Iran's unease over Pakistani influence in Afghanistan

New Delhi (IANS) A former Iranian diplomat has said that the interference of foreigners in Afghanistan is doomed to be a failure.

As with the former Soviet Union, Britain, and most recently the United States, if a country like Pakistan intervenes…

India's Aug retail inflation eases to 5.30% as food prices cool-off

New Delhi (IANS) Lower food prices eased India's August retail inflation on a sequential and year-on-year basis.

Data, furnished by the National Statistical Office (NSO), showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slipped to 5.30 per cent…

Beating around the bush: SC on Centre's denial on detailed affidavit in Pegasus row

New Delhi (IANS) After the Centre's denial to file a detailed affidavit clarifying whether Pegasus spyware was used or not, the Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a batch of petitions seeking an independent probe into the alleged Pegasus…

Whether Centre used Pegasus or not, can't be put on affidavit: Centre to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Monday stating national security reason told the Supreme Court it does not wish to file a detailed affidavit clarifying whether Pegasus spyware was used or not as it responded to a batch of petitions seeking independent…

BJP MLA meets Akhilesh Yadav, sets off buzz

Lucknow (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Sitapur Rakesh Rathore met Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, giving a clear indication of shifting loyalties in the political quicksand.

Rathore met Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday evening, setting…

Wipro Chairman announces return to office from Monday

Bengaluru (IANS) Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji took to social media on Sunday to announce the resumption of work at company offices after 18 months due to the Covid-19 situation.

"After 18 long months, our leaders are coming back to the office…

Sub-inspector critically injured in Srinagar militant attack

Srinagar (IANS) A sub-inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police (SI) was critically injured on Sunday in a terrorist attack in Srinagar city.

Police said terrorists fired at a police 'Naka' (Checkpost) near the Khanyar police station in…

Mamata eyes alliance with Samajwadi Party in UP polls

Lucknow (IANS) The Trinamool Congress is looking towards an alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, due early next year.

A decision on this is expected to be taken by the leaders of both the parties in the…

UP Muslims also seek caste census for its backward sections

Lucknow (IANS) As the demand for caste census gains momentum among various political parties, the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is also keen on caste enumeration of the Backward Castes.

The All-India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz, which has been…

TN Police conducts searches at premises of people sympathetic to LTTE cause

Chennai (IANS) The elite Q branch of the Tamil Nadu Police has conducted searches in several pockets that were involved in the recent drug haul in which Sri Lankan Tamils were arrested. During the probe, it was found that the drug syndicate was used…