Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari faces legal heat: Second FIR lodged in Gujarat

Ahmedabad (IANS) Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari has become embroiled in a fresh controversy as the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against him in Kutch, Gujarat.

This was the second FIR lodged against…

EC recognises Ajit Pawar's side as real NCP, allots 'clock' symbol

New Delhi (IANS), The Election Commission on Tuesday accorded recognition to the Ajit Pawar faction as the "real" Nationalist Congress Party and allotted it the party's "clock" symbol.

The decision is seen as a major blow to veteran leader…

Govt to fence entire 1,643 km stretch of India-Myanmar border

New Delhi (IANS) The Government of India will construct a fence along the entire 1,643 km stretch of India-Myanmar border.

Commenting on the development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, "It has been decided to construct a fence…

Jharkhand CM Champai Soren replied to Opposition over derogatory language

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren on the last day of Jharkhand Assembly’s Special Session replied to Opposition MLA’s. After Winning Floor Test JMM Led Alliance Government MLA’s were seen full of confidence.

CM Champai Soren replied…

SC reserves order on quashing defamation case against Tejashwi Yadav over remarks on Gujaratis

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on quashing criminal defamation proceedings pending against former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav for his "only Gujaratis can be thugs" remark.

A bench presided over…

India's services sector PMI surges to 6-month high

New Delhi (IANS) Growth in India’s services sector rose to a 6-month high in January on the back of a higher demand and better outlook ahead, according to an HSBC report released on Monday.

The HSBC India Services PMI was recorded at 61.8 in…

Jharkhand High Court seeks ED’s reply on Soren’s plea against arrest

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand High Court on Monday sought ED’s reply on a writ petition filed by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren against his arrest in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.

High Court's acting Chief…

My arrest a black chapter in democracy, Raj Bhavan also involved in conspiracy: Hemant Soren

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand's outgoing Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief, Hemant Soren, on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Raj Bhavan and central investigative agencies in the state Assembly and said that his arrest…

Champai Soren govt in Jharkhand wins trust vote

Ranchi (IANS) In a significant development, Champai Soren government in Jharkhand won the trust vote in the assembly on Monday as 47 votes were cast in favour while 29 voted against the government.

The number required for majority as per the…

Hemant Soren said in the assembly - I will come again, wait

Ranchi: After the speech of new Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, former CM Hemant Soren is giving a speech. Hemant Soren said that Champai Soren has the full support of my party and all his colleagues. This is the first incident in the country…