Former HRD secretary condemns JNU violence, demands action

New Delhi (IANS) Former Union Human Resource Development Secretary R. Subrahmanyam condemned the unseen violence which erupted in the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday as several masked individuals, both male, and female, thrashed students, including…

ITR forms out in advance, seek foreign travel, passport details

New Delhi (IANS) In a very fast move and a New Year surprise, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified income tax returns forms for the financial year (FY), which normally come in April, well in advance in January itself.

The…

We are descending into anarchy: Chidambaram on JNU violence

New Delhi (IANS) Former Union minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram said that Sunday's JNU violence shows that "we are descending into anarchy."

Chidambaram while addressing a press conference said, "This incident is perhaps the…

'Children of Indian citizens not to go to detention centres'

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that children, whose parents have been given citizenship through NRC, will not be separated from their families and sent to the detention centres in Assam.

Advocate appearing for…

CAA: Shah blames Gandhis, AAP for Delhi CAA violence

New Delhi (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah trained his guns at the Congress' Gandhis once again for allegedly fomenting trouble on the issue of CAA. But this time, he has added Aam Aadmi Party's name to the list.

Shah alleged, "The…

Delhi goes to polls on Feb 8, counting on Feb 11

New Delhi (IANS) The election commission on Monday announced February 8 to be the date of Delhi assembly elections. Model code of conduct comes into effect with the announcement, the EC said.

The date of notification is January 14, while January…

Delhi Police begins probe in JNU violence; MHA seeks report

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has begun a probe into Sunday's violence in JNU after the Union Home Ministry on Monday asked for a detailed report from Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

Delhi Police Crime Branch has…

Iraq paramilitary group's convoy attacked in Baghdad

Baghdad (IANS) A convoy of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) or the Hashd Shaabi was attacked on Saturday in northern Baghdad, the paramilitary group confirmed in a statement.

"The attack, which took place near the Taji Stadium in…

Trump says Soleimani responsible for terrorist plots in Delhi

Los Angeles (IANS) US President Donald Trump has accused the slain Iranian military leader Qassam Soleimani of being responsible for terrorist plots in New Delhi.

"Soleimani made the death of innocent people his sick passion, contributing to…

The New Rice War: China eats into big African markets secured by India

New Delhi (IANS) As the buyer becomes the seller, India, the largest exporter of rice in the world, has a new competitor in the global market. From the key policy makers in Udyog Bhawan to the top millers exporting rice, everyone is cautiously watching…