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The issue was raised in zero-hour discussion by a member in the House. We will do all the paperwork and other formalities required in this regard. Chenna Poda is a traditional delicacy and is used in all functions, including marriages and other celebrations. It is also associated with the Jagannath temple and is offered to the Lord Jagannath, said Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister of State, Dibya Shankar Mishra. (Photo: File I Representataional)

After Rasagola, Odisha demands GI tag for Chhena Poda and Arisa

Odisha received the official recognition for its 'Odisha's Rasagola' from Geographical Indication (GI) of India on July...

31 July 2019 1:58 PM IST

It was a worldwide problem in equids for several centuries, but this disease was eradicated from most countries by the mid-1900s. Outbreaks are now uncommon and reported from limited geographic areas. (Photo: ANI)

Glanders fear in Chhattisgarh: Mare injected with anaesthesia to her...

Rajnandgaon Livestock Department was asked to inform about decision to kill Rani to her owner and was asked to keep...

31 July 2019 1:53 PM IST

Security personnel inspect the site of the IED blast where nine CRPF personnel were killed after Maoists ambushed them in Kistaram area of Chhattisgarhs Sukma district. (Photo: PTI)

Dantewada: CRPF jawan dies in IED blast

The deceased is identified as Roshan Kumar of 195 battalion of CRPF who hails from Nawada in Bihar.

31 July 2019 1:53 PM IST

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Monday welcomed the Pathankot court verdict in the Kathua rape case, demanding severe punishment to the convicts. (Photo: File)

Mufti, Omar trade barbs over passage of Triple Talaq Bill

The contentious Triple Talaq Bill sailed through the upper house after a series of walkouts and abstentions on Tuesday.

31 July 2019 1:52 PM IST

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi addresses the inaugural function of Constitution Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

CJI allows CBI to file FIR against HC judge under Prevention of...

An in-house panel was constituted by the then CJI comprising three High Court Chief Justices to inquire into the...

31 July 2019 1:48 PM IST

Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Derek OBrien said BJP is trying to justify the act and vandalism was done was hired goons. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Are we delivering pizzas?' asks Derek O' Brien over hurried passing...

In the present Lok Sabha, of the 18 bills passed, only one underwent scrutiny, bringing the number down to 5 per cent,...

31 July 2019 1:48 PM IST

The accused has been arrested. (Representational Image)

Abducted Hyderabadi woman freed, accused nabbed

According to the police, the accused identified as Ravi Sekhar, has been nabbed by Andhra Police and further...

31 July 2019 1:46 PM IST

Congress Secretary Digvijay Singh. (Photo: PTI)

My suggestions on Triple Talaq bill would have ended controversy:...

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage,) Bill, 2019, was passed by the Upper House on Tuesday.

31 July 2019 1:38 PM IST

On being asked if he was being harassed by the Income Tax officers, Gowda said, I do not know the reality behind the letter alleging harassment by the IT officials written by him. (Photo: ANI)

Siddhartha could not have taken his own life': DV Sadananda Gowda

A letter, written by Siddhartha had surfaced on July 30, in which he alleged that he was harassed by previous...

31 July 2019 1:31 PM IST

External affairs minister S Jaishankar

MEA's pre-departure orientation programme covered over 50,000 people

The PDOT is one of the several initiatives and mechanisms of MEA to ensure a safe, orderly, legal and humane migration...

31 July 2019 1:28 PM IST

Locals were demanding strictest action against the teacher from the authorities after they were informed by the students about the teachers conduct and had gone to wake him up in the classroom. (Photo: ANI)

Chhattisgarh: Teacher suspended after being found drunk in classroom

A viral video had surfaced which showed Ajaydan Minj, primary teacher, being confronted by locals after he was seen...

31 July 2019 1:26 PM IST

Muslim Law Board blames Opposition for enactment of Triple Talaq Bill

Muslim Law Board blames Opposition for enactment of Triple Talaq Bill

The Bill has already been passed by the LS and with the approval of the RS, the Bill is all set to become an Act after...

31 July 2019 1:17 PM IST