'Don't spread these things to a larger level', SC on pleas challenging HC order on Hijab

New Delhi (IANS) Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Friday orally told the counsel of a petitioner, challenging the Karnataka High Court interim order in the Hijab matter, to think whether it is proper to bring the issue at the national level.

Senior…

Chinese PLA stopping Ladakh locals from letting their cattle graze'

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese People's Liberation Army entered into Indian territory in Ladakh region last month and did not allow local people's herds from grazing, claimed former BJP councillor Urgain Chodon of Nyoma area on Friday.

She…

Pakistan blames India for Balochistan unrest

New Delhi (IANS) In a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black, Pakistan which is widely acknowledged as a terror sponsor is blaming India for the unrest in Balochistan.

The Pakistan Foreign Office made it clear that there was strong…

Centre prohibits import of foreign-made drones

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday prohibited the import of foreign-made drones, so as to promote the domestic drone manufacturing industry.

As per a Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification, the import prohibition has come into…

India criticises UN terror report for ignoring JeM, LeT

United Nations (IANS) India has criticised a report of the UN Secretary-General on terrorism for ignoring the Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let) and the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant groups despite drawing attention to them.

While silent on the terrorist…

Complaint against Muslim outfit for rewarding student chanting 'Allah hu Akbar'

Mandya (Karnataka) (IANS) Narendra Modi Vichar Manch has lodged a complaint with Mandya Police against Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind for announcing Rs 5 lakh cash reward to the student who raised 'Allah hu Akbar' slogan during protests…

No religious symbols allowed, says K'taka HC in interim order

Bengaluru (IANS) The Karnataka High Court, hearing the hijab row, on Thursday ordered that no religious symbols are allowed for the students until its final order, thus putting an end to use of both hijab and saffron shawls in the school and college…

'Is nation or religion paramount': Madras HC expresses shock over dress code row

Chennai (IANS) The Madras High Court on Thursday expressed shock over the dress code controversy erupting in certain parts of the country.

A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari asked: "What is paramount? Is it the country…

Chinar Corps' Facebook, Instagram handles blocked

New Delhi (IANS) The Facebook and Instagram handles of the Indian Army's Srinagar-headquartered 15 Corps have been blocked by the service provider for nearly a week now, sources said on Tuesday.

The two handles were created by the strategically…

Hijab row: Tense situation continues in K'taka, 15 held for violence

Bengaluru (IANS) Tense situation continued in Karnataka in the backdrop of incidents of violence reported due to the hijab row. The police have arrested 15 persons so far.

In spite of curfew orders in Shivamogga district, the NSUI members on…