India protests Pakistan's denial of consular access to Sikh pilgrims

New Delhi (IANS): India on Friday strongly protested Pakistan's denial of consular access to Sikh pilgrims visiting two gurdwaras there on the occasion of Gurpurab - the 549th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev.

"India…

Police rescue six African national in Delhi amidst rumor of being 'Cannibal'

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi Police rescued six African nationals after a mob threatened to attack them following rumours that some "cannibal Africans" had kidnapped a teenage boy in west Delhi, police said on Friday.

The…

J&K Assembly dissolved amid claims for power

Jammu/Srinagar (IANS): In a dramatic development, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was dissolved on Wednesday night after three mainstream parties came together to stake claim to form a government that was countered by Peoples Conference leader…

No report cards for Meghalaya kids refusing vaccination

Shillong (IANS) School students who refuse to go for Measles-Rubella vaccination will not receive their annual examination report cards in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district, an official said on Thursday.

The vaccination…

Seven coaches derails in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (IANS) Seven coaches of a passenger train derailed in Uttar Pradesh disrupting traffic on the busy Moradabad-Bareilly route on Thursday, an official said.

Six coaches along with the guard coach were headed to Bareilly for…

VHP, others to organise rally in Delhi for Ram temple

Gurugram (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad will organize 'shankh naad' (blowing of conch shells) in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on December 9, demanding the early construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, senior VHP activists said…

Amritsar train deaths: Probe blames negligence, trespass for tragedy

New Delhi (IANS): Almost a month after 60 people lost their lives, the probe by Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) into the Amritsar train tragedy on Vijaya Dashami day has blamed the "negligence" and "trespassing" of…

Kovind, Modi greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi

New Delhi (IANS): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the country on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.

"Good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our…

Bihar topper scam: Jailed kingpin threatens jailor, doctor

Patna (IANS): Jailed prime accused in Bihars topper scam, Bachcha Rai, has threatened a jail official and a doctor leading to a case being registered against him, police on Wednesday said.

Rai, who is lodged in Beur Central Jail here,…

India suggests voting to break UNSC reform deadlock

United Nations (IANS): To break the decade-long deadlock in the negotiations for Security Council reform, India has suggested adopting the General Assembly's rules of procedure with voting to deny "naysayers" their virtual veto…