WB government pulled up for delay in BJP activist's release

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the West Bengal government over the delay in the release of BJP Yuva Morcha leader Priyanka Sharma from jail despite its order for her "immediate release".

On Tuesday, the…

Most educational institutions shut down in J&K, Amid calls of the hanging of rapist

Srinagar (IANS) Amid calls of the hanging of rapist as students continue to clash with the police, the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday shut down most educational institutions in the valley.

Fearing further spurts…

Dalit groom prevented from entering temple

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) A Dalit groom and his relatives were allegedly stopped by upper caste men from entering a temple which he visited just before his wedding to seek divine blessings.

The incident took place at Makanpur…

Karti moves SC, seeks release of Rs 10 cr deposit

New Delhi (IANS) Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking the release of Rs 10 crore, deposited with the court's registry regarding his overseas travel.

Karti…

Trinamool to meet EC on vandalism after BJP's roadshow

Kolkata (IANS) A Trinamool Congress delegation will meet the Election Commission on Wednesday in the wake of vandalism in college and destruction of Bengali polymath Vidyasagar's bust during BJP President Amit Shah's roadshow, according…

State of Economy-I: Vital economic indicators suggest a longer slowdown

New Delhi (IANS) The political discourse this election season has grabbed the attention of the voters, but it offers little to soothe them as the Indian economy is far from being in good shape.

The economy, which braved a global…

Shah's roadshow stoned, Trinamool backers blamed

Kolkata (IANS) Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad activists allegedly pelted stones at BJP President Amit Shah's roadshow here on Tuesday, triggering clashes in which three motorbikes were set ablaze in the College Street area.
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SC grants bail to BJP activist on Mamata meme

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to BJP Yuva Morcha leader Priyanka Sharma, arrested for a meme on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The court also ordered that upon her release, she should tender an…

Modi, Adityanath popularity on test in Varanasi, Gorakhpur

Varanasi/Gorakhpur (IANS) As the ongoing Lok Sabha polls move towards a finale, the biggest battle will take place in the seventh and last phase of the elections in Uttar Pradesh.

The final phase will put to test the popularity…

DRDO successfully conducts flight test of 'Abhyas'

New Delhi (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday conducted successfully flight test of ‘Abhyas, a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT), which offers a realistic threat scenario for the practice of…