Post-370: Stones still hurled but their edges have blunt in Kashmir

New Delhi/Srinagar (IANS) Last year while most people were still processing the ramifications of the revocation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, hundreds of masked youth swarmed the streets in Anchar, a small neighbourhood in downtown Srinagar,…

PM unveils 'transparent taxation', Rights' Charter for taxpayers

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the 'transparent taxation' platform, which brings into effect faceless assessment of taxpayers, and the Rights' Charter for the taxpayers.

With the 'Transparent…

BJP to move no-confidence motion against Ashok Gehlot govt

Jaipur (IANS) In a major twist to the ongoing political crisis in Rajasthan, which looked like coming to an end with rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot returning to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's camp, BJPs Leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria…

Violence in B'luru over 'derogatory' social media post

Bengaluru (IANS) Violent protests broke out in eastern Bengaluru late on Tuesday night over a "derogatory message' posted by a politician's relative on social media.

A mob gathered outside Congress legislator Akanda Srinivas Murthy's…

Hiring activity in India recovers 5% in July: Naukri.com

New Delhi (IANS) The nationwide relaxations in lockdown and re-opening of critical industries have paved the way for a marginal recovery of five per cent in hiring activities in July compared to June, Naukri.com said on Wednesday.

However,…

Derogatory social media post accused arrested in B'luru

Bengaluru (IANS) City police have arrested the person accused of posting a derogatory message which triggered riots in Bengaluru east last night, an official said on Wednesday.

"With regard to the incidents in D.J. Halli, accused Naveen was…

Customs probing Kerala minister Jaleel over protocol violation

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) The Customs department is now probing if there was any protocol violation by Kerala Higher Education Minister K.T. Jaleel in the sensational gold smuggling case.

Jaleel allegedly received kits for distribution from…

I-Day alert as SFJ offers $125K for Khalistan flag at Red Fort

New Delhi (IANS) The security agencies are on high alert as the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is learnt to have announced a $125,000 reward for anyone who hoists a Khalistan flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day on August 15.

Delhi Police,…

Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee on ventilator support, critical

New Delhi (IANS) Former President Pranab Mukherjee is critical and is on ventilator support after he underwent brain surgery , said the Army Research and Referral Hospital on Tuesday. Mukherjee was also found to be Covid-19 positive.

He was…

Mumbai Customs, DRI seizes heroin camouflaged as 'ayurvedic' medicine

Mumbai (IANS) In one of the biggest narcotics haul in Mumbai, the Mumbai Customs and Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized 191 kg of heroin worth around Rs 1,000 crore from a cargo container at Nhava Sheva Port Trust, officials said…