India hits back at China over Shah's Arunachal visit

New Delhi (IANS) India hit back at China on Thursday over Beijing's hostile statement against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, saying it did not stand to reason and understanding of India.

"Our position on…

As SC stays death warrant in Surat case, questions persist over Nirbhaya case delay

New Delhi (IANS) Amid public outcry over the delay in execution of death penalty given to four convicts in Nirbhaya case, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the death warrant issued by a Gujarat court in the execution of a 22-year-old man convicted…

School principal in UP advises on cheating, gets arrested

Mau (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) Even as the Yogi Adityanath government has gone overboard saying that it will ensure a fair board examination this year, a school principal in Mau district has been arrested after he was caught on camera giving tips to students…

PM expresses anguish over TN bus accident deaths

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed anguish over a bus accident in Tamil Nadu's Avanashi town in Tiruppur district which claimed 19 lives.

Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said, "Extremely anguished…

COVID-19: CAIT urges PM to form GoM for impacted businesses

New Delhi (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to constitute a Group of Ministers (GoM) to tackle the impact of coronavirus epidemic on India's trade and industry.

In a letter…

Avoid 'nationalism', it refers to 'Hitler, Nazism': Bhagwat

Ranchi (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said people should desist from using the word "nationalism" as it has connotations of "Hitler and Nazism".

"Do not use the word 'Nationalism'. Use 'National', 'Nationality',…

US trade deficit with India sign of strength, Trump doesn't understand this: NYU economist

New York (IANS) US President Donald Trump's worry about trade deficits with countries like India "does not make much sense" and he should instead see it as a sign of American strength, a top economist from the New York University's Stern School…

Uphaar Case: No more jail term for Ansal brothers; SC dismisses plea

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a curative petition filed by victims' goup of the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire tragedy case.

After this judgement, it is final now, the Ansal brothers would not go to jail. The brothers…

Will BJP regain ground in Jharkhand after Marandi's return?

Ranchi (IANS) The first Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi has rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 14 years, giving high hopes to central leaders of regaining lost ground in the state.

The million dollar question is now -…

Vodafone Idea pulls a surprise, stocks zoom 35% on the BSE

Mumbai (IANS) Vodafone Idea on Wednesday saw a sharp surge in its stock price over reports that the government is unlikely to invoke its bank guarantees for now. Its shares were trading at Rs 4.08 a share, higher by 35 per cent on the BSE.

With…