US hopes NSA surveillance on BJP will not impact bilateral ties
The US has expressed hope that the National Security Agency’s surveillance on the BJP would not have an adverse impact on its bilateral ties with India. “We certainly hope not,” State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters yesterday when asked about the strong protest... read more »
Armed dacoits loot cash, jewellery from passengers on Janshatabdi Express
Patna: In yet another incident highlighting the plight of train travellers, some 30 armed dacoits looted more than 300 passengers on board the Janshatabdi express that was heading to Patna from Ranchi on Tuesday night. According to reports, the dacoits looted gold worth several lakhs and cash from... read more »
India to play proactive role on climate change, ensure Javadekar
Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar has assured a French delegation about India’s positive engagement in the climate change. Javadekar, who met with six member France delegation led by Foreign Affairs and International Development Minister Laurent... read more »
one-sided move by government not proper in Gopal Subramanium case: CJI RM L...
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India RM Lodha has chided the government for scuttling the candidature of former solicitor-general Gopal Subramanium to the Supreme Court, his very public rebuke of the Modi-led administration so early in its tenure leaving it vulnerable to accusations that it was... read more »
Victory processions banned in Muzaffarnagar as precautionary measure
Ahead of counting of votes for Lok Sabha polls on May 16, victory processions have been banned by authorities in the district as a precautionary measure. “Such processions after poll... read more »
Rahul Gandhi’s Tit-For-Tat Roadshow in Varanasi
Varanasi: Rahul Gandhi, wearing a Nehru topi in Congress colours, stood in a crowded open jeep and waved to the people of Varanasi as he toured the city in a revenge roadshow. The streets... read more »
Sensex Hits Record High of 23,048 Ahead of Exit Polls
The BSE Sensex surged over 700 points to a record high of 23,048 on Friday, while the broader Nifty also hit an all-time high of 6,871, rising over 200 points. Traders said markets are... read more »
Putin speaks at Russian Victory Day Parade in Moscow’s Red Square
MOSCOW – Fighter jets streaked over St. Basil’s Cathedral on Friday, missiles and tanks rumbled down Red Square, and Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to defend his nation’s... read more »
India rejects WHO data, says Delhi’s air is not dirtiest in the w...
New Delhi: India’s air monitoring centre Thursday dismissed data released by the World Health Organisation that showed New Delhi’s air as the dirtiest worldwide, saying the finding was... read more »
