Congress, JMM in race for corruption and loot in Jharkhand: PM Modi

Ranchi (IANS) Launching yet another blistering attack against the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Congress and the JMM of "openly looting" Jharkhand's massive resources.

"There's a race between the Congress…

Sensex rises over 200 points on strong domestic cues

New Delhi (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex gained more than 200 points on Thursday on strong domestic cues.

Among the Sensex stocks, Powergrid was up more than 3 per cent while Tata Motors, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel,…

Congress partnership with Pakistan exposed, says PM Modi

Anand (Gujarat) (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress, saying that the grand old party's partnership with Pakistan has been exposed.

Addressing an election rally at Shastri Ground in Gujarat's…

SC orders bar association to reserve minimum 1/3rd posts for women

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to reserve at least 1/3rd posts for women in its executive committee.

Asking SCBA to implement the quota henceforth, a bench presided over by Justice…

Israel ready to make far-reaching concessions for Gaza deal: Reports

Cairo/Tel Aviv (IANS/DPA) During the ongoing negotiations in Cairo on a ceasefire in the Gaza war, details have emerged about a proposal for an agreement submitted by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

The Wall Street Journal reported on…

Major jolt to Congress in Delhi, Naseeb Singh & Neeraj Basoya quit party, blame AAP alliance

New Delhi (IANS) In a major setback to the Congress party, two of its leaders and observers for two Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh have resigned from the party.

The two leaders in separate letters addressed to party…

India successfully test fires SMART torpedo system

New Delhi (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

Designed and developed by Defence Research and Development…

Hours after praising BJP nominee, Kunal Ghosh removed as Trinamool state General Secretary

Kolkata (IANS) Hours after Trinamool Congress’ state General Secretary Kunal Ghosh showered praises on Tapas Roy, the BJP candidate from Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency, the ruling party on Wednesday removed Ghosh from the post.

A statement…

Home Minister doctored video: Notices sent to Jharkhand Congress chief, others

New Delhi (IANS) In its ongoing probe into Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video, the Delhi Police have issued notice under section 91 of CrPC to some more people, including Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur, sources said on Wednesday.

Unwarranted & unsubstantiated imputations on serious matter: India on US media report on Pannun plot case

New Delhi (IANS) India on Tuesday said a report published by a media outlet in the US made unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter involving an alleged plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Official…