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'Terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare. It is now spreading its head like a multi-headed monster,' Rawat said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Terrorism to stay as long as nations sponsor it as state policy: Army chief

Rawat said that there should be a control on social media as it is becoming a source of spreading radicalisation.

09 Jan 2019 10:16 AM

Atiq Ahmed is named in over 70 cases ranging from murder to kidnapping and extortion. (Photo: File)

SC seeks UP government report on assault on businessman by ex-MP

UP-based realtor Jaiswal alleged that he was tortured and forced to transfer 5 of his firms in names of ex lawmaker and his jailed son.

09 Jan 2019 9:04 AM

China's economic growth is projected to slow down to 6.2 per cent each in 2019 and 2020 and 6 per cent in 2021, according to the January 2019 Global Economic Prospects report released by the World Bank on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 per cent in 2018-19: World Bank

The World Bank said India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world.

09 Jan 2019 8:55 AM

Police personnel often get complaints about stolen goods, but this bizarre case put the police station in-charge in a fix and he contacted his superiors for advice in dealing with the matter. (Representational Image)

Nagpur man approaches cops to find his stolen heart

The man wanted to file a complaint stating that a girl has 'stolen' his heart and the policemen should get it back.

09 Jan 2019 8:35 AM

The issue came during the hearing on Monday when the authorities apprised the court about the Building Construction department’s affidavit that talks about the provisions of allotment to former CMs for lifetime. (Photo: File)

‘In possession of bungalows for lifetime?’: HC to Nitish govt over house allotment

The court fixed February 11 as the next date of hearing in the case.

09 Jan 2019 8:22 AM

'The BJP leaders told Kushwaha to come with them as a chartered plane was ready. But he refused to go with them,' Singh said. (Photo: File)

BJP offered 'Rs 100 crore' to Cong MLA in MP to topple Kamal govt: Digvijaya Singh

BJP, in response, dared Singh to prove his allegations and also tried to run down the former MP CM's claims as irrelevant.

09 Jan 2019 8:15 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: File)

No one can save Modi from Rafale probe, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi had accused Mr Modi of allegedly removing him in an attempt to stop the officer from investigating the Rafale “scam”.

09 Jan 2019 5:43 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his Norwegian counterpart Erna Solberg during a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi holds talk with Norway PM

Norwegian PM Solberg reportedly said that the world will not be able to reach the sustainable goals unless “India is on board”.

09 Jan 2019 5:40 AM

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik during a sit-in dharna, demanding the Centre to increase Minimum Support Price of paddy, in New Delhi.

BJD holds farmers’ rally, seeks hike in paddy MSP

In Bhubaneswar, the opposition BJP burnt effigy of CM Naveen Patnaik for forcing farmers for distress sale of paddy.

09 Jan 2019 5:38 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump (Photo: File)

Trump discusses defence, Afghanistan with PM Modi

President Trump apparently also raised the issue of reduction in the trade deficit with India.

09 Jan 2019 5:34 AM

Pure London Fair: Bhadohi’s small band of women carpet weavers going places

Understandably with its focus on organic carpets, Mandira Utsav is trying to give the women that extra edge in the competitive carpet industry.

09 Jan 2019 5:28 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Old may also be gold; sunset yrs can open new chapter of life

Recently, in MP and Rajasthan, older leaders assumed the reins of government though there was a demand that the younger ones should lead these states.

09 Jan 2019 5:21 AM

Introducing the bill in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the bill will pave the way for Indian citizenship to the 'persecuted religious minorities'. (Photo: PTI/File)

Lok Sabha passes bill to give citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants

Congress, others walk out after govt refuses to refer contentious law to select committee.

09 Jan 2019 1:16 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Move to send CBI officers on leave was on CVC advice: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley asserted that the government’s decision on the issue was not against any particular individual.

09 Jan 2019 1:07 AM

Minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore launched this sharing facility of AIR News with private FM broadcasters on Tuesday.

Soon, tune in to AIR news on private FM channels

The private FM broadcasters have to carry the AIR news bulletins either simultaneously or deferred live by not more than 30 minutes.

09 Jan 2019 12:52 AM

CBI director Alok Verma (Photo: PTI/File)

SC reinstates Alok Verma as CBI director, raps govt

The top court said the high-powered committee will take its decision on the basis of the findings of the CVC inquiry against him.

09 Jan 2019 12:44 AM

A Constitution Amendment Bill needs 2/3rd majority of members present in each House of Parliament.

LS passes 10 per cent EWS quota, Bill to face Rajya Sabha test today

323 MPs voted in support of the Bill and only 3 voted against it, underlining the cross-party support the politically crucial Bill elicited.

09 Jan 2019 12:41 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: ANI)

Congress ready to fight solo in UP, hints Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president’s statement comes a few days after the SP and the BSP gave contours to an electoral alliance ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

09 Jan 2019 12:30 AM

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