New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Wednesday defended her decision to bring a rescued stray dog to the Parliament premises, insisting that she had not violated any rule and asserted that the dog holds a place of high respect in Hinduism.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Madani on Wednesday said that a few individuals claiming to be "followers of Sanatan Dharma" and some other religions are trying to "abuse and defame Islam", adding that such individuals are "fulfilling the Pakistani agenda".
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The results of the bypolls held in 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards were declared on Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning seven seats and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) securing three. The Congress also opened its account in the civic body, winning the Sangam Vihar-A seat.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (JUH) president Maulana Mahmood Madani, in an exclusive interview with IANS on Wednesday, said the concept of 'jihad' is significant not only for Muslims but for the entire nation, adding that it should be included in school education so that children understand its meaning and purpose.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Union government is set to launch a 100-day intensive awareness campaign for a child marriage-free India, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The much-anticipated Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting is set to begin from Wednesday, with the outcome on the key policy rate on Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality continued to worsen on Wednesday morning, with several locations recording ‘severe’ pollution levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data from 40 monitoring stations, at least 14 stations showed an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 401 at 7.05 a.m., placing them in the ‘severe’ category.
Alappuzha, Dec 3 (IANS) In a startling incident, two live bullets were recovered from the school bag of a Class 8 student at a private school in Karthikappally in Kerala's Alappuzha district.
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) A leading Indian jewellery brand has opened its largest showroom in the United States, marking a major expansion of its US presence as it seeks to cater to the growing Indian diaspora in the region.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary, lauding his exemplary service and vision, which continues to inspire future generations.
