India, China agree to maintain security, stability on ground along LAC in Western sector

New Delhi (IANS) India and China have agreed to maintain security and stability on ground along LAC in Western sector during 17th round of Corps Commander level talks.

The meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese…

K'taka police disallow holding Maha Melav by MES in Belagavi

Belagavi (Karnataka) (IANS) Karnataka police have refused permission for the Maharashtra Ekikarana Samithi (MES) to hold Maha Melav on Monday against the commencement of winter session at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha by the government.

The MES,…

Have kept opposition chair warm for CM Chouhan: Kamal Nath

Bhopal (IANS) The first day of the winter session in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed verbal exchanges between the ruling and opposition leaders, with the former Chief Minister Kamal Nath saying that he has kept the opposition chair…

Oppn lacks decorum, doesn't follow rules: Piyush Goyal on RS disruptions over China issue

New Delhi (IANS) Amid continuing protests in the Rajya Sabha by the Opposition, which has been demanding discussion on the India-China border clash, leader of the House and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Opposition lacks decorum…

Vyapam scam probe expected to lead to BJP leaders, ex-ministers

Bhopal (IANS) The political temperature in Madhya Pradesh is expected to rise over the probe into the Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) scam which is expected to affect many BJP leaders and former ministers.

The Vyapam scam has been in…

Kolkata's iconic swimming club gutted, no casualty reported

Kolkata (IANS) Bhawanipur Swimming Club, the iconic swimming training center in Kolkata, which has traditionally gifted West Bengal with many talented swimmers, and counts Bengali matinee idol Uttam Kumar as one of its former members, was totally…

Bilkis Bano case: SC dismisses review against May judgment on remission policy

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed by Bilkis Bano challenging the apex court's May 13 judgment, which held that remission of accused, convicted for gangrape and multiple murders, should be considered as per…

If judges & journalists falter, democracy will crash: Jurist Shrikrishna

Mumbai (IANS) If judges and journalists hesitate in their duty to take the side of truth and speak the truth to the powers that be, then democracy will collapse, cautioned eminent jurist and retired Justice B.N. Shrikrishna.

"Speak the truth…

Govt committed to achieving defence production target of $22 bn by 2025: Rajnath

New Delhi (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the government is working and committed to increasing the defence production target from current $12 billion to $22 billion by 2025.

"You (industry) can imagine, with this kind…

'Made in Pakistan' toffees with beef gelatine seized in Raj

Jaipur (IANS) Rajasthan government officials have seized 'Made in Pakistan' toffees made with beef gelatine which were being sold in a shop in Udaipur.

In the wake of complaints made by several people, a team under the Food Inspector…