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Odisha likely to enhance snakebite death compensation

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- Acting on a directive from the Supreme Court, the Odisha government is considering increasing the compensation offered to the families of individuals who die due to snakebite. ... Read More


"Deeply shocked and saddened": WB CM Mamata Banerjee over death of BLO "under unbearable pressure of ongoing SIR"

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 19 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed shock and sadness over the death of Booth Level Officer Shanti Muni Ekka, who took her own life due to unbearab... Read More


BJP leader Parsad Lad records statement in Mumbai Mithi river scam

Mumbai, Nov. 19 -- In a major breakthrough in the ongoing probe into the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, BJP leader Prasad Lad on Wednesday recorded his statement before the Economic Offences ... Read More


BJP state president Rajiv Bindal evades questions on sexual harassment cases against his brother

Shimla, Nov. 19 -- BJP State President Rajiv Bindal on Wednesday avoided direct media queries regarding two high-profile sexual harassment cases, including one involving his elder brother, and the oth... Read More


Himachal Pradesh Minister Dharmani critiques LoP Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla, Nov. 19 -- Himachal Pradesh Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Wednesday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur for making "irrelevant remarks" on the 'Bijli Mitra' initiative, conve... Read More


High Court orders authorities to submit report on safety measures for judges

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The High Court has ordered authorities to report within 90 days on the security arrangements for judges of the Supreme Court premises, lower courts and tribunals, including their cha... Read More


Salman Nizami Calls Rejoining Congress Leaders "Deadwood," Says Azad Asked Them to "Go Anywhere"

Jammu, Nov. 19 -- Senior DPAP leader Salman Nizami on Tuesday reacted sharply to a few leaders rejoining the Congress, terming them "deadwood." He said some of these leaders had earlier quit the party... Read More


EAM Jaishankar slams global terrorism at SCO

India, Nov. 19 -- Delivering a firm message on the global stage, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday stressed that terrorism in any form deserves complete and uncompromising rejection fr... Read More


Crisis in Mahayuti, Shinde's ministers skip Cabinet meeting

India, Nov. 19 -- Upset with the manner in which the ruling BJP is poaching its leaders and workers in the run-up to the local body elections, ministers from the ruling Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) boyco... Read More


Nitish Kumar reviews oath ceremony preparations

India, Nov. 19 -- JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar on Tuesday took stock of preparations for the oath-taking ceremony of the new Government in Bihar, scheduled to take place at Patna's historic Gandhi Maida... Read More