India

Crowded terminal, unending queues, missed flights; chaos at Mumbai airport stirs panic, frustration [details]

While many vented on social media, while blaming the system or questioning as to what went wrong, some users empathized with the CISF staff.

Oct 8, 2021

RBI increases Transaction Limit in IMPS transfers to Rs 5 lakh

In order to promote digital transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday enhanced the transaction limit using Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) of banks to Rs 5 lakh.

Oct 8, 2021

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra fails to turn up, feared absconding

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra fails to turn up before police

Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister, Ajay Mishra Teni, failed to turn up before the Lakhimpur police on Friday to record his statement.

Oct 8, 2021

200 Chinese troops detained after entering Indian territory, let off following military talks

200 Chinese troops detained after entering Arunachal Pradesh, let off following military level talks

Around 200 troops of China's People's Liberation Army entered into Indian territory last week leading to a face-off with the Indian Army at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, sources said.

Oct 8, 2021

CBI can directly register case, not mandatory to conduct preliminary probe: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the CBI can directly register a case upon receiving credible information, which discloses cognizable offence and it is not mandatory, for the investigating agency, to conduct a preliminary probe (PE) before registering the case.

Oct 8, 2021

India reports slight surge in Covid cases, logs 21,257 new cases, 271 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India reported 21,257 fresh Covid-19 cases and 271 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said in its latest update on Friday.

Oct 8, 2021

Kashmiri Sikhs stage protest after school principal's killing; vow to boycott duties, demand security [details]

BJP terms killings as 'security lapse', says forces failed to thwart nefarious designs of terrorists.

Oct 7, 2021

School where teachers killed by terrorists

As selective killing of non-locals intensifies in Kashmir, fear grips over 2500 Dalit families of Jammu [here's why]

Directly appointed under inter-district recruitment policy, over 2500 Dalit employees are serving in different parts of Kashmir Valley without proper security.

Oct 7, 2021

US retailer 7-Eleven to launch convenience stores in India jointly with Reliance Retail [Details]

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), through its wholly owned subsidiary, 7-India Convenience Retail Limited, has entered into a master franchise agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. (SEI) for the launch of 7-Eleven convenience stores in the country.

Oct 7, 2021

Selective killings go unabated in Kashmir; principal among two teachers killed by terrorists [details]

Without any fear, terrorists conduct "identity parades" to identify teachers who belong to the minority community. Principal along with a teacher were shot dead in front of students, teachers.

Oct 7, 2021

Two arrested in Lakhimpur case, Union Minister's son still untraceable

Police in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri have arrested two persons in connection with the Sunday violence in Tikunia village in the district.

Oct 7, 2021

Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $92.7 billion tops Forbes List of India's Richest Persons in 2021

A soaring stock market propelled the combined wealth of members of the 2021 Forbes list of India's 100 Richest to a record US$775 billion, after adding $257 billion -- a 50 per cent rise -- in the past 12 months.

Oct 7, 2021

NGT can take suo moto cognisance of environmental issues: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has power to take suo motu cognisance - on the basis of letters, representations, and media reports -- and can initiate proceedings on its own on issues pertaining to the environment.

Oct 7, 2021

BSF foils another attempt to smuggle weapons from PAK; four pistols recovered [details]

Pakistan authorities repeatedly trying to smuggle weapons for terror outfits operating in J&K and the latest attempt in doing so was foiled successfully by the Border Security Force.

Oct 7, 2021

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 92.63 Cr

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded the 92.63Cr mark on Thursday, informed Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya.

Oct 7, 2021

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India

Crowded terminal, unending queues, missed flights; chaos at Mumbai airport stirs panic, frustration [details]

RBI increases Transaction Limit in IMPS transfers to Rs 5 lakh

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra fails to turn up before police

200 Chinese troops detained after entering Arunachal Pradesh, let off following military level talks

CBI can directly register case, not mandatory to conduct preliminary probe: SC

India reports slight surge in Covid cases, logs 21,257 new cases, 271 deaths in 24 hrs

Kashmiri Sikhs stage protest after school principal's killing; vow to boycott duties, demand security [details]

As selective killing of non-locals intensifies in Kashmir, fear grips over 2500 Dalit families of Jammu [here's why]

US retailer 7-Eleven to launch convenience stores in India jointly with Reliance Retail [Details]

Selective killings go unabated in Kashmir; principal among two teachers killed by terrorists [details]

Two arrested in Lakhimpur case, Union Minister's son still untraceable

Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $92.7 billion tops Forbes List of India's Richest Persons in 2021

NGT can take suo moto cognisance of environmental issues: Supreme Court

BSF foils another attempt to smuggle weapons from PAK; four pistols recovered [details]

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 92.63 Cr

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