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Fugitive mafia don Dawood Ibrahim is willing to come to India but with certain preconditions, his brother Iqbal Kaskar’s lawyer Shyam Keswani told a Mumbai court on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Dawood willing to return to India on certain conditions: Lawyer

Lawyer of Iqbal Kaskar (Dawood's brother) said the preconditions laid down by Dawood are not acceptable to the Indian government.

07 Mar 2018 11:53 AM

The bank initially reported to authorities on Jan 29 that the jewellery groups had defrauded it. On February 14, it said the fraud sum had reached Rs 11,400 crore after a detailed investigation. (Photo: PTI)

PNB fraud amount likely to swell beyond USD 2 bn mark

Investigators had not yet recovered all the papers and loan guarantees allegedly issued by rogue employees of the bank.

07 Mar 2018 10:52 AM

Statue of Lenin was razed down in Tripura (L), Periyar statue was defaced in Vellore (C), Syama Prasad Mookerjee's statue was defaced in Kolkata (R). (Photo: Twitter | PTI | ANI)

PM Modi condemns vandalism of statues in WB, Tripura, TN

PM Modi spoke to Home Minister Rajnath Singh who has ordered states to take strong action to check such incidents.

07 Mar 2018 10:39 AM

'We were the original founders of the Non-Aligned Movement. Instead of going for alliances, we have had engagement with various countries,' said General Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

India engaging with Aus, Japan, US to ensure freedom of navigation: Gen Rawat

The engagement came after an informal dialogue- Quadrilateral Security Dialogue which initiated in 2007 by Japan, US, Australia and India.

07 Mar 2018 8:54 AM

Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala said India demanded that the 'Prime Minister switch from Neerav (silent) Modi i.e. 'Silent Modi' to 'Bol Modi'. (Photo: PTI)

Bank frauds worth Rs 54,000 cr took place under BJP’s watch: Congress

'Fleece, flee and fly is the new mantra of fraudster under the Modi-led government's watch,' said Randeep Surjewala.

07 Mar 2018 8:41 AM

Karti Chidambaram being produced at Patiala House courts in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

CBI gets 3 more days to grill Karti; bail petition filed

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Karti Chidambaram, said that the CBI just wants to keep him in custody by hook or crook.

07 Mar 2018 6:29 AM

‘Lokpal selection panel meet held without Kharge’

When Justice Gogoi asked the AG whether there was any indication as to when eminent jurist would be appointed.

07 Mar 2018 2:27 AM

Will give special status to AP if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

The Opposition YSR Congress Party has announced that all its five MPs would resign on April 6 if the demand was not met.

07 Mar 2018 2:25 AM

No law violated in granting pension to MPs, says Supreme Court

Appearing for NGO Lok Prahari, Mr. S.N. Shukla submitted that in 2006 at an all parry meeting it was agreed to have a mechanism.

07 Mar 2018 2:21 AM

Naga CM to prove majority by March 16

Mr Acharya, in a letter to Mr Rio, asked him to prove his majority on the floor of the House on or before March 16, the source said.

07 Mar 2018 2:18 AM

‘Periyar’ statue vandalised, 2 held

A senior district police official said the two vandalised a bust-size statue of Ramasasmy in an inebriated state.

07 Mar 2018 2:16 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Enough forces in Tripura to tackle violence: MHA

Sporadic clashes between rival political groups were reported in different parts of Tripura after the poll results were declared.

07 Mar 2018 2:01 AM

Conrad Sangma, chief of the National People's Party (NPP), took oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Conrad Sangma sworn in as 12th Meghalaya CM

Admits running coalition govt a challenging task.

07 Mar 2018 1:58 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Modi: Tripura win is an ideological victory

The Prime Minister also asked party MPs to take to the masses the budget highlights, which are aimed at making of a “New India”.

07 Mar 2018 1:52 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Like RTI, ‘Act Rightly’ must be debated: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that an “empowered citizen” is the strongest pillar of our democracy.

07 Mar 2018 1:50 AM

The Congress has been demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak on the issue of bank frauds.

Parliament stalled again on PNB fraud, Andhra issue

MoS parliamentary affairs Vijay Goel told the agitating members that the government was ready for a discussion.

07 Mar 2018 1:41 AM

Sonia Gandhi to host dinner to keep Opposition flock united

Mrs Gandhi was very active in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as she egged on her party MPs to raise the PNB scam and other issues effectively.

07 Mar 2018 1:31 AM

Remains of the five-foot-tall statue of Lenin which was allegedly demolished by a pay-loader at Belonia in Tripura on Monday afternoon and was thrown at the nearby jungle. The statue, made of fiberglass, was inaugurated at College Square at Belonia a few months back by CPM politburo member Prakash Karat. (Photo: PTI)

Section 144 in Tripura areas as CPM complains of attacks

In the recent Assembly elections, the BJP demolished the Left citadel in Tripura, winning a two-thirds majority with its ally IPFT.

07 Mar 2018 1:05 AM

Uproar over UP minister speech

The complaint was given by BSP regional coordinator Ashok Gautam, who sought the BJP leader’s arrest.

07 Mar 2018 12:42 AM

The Congress, which is in alliance with RJD in Bihar, has fielded an OBC candidate Shambhu Patel from Bhabhua assembly seat for the byelections slated for March 11.

Congress MLA revolts against CLP leader

Mr Tiwary said that he is planning to meet senior central leaders and inform them about the situation within the state unit.

07 Mar 2018 12:26 AM

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