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Rajeev Chandrashekhar alleges sacrilege at Sabarimala, calls for CBI probe

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 24 -- Kerala BJP President, Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Wednesday, expressed deep anguish over the unfolding Sabarimala gold controversy, describing the developments as "far more... Read More


Countries including Bhutan, Morocco express interest in IIT overseas campuses

India, Dec. 24 -- By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Several countries, including Bhutan and Morocco, have expressed interest in hosting overseas campuses of the Indian Institutes ... Read More


Atal Bihari Vajpayee earned respect through deeds, not power: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow, Dec. 24 -- On the eve of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described him as a leader who earned respect not because of power or position but... Read More


"Heaviest satellite ever lifted from Indian soil using an Indian launcher": ISRO Chairman after launch of BlueBird Block-2 satellite

Sriharikota, Dec. 24 -- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday hailed the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, calling it the "heavie... Read More


Indian markets open flat ahead of Christmas closing, continued FPI selling

Mumbai, Dec. 24 -- The domestic stock markets opened flat to marginally lower in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, as continued Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) selling capped ... Read More


Pentagon report to US Congress flags China's 'core interest' claim on Arunachal Pradesh

Washington, Dec. 24 -- A Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China's claim over India's Arunachal Pradesh as part of its stated "core interests", underscoring Beijing's broader na... Read More


Manikrao Kokate undergoes successful angioplasty, recovering in ICU: Lilavati Hospital

Mumbai, Dec. 24 -- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is recuperating well after undergoing a successful coronary angioplasty at Lilavati Hospital,... Read More


Dhaka: Osman Hadi's family says "Interim govt can't avoid responsibility for murder"

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The brother of slain Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi has held the Mohammad Yunus led interim government responsible for the murder. Sharif Omar bin Hadi said "the inter... Read More


"Aravallis being sold": Jairam Ramesh criticises Centre's claim of protecting world's oldest geological formations

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Centre over its claims that it will protect Aravallis from illegal mining, and said that it was a "bogus attempt ... Read More


PM Narendra Modi hails Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla's initiative to promote regional languages

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- In an important move to honour India's cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the glory of India's regiona... Read More