India protests Pakistan's denial of consular access to Sikh pilgrims

New Delhi (IANS): India on Friday strongly protested Pakistan's denial of consular access to Sikh pilgrims visiting two gurdwaras there on the occasion of Gurpurab - the 549th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev.

"India…

Maoist commander killed in Simdega

Simdega (IANS) A Maoist commander was killed in a gun battle with security forces in Jharkhand's Simdega district on Friday, police said.

According to police, the gun battle between the security forces and the Maoists took place…

Police rescue six African national in Delhi amidst rumor of being 'Cannibal'

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi Police rescued six African nationals after a mob threatened to attack them following rumours that some "cannibal Africans" had kidnapped a teenage boy in west Delhi, police said on Friday.

The…

Tribal outfits hold Raj Bhawan march alleging violation of 5th schedule

Ranchi (By our correspondent): Members of tribal organizations on Wednesday staged a Raj Bhawan march protesting against the violation of the provisions mentioned in the 5th schedule. Earlier a procession was also…

People of Jharkhand will get new opportunities for employment through films: Amit Khare

Goa (By our correspondent): Union Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Ministry Amit Khare today inaugurated the pavilion of the Jharkhand Tourism at the 49th edition of the International Film Festival of India…

Raghubar asks railways to speed up pending construction projects in Jharkhand

Ranchi (By our correspondent): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das asked the railway authorities to speed up the construction
of pending railway projects and construction of railway over bridges in the state. In…

J&K Assembly dissolved amid claims for power

Jammu/Srinagar (IANS): In a dramatic development, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was dissolved on Wednesday night after three mainstream parties came together to stake claim to form a government that was countered by Peoples Conference leader…

No report cards for Meghalaya kids refusing vaccination

Shillong (IANS) School students who refuse to go for Measles-Rubella vaccination will not receive their annual examination report cards in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district, an official said on Thursday.

The vaccination…

Seven coaches derails in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (IANS) Seven coaches of a passenger train derailed in Uttar Pradesh disrupting traffic on the busy Moradabad-Bareilly route on Thursday, an official said.

Six coaches along with the guard coach were headed to Bareilly for…

India second-fastest growing innovator among major Asian countries: Report

New Delhi (IANS): With patent publication nearly doubling in a decade, India is now the second-fastest growing innovator after China among major Asian countries, a new report said on Thursday.

India is fourth among the major Asian countries…