Railways to run 540 extra trains to clear Holi rush
New Delhi, March 21 - Indian Railways is running 540 train services to clear the rush of passengers in the ongoing Holi festive season, the Ministry of Railways said on Thursday.
Replacement of four District Magistrates in West Bengal ordered by ECI: Sources
Kolkata, March 21 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed the replacement of four District Magistrates in West Bengal before the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, sources in the office of the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said.
Kerala readies for polls with over 3.7 lakh first-time voters
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 - Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Wednesday that as of March 18, the state has 2,72,80,160 voters, including 1,40,95,250 women and 1,31,84,573 men.
Student from Hyderabad goes missing in US, family receives ransom call
Hyderabad, March 20 - A student from Hyderabad has gone missing in the US while his family here has received a ransom call.
‘We cry for all children just as for our own’: Israel on Badaun killings
New Delhi, March 21 - Israel said on Thursday that it is completely devastated by the information unraveling about the brutal killing of two young brothers in Uttar Pradesh and called the incident "heartbreaking".
Sensex up more than 700 points
New Delhi, March 21 - The BSE Sensex on Thursday climbed 743.95 points or 1.03 per cent to 72,845.64 in early trade.
CM Kejriwal likely to skip ED’s 9th summons, moves Delhi HC for protection
New Delhi, March 21 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to skip Enforcement Directorate’s ninth summons issued in connection with the now-scrapped excise policy case, said the AAP sources.
Alliance with RJD fails to lift Cong in Bihar
Patna, March 21 - The alliance politics has not yielded dividends for the Congress in Bihar where it has been in partnership for the last 26 years.
Delhi HC dismisses plea against Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav over alleged false statements
New Delhi, March 20 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking action against politicians Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Akhilesh Yadav for purportedly making false and misleading statements intended to tarnish the image and credibility of the country.
ISIS India head Haris Farooqi, key aide arrested from Assam’s Dhubri
Guwahati, March 21 - The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested the head of ISIS in India, Haris Farooqi, and one of his aides from Dhubri on Wednesday, officials said.
Lok Sabha polls: UP children will now write to parents, urging them to vote
Lucknow, March 21 - School children in Uttar Pradesh will soon be writing to their parents saying, "My future is linked with a strong democracy of the country and for this I would like you to pledge to check your names in the
MeitY-supported startups interact with potential investors
New Delhi, March 20 - Emerging entrepreneurs supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) funding programme on Wednesday interacted with established investors and explored potential collaboration opportunities.
Lord Ram to be the theme of mushaira in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, March 21 - Lord Ram will be the theme of a ‘mushaira’ that will be held in Ayodhya on Friday.
ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt
Lucknow, March 21 - The ODOP Scheme has immensely benefited the handicraft traders and is also enhancing the innovative skills of the artisans in Uttar Pradesh, said a government spokesman.
Ayodhya gears up for rush of devotees on Ram Navami
Ayodhya, March 21 - The Ayodhya administration is gearing up for the next big event of the year after the consecration ceremony held in January.
Naval Station Commanders’ workshop concludes in New Delhi
New Delhi, March 21 - The 3rd edition of the Indian Navy's Station Commanders' Workshop concluded at the Naval Headquarters here on Wednesday.
Rajasthan: BSP announces 3 more candidates for LS polls
Jaipur, March 20 - The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Wednesday named three candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan, who will be contesting from Bharatpur, Kota, and Jalore-Sirohi parliamentary constituencies.
PM Modi’s Bhutan visit postponed due to weather conditions
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Bhutan on March 21-22 has been postponed due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
Independence of EC not attributable to presence of CJI in selection committee, Centre tells SC
New Delhi, March 20 - The Centre has defended the fresh appointments to the Election Commission of India, made under the legislation which excludes the Chief Justice of India from the selection process, saying that the independence of the poll body does not
Bhushan Gagrani takes charge as BMC Commissioner
Mumbai, March 20 - A few hours after the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to appoint Bhushan Gagrani, a 1990-batch IAS officer, as the new Commissioner of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the latter took charge from