Category : India

Protesters in northeast India claim victory as citizenship bill stalls

Protesters in northeast India claimed victory on Wednesday after a bill that the government says will help Hindus in neighbouring countries settle in India lapsed before it could be ratified by parliament.

Madhya Pradesh Man Bites Another Man Trying To Save Dog He Was Beating

A man was bitten multiple times by another man after he scolded the latter for thrashing a dog, police said in Madhya Pradesh's Indore Wednesday.

Afghanistan sacks 12 election officials amid fraud investigation

Afghanistan has dismissed 12 election officials amid an investigation into corruption following problems with the organisation of a general election last year, with fears growing that the purge could delay a July presidential election.

Indian opposition says would tighten land use rules to help farmers

India's opposition, bidding to unseat Prime Minister Narendra Modi in upcoming elections, will impose tight curbs on land acquisition for industry if voted into power to help protect farmers, its leaders said on Wednesday.

Twelve children injured in blast at school in Kashmir

At least 12 students were injured in an explosion at a school in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday, police said, though the cause of the blast was not immediately clear.

CAG says Rafale jet deal cheaper than original

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said on Wednesday that 36 fighter jets bought from France's Dassault Aviation were cheaper than an earlier local deal, offering respite for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Iran leader: Not worth talking to U.S., be careful with Europeans

Iran can only lose by negotiating with the United States and must be careful to limit any dealings with some "untrustworthy" European states, the Islamic Republic's top leader said on Wednesday.

Thyssenkrupp employees will not support Tata JV at any price

Labour leaders, who hold half the seats on Thyssenkrupp's supervisory board, will not support a planned joint venture with Tata Steel if concessions in ongoing antitrust proceedings go too far, a union representative said.

Trump noncommittal on bipartisan funding deal as Congress races to pass it

Congress on Wednesday was up against a tight deadline to pass a bipartisan accord to avert another partial U.S. government shutdown, but President Donald Trump could still torpedo the deal that denied him funds for his U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Sensex, Nifty end lower in volatile trade; oil marketers drag

Indian shares wiped off early gains to end lower in a topsy-turvy trade on Wednesday, dragged by oil marketers, a day after the retail inflation came below the Reserve Bank of India's target for a sixth straight month.

Thai election agency seeks dissolution of party that nominated princess

Thailand's election commission said on Wednesday it is seeking the disqualification of a party that nominated a princess for prime minister, in what would be a set-back for the opposition loyal to ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Myanmar to drop charges against ethnic minority protesters in statue dispute

Myanmar will drop charges against dozens of ethnic minority protesters who demonstrated against a statue of independence hero General Aung San and will hold talks with them, state media said on Wednesday, offering a rare concession.

Pakistan, India hope to reap investment from Saudi prince's visit

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to announce investments in energy and infrastructure during a visit to India and Pakistan in coming days as part of his efforts to wean the Saudi economy off oil exports.

Trump dislikes border security deal but Republicans urge support

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was unhappy with a deal struck by congressional negotiators on border security that denied him funds for his promised U.S.-Mexican border wall, but did not reject it outright as fellow Republicans urged his s...

Pension For Freedom Fighters To Be Hiked: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced on Thursday that the monthly pension for freedom fighters would be increased to Rs 25,000 and the medical allowance to Rs 5,000 per month.