'Practices of Sikhism well ingrained in culture of country, comparison incorrect', SC on Hijab row

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday told a counsel, representing a petitioner challenging the Hijab ban in Karnataka government educational institutions, that comparisons with turbans worn by Sikhs will be improper and practices of Sikhism…

'Bharat Jodo Yatra' to be turning point of Indian politics: Cong

Kanyakumari (IANS) Ahead of the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on Wednesday, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that this will be a turning point in Indian politics and will mark a new beginning.

"A day when India's oldest political…

Mumbai-bound Vistara flight returns midway to Delhi after 'whistling' sound

New Delhi (IANS) A Vistara airline Mumbai-bound flight returned midway to Delhi after a "whistling" sound was heard on the right side of the Boeing 737 aircraft cockpit.

Aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered…

Yatra aims to counter polarisation; want Rahul to become party president: Gehlot

Kanyakumari (IANS) Ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rajasthan Chief Minister AshoK Gehlot on Wednesday said that the march was being conducted to counter the communal polarisation of the country. He added that the party wanted Rahul Gandhi to take over…

SC issues notice to Centre for timely, transparent appointments in CVC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre on a plea seeking timely and transparent filling of long-pending vacancies in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to ensure that the commission can effectively discharge…

4 killed, 7 injured as fire breaks out in Lucknow hotel

Lucknow (IANS) Four persons were killed and seven others suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at a hotel in Hazratganj area of the city on Monday.

According to Joint police commissioner Piyush Mordia, the fire at the Levana hotel has…

'Can travel abroad, protection from arrest extended': Relief for Abhishek Banerjee from SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday granted relief to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee's nephew and Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee - who moved the top court challenging the ED's summons issued in connection…

Woman bandit released from UP jail after 17 years

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) A one-time dreaded woman bandit, Sarla Jatav was finally released from the Etawah jail where she spent 17 years.

Jatav walked out of prison on Saturday after the Allahabad High Court granted her release on a petition…

Deoghar airport row: Delhi Police slaps sedition charges against DM

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered a zero FIR against the District Magistrate of Deoghar in Jharkhand on the charge of sedition and under the Officials Secret Acts following BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's complaint, officials said.

Industry leaders mourn Cyrus Mistry's death

New Delhi (IANS) Former Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry's death in a car accident on Sunday in Maharashtra's Palghar has shocked and saddened the corporate world with several high-profile business leaders condoling his untimely demise.