29 phones examined, SC-appointed panel to submit Pegasus probe report by May end

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court-appointed technical committee has informed the court that it would submit the Pegasus probe report by May end.

A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana noted the supervising judge would have to examine…

Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years, BBC reported.

It comes after a 30-day grace period to come up with $78m of…

3 rescued, 10 missing in J&K highway tunnel collapse

Jammu (IANS) Ten labourers were still missing while three were rescued on Friday in the tunnel collapse accident on the Jammu-Srinagar highway in J&K's Ramban district.

Police sources said around ten labourers were still missing, mostly…

Lalu, daughter Misa raided by CBI in 'land for job' scam

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday was conducting raids at 16 different locations in Bihar and Delhi linked to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and his daughter, Misa Bharti, in connection with a land…

India warns against 'hoarding, speculation' causing 'unjustifiable' food prices

United Nations (IANS) India has warned against "hoarding and speculation" running up prices of foodgrains to "unjustifiable" levels and urged for ensuring "equity" and "affordability" in the availability of food to all.

"Open markets must not…

Nithari murders: Surender Koli gets 14th death sentence

New Delhi (IANS) Surender Koli has awarded his 14th death sentence in connection with the infamous Nithari murders in UP's Noida.

Koli, who was found guilty of raping and murdering several children between 2005 and 2006, already been sentenced…

Rain and Thunderstorms may continue till May 25

Ranchi: The mood of the weather in Jharkhand is constantly changing. The Meteorological Department has expressed the apprehension that in many places of the capital Ranchi may receive rain for the next few days.

During this, strong wind with…

Avinash Pandey discusses RS seat with CM

Ranchi: Jharkhand Congress in-charge Avinash Pande met Chief Minister Hemant Soren at his residence before leaving the state after his two-day tour. During the meeting, parliamentary affairs minister Alamgir Alam and state president of the party Rajesh Thakur…

Jharkhand government has never been serious over OBC reservation: Sudesh Mahto

Ranchi: AJSU party’s central president Sudesh Kumar Mahto has once again targeted the state government on the issue of OBC reservation. He said that the State Government did not show seriousness on this to ensure that the benefit of reservation for…

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convict Nalini's mother expects her release soon

Chennai (IANS) After the Supreme Court ordered the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Perarivalan, the mother of Nalini, another convict, expects that her daughter would also be released soon.

Speaking to IANS, Padma Sankaranarayanan,…