India
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269 anti-Agnipath protesters arrested in UP
Lucknow: Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested 269 people till Saturday in connection with the violent protests against Agnipath Recruitment…
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Rains continue to batter Assam
Guwahati: The inclement weather conditions have continued to batter Assam on Friday. Several parts of the state received incessant rains, triggering…
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Agnipath row: Security beefed up at railways stations, trains cancelled in TN
Chennai: As the protests against Central Government’s army recruitment scheme ‘Agnipath’ saw attack on railway property, the Southern Railway has increased…
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Unacademy lays off 150 employees from its PrepLadder team
New Delhi: Edtech platform Unacademy has fired more that 150 employees in the second round of layoffs at the company, after…
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Explosive device detected, defused in J&K’s Baramulla
Srinagar: Security forces on Saturday detected and defused an explosive device in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources said an explosive…
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Centre announces 10% reservation for ‘Agniveers’ in CAPFs, Assam Rifles
New Delhi: Amid nationwide protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, the Centre on Saturday announced a 10 per cent reservation…
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Violence erupts in Jehanabad despite Bihar Bandh
Patna: Despite the ongoing Bihar Bandh called in the wake of the massive violence against the Agnipath army recruitment scheme, agitators…
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Several parties announce support for Bihar Bandh
Patna: Various parties, like the RJD, the HAM, and the VIP on Friday extended their support to the Bihar Bandh called…
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Defend ‘Agnipath’ scheme, explain benefits to people: BJP to its leaders
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing violent protests in several states and bitter criticism by many veterans of the recently announced ‘Agnipath’…
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Hindu neighbours help smooth conduct of Muslim girl’s wedding
At a time when the hardliners and extremist groups are busy spreading communal hatred, Hindu neighbours in the Uluberia region…
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People like Kaikeyi-Manthara provoke riots: Mamata on Nupur Sharma row
Opening up about the Prophet remarks row that triggered outrage by Muslims in India, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed…
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ECR cancels 164 trains amid massive violence against ‘Agnipath’ scheme
Patna: Following the massive violence in Bihar against the ‘Agnipath’ scheme of defence recruitment, the East Central Railway (ECR) cancelled 164…
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J&K Assembly elections can be held by year end: Rajnath Singh
Jammu: Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir can be held by this year end, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.…
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CBI books Rajasthan CM’s brother, 14 others in Rs 52.8 cr fraud case
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday said it has registered a case against 15 accused including the…
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CBI raids residence of Gehlot’s brother; second in two years
Jaipur: The CBI on Friday conducted raids at the residence of Agrasen Gehlot, brother of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot who…
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Farmers, ‘khap’ panchayats join stir in Haryana against Agnipath scheme
Chandigarh: The agitation against the Central government’s Agnipath recruitment scheme continued for a second day on Friday, with protesters blocking roads…
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Lorry transport in TN affected as retail fuel outlets go dry
Chennai: With the retail fuel outlets in Tamil Nadu going dry, especially in districts like Chennai, Salem, Tenkasi and Theni districts,…
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Mentally unstable woman abandons twins in Surat hospital
Ahmedabad: In a shocking incident, twin newborn babies were found abandoned in a hospital in Surat. Doctors said that their mother…
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SC refuses stay on High Court proceedings against J’khand CM
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to halt the Jharkhand High Court’s proceedings against Chief Minister Hemant Soren…
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Lucknow cops offer roses to all namazis
Lucknow: The Lucknow police on Friday indulged in a bit of ‘Gandhigiri’ to ensure that Friday prayers pass off peacefully. Led…
