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The Lunar Bible on display at the museum. (Photo: AP)

Questionable artefact replaced in Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible quietly replaces questioned artefact.

6 Oct 2019 12:58 PM IST

In the video, the teacher was seen lighting and smoking a beedi in front of primary students inside the classroom. (Photo: ANI)

UP teacher suspended after video of him smoking in class goes viral

'Teachers have a huge impact on students. They shouldn't smoke at all,' District Basic Education Officer Ajay Kumar...

6 Oct 2019 12:45 PM IST

After shaking hands with Kim over the line that marks where their two countries and their allies fought each other to a standstill in the 1950-53 Korean War, Trump walked for several steps into North Korean territory, before another handshake. (Photo: AP)

US-North Korea nuclear talks come to abrupt end

South Korea's foreign ministry issued a statement Sunday and expressed hope for the dialogue to continue despite the...

6 Oct 2019 12:41 PM IST

Mohammad Shami castled Temba Bavuma (0), Faf du Plessis (13) and first-innings centurion Quinton de Kock (0) in two short bursts to break the backbone of South African batting. (Photo:

IND vs SA 1st Test: Mohammad Shami, Ravindra Jadeja put India on cusp...

South Africa, resuming the day at 11 for one in nine overs, were 117 for 8 at lunch.

6 Oct 2019 12:37 PM IST

A professional tax is proposed to be levied on individuals, who have an annual income of Rs 5 lakh. This would generate Rs 5 crore, the budget document read.

FinMin to kick-start budgetary exercise from Oct 14

The pre-Budget/RE (Revised Estimate) meetings will begin on the October 14, 2019, according to a Budget Circular...

6 Oct 2019 12:34 PM IST

A protester reacts as she tackled by riot police during a massive demonstration outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Subway stations, malls shut as Hong Kong braces protests against mask...

Opponents and protesters saw it as the start of a slippery slope tipping the international finance hub into...

6 Oct 2019 12:32 PM IST

Pro Kannada activist and Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha (KCVP) party president Vatal Nagara said that Karnataka should boycott Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for supporting protests against the night traffic ban in Bandipur. (Photo: ANI)

Ktaka should boycott Rahul Gandhi: Pro Kannada activist over Bandipur...

Nagara also said that their efforts should be made to safeguard the wildlife and forest instead of destroying it.

6 Oct 2019 12:26 PM IST

A government officer here accused ruling YSRCP MLA K Sridhar Reddy of threatening her family members after she refused to grant a favour to him. (Photo: ANI)

Govt officer accuses YSRCP MLA of threatening family, TDP questions...

TDP chief and former CM N Chandrababu Naidu said that there is no law and order and questioned whether there is any...

6 Oct 2019 12:18 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju said it will take time to bring BCCI under the RTI. (Photo:AFP)

Kiren Rijiju: 'Basketball can become very popular in India'

Rijiju also said that he will offer full support to the NBA.

6 Oct 2019 12:14 PM IST

Benchmark Sensex surged 577 points to end at 33,597 on Thursday.

Markets may witness range-bound trade; all eyes on TCS, Infosys...

Investors are cautious and watchful about the earnings season which at this juncture looks less enthusiastic.

6 Oct 2019 12:01 PM IST

A tortoise whose royal owners claimed was 344 years old years old has died in the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogbomosho, southwest Nigeria, a spokesman said Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ @AlsoDamilare)

344-year-old African Tortoise with 'healing powers', Alagba, dies

The king had employed two palace workers to take care of the tortoise. Its remains would be preserved for posterity,...

6 Oct 2019 11:59 AM IST

The commercial permit includes snorkelling and scuba diving among others. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

No commercial activity on holidays, Sundays in Maui

Maui bans tours, lessons in beach parks on Sundays, holidays.

6 Oct 2019 11:54 AM IST