Raj Cong readying stage for Rahul's return as party chief

Jaipur (IANS) The Congress leaders in Rajasthan are gearing up to give a rousing reception to Rahul Gandhi on his arrival here on January 28 to address a rally against the new citizenship law (CAA).

However, the party is also preparing to make…

Shah to address CAA rally in Lucknow

Lucknow (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a rally in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Lucknow on Tuesday.

The rally will be held at the Ram Katha Park in Bangla Bazaar area of the state capital.

According…

Heroin worth approx Rs 100 cr seized in Kolkata

Kolkata (IANS) In a major drug haul by Kolkata Police, heroin worth between Rs 75 crore to Rs 105 crore in the international market, was seized early on Tuesday and two persons were arrested, a senior officer said.

Acting on a tip off, the…

Apple empowering students in Burhanpur pen success on iPads

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh) (IANS) Frequented by historians and art lovers seeking solace in its rich past, another transformation, albeit quietly, is taking place in the city of Burhanpur and this time, Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is empowering…

As 'ekadashi' sets in, Nadda to replace Shah by afternoon

New Delhi (IANS) Just ahead of Delhi election and as the "ekadashi" sets in, the "world's largest political party" - BJP will have a new President on Monday by 2.30 p.m., bringing an end of Amit Shah era. Party Working President Jagat Prakash…

3 terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian, J&K

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists were gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday.

One of the terrorists killed has been identified as Adil Sheikh, responsible for looting eight weapons from the…

Delhi court convicts 19 in Bihar shelter home case

New Delhi (IANS) The Saket court in Delhi on Monday convicted 19 accused, including high-profile Brajesh Thakur, in connection with the alleged sexual and physical assaults on girl inmates at a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district.

SC rejects plea on Nirbhaya case convict's juvenile status

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition of Nirbhaya case convict Pawan Gupta regarding his alleged juvenile status, pointing out that the plea had already been rejected by subordinate courts.

A bench headed by Justice…

Indigo flight returns to Mangaluru airport after bomb alert

Bengaluru (IANS) A passenger aircraft of budget carrier Indigo to Hyderabad returned to Mangaluru airport after a bomb alert by the Air Traffic Controller, an official said on Monday.

"The returned Indigo flight is being thoroughly searched…

Prohibitory orders in Lucknow as anti-CAA protests continue

Lucknow (IANS) Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in Lucknow in view of Republic Day and the Defence Expo and most importantly, the ongoing protests against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

The…