Facing criticism from the opposition over the demolition of decades-old Ambedkar Bhavan in Mumbai, the government assured the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that it will try to restore the building as a memorial. "We want to say we have always respected all things related to (Bhimrao) Ambedkar. We will talk to the state government and will try to...
The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday announced the much-awaited capital infusion of Rs 22,915 crore towards the recapitalisation of 13 public sector banks during 2016-17, with the largest amount earmarked for the country's largest lender, the State Bank of India. "In line with the announcements made under 'Indradhanush' and the Uni...
The Republican Party in its manifesto released just ahead of its National Convention has affirmed India as its "geopolitical ally" and strategic trading partner and also urged protection for followers of different faiths. The 58-page manifesto also welcomed stronger ties with India, including in the sphere of security, and praised ...
United in their message against the celebrity tycoon, the protesters marched on Monday in the Cleveland area outside the security parameter where the convention was being held under tight security, Al Jazeera reported. ...
The Republican National Convention began on Monday in Cleveland, Ohio, for the purpose of officially designating real estate mogul Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the November 8 elections to the White House....
The introduction of the death penalty in Turkey would consequently end the European Union (EU) accession negotiations, said German government spokesman Steffen Seibert on Monday in Berlin, a view which was later shared by Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern....
A college student, who was gang-raped three years ago by five men in Bhiwani district, has been allegedly gang-raped again by the same men in Haryana's Rohtak district, the victim and her family has alleged....
The Supreme Court on Monday declined the request by two amicus curiae - senior counsel Raju Ramachandran and Sanjay R. Hegde - to withdraw from assisting the court in the hearing of the appeals by the convicts in December 16 Delhi gang rape case....
Karnataka minister K.J. George resigned on Monday hours after a court in Kodagu district ordered police to file an FIR against him in connection with the alleged suicide of DSP M.K. Ganapathi on July 7. ...
Few French people expressed positive opinions about President Francois Hollande's ability to preserve calm at home after the truck attack in Nice on July 14 despite intensified security measures imposed since last year's assaults, a poll showed on Monday....
