Maoist bandh in Jharkhand gets mixed response

Ranchi : The 24 hours bandh called by the ultras of the CPI (Maoists) got a mixed response as it only impacted vehicular movement and mineral transportation in the state.

In the state capital, Ranchi long-distance buses operating from the state capital…

HC refuses bail to former minister Raja Peter

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has refused to grant bail to former minister Raja Peter.

Earlier after hearing the arguments on the bail plea of former minister Raja Peter, the High Court had kept the order reserved in the case. During the…

Chinese presence in Pak waters, country's top naval brass in 'self-help mode'

New Delhi (IANS) The Pakistan Navy has spared no effort to portray itself as a credible regional maritime force, with formidable growth planned in the coming years. Media briefs stated that the Pakistan Navy would soon induct a slew of new frigates,…

BJP, AAP supporters back meat 'ban', Congress voters against it

New Delhi (IANS) Food choices and dietary habits too seem to have become a part of the polarised politics in the country.

The recent decision of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to 'ban' the sale of non-vegetarian food during…

After Maha's SIT, ED attaches Sanjay Raut's assets in Mumbai & Raigad

Mumbai (IANS) In what is construed as a retaliation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday swooped to attach assets belonging to Shiv Sena MP and Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut hours after the Maharashtra government set up a Special Investigation…

SC agrees to examine plea against electoral bond scheme soon

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a plea against the laws allowing political parties' funding through the electoral bond scheme.

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms,…

Karauli Violence: Councillor booked; curfew extended till Apr 7

Jaipur (IANS) After communal tension broke out in Karauli city of Rajasthan following stone-pelting at a motorcycle rally passing through a Muslim-dominated area on Saturday, the district administration has extended the curfew till April 7 along with…

Terrorist attacks aimed at destroying Kashmir's economy: Sajad Lone

Srinagar (IANS) People's Conference Chief Sajad Lone said on Tuesday that the recent attacks by terrorists were aimed at crippling Kashmir's economy.

In a series of tweets Lone said the terrorists were creating scare which was working…

US clarifies India's Russian oil purchases minuscule; energy payments not under sanctions

New York (IANS) Given the clamour in some US media and among politicians criticising India for buying oil from Russia, President Joe Biden's spokesperson Jen Psaki has clarified that its imports were minuscule and energy payments did not come…

Sri Lankan ruling party loses majority in Parliament

Colombo (IANS) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ruling party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on Tuesday lost its majority in Parliament as 42 MPs announced they would sit independently.

Among the 42 MPs, 14 are from Sri Lanka Freedom…