followed by a major fire engulfed a factory in Igatpuri in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Sunday morning.

The explosion, reportedly in a boiler in the factory, was followed by a huge blaze, reported around…

Putin critic Russian refugee detained by Odisha police

Bhubaneswar (IANS) Amid mysterious death of two Russian nationals including a lawmaker in Odisha's Rayagada district, Odisha Police on Saturday detained Andrew Glagolev, another Russian who was seen begging at Bhubaneswar railway station.