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Indian govt has 'betrayed' Sri Lankan Tamils, says MDMK General Secy Vaiko

MDMK General Secretary Vaiko said the government betrayed Sri Lankan Tamils following their abstention from the UNHRC vote on resolution on promoting reconciliation and human rights in Sri Lanka

India, US to re-establish Homeland Security Dialogue, discuss imp issues

US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N Mayorkas recently spoke to Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, wherein they agreed to re-establish the US-India Homeland Security Dialogue

Coronavirus restrictions in Netherlands extended until April 20: PM Rutte

The restrictive measures introduced in the Netherlands in connection with the spread of the novel coronavirus disease have been extended until April 20, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said

Sputnik V Covid vaccine importer threatens Pak if desired price not fixed

The importer also said selling the shipment to some other country was "an option if an appropriate price is not fixed" of their product

Sabarimala, corruption will be major issues in Kerala polls: BJP MP Gambhir

Member of Parliament and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said BJP will do much better in Kerala Assembly elections, and added that Sabarimala and corruption will be the major issues in the polls

Bangladeshi expats organise exhibition at Eiffel Tower on 1971 Pak genocide

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist and Christian Unity Council of France recently organised a poster exhibition at Eiffel Tower square depicting the Pakistan Army-led genocide in Bangladesh in 1971

Rainfall, thunderstorm likely over parts of MP, Maharashtra, Telangana

Some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Telangana are likely to witness rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday, IMD said

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh meets CM Uddhav Thackeray

Amid calls for his resignation in light of former Mumbai Police Commissioner's corruption claims against him, Home Minister Deshmukh met Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence

Bihar Speaker slams RJD MLAs for confining him, says it is condemnable

Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Singh slammed the RJD MLAs for allegedly confining him to his chamber inside the legislature building premises and said that the incident is condemnable

Maharashtra Cabinet to meet, police dept issues likely to be discussed

Maharashtra Cabinet is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday in Mumbai

Massive fire breaks out at plastic godown in Kanpur, no fatalities reported

A massive fire broke out a plastic godown in the Collectorganj area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district on Wednesday morning

Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 356 cr State Level Sports Development Project

The Odisha Cabinet approved the "State Level Sports Infrastructure Development Project" for the development of sports infrastructure at Kalinga Stadium and International Hockey Stadium

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde tests Covid positive for second time

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday informed that he has again tested positive for Covid-19. The NCP leader had detected positive for the virus last year in June as well

Haryana farmers to get 9% interest on delayed payments, says CM Khattar

In a bid to ensure that there is no delay in payments to be made to farmers, Haryana CM said that about 9 percent interest would be paid to the farmers if their payments are delayed

US to hold China accountable for human rights abuses: Nancy Pelosi

US Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Washington will hold Beijing accountable for human rights abuses against the Uyghurs as well as against people in Tibet and Hong Kong

Radicalisation shouldn't be associated with specific religion: J-K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said there is a need for Islamic scholars to formulate a policy to prevent a person who is exposed to a violent ideology

Bihar Special Armed Police Bill means 'searches without warrant': Tejashwi

After uproar over Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, the RJD leader claimed this law means search will be conducted without a warrant and "any policemen can arrest if he believes something is wrong"

MK Stalin's wife, son campaign for DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Putting all hands on deck ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls, (DMK) president MK Stalin's wife Durga and son Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned for the party

Hiren death: Maha ATS hasn't handed over docs to NIA despite MHA directions

Three days after the MHA ordered the NIA to take over the Mansukh Hiren death case, the Maharashtra ATS is yet to hand over relevant documents, the NIA informed the Special NIA Court on Tuesday

MP govt considering Sunday lockdown in 2-3 cities as daily Covid cases rise

As Covid-19 cases in the country continue to rise, the Madhya Pradesh government is considering imposing a lockdown on Sundays in two to three cities, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said