India
Losing Sheen: Most Delhi-NCR Residents Want Ban on Sale of Fire Crackers for Clean Air, Finds Survey
Over 75% residents of Delhi-NCR say guidelines of the Supreme Court-mandated Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are not being effectively followed in their area and city.
Delhi Riots: Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Accused in Murder Case
It further said a video footage of February 24 also showed that Jafar was allegedly actively participating in the riots at Kardam Puri Pulia, in which 18 police officials sustained injuries and Furkan died due to gunshot injury.
Protestors Block Delhi-Noida Flyway, Demand Justice for Businessman Aman Baisla Who Died by Suicide Last Month
The mob had arrived at the DND flyway that connects Delhi with Noida and staged a protest there seeking arrest of the people behind the death of Baisla.
Maharashtra Minister Dilip Walse-Patil Tests Positive for Covid-19
Over a dozen state ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, have tested positive for the disease over the past few months.
Netflix Renews 'Narcos: Mexico' For Season 3, Diego Luna Not Returning
Netflix crime drama "Narcos: Mexico" is coming back for a third season, but it will return without series lead Diego Luna, who portrayed Mexican drug cartel leader Felix Gallardo. In addition, series showrunner Eric Newman will exit after five seasons...
India Should Assess Covid-19 Fight Against Metric of How Many Lives We Are Able to Save: PM Modi
On being asked about his assessment of the state of the spread of the virus in India, PM Modi said that the country has among the lowest Covid-19 mortality rates in the world and that the recovery rates remain high.
71.1% Polling Recorded for Election of Four Legislative Council Seats in Karnataka: Election Commission
Initially there was a poor turnout with an average polling percentage of 8.5 till 10 am. However, it picked up later in the afternoon.
SP-backed Prakash Bajaj's Candidature to Rajya Sabha Seat from UP Gets Cancelled
Prakash Bajaj said he would approach the High Court in the matter. If the matter is not taken up in court, there will no voting for the Rajya sabha polls on the ten seats from UP.
From Fiji to Europe, Donations for Welfare Measures Diverted for Terror Activities in India; NIA Finds Proof
Eleven locations were raided by NIA on Wednesday — nine in Srinagar, one in Bandipora and Bengaluru each. Though the FIR registered by NIA last week only names "trusts and NGOs" instead of specific names, officials told News18 that the following organisat...
Parliamentary Panel on Data Protection Bill Summons Airtel, Uber, Ola, Truecaller
A Joint Committee of Parliament, chaired by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi, is examining the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019.
Modi Will Make Bihar a 'Developed' State if People Vote NDA to Power: CM Nitish Kumar
Lavishing praise on Modi, Kumar referred to a slew of projects to assert that the people of Bihar can never forget what he has done for the state.
Two Kerala Ministers Get Bail in 2015 Assembly Ruckus Case
The development comes a day after the Kerala High Court had declined to stay the summons issued to them.
News18 Evening Digest: House Panel Unimpressed by Twitter's Response on Map Gaffe and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: Parliamentary panel finds Twitter's explanation on Ladakh map inadequate; PM Modi bats for 'Atma Nirbhar' state during Bihar poll campaign; Sensex plunges 600 points, Nifty below 11,750; BSP in shock...
GST Collection from Centrally Administered Assessees Rise by 10.16% in September in Bengal
The collection from Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Integrated GST and coal cess from centrally administered assessees stood at Rs 1,377.04 crore in September 2020 as against Rs 1,250.06 crore in September 2019, he said.
Defence Minister Lauds Army's Handling of Current Security Environment
The defence minister also said that the government will leave no stone unturned to strengthen the "arms of our armed forces." "Addressed the Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi today. I'm extremely proud of the initiatives undertaken by the Indian Ar...
BSP in Shock as Five Rebel MLAs Meet SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav, 2 More Expected to Join Bandwagon
The Election Commission had announced the last date for filing nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh as October 27. The legislators can withdraw their nominations latest by November 2 and voting will be held on November 9, fr...