Time-bound call on defection: Only parliament can frame laws, says SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked how it was possible for the top court to frame legislation, when it is in Parliament's jurisdiction.

A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana made this observation during a hearing…

Self-proclaimed PM, BJP's jibe at Mamata for leasing a plane

Kolkata (IANS) The West Bengal state transport department's decision to hire a 10-seater air-conditioned plane on a "wet lease" of three to five years, has sparked huge political controversy. The BJP is labelling the state government's decision…

India needs to shed old mindsets, make procedures flexible: Army Chief

New Delhi (IANS) The Chief of Army Staff, General M.M. Naravane, said on Thursday that the transition to a digital age is contrary to the existing concept of Defence Procurement Procedure (DDP) and Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP), and India needs…

Chinese Navy's growth trajectory a cause for concern for India

New Delhi (IANS) Jon Huntsman, the US Ambassador to Russia, post landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln on April 23, 2019 had remarked, "Each of the carriers operating in the Mediterranean represent 100,000 tonnes of international diplomacy."

Exactly…

Mafia dons, criminal gangs carried out post-poll violence in Bengal: Panel

New Delhi (IANS) Hardened criminals, mafia dons and criminal gangs led and carried out the deadly attacks in West Bengal after the declaration of Assembly election results on May 2, as per the report of a fact-finding committee comprising the civil…

India warns of cross-border terror via cyberspace, calls for global action

United Nations (IANS) Raising an alarm about the emergence of cyberspace as a vehicle for cross-border terrorism by nations and terror organisations, India has called for international action to achieve a framework for global cybersecurity.

Outlining…

Rafael unveils fifth generation missile system 'Sea Breaker'

Tel Aviv/New Delhi (IANS) Israeli defence manufacturing company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd on Wednesday unveiled 'Sea Breaker', a fifth generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system, enabling significant attack…

3 terrorists gunned down in Kulgam encounter

Srinagar (IANS) One more terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter between militants and security forces in the Chimmer area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday, taking the toll of terrorists killed to three, officials said.

J&K govt ends 149-year-old 'Darbar Move' practice

Srinagar (IANS) Saying goodbye to the 149-year-old official practice of rotating the seat of governance between the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu on six-monthly basis called the 'Darbar Move', J&K government on Wednesday cancelled the…

Rupee weakens further amid strong dollar, rising oil prices

Mumbai (IANS) The Indian rupee continued to depreciate on Wednesday amid a strengthening dollar across currencies globally.

The rupee ended at 74.32 per dollar on Wednesday, weakening by 9 paise from its previous close.

Rahul Gupta,…