Sibal, Jaising, others paid by RFI, PFI as legal fees: ED

New Delhi (IANS) Amid nationwide protest over the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified an organisation named Rehab Foundation of India (RFI), which…

Plea against magisterial order in Nirbhaya case dismissed

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi sessions court on Monday dismissed the application challenging recent magisterial order that rejected the plea questioning the credibility of the sole witness in the Nirbhaya gangrape and fatal assault case, claiming he was…

Nothing to worry about on coronavirus, assures Kerala minister

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) Even as 288 persons in Kerala have been kept under medical observation in the wake of the coronavirus scare, state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja asserted that there was no reason for any concern.

Of these 288 persons,…

Coronavirus scare in east UP due to case in Nepal

Gorakhpur (IANS) The first case of the deadly coronavirus reported from Nepal, has led to a scare in eastern Uttar Prdesh, particularly Gorakhpur, because of its proximity to Nepal and the heavy traffic flow across the porous border.

R. N.…

Prime Minister Modi wishes nation on 71st Republic Day

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning extended his warm wishes to Indians on the occasion of India's 71st Republic Day.

Prime minister took to Twitter to convey his greetings: Wishing everyone a Happy Republic…

54 persons to be conferred civilian lifesaving award

New Delhi (IANS) A total of 54 persons will be conferred the Jeevan Raksha Padak awards, a civilian lifesaving award, on the occasion of Republic Day.

Out of 54 persons, seven have been awarded the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, eight Uttam…

Coronavirus: Govt issues travel advisory on China

New Delhi (IANS) The Health Ministry on Saturday issued a travel advisory to those visiting China from India or coming back from there in the wake of the outbreak of the contagious novel coronavirus.

The ministry urged the travellers to cut…

Four-time BJP legislator and ex-minister joins AAP

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on February 8, the ruling AAP got a major boost as four-time BJP legislator and former minister Harsharan Singh Balli on Saturday joined the Arvind Kejriwal-led party.

Balli has…

'Nirbhaya convicts lawyer using delaying tactics'

New Delhi (IANS) The Patiala House court on Saturady while disposing of the plea filed by Nirbhaya convict's counsel seeking relevant documents to exercise the remaining legal remedies noted that "jail authorities have already complied with the…

Gun battle in south Kashmir's Tral

Srinagar (IANS) A gun fight between security forces and militants began on Saturday in the Tral area of south Kashmir, police said.

Following specific information about the presence of militants in the area security forces launched a joint…