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US: Senate moves forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence

Washington DC, Feb. 11 -- The US Senate on Monday voted along party lines to move forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence, paving the way for a final confirmation... Read More


Seven BJP MPs withdraw PIL over Ayushman Bharat scheme

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Seven BJP MPs on Tuesday withdrew from the Delhi High Court their plea for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). A bench of Just... Read More


Former Delhi Police commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma no more

Noida, Feb. 11 -- Former Delhi Police commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma, who later became chief of the BSF, died after a brief illness at a private hospital here, his family said on Tuesday. He was 80. Sh... Read More


Delhi BJP MLAs meet party president Nadda

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Many newly-elected Delhi BJP MLAs met party's national president J P Nadda on Tuesday in what was described as a courtesy meeting amid continuing suspense over who will be the n... Read More


Budget Session: Maha Vikas Aghadi MPs protest in support of soybean farmers

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Several MPs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi on Tuesday held a protest in Parliament premises demanding to increase the limit for soyabean purchases. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad and Nati... Read More


No tax hike, higher allocation for education, healthcare likely in MCD Budget: Sources

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is unlikely to impose tax hikes in its upcoming budget and will prioritise cleanliness, education, and healthcare, sources in the civic b... Read More


PIL filed in Delhi HC challenging sealing practices of NDMC, MCD

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Delhi High Court against the powers of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD... Read More


Pakistan's bizarre half-car, half-bike creation leaves the internet in disbelief. Video

India, Feb. 11 -- A bizarre yet ingenious vehicle from Pakistan has grabbed social media's attention, leaving viewers in stitches. In a viral video, a passer-by is seen admiring what appears to be a r... Read More


On deportees' complaints: Punjab Police SIT registers 8 FIRs against travel agents

India, Feb. 11 -- Chandigarh The special investigation team (SIT) constituted to probe illegal human trafficking following deportation of Indians from the US has registered eight first information re... Read More


Solo ban fails to deter trekkers from Annapurna Circuit

Lamjung, Feb. 11 -- The number of trekkers on the world-renowned Annapurna Circuit hit an all-time high last year, as they all hired guides as required under Nepal's 2023 ban on solo trekking except i... Read More