Prophet row: Two arrested over Jama Masjid protest

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Police have identified and arrested two people who were part of a large gathering that protested outside the Jama Masjid in the national capital two days ago, an official said on Sunday.

The accused, identified as Mohd…

Prophet row: Fresh violence erupts in pockets of Howrah

Kolkata (IANS) Fresh violence has erupted in certain pockets of Howrah district on Saturday morning as agitators staged demonstrations over the recent controversial remarks over Prophet Muhammad.

Tension broke out at minority-dominated Panchal…

PM Modi lauds K'taka CM for 'ensuring' victory over 3 Rajya Sabha seats

Bengaluru (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai for his "political strategy" which helped the BJP to win three seats in the Rajya Sabha elections.

He called Bommai over phone immediately after…

Prophet row: FIR lodged over Jama Masjid protest

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Police have registered a case against people who protested outside the Jama Masjid in the national capital a day ago, an official said on Saturday.

"A case has been registered under section 188 (Disobedience to order…

Presidential polls: Mamata leads charge, calls oppn meet on June 15

Kolkata (IANS) With an eye on the forthcoming Presidential polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has convened a meeting of the leaders of all opposition parties and chief ministers of the opposition ruled states, in New Delhi on June 15.…

Nagaland killings: State govt SIT names Major among 30 soldiers

Kohima (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up by the Nagaland government to probe the killing of 14 people in Mon district in December last year, has named 30 Army men including a major, in its charge sheet submitted to court, officials…

NEET-PG 2021: DGHS tells SC no further rounds of counselling can be conducted, software closed

New Delhi (IANS) The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has informed the Supreme Court that four rounds of online counselling for NEET-PG 2021 have been already conducted and 1,456 medical seats have remained vacant, as the software stands…

Satyendar Jain's custodial remand extended for 5 days in PMLA case

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain's custody to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was extended by five more days on Thursday.

He is being probed in a money laundering case.

Jain was produced before the Rouse Avenue…

Hyderabad car gang rape: All six including MLA's son held

Hyderabad (IANS) The son and another relative of a MLA of the AIMIM are among six accused arrested by Hyderabad police in the sensational case of a gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in a car on May 28.

While four accused were already arrested,…

Fire breaks out at Home Ministry in North Block, no casualties

New Delhi (IANS) A fire broke out at the first floor of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in North Block.

The fire brigade department received a call about the incident at around 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, after which seven fire engines were…