'Major cities turned into slums': SC seeks action against encroachments

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern at continuing encroachments on government land and the slum problems in all big cities, and called for strict action by authorities.

A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar…

Indrani Mukerjea claims her daughter Sheena Bora is 'alive in Kashmir'

Mumbai (IANS) In a bizarre development, murder accused and former media personality Indrani Mukerjea has claimed that her daughter Sheena Bora -- who was killed in 2012 -- is apparently alive and currently in Kashmir.

In her letter to the Central…

Cabinet clears proposal to increase legal age of women to 21

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet has passed a proposal to increase the minimum legal age for marriage of women from 18 to 21 years.

Sources said the government approved the proposal in a meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday.

Currently,…

Natural farming is solution for food security: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to farmers across India, especially 80 per cent who are small land holding farmers, to adopt natural farming and look for nature-based solutions that can provide food security as well…

Gen Naravane takes charge as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee

New Delhi (IANS) As a stop-gap arrangement before the appointment of a new Chief of Defence Staff following the demise of General Bipin Rawat, the Centre has placed in an old system and appointed Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane as…

Massive fire in Gujarat factory kills 2

Gandhinagar (IANS) A massive fire broke out in a refron gas manufacturing unit in Panchmahamal district in Gujarat on Thursday, killing at least two people and causing heavy damage to the factory.

Firefighters from adjoining places rushed to…

Industry players hail thrust on chip, display manufacturing in India

New Delhi (IANS) Key industry players on Wednesday hailed the government's decision to set up the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and approved Rs 76,000 crore ($10 billion) for the development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem…

Bank employees to go on with Dec 16-17 strike as key demand unmet

Chennai (IANS) Banking operations in India will be affected on December 16-17 with about 10 lakh bank employees going on strike to protest privatisation of government banks.

The strike call was given by the United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella…

CDS chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh passes away

New Delhi (IANS) Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in a military chopper crash on December 8, succumbed to his injuries. He was the lone survivor of the chopper crash in which Chief of Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and…

Finally, after 15 years India lays hands on Mumbai mafiosi Suresh Pujari

New Delhi/Mumbai (IANS) Two months after he was nabbed by the Philippines Police, dreaded absconder gangster Suresh Pujari has been deported to India and will face charges for nearly two dozen serious crimes in Mumbai, officials said here on Wednesday.