Asmita Sarkar
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NIA makes fresh request to FBI to extradite David Headley, Tahawwur Rana
"Extradition proceedings are very time-taking detailed proceedings, it's a long procedure," the NIA spokesperson told IBT India. → Read More
India's democratic values are globally admired, says PM Modi
The PM feels that changing trends in the last 15-20 years have altered the dynamics, and competition can now play a big role in bringing a qualitative change. → Read More
NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Zakir Naik for promoting enmity
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had earlier filed a charge sheet against Aami Gazdar, his close aide, and Harmony Media Limited, company floated by Naik for money laundering. → Read More
Yamuna floodplains case: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar slams NGT for calling AOL 'irresponsible'
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that "those who say the Art of Living is irresponsible simply don't know us or have gained a sense of humour." → Read More
#indirabedaAkkabeku trends on Twitter after Karnataka rejects 'Namma Indira' name for canteens
The Congress party in the state, which is considering launching canteens after the "Amma Canteens" in Tamil Nadu, wanted to give a name that identifies with the Congress party. → Read More
Siddaramaiah asks Maharashtra to release additional 2 tmc water from Koyna dam
Any water released at a later date will not reach Korti-Kolhar barrage due to loss of driving velocity, the Karnataka government has said. → Read More
BSF jawan Tejbahadur Yadav who posted video about substandard food dismissed
Tejbahadur Yadav's video had gone viral and led to a massive debate on the amenities given to soldiers. → Read More
Bengaluru: NGT orders shutdown of industrial units near Bellandur
NGT Orders Shutdown: The green court was hearing the Bellandur clean-up case on day-to-day basis after it pulled up the Karnataka government for not following its directions. → Read More
Twitter erupts with jokes on Mallya arrest: 'Mallya was out on bail before Indians found out about it'
Twitter erupts with jokes after Vijay Mallya gets bail within an hour of arrest in London. Twitterati were comparing him to M S Dhoni's wicket-keeping. → Read More
IIT Delhi 'dress code' for women removed from notice board after outrage
The notice issued by the warden of a women's hostel said the students should "wear fully covered decent western or Indian dresses" for the House Day on April 20. → Read More
Bellandur lake pollution: NGT pulls up Karnataka government for failing to clean up toxic foam
The toxic foam from Bellandur Lake is spilling over to streets since Friday making plying difficult for motorists. → Read More
UP ministers, officials miss extended deadline to declare assets
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had asked ministers to declare their assets within 15 days of taking oath. → Read More
Ola, Uber drivers can't strike, protest against taxi aggregators: Delhi High Court
The court has passed a decree "permanently injuncting" Sarvodaya Drivers Association of Delhi and Rajdhani Tourist Drivers' Union from going on strike. → Read More
12 injured in acid attack at London nightclub
The corrosive substance was thrown inside a nightclub in east London where around 600 people were gathered. → Read More
Batamaloo killing: J&K Police file murder case against BSF battalion
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has called the killing "unfortunate" and told the security forces to exercise restraint. → Read More
Road rage turns into communal violence in Hyderabad; 14 injured
The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) said the fight broke out when the Muslim youths refused to chant "Jai Sree Ram". [Warning: Graphic Image in story] → Read More
Those misusing triple talaq will face social boycott, says Muslim board
The Muslim personal law board had earlier said they would abolish triple talaq in 1.5 years but the government should not interfere. → Read More
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's AOL foundation rejects NGT panel report
The NGT expert panel report said that the World Culture Festival has completely destroyed the Yamuna floodplains. → Read More
AAP, Congress want EC to show official order on EVM hack challenge
Post the EVM hack issue, 13 Opposition parties met President Pranab Mukherjee to say that a sense of fear and insecurity has been prevailing in the country and voices of dissent are being muzzled. → Read More
Kulbhushan Jadhav was given a fair trial, says Pak envoy Abdul Basit
Pakistan has "sufficient evidence" to convict Kulbhushan Jadhav on espionage charges and he has the right to appeal or seek mercy, Abdul Basit said. → Read More