As protests over corruption grow in Bengal, more Trinamool leaders use threatening language

Kolkata (IANS) As protests on the issue of corruption are on the rise in West Bengal and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee being targeted in many cases, top leaders of Trinamool Congress have started losing control over the use of words against the protesters…

India's Covid tally declines to 14,092 cases, 41 deaths

New Delhi (IANS) India reported 14,092 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, a marginal decline from the previous day's count of 15,815 Covid, said the Union Health Ministry on Sunday.

In the same period, the country has reported 41 more…

Seepage in MP dam poses risk, prompts evacuation

Bhopal (IANS) The continued seepage of water from the newly-constructed Karam Dam in Madhya Pradesh has prompted the evacuation of 6,000 people from 18 villages, with officials concerned over the risk it poses.

State and Central government…

New Nitish government formed in Bihar 'to continue alliance with PFI, SDPI': BJP chief

Patna (IANS) BJP's Bihar state President Sanjay Jaiswal on Saturday alleged that the JD-U and the RJD formed the government to make their continue their alliance with the Popular Front of India (PFI) and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI).

I'm a Chinese, not a terrorist: Huawei India CEO tells Delhi court

New Delhi (IANS) In an apparent reference to a dialogue from a Bollywood movie, Huawei India CEO Li Xiongwei told a court here: "I am a Chinese and not a terrorist."

The CEO's comment through his lawyer was during a hearing on Friday, in…

Sonia Gandhi tests positive for Covid again

New Delhi (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday tested positive for Covid-19 and is in isolation as per protocol.

"Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19 today. She will remain in isolation as per…

Terrorist, tasked with elimination of Nupur Sharma, held in UP

Lucknow (IANS) The UP ATS has arrested Mohd Nadeem, an operative of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and other terrorist organizations, from the state's Saharanpur on Friday.

According to an official release, the ATS has recovered chats with terrorists…

Bhojpuri singer held with over 20 kg cannabis in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) A Bhojpuri singer, who has sung more than 100 songs, was arrested in the national capital for peddling drugs, an official said Saturday.

The accused singer, identified as Vinay Sharma, was nabbed with 21.508 kgs of Ganja.

J&K govt sacks Bitta Karate's wife, Syed Salahuddin's son from service

Srinagar (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday sacked four officials, including JKLF terrorist Bitta Karate's wife and the son of Syed Salahuddin, the chief commander of Hizbul Mujahideen.

The action has been taken under article…

Assam CM urges Aamir Khan to postpone his visit to state

Guwahati (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged Bollywood actor Aamir Khan who expressed his willingness to visit the state on the eve of Independence Day to plan the trip after the conclusion of 'Har Ghar Tiranga' celebrations.