India may ignore China threats over Huawei 5G trials: Report

While India is preparing for its first field trials to test the next-generation 5G cellular technology in the upcoming months, China is building pressure on India to allow Huawei in the trials. China has warned India that blocking Huawei in the trials could result in consequences for Indian companie Read More
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Tight security for Amarnath yatra triggers anger in locals

The heavy security measures undertaken for the annual Amarnath yatra, which commenced earlier this week in Jammu & Kashmir, have drew criticism from the locals for the inconvenience they are facing in their daily lives. Read More
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SC no to urgent hearing of plea for security after doctors end strike

A day after doctors called off the nationwide strike as West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee agreed to their demands, the Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking safety and security of doctors in government hospitals across the country. Read More
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Bengal doctors agree to end strike after meeting Mamata

Doctors across West Bengal finally agreed to withdraw the ongoing protest after state chief minister Mamata Banerjee agreed to their demands during a meeting at Nabanna, in Kolkata. Read More
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Ajit Doval to continue as NSA, elevated to Cabinet rank

The Narendra Modi government, which was re-elected with a greater majority in for a second term, has retained Ajit Doval as the national security advisor. Doval has also been elevated to Cabinet rank from MoS rank and his service has been extended by five years. Read More
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Ahead of poll counting, MHA issues security advisory to all states, UTs

The ministry of home affairs while taking precautionary measures, alerted all the states and Union territories against the chances of violence during the counting of the Lok Sabha election votes. Read More
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WhatsApp urges users to upgrade app after ‘surveillance’ attack

Facebook’s WhatsApp urged users to upgrade to the latest version of its popular messaging app as an added precaution after reporting that users might be vulnerable to having malicious spyware installed on phones without their knowledge. Read More
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Rahul pointed with ‘laser’, Centre says ‘phone light not sniper gun’

The Congress, during a media interaction, alleged that a laser was pointed at party chief Rahul Gandhi’s head which could have come from a “sniper rifle”. However, the Centre said the light came from a mobile phone. Read More
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Release journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem: Manipur HC

The Manipur high court has ordered the cancelation of detention of journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem, who was booked for sedition under the draconian National Security Act for allegedly making derogatory comments against the BJP government and the state CM. Read More
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Nehru declined permanent UNSC seat for India? Not quite.

Replying to a question by Dr JN Parekh in the Lok Sabha, on September 27, 1955, on whether India had refused a UNSC seat informally offered to it, Jawaharlal Nehru said India had not received any such offer, hence, there was no question of declining the seat. Read More
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