India

CAA stir: India welcomes New Year 2020 with protests against Citizenship Act

The protests have rocked India since Dec. 12, when the government passed legislation easing the way for non-Muslim minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan to gain Indian citizenship.

Jan 1, 2020

Here's a list of protest wave that swayed the world in 2019

From Hong Kong's seven-month-long protest to outrage against the contentious Citizenship law in India, scroll down to read about protests that hit the streets in 2019.

Dec 31, 2019

Indian Ambassador to Austria Renu Pall recalled for financial irregularities, breach of rules

Renu Pall had been "fraudulently claiming the VAT refunds and misrepresenting facts in various permissions" granted by the government.

Dec 30, 2019

Singapore police probe Indian national for protesting against Citizenship Act

Unauthorised public assemblies and protests over political situations in other countries are banned in Singapore.

Dec 26, 2019

CAA protests: Hundreds demonstrate in Washington against Citizenship Act, NRC

A popular chant repeated throughout the protest, was "azadi", a Hindi and Urdu word which translates to "freedom".

Dec 23, 2019

NCB busts international drug syndicate, seizes narcotics worth Rs 1300 crores

The anti-narcotics agency said it seized one of the largest quantity of Cocaine in the country, at 20 Kgs.

Dec 15, 2019

Women don't need arms, 'others' will protect them, says Venkaiah Naidu

But the question is, who are the "others" that the vice president thinks will protect women?

Dec 11, 2019

India calls for stringent selection process of UN peacekeepers

India has taken several steps to improve the performance of peacekeepers by cooperating with other countries.

Dec 8, 2019

Govt strives to revive construction sector, focusing on generating jobs

Over the last few years, an increasing number of multi-crore infrastructure and construction projects have gotten entangled in legal issues and court proceedings.

Dec 5, 2019

TikTok, ByteDance accused of gathering, sending data to China

TikTok, known for its quirky short format videos, has been accused by a college student that its China-based parent company, ByteDance, "knowingly violated" the right to privacy.

Dec 4, 2019

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Infiltration attempts in J&K on rise post Article 370, terror incidents decline: Home Ministry

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said in Lok Sabha that there have been 88 incidents of terrorist violence after the abrogation of Article 370.

Dec 3, 2019

Swedish royal couple arrive in Delhi on board Air India, carry own bags

Air India tweeted photographs of the royals shaking hands with an airline official, while disembarking at the Delhi airport, and holding their cabin baggage.

Dec 2, 2019

FM Nirmala Sitharaman doesn't know economics, says Subramanian Swamy

Swamy said that Modi's advisors were too afraid to tell him the truth about the economic recession. "The Prime minister knows nothing about it. He is being told 'wonderful growth rate'," Swamy said.

Dec 1, 2019

India, Bhutan hold dialogue, to implement 21 new projects

The Indian delegation was led by T.S. Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs and the Bhutanese delegation was led by Kinga Singye, Foreign Secretary of Bhutan.

Nov 30, 2019

Isro launches CARTOSAT-3, 13 US nano-satellites from Sriharikota

At about 9.28 am the 44.4 metre tall, weighing 320 ton rocket blasted off from the second launch pad at the country's rocket port in Sriharikota.

Nov 27, 2019

Petrol prices surge for 3rd day in Delhi: Check out rates in your city

Petrol price rose by 10 paise in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai and by 11 paise in Chennai.

Nov 24, 2019

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

India may escape US sanctions for buying Russian S-400 missile defense systems

The US had earlier warned that the deal could prompt a sanction imposed on India under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

Nov 22, 2019

US clears sale of $1 billion naval guns to India, ensuring supremacy in Arabian Sea

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said that the government has approved military sale to India of up to 13 MK-45 5 inch/62 calibre naval guns.

Nov 21, 2019

Here's what rising air pollution can do to your skin

Toxic high pollution in the Delhi-NCR is not only taking a toll on people's health but is also adversely affecting their skin.

Nov 20, 2019

Russia says India delaying signing helicopters deal: Executive

India and Russia signed a deal in 2015 under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme.

Nov 17, 2019

Prev 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 Next