Nijjar's killing: British Columbia premier suspects Canada holding back information

Toronto (IANS) Premier of Canada's British Columbia province David Eby has said that the government is holding back information regarding allegations of foreign interference in Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing.

The Liberal…

Jaishankar meets ministers, attends Quad, IBSA meetings on UNGA sidelines

United Nations (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended meetings of the Quad and IBSA on the sidelines of the high-level General Assembly meeting.

Starting at the meeting's fourth-day mark on Friday, he attended…

Heavy rain predicted in Jharkhand

Ranchi/New Delhi/(IANS): Reduced rainfall activity is likely to continue over northwest and adjoining west-central India during the next five days while heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal,…

Strike announced by electricity workers from September 26 postponed after talks with management

Ranchi: After positive talks with the Energy Corporation management, the strike of electricity workers announced on September 26 has been postponed.

This was announced by Jharkhand Power Workers Union President Ashish Kumar. Many points were agreed…

Sub zonal commander surrendered

Ranchi: Impressed by the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the Jharkhand government, the sub-zonal commander of the banned militant organization JJMP, Kamlesh Singh alias Mukesh alias Nana, surrendered before Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan…

'Damaged' India-Canada relations getting traction in Chinese media

New Delhi  (IANS) Canada-India diplomatic tensions made world headlines this week, and the Chinese state media also reported the news. There were some blogs on the topic on Chinese social media too.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had…

India likely to defer import curbs on PC, laptop manufacturers by 9-12 months

New Delhi (IANS) In a respite for global PC and laptop manufacturers, the government is likely to defer import duty curbs on PCs, laptops and tablets by at least 9-12 months from the October 30 deadline, while asking them to register for the new import…

SC declines to entertain plea for scientific survey of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah premises

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust seeking a scientific survey of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Masjid Eidgah premises in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.

A…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to lead Friday prayers at Jamia mosque in Srinagar after 4 yrs

Srinagar (IANS) Senior religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq will lead the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on Friday after four years.

The management of the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of old Srinagar city known as…

Intelligence on Nijjar's killing provided by ally from Five Eyes: Report

Toronto (IANS) Intelligence provided by an ally from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance and communication intercepts between Indian officials that led Ottawa to hold New Delhi responsible for Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, the…