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British High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith on Sunday paid tribute to former Union Minister Arun Jaitley at his south Delhi home. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

'A man people in Britain treasured,' says UK envoy on Arun Jaitley

Ambassador of Israel, Dr Ron Malka, and BCCI acting president CK Khanna too visited Jaitley's residence to pay their...

25 Aug 2019 12:27 PM IST

A police team went to his native place in Bihar where a series of raids were conducted. (photo: Representational image)

4-yr-old Delhi girl, on bike with parents, dies after kite string...

The girl was admitted to JPC hospital where doctors declared her brought dead, the police said.

25 Aug 2019 12:08 PM IST

In his Independence Day address also , Modi had urged citizens to eliminate single-use plastic and suggested that shopkeepers provide eco-friendly bags to customers. (Photo: DD news)

Mann Ki Baat: PM calls for mass movement against single-use plastic...

He also called for efforts to ensure proper collection and storage of plastic to save the environment.

25 Aug 2019 12:06 PM IST

Controversial Bihar MLA Anant Singh, who surrendered before a Delhi in connection with a case lodged under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against him, was brought to Patna on Sunday morning from the national capital, police said. (Photo: File)

BJP Bihar MLA Anant Singh produced in Patna court today

Singh, who was on the run since an AK-47 rifle and grenade was recovered from his ancestral home, had on Friday...

25 Aug 2019 11:51 AM IST

Under its impact, light to moderate rainfall at few places very likely over south coastal Odisha on May 2 and heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over coastal Odisha from May 3, the IMD forecasted. (Representational Image)

Heavy rainfall alert for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan; predicts IMD

Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning very likely at isolated places over Jharkhand and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and...

25 Aug 2019 10:07 AM IST

Police at a check-post at Christianpettai near Vellore close to the AP border examining the boot of a car late Saturday night. (Photo: K. Senthil Nathan)

Suspected terrorist detained in Kerala has no link to Tamil Nadu...

In Kerala, security has been strengthened around airports, railway stations, bus stands, places of worship and other...

25 Aug 2019 10:06 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley passed away in quick succession in August 2019, in a span of 18 days, leaving a void in the party that may be difficult to fill for a long time to come. (Photo: AFP)

From Vajpayee to Jaitley, demise of BJP stalwarts leaves void in...

The party suffered one more jolt with the death of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in...

25 Aug 2019 10:04 AM IST

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh.

Send central team to assess flood situation in state: Punjab CM urges...

The team was constituted by the Union Home Ministry in pursuance of a decision taken at a high-level committee meeting...

25 Aug 2019 9:59 AM IST

The police have deployed 10 Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) at strategic locations as a precautionary measure, and almost 2,000 police personnel have been deployed for securing the city. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: SIT picks up two after red alert sounded in state

They have been identified as Zakeer from Ukkadam, Coimbatore, and Sidhiq from Chennai.

25 Aug 2019 9:58 AM IST

Nothing suspicious was recovered from the area during the search, it said. (Photo: ANI Representational)

Two Pakistani boats seized in Gujarat's Harami Nallah

After the seizure of the single-engine boats, the BSF launched a search operation in the area.

25 Aug 2019 9:56 AM IST

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Chennai techie lured women with jobs for nude photos; arrested

A case was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on the woman's complaint.

25 Aug 2019 9:23 AM IST

Speaking at a review meeting after visiting King George Hospital and Andhra Medical College here, he said that the health sector was the top priority for the state government. (Photo: Twitter/ @IPR_AP)

Andhra govt committed to ensure quality healthcare to people: Dy CM...

The minister said several issues were brought to his notice during visit to hospitals and directed authorities to...

25 Aug 2019 9:07 AM IST