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Arrest by police cannot be simply for asking questions: SC

India, Feb. 7 -- The Supreme Court has said the arrest of a person cannot be for simply asking questions, holding that arrest by a police officer is a mere statutory discretion which cannot be termed ... Read More


RBI to pay cyber fraud victims INR 25k

India, Feb. 7 -- Amid growing digital fraud, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said that banking customers will receive compensation of up to INR 25,000 for a fraudulent transaction.A custom... Read More


Central bank holds repo rate at 5.25%

India, Feb. 7 -- The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels and growth concerns eased following increased G... Read More


Delhi plans single transport authority

India, Feb. 7 -- The Delhi Government starting the process of drafting a bill for the creation of the Delhi Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority(DUMTA) along with a dedicated Delhi Urban Transport... Read More


Open construction pit kills 25-year-old in the Capital

India, Feb. 7 -- A late-night commute ended in tragedy on Joginder Singh Marg in west Delhi's Janakpuri area after a motorcyclist fell into a 15-20 feet-deep pit resulting in his death. The pit was du... Read More


Can't compel woman to complete pregnancy: SC

India, Feb. 7 -- Directing medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old, the Supreme Court on Friday said that courts cannot compel a woman, much less a minor, to continue a pregnancy. ... Read More


Record-breaking Sooryavanshi destroys England at U-19 WC

India, Feb. 7 -- Cricket's latest wunderkind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played arguably the most breathtaking knock in the history of U-19 World Cup to fire India to a record-extending sixth title with a 10... Read More


Tropical storm leaves 4 dead in Philippines

India, Feb. 7 -- A tropical storm set off flooding and a landslide in the southern Philippines, leaving at least four people dead, displacing more than 6,000 and trapping residents in houses in two fl... Read More


Russia, US discussed nuclear arms and agreed talks need to start soon

India, Feb. 7 -- Russian and US negotiators discussed the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between the two countries and agreed on the need to quickly launch new arms control talks, ... Read More


Iran seizes 2 foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf

India, Feb. 7 -- Iran seized two foreign oil tankers it said was smuggling fuel in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, State television reported. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or s... Read More