New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted over Penguin India’s decision not to publish Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's memoir, with BJP leaders dismissing allegations of government interference and a Congress MP claiming that the publisher may have faced "backdoor" pressure from the Centre.
Jalna, Aug 29 (IANS) Activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday launched a fresh fast unto death at Antarwali Sarati to press for Maratha reservation, declaring that the community's three-year struggle is now on the "verge of victory." He appealed to members of the Maratha community across Maharashtra to step out of their homes, gather at the protest site, and stand united for the cause.
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) A group of Maharashtra residents who were stranded in flood-affected areas of Nepal has safely returned to India and is now on its way back to the state, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.
Srinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's senior religious leader and chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday termed the Nepal tragedy a warning, as he called for a balance between development & environmental preservation.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed to roll out a front-of-pack red warning label for processed food items and beverages that are high in sugar, salt, or fat content so that consumers can make an informed choice.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications' flagship citizen‑centric initiative Sanchar Saathi has helped recover 77,692 lost or stolen mobile handsets in July, marking the first time since its launch that it has crossed the 75,000-mark in a single month, a Communications Ministry statement said on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday met a delegation of senior Tamil Nadu ministers, led by Aadhav Arjuna, and briefed them about India's ongoing relief and assistance efforts for Indian nationals, including travellers from the southern state, affected by flash floods and mudslides in Nepal.
Lhasa, Aug 28 (IANS) For over six decades, Tibetans in exile have ensured that the international community does not forget the people whose homeland has remained under occupation and community members living abroad have the responsibility to shape the narrative to keep Tibet relevant in international discourse, according to a report.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Congress on Friday defended its MP Shashi Tharoor after he hailed India’s resilient democracy amid Gen Z protests, calling it the party's "gift" to the country, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remarked that he "stays among communists" in Kerala.
Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) Pakistan's deteriorating water scarcity has often been attributed to climate change, an increase in population or shrinking glaciers, but the crisis has also occurred due to political choices, failure of institutions, and the gradual privatisation of a resource that should be accessible to each individual, according to a local media report.
