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Sri Lankas President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa waves at supporters as he leaves the election commission office in Colombo on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Gotabaya Rajapaksa elected asnew Sri Lanka President

This also marks the return of the powerful Rajapaksa dynasty known for its pro-China tilt.

18 Nov 2019 7:02 AM IST

Shiv Sena: Chhatrapati Shivaji belongs to 11 crore people

The BJP had mounted a campaign seen by observers as an effort to appropriate the legacy of the legendary warrior-king.

18 Nov 2019 4:15 AM IST

Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday proposed an all-out decisive war with Pakistan with an aim to take back Pakistan-occupied Kasmir (PoK). (Photo: File)

Amit Shah said Sena-BJP will join hands, says Ramdas Athawale

Mr Athawale had earlier suggested the BJP to give the chief minister's post to Shiv Sena for one and a half years.

18 Nov 2019 4:12 AM IST

In an apparent show of strength, Sena leaders and workers reached the spot in large numbers. Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and his family members, including son and newly-elected MLA Aaditya, visited Balasahebs memorial at Shivaji Park along with other top party leaders.

Maharashtra leaders pay tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray

In an apparent show of strength, Sena leaders and workers reached the spot in large numbers.

18 Nov 2019 4:09 AM IST

Top NCP leaders meet at Sharad Pawars residence in Pune. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

NCP to strive for alternative govt

After the meeting, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik informed mediapersons of the party's decision to provide a stable...

18 Nov 2019 4:05 AM IST

PMC scam: BJP leader's son sent in 8-day custody

Total nine persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged scam.

18 Nov 2019 3:57 AM IST

Tap water in Mumbai is safe to drink, a study by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry has found that the samples collected from the financial capital are compliant with the Indian standards for drinking water, according to a report. (Representational Image)

Water pollution a local issue: Leaders

A civic official said that the incidents of contamination levels could be further reduced when the water supply shifts...

18 Nov 2019 3:55 AM IST

Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee to give job letters to slain 5 workers

The meeting venue has been chosen in view of its proximity to Bahal Nagar village from where the slain labourers had...

18 Nov 2019 2:47 AM IST

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar (Photo: File)

TMC complains to Amit Shah on governor running parallel admin'

On Sunday, it complained to Union home minister Amit Shah against Mr Dhankar of running parallel administration in the...

18 Nov 2019 2:44 AM IST

Nirbhayas parents Badrinath Singh and Asha Devi. (Photo: PTI)

Nirbhaya case: Delhi Court admits parents' plea

The victim's parents have sought the court's direction to the Tihar Jail authorities to expedite the execution of the...

18 Nov 2019 2:40 AM IST

All India Democratic Students Organisation activists protest against hostel fees hike and police action against JNU students in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: BIPLAB BANERJEE)

JNUSU appeals students of other varsities to join strike

JNUSU also appealed to students outside Delhi to organise agitations on Monday to mark a national day of protest.

18 Nov 2019 2:37 AM IST

Missing posters of Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Gautam Gambhir, who drew criticism for skipping a crucial meeting two days ago on pollution, purportedly surfaced across Delhi on Sunday.

Missing' posters of BJP MP Gautam Gambhir surface

The entire Delhi is looking for him, the message on the posters stated along with a picture of Gambhir, the Lok Sabha...

18 Nov 2019 2:32 AM IST