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Lokpal scraps corruption complaint against Nishikant Dubey

India, Jan. 15 -- Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has dismissed a graft complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and termed the allegations as "frivolous" and "vexatious". In its 134-page order, the... Read More


Illegal mining, deforestation weakening Aravalli green barrier: Study

India, Jan. 15 -- Encroachments, deforestation, illegal mining and urban infrastructure expansion in the Aravalli ranges have severely impacted groundwater recharge, biodiversity, air quality and clim... Read More


Bose Krishnamachari resigns from Kochi Biennale

India, Jan. 15 -- Eminent artist and co-founder of Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Bose Krishnamachari, has resigned from the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF), citing "pressing family reasons", the foundation ... Read More


More youths to join Indian Army, security forces: CM

India, Jan. 15 -- Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday said the State Government wants more youths to enrol in the Indian Army and other security forces. Addressing an event here, Lalduhoma ... Read More


PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti

India, Jan. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on Makar Sankranti, and said the harvest festival reflects the richness of the country's cultural landscape and reminds citiz... Read More


Army objects to hospital in Assam near Indo-Bangla border, matter becomes flashpoint in Supreme Court

India, Jan. 15 -- A proposed multi-speciality hospital overlooking a military camp near the sensitive Indo-Bangladesh border at Jorhat in Assam has become a flashpoint in the Supreme Court after the A... Read More


Delhi HC slams NGO for filing repeated PILs against mosques, dargahs

India, Jan. 15 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up an NGO named Save India Foundation for repeatedly filing public interest litigation (PIL) petitions alleging encroachments by masjids and ... Read More


Mitchell, Young bring parity for Kiwis

India, Jan. 15 -- Indian spinners were out-bowled on home turf once again and KL Rahul's unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchell's splendid 131 not out as New Zealand levelled the three-match seri... Read More


Kohli reclaims top spot in ODI rankings

India, Jan. 15 -- India's star cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for batters, replacing Rohit Sharma, after scoring a brilliant half-century against New Zealand ... Read More


Padikkal set to lead Karnataka's charge

India, Jan. 15 -- Devdutt Padikkal, who appears to have found a magic bat of sorts and is scoring runs at will, will hold the key to Karnataka's chances as they take on Vidarbha in the first semifinal... Read More