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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has constantly been on target of opposition, especially RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who demanded for his resignation and accused him of trying to shield the accused. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

JD-U barred from using poll symbol in Jharkhand

JMM in its application had argued that the use of similar symbol could confuse the voters of the state.

26 Aug 2019 1:53 AM IST

Heavy rains remained unabated in Haryana and Punjab on Sunday causing floods in some parts, while authorities sounded a high alert in the two states. (Photo: PTI)

Centre to send team to access floods in Punjab

Meanwhile, the flood situation in Punjab is still critical especially in the border district of Ferozepur where an...

26 Aug 2019 1:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of various projects in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: ANI)

Modi for mass movement against single-use plastic

There should be safe disposal of accumulated plastic waste before Diwali, says Modi

26 Aug 2019 1:47 AM IST

Rohan Jaitley, son of former finance minister Arun Jaitley, performs a ritual during his fathers cremation at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Tearful last farewell to Arun Jaitley

Leaders across the political spectrum join family, friends at Nigambodh Ghat.

26 Aug 2019 1:27 AM IST

Separate flag, constitution core issue: Nagas

NSCN(I-M) chief writes to PM Modi, regrets govt is 'going slow' on peace talks.

26 Aug 2019 1:23 AM IST

Kannan Gopinathan

IAS officer: Quit to get back my right to speak up

The official reasoned that the government cannot take away anyone's right to dissent, protest and speak their mind.

26 Aug 2019 1:14 AM IST

Victim was allegedly raped by aunts son in January.

Class 7 in Kerala student pregnant, teacher accused of rape

It was during the counselling session that the student confined about her teacher allegedly raping her.

25 Aug 2019 9:20 PM IST

Schools and colleges are closed in Jammu and Kashmir. People are not allowed to speak. Those who want to visit there are not being allowed to go to Jammu and Kashmir, Chowdhury said. (Photo: ANI)

J&K Governor should be made state BJP president: Adhir Ranjan...

His comments came a day after a delegation of opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi was stopped at Srinagar airport.

25 Aug 2019 9:14 PM IST

India has same place in ICC as US has in UNSC: Tharoor recalls...

The Congress leader said he felt a terrible sense of loss at the veteran politician's demise.

25 Aug 2019 8:20 PM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

Bypolls for vacant seats in four assembly states to be held on Sept 23

With the announcement of the election schedule, a model code of conduct has come into effect in these constituencies.

25 Aug 2019 8:12 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Plea in apex court for introduction of biometric attendance system in...

The plea has also asked for a direction to increase working hours in all courts in view of the huge pendency of cases.

25 Aug 2019 8:03 PM IST

Inspired by a chat with the owners of Tchibo, a German coffee chain, Siddhartha decided to open his own chain of cafes in a country that had no formative cultural grounding in cappuccinos. (Photo: AFP)

Father of late CCD founder VG Siddhartha passes away

Siddhartha went missing on July 29 from Netravati Bridge, later he was found dead on banks of Netravati River in...

25 Aug 2019 7:12 PM IST