Pak connection detected in Ahmedabad school bomb threat case
Ahmedabad, May 10 - The Crime Branch has uncovered a Pakistani link to the bomb threats which targeted 38 schools in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on May 6, officials said on Friday.
US refutes allegations of meddling in Indian elections
Washington, May 10 - The US has denied any involvement in India's ongoing Lok Sabha elections, saying that it has adopted the same policy for such events taking place anywhere in the world.
India on the cusp of becoming a global tech powerhouse: Industry leaders
New Delhi, May 10 - With its burgeoning tech ecosystem and emphasis on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), India is on the cusp of becoming a global tech powerhouse, industry leaders said on Friday, ahead of the National Technology Day that
India should respect Pak as it has atom bomb, says Cong veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar
New Delhi, May 10 - After Sam Pitroda's controversial statements, another veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has triggered a fresh row by saying that "India should give respect to Pakistan as it has atom bomb".
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha today
New Delhi, May 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign in Maharashtra, Telangana and Odisha on Friday for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
Drone show highlighting Kashi’s development wins applause
Varanasi, May 10 - A drone show where 1,000 drones showcased the developments that have taken place in Kashi in the past 10 years, above the river stream, through light formations took Varanasi by surprise on Thursday night.
Debate over Hindu-Muslim count between 1950 & 2015: How politicians and experts reacted
New Delhi, May 9 - A report by the Economic Advisory Council to PM on the rising Muslim population and declining Hindi populace made for a good political fodder on Thursday.
‘Right to campaign not fundamental’, ED files affidavit in SC opposing Kejriwal’s interim bail plea
New Delhi, May 9 - A day before the Supreme Court is set to pronounce its order on the interim bail plea moved by incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday opposed the
How India is set to beat China in overall GDP growth sooner than expected
New Delhi, May 9 - A robust gross domestic product (GDP) growth, continuous thrust on manufacturing with global giants (like Apple) strengthening their local supply chains, top American corporate honchos praising the overall development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and political stability ensure
Give us 10 seats, we will make Telangana ‘number one’: Amit Shah
Hyderabad, May 9 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Telangana to bless the BJP with 10 Lok Sabha, promising to make Telangana ‘number one’ state in the country.
Yogi Adityanath blasts Sam Pitroda for ‘racist’ slur, says ‘it exposes Cong’s dangerous intentions’
New Delhi, May 9 - In a scathing critique, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday blasted Congress leader Sam Pitroda for his ‘racist’ slur on the citizens and also for the objectionable statement on Ram temple.
Russia accuses US of interfering in India’s internal affairs, trying to ‘complicate’ Lok Sabha elections
Moscow, May 9 - Targeting the US for interfering in India's internal affairs, Russia has said that Washington is trying to "complicate" the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, including by making "regular unfounded accusations" on threats to religious freedom in the country.
Air India Express row: 85 flights cancelled as cabin crew members continue strike
New Delhi, May 9 - Over 80 flights were cancelled on Thursday following the mass sick leave taken by the cabin crew members of Air India Express, said an official.
PM panel report on declining Hindu population: Political parties in Bengal describe it as ploy in midst of polls
Kolkata, May 9 - All the major political parties in West Bengal including the Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and Congress have questioned the timing of the release of the report of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), revealing a declining Hindu
Air India Express strike: Air India to operate on AIX 20 routes
New Delhi, May 9 - The Tata-owned Air India will operate 20 Air India Express (AIX) routes to help the latter amid an ongoing strike by cabin crew members, said an airline official on Thursday.
Termination letters sent to create fear, say protesting Air India Express cabin crew members
New Delhi, May 9 - The issuance of termination letters to several staff members is merely a tactic to instil fear and quell ongoing protests, said a cabin crew member of Air India Express on condition of anonymity, adding that around 20 termination
BJP holds Congress responsible for decline in Hindu population
New Delhi, May 9 - The BJP on Thursday held Congress responsible for the 7.82 per cent decline in the Hindu population from 1950 to 2015.
Air India Express row: 74 flights cancelled as cabin crew members continue strike
New Delhi, May 9 - Over 70 flights were cancelled on Thursday following the mass sick leave taken by the cabin crew of Air India Express, sources said.
HM Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Cong’s Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Telangana today
New Delhi, May 9 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be in Telangana on Thursday to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
Islam does not permit live-in relationship for a married Muslim: Allahabad HC
Lucknow, May 9 - The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has said that a follower of Islam cannot be in a live-in relationship, particularly if the spouse is alive.