India denounces Pak's defence of China's persecution of Muslims

United Nations (IANS) India has denounced Pakistan's efforts to defend China's persecution of its Muslim minority by attacking New Delhi with "false and malicious propaganda."

"We condemned the abuse of a UN platform by Pakistan to…

Naga peace talks hit roadblock with rebel leaders adamant on flag, Constitution

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has continued the Naga peace talks with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) leaders, but negotiations face roadblocks as the Naga leaders are adamant in their main demands for a separate…

Trinamool MP Sushmita Dev, others attacked in Tripura, accuse BJP

Agartala (IANS) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Sushmita Dev and 10 other party members were attacked allegedly by the members of ruling BJP on Friday at Amtali in western Tripura.

According to West Tripura district police chief Manik…

PM interacts with CEOs, experts of global oil and gas sector

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with CEOs and experts of global oil and gas sector.

The meeting was attended by heads of major global oil companies including Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser,…

Granting quota in promotion to SCs/STs won't hamper efficiency: Centre to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government has told the Supreme Court that granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe employees would not adversely affect the efficiency of the administration.

The apex court will hear…

Farmers have right to protest, but roads can't be blocked indefinitely: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated that farmer groups have the right to protest, but they cannot keep roads blocked indefinitely. The top court has sought response from Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer…

IED detected, defused in J&K's Baramulla

Srinagar (IANS) An improvised explosive device (IED) was detected and defused by the security forces on Thursday in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir thereby averting a major tragedy.

Police said troops of 32 Rashtriya Rifles recovered…

Mafiosi Suresh Pujari nabbed in the Philippines, extradition to India soon

Mumbai (IANS) Dreaded absconding gangster Suresh Pujari, who was active in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region areas, has been nabbed in the Philippines, official sources said here on Tuesday.

He was taken into custody at least four days ago by…

Amarinder to announce new party soon; hints at pact with BJP for Punjab polls

Chandigarh (IANS) Formally saying goodbye to the Congress which made him the Chief Minister of Punjab twice and the state party president thrice, an 'upset' Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said that he would soon announce the launch of his own…

Cong MLA in Punjab assaults man for questioning his performance

Chandigarh (IANS) In an apparent embarrassment for the Congress, its legislator Joginder Pal in Punjab allegedly assaulted a man who questioned him over the work done in the constituency.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.