India

New Delhi, Apr 10: Praising Bangladesh government's strict action against terrorism and militancy, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has assured Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of taking a common stand in terms of relations with the nation. "There may be political differences among us but our stand is same with regards to our relations with Bangladesh," Sonia was quoted by The Daily Star

New Delhi, Apr 10: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal today likened the Election Commission to the Mahabharat's Dhritarashtra character, saying the supposedly impartial election regulator is doing everything it can to get "its son" the BJP to win, by turning a blind eye to faulty voting machines. "Election Commission has become Dhritarashtra, who is trying to win his son BJP at any cost," said

New Delhi, Apr 10: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned briefly today over the purported racial remarks of BJP leader Tarun Vijay. As soon as the House took up Question Hour, Congress members raised the issue and demanded an apology. As they raised slogans, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the proceedings for 10 minutes within ten minutes after the House had assembled for the day.

New Delhi, Apr 10: A transaction of Rs 1,590 has bagged a Central Bank of India customer lucky bounty of Rs 1 crore under the government's promotional scheme to popularise digital payments. President Pranab Mukherjee picked up the lucky winners from the 100th draw of lots under digital payments promotion schemes at Rashtrapati Bhavan here. He congratulated the six winners, three consumers and

Chennai, Apr 10: Two days after the income tax department raided Tamil Nadu health minister Vijayabaskar and reportedly seized evidence of bribing voters, the election commission late on Sunday decided to cancel the by-election+ to the R K Nagar constituency, scheduled on April 12. It attributed its decision to rampant voter bribing and corruption. The by-election to fill the vacancy in RK Nagar

New Delhi, Apr 9: An Air India pilot has been grounded for three months after he tested positive in the mandatory pre-flight alcohol test, minutes before operating a flight to Abu Dhabi from here. The pilot was rostered to fly the Air India Express IX 115 Delhi to Abu Dhabi flight, which was scheduled for departure from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 8:50pm yesterday. "The pilot who was on

Lucknow, Apr 9: UP CM Yogi Adityanath breaking his silence for the first time on singing of Vande Matram issue said that people are extending this issue for no reason. Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that not singing the National Song is a serious issue, adding that by doing so it only highlighted one's prejudice. "We want to see development in this country, but our issue of conflict is over not

New Delhi, Apr 9: Notwithstanding the strain in ties, the navies of India and China carried out a well coordinated operation to rescue a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden which was hijacked by Somali pirates last night. After getting a distress call about the attack on the cargo vessel OS 35, Indian Navy sent warships INS Mumbai and INS Tarkash while the Chinese Navy also responded to the call for

New Delhi, Apr 9: The customs department has unearthed a new modus operandi of sending demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes abroad by courier in a bid to get them converted here later. After these high denomination notes were taken out of circulation by the government in November last, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) were given a longer window till June 30 to get them exchanged, whereas citizens who

Srinagar, Apr 10: A dismal 7.14 percent voter turnout recorded in Srinagar by-polls on Sunday, as rampaging mobs clashed with security forces and forcing them to retaliate, which resulted in the death of at least eight civilians. Groups which have boycotted the polls took to the streets and unleashed wanton violence and arson, even setting ablaze a polling station. The worst affected areas include