Vice president election today, result to be out by 7pm
New Delhi: The election to decide India's 15th vice-president is being held today. M Venkaiah Naidu, the candidate of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, is pitted against Gopal Krishna Gandhi of the Opposition United Progressive Alliance in the...
Rahul Gandhi’s car attacked in Gujarat, SPG commando injured
Banaskantha: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's car was pelted with stones while he was travelling during his tour to the flood-affected Banaskantha district of Gujarat on Friday. An SPG protectee, Rahul was travelling with SPG commandos some of whom were reportedly injured...
Aadhaar must for death certificates from Oct. 1
New Delhi: The government has made Aadhaar number mandatory for the registration of death from October 1, to “prevent identity fraud”. The home ministry said today that it would be applicable for the residents of all states except Jammu and Kashmir,...
Jet Airways pilot risked air passengers’ lives: Report
New Delhi: A Government Committee report has found pilots of a Jet Airways flight guilty of risking lives of passengers. In April this year, Jet Airways and Vistara flights were involved in a near miss at Delhi airport. The Aircraft Accident...
CBI issues lookout notice against Karti Chidambaram
New Delhi: The CBI issues a lookout notice against Karti Chidambaram, son of former union minister P Chidambaram. This comes as Karti, this morning, moved the Madras High Court asking if any lookout notice had been issued against him. Assistance Solicitor General...
Massive fire rips through Dubai’s Torch Tower
A blaze engulfed one of the world’s tallest residential buildings in Dubai, but authorities say the tower was evacuated and no injuries were reported. Flames shot up the sides of the Torch tower in the upscale Marina district in the second...
Dilip Kumar Put On Ventilator After Health Worsens
Mumbai: Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was rushed August 2 due to severe dehydration and reported kidney problems. Nowthe actor is on Ventilator as reported in DNA. Dr Jalil Parkar who was looking after Dilip Kumar in Lilavati hospital, confirmed the...
Militants kill two army men in Kashmir including a Major
Two Army personnel, a major and a soldier, were killed when militants opened fire at a search party in South Kashmir’s Shopian district in the wee hours of Thursday. A soldier was also injured in the shooting. According to police...
SC rejects Congress plea, Guj RS polls to be held with NOTA
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Congress' plea against the use of None of the Above option in the upcoming Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls. The polls will be held with NOTA option now. The SC asked Gujarat Congress that why...
Mob, including Bajrang Dal members, thrashes 3 for ‘carrying beef’ in Bihar
File Pic: Man accused of carrying beef beaten to death by 100-strong mob in JharkhandBhojpur: Three persons, including a truck driver, were badly beaten by a mob for allegedly carrying beef in Bihar's Bhojpur district on Thursday, police said. A...
Chances of Ahmed Patel victory in R.S. brighten
Ahmed Patel, the Gandhi family's most trusted aide is seeking his 5th term in the Rajya Sabha from his home state of Gujarat. He is facing the toughest battle of his political life. This year, as soon as Patel...
Doctors say Dilip Kumar is stable,to be kept under observation for 2 days
File Pic Mumabi: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday evening after he suffered dehydration, hospital sources said. "He was admitted with dehydration. He is stable," Ravishankar, CEO of the facility said. According to family...
A train hijacked by Maoists in Bihar
Patna: As per reports of early this morning, a train was hijacked by Maoists in the Lakhisarai district of Bihar, in the early hours of Thursday, August 3rd 2017, a CRPF official said. Train no-13288 Danapur Durg Express train was hijacked...
RBI slashes the Repo Rate by 0.25 percent; Loans anticipated to get cheaper
New Delhi: In its third bi-monthly monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank of India today declared a 0.25 percent cut in the Repo rate- the rate at which the central bank lends short-term money to banks. Bringing the Repo rate...
Gujarat MLAs in Karnataka bust Jaitley’s claim that resort not raided, pleads to SC to take Suo Moto action
Bengaluru: "We appeal to the Apex court of the country, to the Supreme Court, to ensure our safety and save us from the 'Ravan' and 'Kansa' who will stoop to any level to not allow us to return to Gujarat...
“Witch hunt by BJP for one Rajya Sabha seat” says Congressman Ahmed Patel
File Pic New Delhi: "After using the state machinery and every other agency, these I-T raids show their utter desperation & frustration. BJP is on an unprecedented witch-hunt just to win one Rajya Sabha seat," tweeted Mr Patel, who is...
Are you a virgin? Govt institute wants to know
Patna: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, asks employees to declare their virginity and number of wives in a marital status declaration form. Details...
Gujarat Congress moves SC over NOTA in Rajya Sabha polls
The Gujarat unit of the Congress on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, challenging the None of the Above, or Nota, option being introduced for the Rajya Sabha elections in the state. The apex court is likely to hear the plea...
Fire at Sheila Dixit’s residence
Delhi: A fire broke out at the residence of former Delhi CM Sheila Dixit in Nizamuddin; two fire tenders on the spot. Details...
IT Dept raids Bengaluru resort where Guj Congress MLAs staying
Bengaluru: Income Tax Department raids Karnataka energy minister D K Shivakumar's residence and Eagleton Golf Resort where Gujarat Congress MLAs are staying. The raids are underway at Shivakumar's residence in Kanakapura, Sadashivanagar and Congress MLAs rooms in Eagleton Golf Resort. The raids...
NITI Ayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagriya quits
Arvind Panagriya, who was handpicked by Modi to head NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog immediately after its creation on 1st January 2015, has resigned as vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, bringing an end to his two-and-a-half year stint at...
