Muslim litigants support AIMPLB on Ayodhya review plea

Ayodhya (IANS) After the All India Muslim Personal Law Board decided to file a review petition against the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict, three more Muslim litigants from Ayodhya announced support for the AIMPLB in its move to file a review…

Congress, DMK stage walkout from LS over Gandhis SPG cover

New Delhi (IANS) The Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday staged walkout from the Lok Sabha over withdrawal of SPG security of Gandhi family, accusing government of doing politics in the name of security.

The two parties…

Shops reopen in Kashmir post-Art 370 abrogation

Srinagar (IANS) For the first time since Article 370 was scrapped on August 5, most shops in Kashmir opened through the day.

Last week's snowfall in Kashmir spurred the opening up of shops and other businesses.

Kashmir has been witnessing…

Will march to Parliament 10 times if demands not met: JNUSU

New Delhi (IANS) A day after their march to Parliament was stopped by police amid violent scenes, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union on Tuesday said the students are ready to undertake a march to parliament "10 times" if their demands…

JNU protest: Delhi police file two FIRs

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Police on Tuesday registered two FIRs against JNU students who clashed with the police during the protest march against the hostel fee hike on Monday.

Both the FIRs have been registered in two different police stations…

BJP, AIMIM hit back at Mamata for 'minority extremism' jibe

Kolkata (IANS) A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned the people against "minority extremism", the AIMIM on Tuesday gave a sharp rebuttal saying the Muslims in her state have one of the worst human development indicators.

JNU students defy Section 144, march to Parliament

New Delhi  (IANS) Demanding complete rollback of the hostel fee hike, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) on Monday carried out a march to Parliament, as the winter session begins.

"It's a way to appeal to lawmakers…

Pawar takes u-turn on alliance with Shiv Sena

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar's meeting with Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi, the former on Monday took a dramatic u-turn on a possible alliance with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and said the…

With praise for NCP in RS, Modi sparks speculation

New Delhi (IANS) Speaking on the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Modi praised the NCP, a party that has emerged as a kingmaker in Maharashtra, sparking speculation amid the political deadlock in the state. The PM praised NCP and BJD…

Sena, BJP have to choose their path: Pawar

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar's meeting with Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi, the former on Monday said in Maharashtra the BJP and Shiv Sena had fought the elections together and "they have to choose…