Protesters throw shoes during CSK-KKR game

File Pic Chennai: In an unsavoury incident, a couple of miscreants were today detained by the police for hurling a shoe at India international Ravindra Jadeja during an IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. The incident happened...

Tina Dabi and Athar met in morning, fell in love by evening; now a married couple!

New Delhi: Tina Dabi, the 24-year-old IAS officer who topped the civil services exam three years ago, and Athar Aamir-ul-Shafi Khan, the man from Kashmir who came second in the same exams are now married. According to sources the wedding...

Rahul Gandhi hails IAS couple’s marriage as inspiration in ‘era of intolerance’

New Delhi: Congratulations are pouring in from all quarters for Tina Dabi and Athar Aamir ul Shafi Khan -- India's latest 'it' couple. Now, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has joined the masses to tweet his wishes for the IAS power couple...

Anti-quota ‘bandh’ evokes partial response in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: The 'Bharat Bandh' called by some groups opposed to the caste-based reservations evoked a partial response in Madhya Pradesh today, with some shops remaining closed in Bhopal during the morning hours. The schools in the state capital remained open...

BJP moves Supreme Court over Bengal panchayat polls

New Delhi: BJP moves the Supreme Court against the West Bengal poll panel's decision to recall its order extending the last date for filing of nominations for the panchayat polls. The West Bengal Election Commission today withdrew the extended deadline for...

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23 kids, 2 teachers dead as school bus falls into gorge

Dharamshala: In a tragic incident. at least 23 children and two teachers were killed when a school bus plunged 328 feet into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Malkwal, on the Punjab border, on Monday afternoon. Kangra district officials fear the...

My mistake, I’m sorry: Zuckerberg’s testimony to Congress

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg will accept responsibility for the social network's failure to protect private data and prevent manipulation of the platform, according to testimony released on the eve of his first Congressional appearance. "We didn't take a broad enough view...

BJP may build mosque in Ayodhya in place of Ram temple: Togadia

The Vishva Hindu Parishad's international working president Pravin Togadia today alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party may start a "diluted agitation" for Ram temple merely to grab the majority vote by painting other parties "anti-Hindu." Togadia made the allegation while...

Donate to this Mumbai charity as wedding gift to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

Mumbai: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have asked their wedding guests to donate money to seven charities, including Myna Mahila Foundation which supports women in Mumbai's urban slums, instead of traditional wedding gifts. Myna deals with the issue of menstrual hygiene...

BJP tweets pic of Congress leaders feasting ahead of fast

New Delhi: Cong's AS Lovely on the photograph of him and other leaders (Ajay Maken, Haroon Yusuf, enjoying a meal of chhole bature on a day the party has called a fast to protest policies of the government and the...

PM is anti-Dalit, has no place in his heart for Dalits: Rahul

New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday led his party in a nationwide daylong fast against caste violence, communalism and the non-functioning of Parliament for which the party blames the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking to the media, the Congress...

In a first, Pak diplomat in NIA ‘wanted’ list

The National Investigation Agency on Monday put a former Pakistani diplomat on its wanted list and released his photo, seeking information. During the investigation, the NIA had found that the diplomat, Amir Zubair Siddique, while working in Sri Lanka from 2009...

Father of woman ‘raped’ by BJP MLA from Unnao dies in police custody

Unnao: On Monday, the father of a woman who alleged she was raped by a BJP MLA and his accomplices passed away in police custody, reported ANI. He was arrested yesterday. His daughter and her family had tried to commit suicide...

Mumbai airport to remain closed between 11 am and 5 pm

Mumbai: Runway at Mumbai airport to remain closed between 11 am and 5 pm for maintenance work today and tomorrow. No flights have been scheduled in this period to or from Mumbai airport. The routine exercise is being done to remove...

Embarrassing to host IPL when Cauvery protests are on: Rajini

Superstar Rajinikanth today appealed players of Indian Premier League franchise, Chennai Super Kings to wear black bands during matches to show their solidarity with Tamil Nadu farmers over the Cauvery issue. "It's embarrassing to host IPL during this struggle," said the...

Impeachment of CJI Not a Solution to Every Problem: Justice J Chelameswar

Justice Chelameswar, one of the senior most judges of Supreme Court who had criticised CJI Dipak Misra in the unprecedented press conference three months ago has now stated that impeachment motion was not a solution and it is the system which needs...

Cauvery protest : Political rivals Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan come together on one stage

The Cauvery issue has brought together actor-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan on a common political platform. The two have joined Tamil Nadu protesters in their fight against the Centre over the Cauvery issue. The leaders shook hands and sat together...

One Killed, Several Firefighters Injured in Trump Tower Fire

One person has been killed and four firefighters have been injured after a fire broke out on the 50th floor in the Trump Tower, a large building in Manhattan owned by United States President Donald Trump. The deceased, who was a...

Arun Jaitley Likely to Undergo Kidney Transplant Surgery Today at AIIMS Delhi

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley was brought to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon for “finishing formalities for a donor kidney” ahead of a likely surgery. Though...