Cracks in opposition unity, TMC not to support Bharat Bandh

New Delhi (IANS) Cracks have emerged within the opposition ranks as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday said it will not support the 'Bharat Bandh' and asked its workers to stay away.

The TMC has been at the forefront in opposing…

5 men from Punjab, J&K nabbed after Delhi gunfight

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Five men with alleged links to banned outfits have been arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police from Shakarpur area here, two of whom were also allegedly involved in the murder case of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder…

J&K DDC polls 4th phase: 8.16% votes polled in 2 hours

Jammu (IANS) The fourth phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir recorded 8.16 per cent votes across the constituencies spread several districts in the first two hours on Monday, officials said.

Kulgam, Shopian…

Danger looming over Raj govt again as Cong smug over Maha situation?

New Delhi (IANS) With Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claiming that the BJP is once again trying to topple the Congress government in the desert state, danger seems to be looming large as some rebellion is said to be simmering among a section…

CAIT asks ED to take strict action against Amazon

New Delhi (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT ) has written to the Enforcement Directorate(ED) with all the necessary details to prove that since the beginning of Amazon in India in 2012, it has brazenly and flagrantly violated the…

Centre's GST compensation formula gets nod from all states

New Delhi (IANS) All the 28 states and three union territories with legislature have decided to go for the Centre-suggested compensation formula to meet the revenue shortfall arising out of the GST implementation.

Jharkhand, the only remaining…

Cong supports farmers' call for 'Bharat Bandh' on Dec 8

New Delhi (IANS) With protesting farmer unions calling for a 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8 even as several rounds of their talks with the Centre remain inconclusive, the opposition Congress on Sunday said that the party supported the proposed…

NIA names Dhana in Khalistan narco-terror case

New Delhi (IANS) The NIA has filed a supplementary charge sheet against Dharminder Singh aka Dhana for smuggling heroin from Pakistan and selling and using the drugs money to further activities of the banned Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) in connection…

India to deploy enhanced capability boats at Pangong Lake to thwart Chinese incursions

New Delhi (IANS) India will deploy boats with enhanced capabilities, including anti-ramming features, at Pangong Lake at eastern Ladakh, one of the border locations witnessing a dispute with China.

These indigenously-built boats will accommodate…

BJP now main threat to TRS' dominance in Telangana

Hyderabad (IANS) There were celebrations at Telangana Bhavan on Friday when it appeared that TRS is heading to retain power in GHMC but couple of hours later gloom replaced that joy as the party began trailing BJP in 10-15 divisions.

Despite…