Suspicious bag at IGI T3: CISF takes custody

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi Police official on Friday said a suspicious-looking bag has been found at the Indira Gandhi International Airport T3 terminal earlier in the day. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on duty at the terminal has taken…

German Chancellor reaches India for intergovernmental talks

New Delhi (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived here on Thursday night on a two-day visit during which she, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will co-chair the biennial Fifth Inter-Governmental Consultations, after which around 20…

US Congressman lauds Modi, Parliament for revoking Article 370

Washington (IANS) A US Congressman has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Parliament for "promoting stability" in Jammu and Kashmir by revoking Article 370 which "created a polarising environment and was exploited politically".

George…

Nirbhaya gangrape: Convicts could be executed soon

New Delhi (IANS) The death penalty to the four remaining convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case will soon be carried out if not challenged before the President within seven days, Tihar jail authorities said.

The Tihar Jail administration has…

J&K now 'union territory with legislature': Home Ministry

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Home Ministry has issued a notification on reorganisation of "Jammu and Kashmir into the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh".

The references, by whatever form, of words to the "Government…

Rajasthan HC quashes FIR against Pehlu Khan, his sons

Jaipur (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court here on Wednesday ordered quashing of the FIR lodged against Pehlu Khan, his two sons -- Arif and Irshad, and the pickup driver Khan Mohammad, saying the documents proved that the cattle was purchased for dairy…

EU delegation backs India's efforts to end terror in J&K

New Delhi (IANS) The European Union delegation of MPs which visited Jammu & Kashmir has expressed strong backing for India to end terror in the state and restore peace.

Briefing the media at the end of their visit on Wednesday in Srinagar,…

Veterans cautious on Samajwadi Party performance in UP bypolls

Lucknow (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav may be elated over his party's victory in the recent by-elections, but party veterans feel that the poor margin of victory is no cause for celebrations.

"It was merely a coincidence…

Strategic Council deal to boost ties with Riyadh: Modi

Riyadh (IANS) The Strategic Partnership Council agreement to be signed between India and Saudi Arabia will strengthen the already robust relations between the two nations, visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday.

India will…

Sena proposes, Fadnavis disposes: 'BJP CM for 5 years'

Mumbai (IANS) In a statement likely to aggravate the delicate Shiv Sena-BJP relationship further, BJP's CM face Devendra Fadnavis has asserted he will remain Chief Minister for the next 5 years.

Dismissing claims by Shiv Sena of a 50-50…