RSS backs govt on Kashmir, NRC; supports reservation

New Delhi (IANS) The BJP got a huge pat on its back on Monday from the RSS, it's an ideological mentor for abrogating Article 370 and 35A of the constitution apart from getting an endorsement for the NRC.

The RSS lauded…

Modi to launch Eklavya schools for tribals: Munda

Ranchi (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said here on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would launch Eklavya schools exclusively for the tribal students of the country on September 12.

“The central government…

If Pak behaves, J&K restrictions can ease: Doval

New Delhi (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday said out of 199 police stations in Jammu and Kashmir, only 10 continue to have restrictions and ease of the clampdown in the erstwhile state is completely dependent on Pakistan's…

Ace lawyer, ex-Minister Ram Jethmalani passes away

New Delhi (IANS) Veteran criminal lawyer and former Union Law Minister Ram Jethmalani passed away on Sunday at his residence here, confirmed advocate Ashish Dixit. Jethmalani was 96.

He had also served as the Minister of Urban Development in…

Vikram Found: ISRO takes photo of moon lander on lunar surface

Chennai (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has found its moon lander Vikram on the lunar surface, said an official. This was hours after communication link with the lander was lost minutes before its soft landing on the lunar surface.

Cement trader commits suicide in Jharkhand

Ranchi (IANS) A cement trader, identified as Vinod Singh, allegedly committed suicide in the Koderma district of Jharkhand on Sunday, reportedly due to financial stress.

According to the police, Singh's body was found hanging with a ceiling…

Soldier's wife found murdered in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district

Ranchi (IANS) The dead body of an Army jawan's wife has been found at Jharkhand's Lohardagga district on Sunday and police suspect that she was gang raped and later killed.

The incident took place at Kundo Barkitoli village situated…

Stay steady, our best yet to come: Modi to ISRO scientists

Bengaluru (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the scientists of ISRO, hours after the much-anticipated Vikram lander lost signal moments before its moon landing. Boosting the morale of Team Chandrayaan-2, he inspired…

NDA2.0's 100-day performance historic: PM

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the 100-day performance by his Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA 2.0 government as "unprecedented and historic" on all fronts.

"We have been working speedily…

Zomato lays off 541 staffers, says blame it on automation

New Delhi (IANS) Food delivery platform Zomato on Saturday said that it has laid off 541 people -- 10 per cent of the company's strength -- across customer, merchant and delivery partner support teams.

The reason behind…