'Not a single tree': SC extends stay on deforestation near Hyderabad University

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on tree cutting in 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad for a month and directed the Wildlife Warden of Telangana to take steps to protect the wildlife affected by deforestation…

Finland President dials PM Modi, discusses ongoing collaborations in digitalization, mobility

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb reiterated their commitment to further strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries, including in the areas of quantum, 5G-6G, AI and cyber-security…

Change of guard is certain in Bihar: Kharge after meeting RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

New Delhi (IANS) As Opposition unity gains momentum ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state and said that the state will vote for change this…

Indian stock market cheers US tariffs relief; Sensex jumps 1,578 points

Mumbai (IANS) Indian stock markets saw a strong rally on Tuesday as benchmark indices surged over the 90-day reciprocal tariffs relief by the US administration, amid similar relief likely for the automotive sector.

The Sensex opened with a…

Murshidabad violence: Suspension of Internet services extended to Bengal's Malda, Birbhum

Kolkata (IANS) Amid the continuing air of tension in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, which has been on the boil for the last few days with violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the administration has decided to extend the suspension…

Murshidabad violence: Over 200 arrested, tension surfaces at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas

Kolkata (IANS) The total number of arrests in connection with the violence in pockets of the Murshidabad district of West Bengal has crossed 200, informed a senior official of the state police on Monday. Several areas in the district witnessed violent…

Jharkhand Minister claims Shariat is above Constitution; BJP demands his dismissal

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand Minority Welfare Minister and a leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Hafizul Hasan Ansari sparked a huge controversy when he said that Islamic law, Shariat, is above the Indian Constitution. His remarks, made during a…

DSP rank officers not participating in Naxal anti-campaign

Ranchi: In Jharkhand, it has been revealed that DSP rank officers, who are posted in Jharkhand Jaguar and deputed for Naxal operations, are not participating in the ongoing Naxal anti-campaign. This came to light during a review meeting held by the…

Tribal, oppressed people ousted double-engine govt, says CM Soren at JMM convention

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) began its state convention on Monday at the Tanabhagat Indoor Stadium in Khelgaon, Ranchi. The event, dedicated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, is being held under the leadership of party founder and senior leader Shibu…

Communal violence perpetrators in Murshidabad mainly outsiders, says Trinamool MP

Kolkata (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Khalilur Rahaman from the Jangipur constituency said on Sunday that initial findings indicate the perpetrators of communal violence in certain areas of the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal,…