Union Minister Smriti Irani launched a scathing attack on American billionaire George Soros, saying that foreign forces were trying to destroy India's democracy, and called upon Indians to unitedly respond to 'foreign powers who try to intervene in India's democratic processes'.
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Indian-American Neal Mohan is new YouTube CEO
Indian-American Neal Mohan will be the new YouTube CEO, as current head Susan Wojcicki has announced to step down after 25 years at the Google-owned company.
20-fold increase in seizures in Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya: EC
The Election Commission on Thursday said that seizures of over Rs 147 crore have been recorded so far in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, marking a 20 times increase as compared to the Assembly Elections in 2018.
Mehrauli demolitions: Delhi govt approves 'immediate aid' to families made homeless
In the wake of the Delhi Development Authority's recent demolition drive in south Delhi that rendered many homeless, the Delhi government on Thursday approved a proposal to provide 'immediate aid and relief' to affected families.
TRAI tells telecom operators to block pesky calls, SMSes from telemarketers
According to LocalCircles which conducted the survey, 45 per cent or people get on average 3-5 pesky calls each day while 16 per cent claimed getting 6-10 such calls per day.
Neglected tribal glory now being brought to mainstream: PM Modi
Taking forward his pitch for tribal welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that what was once considered remote and neglected, is now being brought into the mainstream by the government.
I-T 'survey' at BBC offices continues for third straight day
The Income Tax (I-T) department's 'survey' at BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai continued for the third consecutive day amid reports that some of its employees in the national capital haven't gone home since the process started.
Petroleum products can be brought under GST if consensus reached: Sitharaman
Meanwhile, the Finance Minister, during the interactive session with industry captains, said that the government, over the years, has striven to increase public expenditure, which she said would fuel growth.
'Quality of witness, not quantity matters': SC upholds conviction in murder case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is not the quantity but the quality of witnesses which matters, as it upheld the conviction and life term handed down to three for murdering four members of a family in Uttar Pradesh in 2007.
NE states told to ensure implementation of Central Nodal Agency system of funds flow
He further suggested the states may undertake initiatives to enhance ease of doing business such as fast-tracking approvals and licenses, upgrading single window systems and appointing nodal officers at district and state level for resolving all investor queries.
Delhi murder: Two CCTVs show victim Nikki hours before being killed
The murder was committed near the Kashmiri Gate area and Gehlot, a B. Pharma graduate, then drove with the dead body all the way to his dhaba - a distance of around 36 km - where he stuffed her body in a refrigerator and went on with his wedding.
Coimbatore, Mangaluru blasts: NIA raids 40 locations in South
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted search operations at more than 40 locations in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala in connection with the Coimbatore and Mangaluru bomb blast cases.
SC agrees to examine on Friday Congress leader's plea on Adani-Hindenburg row
A counsel, representing the Congress leader Jaya Thakur, mentioned the plea for urgent hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha.
I-T 'survey' operations at BBC offices continue for 2nd day
The Income Tax (I-T) department 'survey' related operations at the BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai continued for the second day on Wednesday, according to sources aware of the developments.
PM Modi dials up Biden, both leaders hail Air India-Boeing pact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden, during the course of which both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the deepening of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Air India to acquire modern fleet, orders 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
The Prime Minister highlighted the rapid expansion and growth of the civil aviation market in India, which will give impetus to greater connectivity between India and the rest of the world, and will in turn encourage tourism and business in the country.
Press Club of India condemns I-T 'surveys' at BBC office in Delhi, Mumbai
In a statement, PCI said, "The 'surveys' are part of a series of attacks on the media by government agencies in recent times, especially against those sections of the media that the government perceives is hostile to it and critical of the ruling establishment.
Delhi man murders girlfriend to marry another woman, stuffs body in dhaba's fridge
In a horrific incident, a Delhi man murdered his girlfriend after an argument over his impending marriage to someone else, stuffed her body in a refrigerator at his dhaba, and went on with his wedding the same day, police said on Tuesday.
1,23,968 public grievances received on CPGRAMS portal in Jan
The banking and insurance division of the Department of Financial Services and the Ministry of Labour and Employment received the maximum number of public grievances in January this year.
I-T officers conduct 'survey' operations at BBC Delhi, Mumbai offices
Reports quoting sources said the employees working in the afternoon shift at the BBC's Delhi office were asked to work from home, while those present in the office were asked to leave early.
Centre sends life-saving drugs, protective items to quake-hit Turkey, Syria
The Centre has sent humanitarian medical assistance and Emergency Relief Material like life-saving drugs, protective items and critical care equipment valued at over Rs 7 crore to quake-hit Syria and Turkey.
'Swindled lakhs of crores of public money', Cong leader moves SC seeking probe against Adani
A Congress leader has moved the Supreme Court seeking probe against Adani Group of companies against the backdrop of Hindenburg report, and also sought probe into the role of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and the SBI for allegedly investing "huge amounts of public money" in the FPO of the enterprises.
Their courage motivates us to build strong India: PM Modi pays tribute to Pulwama heroes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and several BJP leaders on Tuesday paid tributes to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Pulwama on this day in 2019.
'It is disturbing': SC on Chief Justices of HCs not allowing virtual hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday asked all Chief Justices of high courts to take a favourable view on the infrastructure in place for virtual hearings and not insist on physical presence of lawyers before the court.
Nadda to release manifestos for Nagaland, Meghalaya on Feb 14-15
BJP President J.P. Nadda will release election manifestos for poll-bound Nagaland and Meghalaya on his two-day visit to the states starting February 14, the party's media head Anil Baluni said on Monday.