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Four arrests in connection with Goa nightclub inferno, CM announces ex-gratia for victim's kin; eyewitness claims blaze erupted after pyro gun shot

Panjim, Dec. 7 -- After the deadly fire at a restaurant-club in North Goa's Arpora that claimed the lives of 25 people, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday confirmed the arrest of four people r... Read More


90th Birthday Tribute: Celebrating Dharmendra & his Bong Connection

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- In several of his past interviews, Dharmendra often said that 'Satyakam', 'Pratiggya' and 'Naya Zamana' are among his favourite films. And if you look closely, you'll spot one sim... Read More


CM, L-G trade blame over delay in age relaxation for JKPSC exam

Srinagar/Jammu, Dec. 7 -- J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to consider postponing the combined competitive examination (CCE) i... Read More


'Boundary walls to secure Ambedkar statues'

LUCKNOW, Dec. 7 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced several measures to safeguard statues of the Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar in Uttar Pradesh, including construction of boundary walls... Read More


Constitution a book of destiny for PDA society, says Akhilesh

AGRA, Dec. 7 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Constitution is a book of destiny for the PDA (Pichda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak - Backward Classes, Dalits, and Minorities) because ... Read More


Maya questions delay in self-respect driven 'acche din' for Bahujans

LUCKNOW, Dec. 7 -- Calling the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) the country's only true Ambedkarite party, its president Mayawati said Bahujan communities were yet to receive the promise of 'acche din' or be... Read More


HC rejects ex-MP Dhananjay'sappeal in Gangsters Act case

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 7 -- The Allahabad high court has dismissed an appeal filed by former MP Dhananjay Singh against the acquittal of the accused in the 2002 Nadesar Taksal shootout case of Varanasi regis... Read More


Make all prisons disabled-friendly, SC directs states

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- The Supreme Court has passed sweeping directions to all states and union territories to make prisons disabled-friendly and sought a compliance report within four months. The order... Read More


Modi leads leaders in tributes to Ambedkar on death anniversary

New Delhi/Lucknow/Shimla/Chennai, Dec. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country to pay tributes to the architect of Indian Constitution Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary,... Read More


CM: Boundary walls to secure Ambedkar statues across state

Lucknow, Dec. 7 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced several measures to safeguard statues of the Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar in Uttar Pradesh, including construction of boundary walls... Read More