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…

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.…

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…

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: 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…

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…

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…

'Understand the chronology': BJP offends, embassies apologise, says Ramesh

New Delhi (IANS) Attacking the Narendra Modi government, former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday alleged that Indian embassies were used to distribute the apology of the BJP and its India, which is paying the price of the mistakes committed…

Congress will win all three RS seats in Rajasthan, says Gehlot

Jaipur (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that Congress will win all three Rajya Sabha seats in the state despite BJP making all efforts for horse trading.

He expressed confidence that all his MLAs and Independents…

'Playing with future of students', SC irked over 1,456 vacant seats in NEET-PG

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on 1,456 vacant seats in NEET PG-2021, saying if students are not given admission, then it will pass orders and also grant them compensation.

A…