Bhutan king arrives in India for a two-day visit

New Delhi (IANS) Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Monday arrived in India for a two-day visit.

He was welcomed by Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, who received him at the airport.

The king will hold talks with…

Stay on conviction must to restore Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, say legal experts

New Delhi (IANS) In a relief for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, a Surat sessions court on Monday granted bail, till disposal of his appeal, in the defamation case over his remark "why all thieves share the Modi surname" and also issued notice to the…

Rishra violence: Injured BJP MLAs write to HM Shah seeking Centre's intervention

Kolkata (IANS) BJP MLA Biman Ghosh, who was injured in a fresh clash between two groups during a Ram Navami procession at Rishra in Hooghly, has written to Union Home minister Amit Shah seeking Centre's intervention and deployment of central armed…

Sonia, Priyanka meet Rahul ahead of filing appeal in Surat court

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of an appeal to be filed in the Surat Court on Monday, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Rahul Gandhi's residence here.

The party is planning to make a show of its strength. Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled…

Oil prices surge after surprise cuts in production

London (IANS) Oil prices have surged after several of the world's largest oil exporters announced surprise cuts in production.

The price of Brent crude oil was trading above $84 a barrel in Asia after jumping by more than $4, or 5 per cent,…

Election Commission likely to visit J&K to assess ground situation

Jammu (IANS) Headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, the full election commission is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to assess the ground situation here.

Official sources said that during its two to three day stay…

Amritpal trail: UP Gurudwara under scanner after footage found 'missing'

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), April 3 (IANS) The Mohanapur Gurudwara in Pilibhit is now under police scanner after it was found that CCTV footage up to the evening of March 25 "had gone missing".

The police team investigating the case related to…

Survey of students studying vocational courses in government schools to be done

Ranchi: A survey of students doing vocational courses in government schools of the state has been started. The purpose of conducting the survey is to check the accuracy of the students. 

The department is trying to know whether the students of…

Stone pelting over Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Sahibganj, six policemen including Sadar SDPO injured

Sahibganj: A major brawl took place in this district as stones were pelted at the Chaiti Durgapuja immersion procession in which many people including policemen sustained injuries.

The stone pelting between the two sides created an atmosphere…

Sudesh reminds government of its unfulfilled promises

Ranchi: Central President of AJSU Party, Sudesh Kumar Mahto, while addressing a party event in  Bundu of Tamar Assembly Constituency said that there should be passion among the party workers to achieve the goal with activism and concentration.