Women in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasaiganj district on Wednesday took to the streets against the proposed opening of a country liquor shop in their locality, alleging that “it could lead to antisocial activities in the area”, police said.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that individuals do not require prior permission from authorities to organise religious prayer meetings at their homes provided no law is violated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the Congress, if it comes to power in Assam, will bring in a law to protect infiltrators, which the BJP and its allies will not allow.
BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of making false promises to farmers affected by the raising of the Almatti dam height, and sought clarity on compensation and fund allocation, The New Indian Express reported.
A former Captain of the Indian Army who had been absconding for four years after being convicted for murder of his wife was arrested in Pandhuma district, with an LPG cylinder booking helping the police nab him.
A 62-year-old man and 45 goats were burnt alive after a fire broke out in a barn in Boral village on Tuesday evening.
A court here on Wednesday sent noted Malayalam film director Ranjith to judicial custody after he was arrested late last night in connection with an attempted sexual assault case.
Vidvar Boys Mangalore emerged as champions of the sixth edition of the Gangolli Premier League (GPL), defeating Team Shine Mangalore South in a thrilling final held at the Bejoice Cricket Club Ground in Bateaya, Sharjah.
US-based IT firm Oracle is believed to have laid off approximately 12,000 staff in India, with another round of layoffs expected within a month, impacted employees said on Tuesday.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Gujarat Titans here.
