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Zafrin Anjum, a resident of Jana Bazar in Haider Ganj Tehsil in Ayodhya, was given instant triple talaq by her husband on August 18 after she gave birth to her second child, a girl. (Photo: ANI)

UP: Woman given triple talaq for giving birth to girl child in Ayodhya

The 23-year-old woman alleged that she was being harassed as her father could not fulfil her husband's dowry demands.

24 Aug 2019 12:36 PM

'I will react to Sidharamaiah's allegations at an appropriate time, now it is not the right time to react. The political scenario is not right at this point in time. It is time for all secular parties to fight united. Talks of breaking political relationships are not correct,' Kumaraswamy tweeted in Kannada. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Will respond to Siddaramaiah at an appropriate time,' says HD Kumaraswamy

The retaliation from JDS leader Kumaraswamy came hours after Siddaramaiah blamed HD Deve Gowda and his sons

24 Aug 2019 12:00 PM

Justice Joseph further said that he takes pride in being a Catholic. (Photo: ANI)

India not just Union of States but Union of people: Justice (Retd) Kurian Joseph

'To be a proud Catholic is something great in this country at this stage,' he said.

24 Aug 2019 10:15 AM

During the proceedings in the Saket court, Pratap directed the police to collect all information in the case against Anant Singh. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar Independent MLA Anant Singh sent to judicial custody

This comes after Anant Singh, earlier in the day, surrendered in Delhi's Saket Court in connection with the case.

24 Aug 2019 9:58 AM

Prime Minister Modi also wished for everyone's good health and happiness on the joyous occasion. (Photo: PTI)

President Kovind, PM Modi extend Janmashtami greetings to nation

Taking to his twitter handle, President Kovind wished people a joyous day full of festivities and celebrations.

24 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

The top court said it would hear on August 26 the pleas filed by Chidambaram challenging the high court's August 20 order. (Photo: File)

INX Media case: Chidambaram asked Peter, Indrani to take care of Karti, ED tells SC

The bench, after hearing the submissions, granted interim protection to Chidambaram till August 26 in the ED's case.

24 Aug 2019 9:06 AM

Hospital sources on Tuesday said he is on life support. (Photo: PTI)

Ex-finance minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorates: Sources

Arun Jaitley was rushed to All India Institute of Medical Sciences on August 9 after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness.

24 Aug 2019 8:53 AM

The Orissa High Court has acquitted a man in a murder case after he spent 21 years and nine months behind the bars. (Representational Image)

After spending 21 years in jail, Court acquits Odisha man saying ‘he’s innocent’

Pradhan, a resident of Kantapada village in Ganjam district, was arrested in November 1997 in connection with the killing of a woman.

24 Aug 2019 8:41 AM

The rescue and release of crocodiles is being done by the district forest department in coordination with Wildlife SOS and Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA). (Photo: Representational)

Gujarat: 52 crocodiles rescued in Vadodara after floods

A few days back, officials were successful in rescuing a massive 16-foot-long crocodile from slums near Karelibaug area of the district.

24 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

The incident occurred at a four-storey building in Shanti Nagar area of Bhiwandi. Rescue operations continue at the building collapse site in Bhiwandi. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

2 dead, 5 injured as 4-storey building in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi collapses

Around 4 people have been rescued and over 10 people are still feared trapped in the debris.

24 Aug 2019 7:54 AM

BJP aiming to form govt in Andhra Pradesh: Sunil Deodhar

Deodhar said the party was aiming to come to power in the next Assembly polls in the state where it has a massive potential to grow.

24 Aug 2019 5:26 AM

The RSS-BJP want to make sure that there is no repeat of the 2014 bypolls, when the BJP lost seven of the 11 seats held by it, barely four months after its stunning performance in the Lok Sabha polls and bagging 71 out of total 80 parliamentary seats in the state.

Hindutva will be BJP’ key plank in UP byelection

The Central government and state government’s development projects and people-centric initiatives will be highlighted during campaigning.

24 Aug 2019 5:25 AM

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda (Photo: PTI/File)

Bhupinder Singh Hooda gives ultimatum for removal of unit chief

Interestingly 13 out of 15 Congress MLAs were present at Mr Hooda’s rally, a clear indication that if he leaves, the party will be in a shambles.

24 Aug 2019 5:22 AM

This will be followed by the ministerial meeting between external affairs minister S. Jaishankar and his American counterpart Michael Pompeo later this year. (Photo: PTI)

India, US review defence, security, key policy issues

While visas remain an important part of talks, the dialogue also incorporates discussions on maritime security.

24 Aug 2019 3:48 AM

The investigation report said that the “Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF)” system on-board the helicopter was switched off and there was a “vital gap” in communication and co-ordination between the ground staff and the crew of the helicopter. (Photo: ANI)

5 IAF officers guilty of Mi-17 crash: Probe

The Mi-17 V-5 chopper had crashed within 10 minutes of taking off, as Pakistan Air Force and IAF aircraft were involved in a dog fight.

24 Aug 2019 3:46 AM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh interacts with Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and party leader Rahul Gandhi as he leaves after taking oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha at Parliament House in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul, other Oppn leaders to attempt J&K visit today

The decision to attempt to reach Srinagar was taken at a meeting of Opposition parties on Friday.

24 Aug 2019 3:42 AM

Children walk past concertina wire during restrictions following the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Curbs in Srinagar back, march foiled

A day ago, posters from an obscure group had appeared in Srinagar and some other parts of the Valley asking people to march on the UNMOGIP office.

24 Aug 2019 3:38 AM

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi (Photo: ANI)

Congress in a fresh row on ‘demonising’ of PM

Singhvi said demonising the Prime Minister was “wrong” and acts must be judged issue-wise, not person-wise.

24 Aug 2019 3:35 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: File)

Super-rich tax withdrawn; home, auto loans to be cheaper: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman also announced a booster investment of Rs 100 lakh crores on building modern infrastructure over the next five years.

24 Aug 2019 3:31 AM

Railway security personnel checking passengers at Chennai Central railway station following intelligence inputs that members of the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba had infiltrated into the state. (Photo: DC)

Major terror alert issued in Tamil Nadu cities

The electronic monitoring sections in the police and other agencies have upped antennas for picking up suspect signals and conversations.

24 Aug 2019 3:24 AM

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