130 cr Indians have begun their journey towards 'vikas': Modi

Paris (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that India has begun its journey towards development.

"Today I can say with confidence that the 130 crore Indians have begun their journey towards development. The mandate…

SC gives Chidambaram interim protection in INX Media case

New Delhi, Aug 23 ( IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest till August 26 to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

High alert in TN after intel report of LeT infiltration

Chennai (IANS) Security has been tightened in Tamil Nadu following an intelligence alert that six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have entered the state through Sri Lanka, the police said on Friday.

The group comprises one Pakistani national…

Modi in France: Macron speaks against 'third party' interference in Kashmir

Chantilly (France) (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that India and Pakistan should resolve the Kashmir issue bilaterally and that no third party should interfere or incite violence there, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

'Salt-n-roti' as midday meal in UP school

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) Students of a government primary school in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh are being served salt and roti (flatbread) under the midday meal scheme.

The midday meal scheme is designed to provide proper nutrition…

Chidambaram sent to 4 days CBI custody in INX media case

New Delhi (IANS) A special CBI court here on Thursday granted the probe agency four days of custody of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram for questioning in the INX Media case.

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar announced the order after reserving…

Fear grips residents a day after violence over Ravidas temple

New Delhi (IANS) Fear prevails in Delhi's Tughlaqabad Extension area which witnessed police lathi-charge and vandalism on Wednesday after Dalit activists turned violent over the demolition of a Sant Ravidas temple.

CRPF…

CBI seeks Chidambaram's 5 days custody, court reserves order

Delhi (IANS) A special CBI court here on Thursday reserved its order after the hearing on the custodial remand of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram sought by the probe agency to question him in INX Media case.

Appearing for the CBI, Solicitor…

India, US to hold 2 meetings on strengthening strategic ties

New York (IANS) Defence and diplomatic officials from India and the US are to have two meetings this week aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation and building on the shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region, according to the State Department.

UAE will be first Middle East country to issue RuPay card

Abu Dhabi (IANS) The UAE will be the first country in the Middle East to witness the launch of the RuPay card, "an Indian indigenous equivalent of Mastercard or Visa", during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend.