Mainstream politics picks pace in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar (IANS) There are signs of revival of mainstream political activity in Kashmir after the revocation of Article 370 on August 5 with the National Conference and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) holding meetings on Monday.

The…

Rahul, Priyanka appeal people to join protest

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of the Congress protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) at Rajghat here, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on Monday has appealed to all to join them in…

UP BJP to set up registration camps for refugees

Lucknow (IANS) The BJP in Uttar Pradesh will launch a registration campaign for refugees seeking Indian citizenship from Thursday.

The party will also launch a month-long campaign from the same day to dispel misinformation being spread about…

Nine killed in Delhi godown fire

New Delhi (IANS) At least nine people were killed due to a fire at a clothes godown here, police said on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday night at the warehouse located in the capital city's Kirari area.

According to the…

Modi tears into Gandhis, Mamata over CAA

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the raging anti-CAA protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chose to start his speech with an unusual chant, "Vividhta me ekta, Bharat ke visheshta" (Unity in diversity is India's speciality).

Though the focus…

Modi, Shah have destroyed future of nation's youth: Rahul

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Congress has planned to hold peace marches in some states on Monday, besides holding a protest at the Rajghat in Delhi.

Attacking the Prime Minister Narendra…

Violence abates, political blame game begins in UP

Lucknow (IANS) After three days of intensive violence in 19 districts in Uttar Pradesh, the political blame game has begun.

Deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma blamed 'outsiders' and the opposition for provoking violence. "The opposition…

UP govt starts process to seize property of rioters

Lucknow (IANS) The Lucknow district magistrate Abhishek Prakash has set up a four-member panel that will assess damage to public and private property during the violence in anti-CAA protests.

The panel will identify the trouble makers and impose…

Kinnar Akhara to camp for the first time in Magh Mela

Prayagraj (IANS) After participating for the first time in the Kumbh Mela 2019, the Kinnar Akhara, which has been incorporated as part of Juna Akhara this year, would be given a camp of its own for the first time in the upcoming Magh Mela 2020.

Next on Modi govt's agenda is NPR, Cabinet to meet on Tuesday

New Delhi (IANS) With the Modi cabinet set to meet on Tuesday, following the Saturday's Council of Ministers' meeting which will be a review exercise, there is a strong possibility that after the CAA move, the Centre may now focus on NPR renewal.