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Days after quitting BJP, noted singer Jubin Nautiyal's father Ramsharan joins Congress

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Former BJP leader and the father of noted Bollywood singer Jubin Nautiyal -- Ramsharan Nautiyal -- joined the Congress on Monday. Ramsharan Nautiyal was inducted into the party i... Read More


Prior nod to probe bribe demand by cop not needed under anti-graft law, says SC

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- A prior approval to investigate an alleged bribe demand by a public servant is not needed under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act as the act is unconnected with the discharge... Read More


India hits back at OIC over J&K resolution

New delhi, Oct. 19 -- India on Monday rejected an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) resolution on Jammu and Kashmir, accusing the grouping of allowing Pakistan to use it to advance its "bigote... Read More


SC allows private complaints over false election affidavits

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that private individuals can file criminal complaints against elected candidates for allegedly furnishing false information or concealing facts in ele... Read More


Loud mobile phone use on trains may lead to jail, fine

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Railway zones across India are preparing to take action against passengers who play music or videos loudly on mobile phones or engage in loud conversations on trains and railway ... Read More


India-New Zealand FTA comes into force

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- India's free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand will take effect at 12.01 am on October 20, granting Indian exporters zero-duty access across all product categories in the is... Read More


INDIA bloc widens Nov 1 rally to include students, civil society groups

NEW DELHI, Oct. 19 -- The Opposition INDIA bloc has decided to expand its November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan to include student organisations and civil society groups, broadening its campaign ... Read More


Trump's Russia oil tariff waiver offers India relief ahead of US midterms

NEW DELHI, Oct. 19 -- US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend fresh sanctions against Russia and punitive tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy has offered temporary relief to India, ... Read More


Capital records month's lowest minimum temp at 17.1deg Celsius

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the month so far on Monday morning, with the mercury settling at 17.1 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung weather station, 1.3 degr... Read More


11-year-old girl killed as tractor-trolley hits scooty in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Oct. 19 -- An 11-year-old girl was crushed to death and her 18-year-old brother sustained minor injuries after their scooty was hit by a tractor-trolley in Niti Khand, behind Jaipuria Mall ... Read More