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Stray cattle on a road in a city.

People on sit-in as stray cattle claim 7 lives

The people from various walks of life have been agitating since August 21 after a spate of deaths in the area.

2 Sept 2019 1:09 AM IST

The CRPF is gearing up to deploy the female commandos of Bastariya Battalion, the newly raised special unit of the force comprising solely local tribal youths, in independent anti-Naxal operations. The proposal to deploy female commandos has been submitted to the MHA recently.

Female commandos set to launch anti-Naxal op

This would be the first time in the country that an all-woman combat unit would take on the Maoists independently, if...

2 Sept 2019 1:07 AM IST

While some practising runners, gym enthusiasts and yoga practitioners have taken to the platform as an outlet to share their skill-set and embrace body positivity by wearing what they define as comfortable, many (across age groups) simply love to pose.

Safe & sexy: Why Indian women have welcomed Instagram

The fitness space across running, yoga, the gym and nutrition, has become one where this comfort is apparent.

2 Sept 2019 1:01 AM IST

File photo of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar during her indefinite fast on August 2. (Photo: PTI)

Narmada Bachao Aandolan: Medha Patkar's health worsens as her hunger...

The social activist has made it clear that she won't back out until a concrete plan is laid out for the rehabilitation...

1 Sept 2019 10:34 PM IST

A point of order was immediately raised by India and a strong rebuttal was given by Harviansh Singh. (Photo: screengrab/rajje.mv)

Heated exchange between delegates of India, Pakistan as Kashmir issue...

The heated exchange of words took place at the 4th South Asian Speakers' Summit in the Maldives.

1 Sept 2019 10:17 PM IST

Imposing fines is not bringing any change and our intention is to bring about a change, to instigate some kind of safety sense in the minds of people because helmet protects an individual and it is not for anybody else but for their own safety, Sinha added. (Photo: ANI)

Manipur cops give sweets to people riding without helmet

SP Amrita Sinha came up with a way of safe driving campaign and spreading awareness on helmetless driving to motorcycle...

1 Sept 2019 8:51 PM IST

As can be seen from the application form for data entry in NRC, there was no column in the application asking for the religion of the applicant, MEA spokesperson said. (Photo: ANI)

Foreign media's commentaries about final NRC's aspects are incorrect':...

He said that exclusion from the NRC will have no implication on the rights of an individual resident in Assam'.

1 Sept 2019 8:45 PM IST

Singh said that he was going for a blood donation camp in the area when he saw a few TMC workers attempting to capture a local BJP office. (Photo: ANI)

BJP calls for bandh in Barrackpore constituency on Monday to protest...

Earlier in the day, the Barrackpore MP accused TMC workers of vandalising his car and capturing party office in North 24...

1 Sept 2019 8:39 PM IST

Congress leader Jitin Prasada. (Photo: File)

Need to have population law, says Cong leader Jitin Prasada

Prasada held the population growth responsible for slowing down of the economy and increase in unemployment.

1 Sept 2019 7:48 PM IST

The ruling party has formed two teams to take out the partys message among the public on the issue. (Photo: ANI)

'Ek Vidhan, Ek Samvidhan': Naqvi flags off bike rally to Kashmir to...

The rally is being led by woman biker Raj Lakshmi, who arrived here with her team from Kanyakumari.

1 Sept 2019 7:46 PM IST

Arjun Singh alleged that Barrackpore police commissioner Manoj Verma struck him, causing a gash on his head. The parliamentarian was taken to Apollo hospital for treatment. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MP Arjun Singh suffers head injuries after clashes, says cops...

Police intentionally attacked me. I have received about 10 to 12 stitches,' Singh said after coming out of the hospital.

1 Sept 2019 7:43 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan launches integrated health insurance plan

Called the Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Health Insurance Scheme, it would benefit over 1.10 crore families.

1 Sept 2019 7:39 PM IST