Thousands protest in Delhi showing support for 'Bharat Bandh'

New Delhi (IANS) Thousands of members from at least ten trade unions on Wednesday protested here against the Centre and extended their support to the all-India shutdown by trade unions.

Gathered at the Shaheed Park, the members walked towards…

Iran hits US airbase in Iraq in response to Soleimani's death

Tehran/Baghdad (IANS) Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that it launched a missile attack on the US airbase of Ain al-Asad in Iraq in retaliation against the death of Major General Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in an…

Petrol, diesel prices stabilise, crude oil rates surge

New Delhi (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices remained stable on Wednesday after a continuous rise for six days in the new year.

However, given the rise in the price of crude oil in the international market, there is no hope of getting relief on…

UP BJP leader exposes corruption in Swachh Bharat

Lucknow (IANS) A senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Srivastava has alleged that the Modi government's flagship programme 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' has failed miserably due to massive corruption and nexus of government-civic officials…

Banking services may be affected as employees strike

New Delhi (IANS) Bank customers may face hardships with services as several bank branches and ATMs could be affected on Wednesday as bank employees have threatened to go on a day-long strike.

The strike call of five bank employee unions is…

35 killed in stampede during Soleimani's funeral procession

Kerman (Iran) (IANS) At least 35 mourners were killed on Tuesday in a stampede during a funeral procession for Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani in his hometown of Kerman, where he will be laid to rest later in the day, according to state media.
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JMM's Rabindra Nath Mahto elected Jharkhand Assembly Speaker

Ranchi (IANS) Rabindra Nath Mahto, a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislator has been unanimously elected as the new Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly on Tuesday.

Mahto had filed nomination on Monday. Six sets of nomination papers were filed…

India with US in all areas of mutual interest: Modi tells Trump

New Delhi (IANS) In a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that New Delhi will continue to work with Washington for enhancing cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

Though a Ministry…

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…

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…