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Nepali Congress dispute spills to streets as Election Commission recognises Gagan Thapa

Kathmandu, Jan. 16 -- The intra-party rift in the Nepali Congress has spilt onto the streets after the Election Commission decided to recognise newly elected party president Gagan Thapa as the legitim... Read More


Mamata appeals for peace over Beldanga violence, slams BJP & Election Commission

Kolkata, Jan. 16 -- Issuing a strong message against violence in Murshidabad's Beldanga, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday appealed to the people to maintain peace and not fall prey... Read More


"They are killing our people": Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of violence against migrant workers

Kolkata, Jan. 16 -- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) double-engine government of violence against migrant workers in their respective states. Her remar... Read More


BMC polls indelible ink row: Vishal Dadlani says voting ink faded hours after Mumbai election polling

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani has flagged concerns over the use of indelible ink during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections after claiming that the ... Read More


Further hearing of case against Ravi Karunanayake postponed until February

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered that further evidence hearing in the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Finance Minist... Read More


"Both MLAs will technically continue as members of BRS": Telangana Congress spokesperson

Hyderabad, Jan. 16 -- Congress spokesperson Sama Ram Mohan Reddy on Friday welcomed Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar's decision not to disqualify two BRS MLAs under the Anti-Defection la... Read More


CM MK Stalin offers floral tribute to Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day

Chennai, Jan. 16 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin offered floral tributes to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day on Friday. The day, observed on Janu... Read More


Jalandhar court directs social media platforms to block 'doctored' Atishi video

Jalandhar, Jan. 16 -- A court in Jalandhar on Thursday ordered the immediate removal and blocking of a video it declared "doctored," featuring Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi chief minis... Read More


SC stays Calcutta HC order disqualifying Mukul Roy as Bengal assembly member

India, Jan. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Calcutta high court order disqualifying Mukul Roy as a member of the West Bengal legislative assembly for returning to the ruling Trinamool Con... Read More


Nathu Colony flyover faces demolition after failing load tests

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Demolition may be on the cards for the Nathu Colony flyover in east Delhi's Shahdara area, just 11 years after it was built, after load testing and vigilance enquiries conducted ... Read More