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The first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) which was published on July 30, 2018, updated for the first time since 1951, left out over 40 lakh people in Assam. (Photo: File)India
From 1947 to 2019: NRC timeline shows milestones in Assam's history

This timeline post Independence shows a history of population exchange, a state trying to regulate flow of people.

31 Aug 2019 1:10 PM IST

At a meeting chaired by Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam in the past, it was decided to sensitise officers concerned on the issue. (Photo: aamaadmiparty.org)India
After initial success, AAP govt to extend free coaching to OBC,...

Thirty-five underprivileged students, who got free coaching under the scheme, have cracked the JEE Main and NEET...

31 Aug 2019 12:51 PM IST

When the size of a bank becomes big, then its business will also grow, resulting in more job creation. There is no question of retrenchment, Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar said. (Photo: ANI)India
Finance Secretary dispels fears of job losses after merger of 10 PSU...

The merger of PSBs is imperative for India to become a five trillion dollar economy in the next five years.

31 Aug 2019 12:24 PM IST

BJP president Amit ShahIndia
Kartarpur Corridor will be completed within time frame: Amit Shah

Friday, a technical meeting was held at Zero Point between officials of India and Pakistan amid tight security.

31 Aug 2019 12:18 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East. (Photo: ANI)India
BJP who trumpets good days has deflated the economy: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress on Friday said that the latest GDP figures which show growth rate at 5 per cent were 'dismal and...

31 Aug 2019 12:06 PM IST

Prima facie, multiple cylinders exploded at the factory. At least eight bodies have been recovered by police and rescue teams so far. Rescue operation is on, said the Shirpur police station officer. (Photo: File | Representational)India
Amit Shah speaks to Fadnavis as chemical factory explosion death toll...

At least 100 workers were present inside the factory, located in Waghadi village in Shirpur taluka.

31 Aug 2019 12:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)India
Nripendra Misra quits as Principal Secretary, Modi says 'He taught a...

Modi also spoke of Misra's role in government's policies and programmes winning trust of poeple.

31 Aug 2019 11:22 AM IST

Voicing his concern Sarma said, \We just want this NRC to pass off well but this NRC wont help us get rid of foreigners.\ (Photo: File)India
'Lost hope in present form of NRC': Assam BJP minister Himanta Sarma

He further questioned the system of the NRC saying that the rate of exclusion is uneven in districts bordering...

31 Aug 2019 11:14 AM IST

Speaking to ANI during the event, Australian High Commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu highlighted the importance of people to people links between India and the countries in the Pacific region which received a boost through an event like Namaste Pacific. (Photo: ANI)India
India's 'internal matter', we respect their stand: Australian envoy...

Earlier this month, India had announced its decision to end special status for Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two...

31 Aug 2019 10:49 AM IST

After her daughter was denied treatment, a woman wrote to Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan seeking his permission to give euthanasia to her mentally challenged girl. (Photo: ANI)India
Andhra woman writes to Guv, seeks mercy killing for mentally...

Jahnavi, daughter of Swarnalata, was born in 2000 and has been suffering from psychological disorder since the age of 4...

31 Aug 2019 10:36 AM IST

Vistara Chief Executive Officer Leslie Thng said in January they are looking to start international operations by the second half of 2018.India
After take-off, Vistara flight landed back in Mumbai due to technical...

Soon after the aircraft was safely landed back in Mumbai, the airline arranged another aircraft for the passengers.

31 Aug 2019 10:31 AM IST

There is a mutual agreement that as two of the largest and fastest-growing developing countries, representing almost one-third of the global population, stable and balanced development of our relations will not only be beneficial for our two peoples but also a factor of stability in this uncertain global environment. Our two countries have similar goals in terms of providing better opportunities for our peoples, Jaishankar said. (Photo: ANI)India
'India open to discuss issues bilaterally with Pakistan,' says S...

The remark was made during the minister's meeting with European Union Commissioner Christos Stylianides.

31 Aug 2019 9:57 AM IST

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