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Violence unabated in Manipur, 3 killed
Clashes first broke out on May 3 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
Houses of MLA, others torched as Manipur violence continues
The militants, who signed the suspension of operation or SoO agreement with the government, came down the hills and torched the houses in Serou, the police said.
Congress leaders spar over CM face in Madhya Pradesh polls, Digvijaya backs Kamal Nath
The war of words between Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Govind Singh and Kamal Nath loyalist MLA Sajjan Singh Verma took place after a meeting on MP poll preparations.
Environmental crusader and ex-IFS officer Manoj Misra of ‘Yamuna Jiye Abhiyan’ fame dies…
While pollution in the Yamuna had become a national concern in 1994, it was Misra's leadership that brought environmental flow and the river's floodplains into the spotlight.
Veteran theatre director-actor Aamir Raza Husain dies at 66; Akhilesh & Tharoor pay tributes
Husain produced and acted in several plays, including over 91 productions and 1,000 plus performances with Stagedoor Theatre Company as its creative director.
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti issued passport after three years
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said in her plea that there was a considerable delay in issuing a new passport to her despite reminders.
Congress calls special meet to choose Khan as CLP leader
The party high command was authorised to appoint the CLP leader, added a party source.
Caught on Camera, under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar’s Bhagalpur
The bridge, an ambitious project of chief minister Nitish Kumar, was being constructed to connect Khagaria with Bhagalpur and its adjoining districts.
Police in Himachal seek strict legal deterrence to combat smuggling of ‘chitta’ in…
The majority of chitta is smuggled in consumable or intermediate quantities (5-250 grams) to escape punishment as consumable and intermediate quantities are bailable, police said.
Engine snag suspected, IndiGo plane with Union minister, 2 MLAs diverted to Guwahati
The Guwahati-Dibrugarh flight returned to Guwahati and made a precautionary landing as the pilot suspected a technical snag in the engine, IndiGo sources said.
Delhi excise case: HC to pronounce order on Monday on Sisodia’s interim bail plea
The federal agency's lawyer claimed that Sisodia's wife has been suffering from a medical condition for the last 20 years and even earlier pleas for interim bail on identical grounds were withdrawn.
Metro sells 74 lakh QR code-based paper tickets, dip in sale of tokens
However, any future planning will keep in mind the constraints of digital technology and that not all commuters may have access to smartphones, they said.
Rooftop cafes in Old Delhi catch diners’ fancy
One would even get a view of the majestic domes of the iconic Jama Masjid, the entire Chandni Chowk market and the ambience of the old-style havelis.
Manipur violence: 16 injured in suspected militant attack in Imphal
Sixteen people were injured in a suspected militants attack in two villages – Phayeng and Kangchup Chingkhong – in the Imphal West district on Friday night.
NMA relief for owners of properties located near protected heritage sites
The NMA has released fresh advisory after it observed that despite the verbal and recorded instructions, multiple applications with inaccurate information or documents were being forwarded.
Now, minister Saurabh Bharadwaj wants vigilance dept official transferred, penalised
Delhi Services Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed grave concerns regarding the ‘negative impact’ of Special Vigilance Secretary YVVJ Rajasekhar’s presence in the Vigilance Department.
HC reserves order on bail plea by AAP leader in ED case
During the hearing, Sisodia’s counsel informed the court that the health condition of Sisodia’s wife deteriorated and she was taken to the hospital before he could reach home.
Manish Sisodia unable to meet wife, hospitalised before his arrival at residence: AAP
According to AAP sources, Sisodia’s wife Seema was hospitalised and is suffering from multiple sclerosis.
Mere possession of meat not an offence: Allahabad HC
Mere carrying of meat by any person by itself cannot amount to sale or transport of beef or beef products, unless is shown by cogent and evidence that the substance recovered is beef, says court.
Kejriwal meets Jharkhand CM, says Cong must take a call on the Center’s ordinance
Giving a strong message to the Congress party, Kejriwal said that the party has to decide whether it is with "democracy, constitution, and 140 crore people of the country or with PM Modi".