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The Indian Supreme Courts order appointing three members as a mediatory panel to resolve the 70-year-old Babri Masjid dispute flouts every established rule on the process of mediation.

Centre asks apex court to reconsider elevation of Justice Akil Kureshi

This was the third occasion when the government returned the collegium's recommendation.

29 Aug 2019 10:53 AM IST

The accused has been arrested. (Representational Image)

Senegalese woman held for concealing Rs 20 lakh in her groin area at...

The woman, along with the recovered money, was handed over to the Customs officials for further legal action.

29 Aug 2019 10:34 AM IST

Sitaram Yechury

After Supreme Court's nod, Sitaram Yechury leaves for J&K

This would be Yechury's second attempt in as many weeks to go to Srinagar.

29 Aug 2019 9:31 AM IST

India and France had recently held naval drills in the Arabian Sea under the Varuna series wargames in which Indian naval fighters along with the Rafale-M of the French Air Force took part. (Photo: ANI)

France likely to push for more defence deals in NSA level meet in New...

France is keen to sell 36 more Rafale fighter aircraft to India among a series of other defence equipment.

29 Aug 2019 9:30 AM IST

A couple set themselves on fire inside Surir police station on Wednesday over the alleged inaction by cops in connection with a scuffle which took place between the couple and the neighbours. (Representational Image)

Cop's inaction; UP couple set themselves on fire in police station

According to DGP OP Singh, the husband and wife received 60 per cent burn injuries and have been shifted to Safdarjung...

29 Aug 2019 9:07 AM IST

Security forces on Sunday gunned down five terrorists and seized a big cache of arms and ammunition from them following an encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.(Representative Image)

Mobile phone services restored in 5 districts of Jammu

The services were suspended across J&K on August 5, in view of security concerns following Centre's decision to abrogate...

29 Aug 2019 8:52 AM IST

Addressing the students at Royal University of Bhutan in Thimpu on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the countrys understanding of the essence of happiness. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

PM Modi launches 'Fit India Movement', says 'Will lead nation towards...

The programme aims to encourage all citizens to inculcate a culture of fitness.

29 Aug 2019 8:21 AM IST

File image of a classroom with digital resources

Students to rate performance of teachers in Odisha

The teachers appraisal will be done according to their performance which will be based on the feedback given by the...

29 Aug 2019 8:17 AM IST

73rd IndiaIndependence Day celebrations: PM Narendra Modi delivers Independence Day speech from Red Fort. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi asks ministers to expedite work on J&K projects

It was the first meeting of the Council of Ministers after the government's decision to repeal Article 370 in the state.

29 Aug 2019 7:46 AM IST

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday admitted that the government is moving towards corporatisation of its production units, including Rae Bareli Modern Coach Factory and said that the move will offer jobs, bring investments and ensure growth. (Photo: ANI)

Govt eases FDI rules in many areas

The sugar export subsidy will help farmers liquidate their excess stock, the minister added.

29 Aug 2019 6:08 AM IST

Police sources said the additional sandbag bunkers and pillboxes have been set up in Srinagar and other towns mainly to contain public protests and stone-pelting by local youths.

New bunkers, checkposts in Srinagar street corners

Fortifications, checkpoints at street corners to foil protests, stone-pelting.

29 Aug 2019 6:01 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

Assam on edge, forces back as NRC date looms

At the request of the Assam govt to deploy extra forces in the state before NRC's publication, the Centre has sent 51...

29 Aug 2019 5:56 AM IST