Indian wheat shipment for Kabul via Pak may start in Feb

New Delhi (IANS) The shipment of Indian wheat for Afghanistan to be transported through Pakistan is expected to start in early February after both sides finally agreed on the modalities following months of discussions, a media report said on Saturday.

EC announces two-phase biennial election for 36 MLC seats in UP

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission on Friday announced biennial election for 36 constituencies of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council in two phases, on March 3 and 7.

The term of 36 sitting members of the state legislature's upper…

India joins elite missile exporters' club, inks deal with Philippines to supply Brahmos missiles

New Delhi (IANS) India joins the elite club of missile exporters on Friday with the Philippines signing a $374.96 (Rs 2,770 crore) million deal for procuring Brahmos shore based anti-ship variant supersonic cruise missiles.

Philippines signed…

8 women among 11 held in Delhi's Shahdara assault case

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested nine people, including eight women, in the sexual assault case of a 20-year-old woman in the city's Shahdara area.

Two male minors were also apprehended in the case.

The incident occurred…

'Unconstitutional, arbitrary': SC sets aside suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from Maha Assembly

New Delhi (IANS) Terming it unconstitutional and arbitrary, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the year-long suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Assembly.

A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar said the suspension could have…

Delhi HC reserves order on Ansals' plea against jail term in Uphaar evidence tampering case

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved the order on the plea filed by real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal against their seven year sentence in the Uphaar tragedy evidence tampering case.

After hearing the arguments…

Maha: Congress 'erased' in Malegaon civic body as 28 corporators join NCP

Mumbai (IANS) In a major jolt ahead of the upcoming elections, the ruling Congress was practically wiped out in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation with all 28 corporators including the Mayor 'defecting' to the Nationalist Congress Party here…

Chinese PLA responded positively on handing over missing Arunachal teen: Rijiju

Itanagar (IANS) Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday that the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has responded positively on handing over of missing Arunachal Pradesh teenager Miram Taron and suggested a place of release.

Shramjeevi Express train set on fire by agitators in Bihar's Gaya

Patna (IANS) The ongoing protest by job aspirants and students on Wednesday turned violent when a large number of agitators set several coaches of New Delhi-bound Shramjeevi Express train on fire in Bihar's Gaya.

As a large number of protesters…

Spectacular flypast by 75 aircraft at Rajpath leaves people stunned

New Delhi (IANS) The flypast witnessing 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and displaying a number of formations left people stunned at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade on January 26.

Vintage as well as current modern…