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Former chief minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) president Jitan Ram Manjhi wants his party to contest at least 50 out of 243 Assembly seats in 2020 elections.

Manjhi to fight Bihar, Jharkhand Assembly elections alone

HAM leaders claim that Mr Manjhi has a major stake in the Mushahar community, a sub-caste among Dalits in Bihar.

9 Nov 2019 7:20 AM IST

Uttar Pradeh government announced closure of all educational and training institutes till Monday after the Supreme Court website posted around 9 pm that the five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Gogoi will pronounce its verdict in the case at 10.30 am on Saturday, a non-working day for courts. (Representational image)

Ayodhya verdict: All educational institutions to remain closed in UP...

Prime Minister Modi said the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya will not be matter of victory or loss for anyone.

9 Nov 2019 6:51 AM IST

Delhi police will also initiate strict legal action against those found indulging in any activity which may adversely affect the peace and tranquillity of the society, a senior police officer said. (Photo: PTI/File)

Delhi Police to beef up security ahead of Ayodhya verdict

The police has planned elaborate security arrangements and all precautionary measures are being taken, the officials...

9 Nov 2019 6:44 AM IST

Sources in the CBI said in at least four cases, the siphoned off funds are over Rs 1000 crore.

DHFL scam: CBI seeks papers on PPF funds

Following the ED probe, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had even imposed restrictions on withdrawal for money from the...

9 Nov 2019 2:39 AM IST

The cyclone lay about 720 km east northeast of Chennai over the Bay on Monday and it is very likely to move west southwestwards and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday. (Representational Image | PIB)

'Yellow warning' issued in four districts of Odisha

The meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar has issued yellow warning for four districts of Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara...

9 Nov 2019 2:19 AM IST

A PTI news agency report said that the terrorists could be part of BAT team, who had infiltrated into this side of LoC to attack an Army listening post. (Representational image)

Jawan killed during Pak infiltration bid in Poonch

Sepoy Sulagekar aged 21 years belonged to Village - Uchagaon, Tehsil - Belgavi, District - Belgavi, Karnataka and is...

9 Nov 2019 2:14 AM IST

Properties have also been damaged, they said, adding the Indian Army has effectively retaliated to the unprovoked aggression from the across the Line of Control. (Photo: Representational)

Odisha jawan falls victim to ISI honeytrap, arrested

During the process, the CID came to know that the jawan was in touch with a Pakistani agent through Facebook.

9 Nov 2019 2:08 AM IST

We will ensure India doesn't forget demonetisation: Congress

She further added that three years on, demonetisation is perhaps the single most appropriate metaphor for the BJP's ...

9 Nov 2019 1:57 AM IST

Making matters worse are the soaring prices of vegetables in Faizabad and Ayodhya due to the frantic buying by locals.

Ayodhya verdict: Weddings hit, big rush to buy food

Those staying back are stocking up on essentials to keep them going in the event of a total shutdown once the verdict is...

9 Nov 2019 1:38 AM IST

11 leopards were killed by poachers in state this year.

Leopard shot dead in Hyderabad

According to Mr. Mustaq Hussain, he was awoken from sleep at 5.20 am on hearing some sounds from the shed where he had a...

9 Nov 2019 1:32 AM IST

Youth Congress members stage a protest outside Union home minister Amit Shahs residence in New Delhi on Friday against removal of SPG security from members of the Gandhi family. (Photo: PTI)

Gandhis' Special Protection Group cover removed

Top security officials said it had been decided to provide the Gandhi family with CRPF commandos along with pilot and...

9 Nov 2019 1:24 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Historic Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya today

All educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed from Saturday to Monday in view of the verdict,...

9 Nov 2019 1:18 AM IST