Govt comes up with stricter norms for social media, OTT

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Government on Thursday came up with new stringent guidelines for social media platforms along with code of ethics for over-the-top (OTT) platforms and digital media.

Addressing the media, the Union Minister for Electronics…

Go for BEST, reject Cong's feudal culture: PM in Puducherry

Puducherry (IANS) Virtually launching BJP's campaign for upcoming Assembly elections in Puducherry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to vote for NDA's good governance agenda and reject anti-development forces.

Addressing…

India, Pak agree for strict observance of all LoC agreements

New Delhi (IANS) India and Pakistan reviewed the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and agreed for strict observance of all agreements, and understandings, Indian Army said on Thursday.

A joint statement was issued…

Toolkit case: Shantanu gets protection from arrest till March 9

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday granted protection from arrest till March 9 to Shantanu Muluk in the 'Toolkit' case and directed the police to not take any 'coercive' action against the accused till then.

Fearing…

After 20 years in jail, UP man found 'wrongly convicted'

Lucknow (IANS) A 43-year-old man from Lalitpur, 'wrongly convicted' in a rape case, has finally been acquitted by the Allahabad High Court after spending 20 years in jail.

The man has been lodged in the Agra jail since the past two…

BJP to take suggestions from 2 cr people for Bengal manifesto

New Delhi (IANS) The BJP will seek suggestions from two crore people in West Bengal for its election manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls.

BJP chief J.P. Nadda will launch the 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' manifesto crowd sourcing campaign…

2 militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Two unidentified militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at Shalgul forest area at Srigufwara in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday, officials said.

The gunfight…

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Anantnag district

Srinagar (IANS) An encounter broke out between the terrorists and security forces in the Shalgul forest area in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday, officials said.

The gunfight took place after security forces cordoned off the…

Human rights agenda faces challenges due to terror: Jaishankar at UNHRC

New Delhi (IANS) India on Tuesday said that the human rights agenda faces severe challenges mostly due to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism.

Speaking at the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar…

Tons of money, Central agencies used to topple Puducherry govt: Narayanasamy

Puducherry (IANS) Outgoing Chief Minister of Puducherry and senior Congress leader, V Narayanasamy said that tons of money and Central agencies were used by the Union government led by the BJP to topple the secular government led by him in Puducherry.…