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Election Commission hits back at parties amid row over deletions from draft rolls

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Election Commission of India accused opposition parties on Saturday of raising electoral roll concerns at the wrong time, and scheduled a press conference for Sunday that wil... Read More


Clear regulatory directives, data visibility, accurate billing key to success of smart meter roll-out in power sector: CII Poll

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- A poll by industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the roll-out of smart metering in India has revealed an optimistic view around smart meters and their usage in I... Read More


Ludhiana: 5 held with morphine, rRs.r5 lakh drug money

Ludhiana, Aug. 17 -- In a major crackdown, Samrala police arrested five youths travelling in a Toyota Fortuner and recovered 50 grams of morphine, 3 grams of heroin, and Rs.4.8 lakh in drug money from... Read More


Govt reviews maiden BD-Bhutan PTA

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government has decided to review and monitor the implementation of the country's maiden preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Bhutan, aiming to remove trade barriers and expand... Read More


"Unfortunately, when we make allegations, BJP comes to their defence": DMK leader TKS Elangovan slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chennai, Aug. 17 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Sunday criticised Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that whenever the opposition raises concerns aga... Read More


Man rapes mother twice to avenge a grudge in Delhi

India, Aug. 17 -- A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 65-year-old mother on two occasions in central Delhi's Hauz Qazi area, with the victim telling police her son claimed he ... Read More


Vietnam shines at 3rd ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Aug. 17 -- The Vietnamese film "Dao, Pho and Piano" (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) by Director Phi Tien Son makes a strong impression on international audiences at the 3rd ASEAN Film Festiv... Read More