Central probe agencies scan PFI's role in Jahangirpuri violence

New Delhi (IANS) Central probe agencies have been scanning the alleged role of the Popular Front of India (PFI) into the Jahangirpuri communal violence on April 16, according to sources.

The sources in the intelligence network have said that…

Prashant Kishor declines offer to join Congress

New Delhi (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday officially announced that election strategist Prashant Kishor will not be working for the party as he declined to be part of the empowered action group for the 2024 general elections.

The declaration…

Congress needs leadership, collective will to fix structural problems: PK

New Delhi (IANS) Soon after declining Congress' offer to join the party on Tuesday, political strategist Prashant Kishor said that the party needs 'leadership' and 'collective will' to fix deep-rooted structural problems.

"I…

TRS signs deal with I-PAC amid talks with PK

Hyderabad (IANS) Amid Prashant Kishor's discussions with Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao for second consecutive day on Sunday, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Sunday confirmed that it has signed a deal with Indian Political…

After differences crop up, Kerala's top bureaucrat removed by Pinarayi Vijayan's son-in-law

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) V. Venu, one of the senior-most bureaucrats in Kerala, has been moved out of the Tourism department after differences cropped up with the Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas, who is also the son-in-law of Chief Minister Pinarayi…

SC agrees to hear pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 after summer vacation

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider the listing of pleas challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir after its summer vacation.

Senior advocate Shekhar…

PM Modi, EU's Von Der Leyen discuss ways to step up trade, tech, security links

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday discussed a wide range of regional and global issues while also agreeing to establish an EU-India Trade and Technology Council.

"We…

Delhi house collapse: 4 rescued, search on for others

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi Fire Services have so far rescued four people from the debris of the building that collapsed in South West Delhi on Monday afternoon, a Fire Department Official said.

"We have so far rescued four labourers. The rescue…

'Deal with people humanly', SC stops demolition of jhuggis at Sarojini Nagar

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday stopped demolition of around 200 jhuggis at Sarojini Nagar area in Delhi, saying a model government should take humane approach as fundamental rights are involved.

The top court said no coercive…

'In wider national interest': SC junks plea against mandatory vax for students

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea challenging a Karnataka government order, which made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for students and staff for physical attendance in educational institutions.

A bench…