Bhojpuri singer held with over 20 kg cannabis in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) A Bhojpuri singer, who has sung more than 100 songs, was arrested in the national capital for peddling drugs, an official said Saturday.

The accused singer, identified as Vinay Sharma, was nabbed with 21.508 kgs of Ganja.

Salman Rushdie put on ventilator, says agent

New York (IANS) Author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed at a literary event in New York state, is currently on a ventilator and unable to speak, according to his agent.

In a statement late Friday night, Rushdie's agent Andrew Wylie said:…

China tried its best to stop Taiwan trip, India's equity unharmed by Ukraine stand: US Congressman

Washington (IANS) The Taiwan visit last week by US lawmakers led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was intended to make sure what happened in Ukraine - invaded by Russia - was not repeated with China invading Taiwan, says Raja Krishnamoorthi, a member…

Terrorist, tasked with elimination of Nupur Sharma, held in UP

Lucknow (IANS) The UP ATS has arrested Mohd Nadeem, an operative of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and other terrorist organizations, from the state's Saharanpur on Friday.

According to an official release, the ATS has recovered chats with terrorists…

Sonia Gandhi tests positive for Covid again

New Delhi (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday tested positive for Covid-19 and is in isolation as per protocol.

"Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19 today. She will remain in isolation as per…

I'm a Chinese, not a terrorist: Huawei India CEO tells Delhi court

New Delhi (IANS) In an apparent reference to a dialogue from a Bollywood movie, Huawei India CEO Li Xiongwei told a court here: "I am a Chinese and not a terrorist."

The CEO's comment through his lawyer was during a hearing on Friday, in…

New Nitish government formed in Bihar 'to continue alliance with PFI, SDPI': BJP chief

Patna (IANS) BJP's Bihar state President Sanjay Jaiswal on Saturday alleged that the JD-U and the RJD formed the government to make their continue their alliance with the Popular Front of India (PFI) and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI).

Seepage in MP dam poses risk, prompts evacuation

Bhopal (IANS) The continued seepage of water from the newly-constructed Karam Dam in Madhya Pradesh has prompted the evacuation of 6,000 people from 18 villages, with officials concerned over the risk it poses.

State and Central government…

Tripura exported over 9K tonnes of pineapples in 2 years

Agartala (IANS) Tripura exported 9,909 tonnes of the most delicious pineapples to Dubai, Qatar, Bangladesh facilitating Rs 14 crore trade of the state's farmers during the past two years, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Pranajit Singha…

Fire breaks out in Gujarat hotel, 27 rescued

Jamnagar (Saurashtra) (IANS) Fire brigade teams were pressed into service after a massive fire broke out at Alento Hotel near Jamnagar in Gujarat on Thursday evening.

The firemen have successfully rescued 27 guests, while three staffers are…