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The Indian Postal Service released a postal stamp in his name, on his first death anniversary in 1972. (Photo: Screengrab)

Celebrating 100th anniversary of India's space dream, ISRO founder...

He was not only the founding father of ISRO, but also a scientist, innovator, industrialist and a visionary.

12 Aug 2019 2:02 PM IST

Pedestrians wade across waterlogged streets as heavy monsoon rains causes floods in Kochi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Eight more found dead in Saurashtra, death toll rises to 27 in Gujarat

Ten agricultural labourers were swept away while they were trying to cross a causeway across the river at Vavdi village.

12 Aug 2019 1:57 PM IST

The customary exchange of sweets between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers along the international border did not take place on Monday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, officials said. (Representational Image/ ANI)

No exchange of sweets between BSF, Pak Rangers at Attari-Wagah Border

They said the Pakistani side did not respond to Border Security Forces' move to exchange sweets and greetings.

12 Aug 2019 1:37 PM IST

The authorities had on Sunday said people will be allowed to visit neighbourhood mosques to offer prayers. (Photo: AP)

Eid al-Adha prayers in Kashmir concluded without any violence: J&K...

'#Eid #prayers concluded #peacefully in various parts of the #valley. No untoward incident reported so far,' J&K Police...

12 Aug 2019 1:23 PM IST

In the first phase, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will meet with the ambassadors and consulate generals. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy announces candidates for by-elections on 3 MLC seats in...

The last date for filing of nominations is August 14 and they will be scrutinised on August 16.

12 Aug 2019 1:01 PM IST

Tharoor wishes Jaitley well, looks forward to 'cross political swords'...

Jaitley has been admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi for last three days after he complained of difficulty in breathing.

12 Aug 2019 12:58 PM IST

Paramilitary soldiers return to their base camp as they lift restrictions in Srinagar. (Photo: AFP)

CRPF soldier injured in Maoist attack dies after 5 years in coma

5 CRPF troops were killed along with 2 civilians in blast by Maoists targeting forces returning after poll duty in the...

12 Aug 2019 12:42 PM IST

Pandey alleged to have been stopped by police when he stepped out to buy bread around 1:30 pm. (Photo: File)

Magsaysay winner claims to have been house arrested over Article 370...

The charge was denied by the Uttar Pradesh police stating that no policeman went to Pandey's residence to prevent him...

12 Aug 2019 12:31 PM IST

Reservation, SC/ST Act keeps casteism alive: BJP MLA Surendra Singh

Singh, who represents Ballia constituency in UP legislative assembly, is known for making controversial statements time...

12 Aug 2019 12:27 PM IST

Prakash, however, expressed hope that abrogation of Article 370 would bring peace and help foster integration and economic development in the Kashmir Valley. (Photo: Twitter)

Talking about temples, mosques will waste our time: Ex-Navy Chief

'China talking about artificial intelligence, robotics. And if we are wasting time talking about temples and mosques,'...

12 Aug 2019 11:54 AM IST

The victim and his father were identified as Rishi Tomar and Amit Kumar, respectively. (Photo: ANI)

Mentally challenged man kills 6-year-old son in UP, arrested

The incident occurred when the father was going to drop the child off at school.

12 Aug 2019 11:40 AM IST

A special court here on Friday reserved its order on anticipatory bail plea of businessman Ratul Puri in connection with the AgustaWestland money laundering case. (Photo: ANI)

Bungalow, foreign funds seized by IT department in probe against Kamal...

Ratul Puri is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate on charges of Money Laundering in the AgustaWestland...

12 Aug 2019 11:26 AM IST