India

CBI files FIR against 13 Trinamool Congress leaders: Mamata Banerjee's anti-CPM club always had a risky future

Mamata Banerjee's party has always thrived on an anti-CPI(M) sentiment and never really cared for building a solid ideology or organisation. Today, the party's useless elements have put its supremo in a big risk and she doesn't have much option to cure the ills.

Apr 17, 2017

CBI files FIR against 13 Trinamool Congress leaders in connection to Narada sting operation probe

The FIR includes names of several state ministers and MPs. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said there was nothing to worry as a mere FIR doesn't prove guilt.

Apr 17, 2017

Ola, Uber drivers can't strike, protest against taxi aggregators: Delhi High Court

The court has passed a decree "permanently injuncting" Sarvodaya Drivers Association of Delhi and Rajdhani Tourist Drivers' Union from going on strike.

Apr 17, 2017

ED issues show-cause notice to Karti Chidambaram over foreign exchange rules violations

Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, has been issued a show-cause notice by the ED for alleged violations of the FEMA laws to the tune of Rs 45 crore.

Apr 17, 2017

Air India lays down new rules for unruly passengers; to charge hefty fines for delaying flights

Air India will impose a fine on passengers for causing delay on a pro rata basis.

Apr 17, 2017

Indian life expectancy levels have shot up, but a lot still has to be done to compete with the best

Italian Emma Morano recently died at the age of 117 and she was officially the last living person from the 19th century. India has also improved on the life expectancy level chart over the decades, but it is still not close to countries that are doing the best.

Apr 17, 2017

Batamaloo killing: J&K Police file murder case against BSF battalion

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has called the killing "unfortunate" and told the security forces to exercise restraint.

Apr 17, 2017

Road rage turns into communal violence in Hyderabad; 14 injured

The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) said the fight broke out when the Muslim youths refused to chant "Jai Sree Ram". [Warning: Graphic Image in story]

Apr 17, 2017

Kerala: IUML's PK Kunhalikutty wins Malappuram bypolls

IUML's Kunhalikutty had a lead of over 1.5 lakh votes and was way ahead of his nearest rival — MB Faisal of the CPI(M) — while BJP's N Sreeprakash finished third.

Apr 17, 2017

FIR against Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran in bribery case over AIADMK's 'Two leaves' symbol

The Delhi Police filed an FIR against AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran for allegedly offering a bribe to the Election Commission for the 'Two Leaves' symbol of the party.

Apr 17, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Police files FIR against Army over video of man used as 'shield'

The police said that the FIR was registered against the Indian Army's 53 Rashtriya Rifles unit at the Beerwah Police Station in Budgam district on April 13.

Apr 17, 2017

MCD polls: BJP promises social security for unorganised sector

BJP promises to introduce a social security card to deliver different social welfare benefits.

Apr 16, 2017

Bill for increase in reservation for Muslims, STs in Telangana passed

Muslims will have 12 percent reservation opposed to four percent while Scheduled Tribes will have 10 percent opposed to earlier six percent.

Apr 16, 2017

Those misusing triple talaq will face social boycott, says Muslim board

The Muslim personal law board had earlier said they would abolish triple talaq in 1.5 years but the government should not interfere.

Apr 16, 2017

BJP launches MCD election manifesto: No new taxes, cleaner Delhi on the agenda

The BJP manifesto for MCD election enumerates various services and schemes such as Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana for food at subsidised rates for the poor, cleaner air and streets.

Apr 16, 2017