India

New Delhi, Aug 31: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who first came to power riding the wave of the protests against the Singur land deal, said on Wednesday that she can die in peace after the Supreme Court quashed the land acquisition. At the same time, though, she emphasized that despite her opposition to the deal that helped the Tata group get land for its Nano car project, it should

New Delhi, Aug 31: In a big setback for Tata Motors, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside Calcutta HC order upholding the land acquisition for Tata's Nano plant at Singur in West Bengal. The Singur land was acquired by the Buddhadeb Bhattacharya government in 2006 to facilitate the Tatas to set up its its Nano car manufacturing plant. Pronouncing its verdict, the apex court said, "Land

New Delhi, Aug 31: Heavy rains lashed the national capital today leading to water-logging in major roads that crippled movement of traffic across the city. Delhi Traffic Police said major water-logged points included Ring Road Dhaula Kuan, Bhairon Marg towards Mathura Road and the Teen Murti roundabout among others. The weather office has forecast thunderstorm with rain through the day. The

New Delhi, Aug 31: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday that she had apprised US Secretary of State John Kerry of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan, adding that there could not be double standards in combating terror. "Secretary Kerry and I agreed that Pakistan needs to take fast track actions to catch perpetrators of 2008 Mumbai attack and 2016 Pathankot attack," she said

Mysuru, Aug 30: Maintaining that Karnataka was not in a position to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said his government will explain the ground realities to the Supreme Court, which has been approached by the neighbouring state over the issue. "They (Tamil Nadu) have petitioned the Supreme Court. We will make Supreme Court aware about the ground realities in

Mumbai, Aug 30: NCP supremo Sharad Pawar today accused Maharashtra ATS of "terrorising" Muslim youths on "mere suspicion" and detaining them illegally, sparking criticism from BJP and AIMIM that he is taking "opportunistic stance" for political gains. Addressing a press meet here, Pawar said a delegation of various Muslim outfits met him recently and aired their concern over the youths from the

Sanosara (Guj), Aug 30: Holding his first public rally in poll-bound Gujarat after taking office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reached out to farmers from the heartland of the restive Patel community after launching an irrigation project. Modi also launched a veiled attack on the Congress after inaugurating the first phase of the ambitious Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (Sauni

Beijing, Aug 30: Attempts by India to join US' alliance could "irritate" China, Pakistan or even Russia and bring "strategic troubles" to New Delhi while making it a centre of geopolitical rivalries in Asia, China's state-run media commented today. In an editorial written ahead of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter signing a logistics agreement, state-run

Bengaluru, Aug 30: After a long wait and several delays, a special court for speedy trial of cases pertaining to land encroachments will finally be inaugurated in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Law Minister T?B?Jayachandra said the special court will be headed by retired High Court judge Justice H N Narayana. Retired district judges Rayappa Hanumanthappa Reddy and B

Washington, Aug 30: India and the US signed a military logistics agreement on Monday that will enable the militaries of both the countries to use each other's land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply, a step toward building defence ties. Welcoming the signing of the bilateral 'Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement' (LEMOA), Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defence Secretary