West Bengal: Two killed in crude bomb explosion in Birbhum
TIA NEWS / Two persons were killed this morning in an explosion at Ahmedpur, Khairasol in Birbhum district. The explosion occurred at the house of a Trinamool Congress Panchayat member…
SC orders CBI probe into murder of BSP leader Raju Pal
The Supreme Court today ordered a CBI probe into the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party leader Raju Pal in 2005 in Uttar Pradesh. A bench comprising Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose…
Govt committed to bring marginalised section into mainstream: PM
AMN / Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the government was committed to bring marginalised sections into the mainstream. For this, he said, We will do everything possible, where rules…
Dalit student suicide: Students continue protest, seek removal of VC
AMN / The students of the Hyderabad Central University continue their agitation over Rohith Vemula’s suicide despite the University authorities lifting the suspension on four students. The University Executive Council…
India expresses deep concern over police firing in Nepal’s Terai region
India has expressed deep concern over the deaths of three persons in police firing in Nepal’s Terai region that has been witnessing protests by Madhesis. Voicing India’s concern, the External…
AGP not to form alliance with Congress, AIUDF for Assam polls
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has announced that it will not form alliance with either Congress or AIUDF for the upcoming assembly polls. Party Spokesperson Manoj Saikia however did not…
India, France to hold detailed discussion on terrorism
India and France will hold detailed discussion on terrorism in the aftermath of Paris and Pathankot attacks. Replying to a query in New Delhi this evening, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson…
Blanket ban on plastic carry bags in UP comes into force
The blanket ban on polythene bags has been enforced in Uttar Pradesh today. The state cabinet on December 18 had decided to ban the manufacture, import, purchase and storage of…
Govt to extend girl child campaign to 61 more districts
Government has decided to extend the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) scheme to 61 more districts this year to improve the skewed child sex ratio. The programme was launched in…
Security tighten for PM visit to Varanasi, Lucknow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit his constituency Varanasi and state capital Lucknow Friday. Elaborate security arrangements have been made as both Varanasi and Lucknow have turned into a fortress…