India

Agitators dodge Gaya police, set passenger train on fire at Paimar railway station

While police was busy securing premises of Gaya Junction, the agitators up in arms against the new armed forces recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' set a a coach of Kiul-Gaya passenger train afire at the suburban Paimar railway station on Friday.

Jun 18, 2022

ECR cancels 164 trains amid massive violence against 'Agnipath' scheme

East Central Railway cancels 164 trains amid massive violence against "Agnipath" scheme

Following the massive violence in Bihar against the 'Agnipath' scheme of defence recruitment, the East Central Railway (ECR) cancelled 164 trains on Friday.

Jun 18, 2022

Revlon surges 62% in trade after Reliance Industries said to weigh offer

Revlon Inc shares surged as much as 62 per cent in New York trading after media reports said Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is considering buying the cosmetics giant.

Jun 18, 2022

SpaceX 'violates' US labour law by abruptly firing a staff, Tesla faces criticism for laying off hourly employees

As per reports, SpaceX which fired employees who wrote a letter criticising Elon Musk's behaviour in the public sphere has likely violated US labour laws.

Jun 18, 2022

Killing of unarmed cops going unabated in Kashmir: SI shot dead in Awantipora [details]

The body of the killed Sub-Inspector was found in paddy fields near his house. He was reportedly shot to death using pistol at point-blank range

Jun 18, 2022

Protests against 'Agnipath' continue for third day in Rajasthan

Protests continued in Rajasthan for the third consecutive day against the 'Agnipath' scheme launched by the Centre for short-term recruitment in the armed forces.

Jun 18, 2022

Locals stop sending kids to Anganwadi centre after Dalit helper's appointment in Karnataka's Bidar district

In a shocking incident, locals living in a village in Karnataka's Bidar district have boycotted an Anganwadi centre run by the state government after it appointed a Dalit woman as a helper.

Jun 18, 2022

Agnipath Protests: KCR announces Rs 25 lakh for family of youth killed in Railway Police firing

The Telengana government on Friday announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for the family of the youth who died in railway police firing at Secunderabad railway station during the protest against new armed forces recruitment policy 'Agnipath'.

Jun 18, 2022

Vizag railway station shut, high alert at Guntur, other major stations

Railway authorities on Saturday closed the Visakhapatnam railway station and beefed up security at all other major stations in Andhra Pradesh

Jun 18, 2022

After Agnipath row, Centre announces 10% reservation for "Agniveers" in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Amid nationwide protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, the Centre on Saturday announced a 10 per cent reservation for 'Agniveers' in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles .

Jun 18, 2022

Assembly Elections in J&K by end of this year: Rajnath Singh [details]

Defence Minister cautions people against radical forces, says neighbouring country responsible for targeted killings.

Jun 18, 2022

It's Disney Star vs Viacom18 again for ICC media rights, again; tender to come out this June [details]

Disney Star, Viacom 18 and Times Internet bagged the various rights to broadcast the IPL matches over the next five seasons on TV and digital platforms.

Jun 17, 2022

Death Valley: 2 deaths reported at US national park in June

Two people were found dead this month at the Death Valley National Park that straddles the US states of California and Nevada, due to extreme heat, according to an official statement.

Jun 17, 2022

Students protest at Delhi's ITO against Agnipath scheme

Several students along with the members of All India Students' Association (AISA) and AAP's Chatr-Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) on Friday staged a protest over the Central government's 'Agnipath' scheme for recruitment in the armed forces and demanded its rollback.

Jun 17, 2022

B'luru Idgah maidan row: BBMP, Wakf Board lock horns

In an interesting development, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the government's civic agency, and the Wakf Board have locked horns over the Idgah Maidan property.

Jun 17, 2022

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India

Agitators dodge Gaya police, set passenger train on fire at Paimar railway station

East Central Railway cancels 164 trains amid massive violence against "Agnipath" scheme

Revlon surges 62% in trade after Reliance Industries said to weigh offer

SpaceX 'violates' US labour law by abruptly firing a staff, Tesla faces criticism for laying off hourly employees

Killing of unarmed cops going unabated in Kashmir: SI shot dead in Awantipora [details]

Protests against 'Agnipath' continue for third day in Rajasthan

Locals stop sending kids to Anganwadi centre after Dalit helper's appointment in Karnataka's Bidar district

Agnipath Protests: KCR announces Rs 25 lakh for family of youth killed in Railway Police firing

Vizag railway station shut, high alert at Guntur, other major stations

After Agnipath row, Centre announces 10% reservation for "Agniveers" in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Assembly Elections in J&K by end of this year: Rajnath Singh [details]

It's Disney Star vs Viacom18 again for ICC media rights, again; tender to come out this June [details]

Death Valley: 2 deaths reported at US national park in June

Students protest at Delhi's ITO against Agnipath scheme

B'luru Idgah maidan row: BBMP, Wakf Board lock horns

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh