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Meanwhile, the state government on Monday removed the special public prosecutor as he could not present incriminating evidence against the accused which led to their acquittal. (Photo: File)

Kerala govt seeks re-investigation, re-trial of Walayar rape case

The case relates to mysterious death and alleged sexual exploitation of two minor siblings at Walayar town in Palakad district in 2017.

20 Nov 2019 1:55 PM

The special aircraft carrying them landed at the T3 terminal of the Delhi airport at 6 am. (Photo: Representational)

150 Indians deported from US for illegal entry, flouting visa norms return

These Indians have either violated their visa norms or were illegal immigrants.

20 Nov 2019 1:20 PM

As no other minister responded to the Congress, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party instead fielded its working president JP Nadda to counter the Congress charge that the decision to strip the Gandhis of their security cover was driven by politics. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Nothing political: BJP's Nadda responds to Cong on SPG cover to Gandhis

Earlier, the government replaced SPG security cover given to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and Priyanka with Z-plus security cover of CRPF..

20 Nov 2019 12:53 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah addressing the upper house. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Normalcy in J&K; Citizenship Amendment Bill, NRC different:' Amit Shah in RS

Amit Shah said that not one person has died due to police firing in the state after Article 370's revocation.

20 Nov 2019 12:49 PM

The meeting commenced around 10:30 AM and the students' union office-bearers are attending it along with the student councillors from different schools. (Photo: File)

Meeting between JNUSU office-bearers, high-power committee underway: Sources

The committee will be meeting hostel presidents of the varsity in the latter half of the day.

20 Nov 2019 12:13 PM

“Our agenda is to make sure that all the disqualified MLA lose the election. Whether JD(S) supports BJP or not, is not the issue to talk about at this point of time. They have to win at least 8 seats to touch 113 which is the majority number. 105+8 they have to win, to save the government,” Congress' Siddarmaiah said. (Photo: File)

K'taka bypolls: 'Agenda to make sure disqualified MLAs lose,' says Siddaramaiah

The polling for 15 constituencies will commence from December 5.

20 Nov 2019 11:36 AM

''We had said on November 9 when the verdict was announced that we will accept the court decision. We are not going with AIMPLB on this issue,'' Faruqi, chairman of the Sunni Waqf Board said. (Photo : Twitter | @ZufarFaruqi)

Sunni Board distances itself from AIMPLB on filing review petition of SC's Ayodhya verdict

The AIMPLB on Sunday said that SC verdict was 'self-contradictory' and that they would file a review petition.

20 Nov 2019 11:24 AM

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Chidambaram, told the top court he should be granted bail as he was in custody for over three months. (Photo: File)

SC issues notice to ED on bail plea of P Chidambaram in INX Media case

The bench, comprising Justices A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy, posted the matter for hearing on November 26.

20 Nov 2019 11:16 AM

In a report on the religious freedom implications of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the USCIRF said 1.9 million names of residents of Assam have been left off the updated list and expressed concerns about how the exercise is being used to target and disenfranchise the Muslim population. (Photo: File)

US Commission says 1.9 mn Assam residents may soon become stateless

The India chapter of report said the NRC is an intentional effort to discriminate and/or has effect of discriminating against Muslims.

20 Nov 2019 10:54 AM

The Jeypore MLA, who was the first to ask questions in the House, clarified that he did not mean to insult Patro and that the gesture was a mark of gratitude towards the speaker. (Photo: Screengrab)

Congress MLA blows a kiss to Speaker in Odisha Assembly

'I wanted to thank the Speaker. The flying kiss was a mark of my appreciation for him,' Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati said.

20 Nov 2019 10:38 AM

The other key decisions taken by the cabinet were related to bamboo farming and the government holiday list for the coming year among others. (Photo: ANI)

Assam govt makes sanitary napkins mandatory in factories, industries

The decision was taken in the Assam cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, to promote hygiene among women.

20 Nov 2019 10:30 AM

Stressing that India is a part of the SCO dialogue mechanisms in counter-narcotics, Akbaruddin said that New Delhi is looking forward to organising an SCO event in the country on combating illegal financial flows related to narcotics trafficking in 2020. (Photo: ANI)

'Terror-crime nexus an existential global threat,' says Syed Akbaruddin

Akbaruddin highlighted nefarious activities of terror outfits designated by world body including Islamic State, LeT and JeM.

20 Nov 2019 10:02 AM

Ahead of Maharashtra govt formation, Pawar meets PM on farmers crisis

The meeting between NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be held at 12 pm today in Parliament.

20 Nov 2019 9:50 AM

He was handed over to the Delhi Police for further probe. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi man impersonates as Lufthansa pilot to skip queue, arrested

Rajan Mahbubani (48) was wearing the pilot's uniform when he was arrested from the departure gate of the airport on Monday.

20 Nov 2019 8:39 AM

According to weather experts from Skymet, the reason behind this is a western disturbance on the western side of Himalayas which is going to impact the flow of air in Delhi-NCR regions. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality to be in 'very bad' zone today, may deteriorate further in coming days

Apart from Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad too are going to be impacted by the worsening air quality.

20 Nov 2019 8:27 AM

Anand Bhawan has been home to the Gandhi family and is run by Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust headed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi.. (Photo: Social Media)

Anand Bhawan gets house tax notice worth Rs 4.35 crore

The tax has been imposed under non-residential category and has not been paid since 2013, according to an official.

20 Nov 2019 8:20 AM

The two actors later went on to star in many movies, before both emerged icons. (Photo: File)

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Incidentally, the remarks were made at an event here to mark Haasan's 60 years in the cinema industry.

20 Nov 2019 8:11 AM

"The assistance will be Rs 60,000 for pilgrims having an annual income less than Rs 3 lakhs, and Rs 30,000 for pilgrims having annual income more than Rs 3 lakhs. The expenditure shall be met from the B.E 2019-20 of Andhra Pradesh Hajj Committee for this scheme," read a release by the state government on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Andhra government extends financial assistance to Hajj pilgrims

Andhra Pradesh Hajj Committee has also made arrangements for free accommodation and food to Hajj pilgrims.

20 Nov 2019 8:04 AM

The two parties would also discuss whether they would contest the civic body polls with the Shiv Sena if the three parties join hands to form the government in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Name of likely alliance with Sena, contours to be discussed in today's Cong-NCP meet

The Congress and the NCP are not comfortable with the name 'Maha Shiv Aghadi' (a grand alliance comprising Sena), a leader said.

20 Nov 2019 7:51 AM

Earth Heroes green barren hill and champion Bharatpur’s birds

At the state level, Pramila has been felicitated and feted, receiving the Prakruti Bandhu and Prakruti Mitra awards.

20 Nov 2019 3:59 AM

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