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Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen.

Taslima Nasreen's India stay permit extended by 1 year

According to sources Ms Taslima's residence permit has been further extended for one more year till July 2020.

22 July 2019 5:12 AM IST

Overnight, security forces using newly granted powers under the countrys state of emergency arrested 16 more suspects in connection with the attacks. (Photo: AP)

Terror cases dip in North East: Report

The report said that compared to 2017, insurgency incidents have registered a decline of 18 per cent in the year 2018.

22 July 2019 5:08 AM IST

J&K governor Satya Pal Malik (Photo: PTI)

J&K gov asks militants to spare policemen, kill corrupt politicians

The governor was, however, quick to advise the militants to shun violence and seek resolution of issues through...

22 July 2019 5:04 AM IST

A large scale flood relief operation by the Indian Army troops is underway in flood-hit areas of lower Assam since 11 June after the torrential rain hit the region. (Photo: ANI)

Flood waters in Assam recede, death toll hits 65

The Brahmaputra river was flowing above danger level at three places only.

22 July 2019 5:01 AM IST

The announcement by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav came less than an hour after Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati made a similar offer to the Congress for government formation in the Hindi heartland state of Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

CBI will examine former bureaucrats in illegal mining scam

It may be recalled that CBI recently conducted searches at 20 places in connection with its probe pertaining to the...

22 July 2019 4:55 AM IST

Dolls from Raghurajpur

Kalamitra is Fani-hit Raghurajpur's new symbol of hope

Thanks to its efforts and commitment, some of the villagers now have a regular income once more.

22 July 2019 1:35 AM IST

Women politicians Nusrat Jahan Ruhi, Pragya Thakur, Sunita Duggal, Goddeti Madhavi, Sumalatha Ambareesh, Navneet Rana. (Photo: IANS)

Elections in 2019 in Asian countries: A game-changer for women or not?

How do women in elections stand to gain in terms of power sharing? What are the takeaways for them?

22 July 2019 1:22 AM IST

On July 19, the Chief Minister had kickstarted the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6,000 directly into the bank accounts of flood-affected families. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar floods: Villagers put up temporary shelters; wait for help turns...

Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi will visit worst-hit Darbhanga and Madhubani districts to review the situation and...

21 July 2019 9:43 PM IST

Former PM Manmohan Singh speaking at the birth centenary memorial meeting of Indrajit HGupta in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

When one party has access to 90 per cent resources, time to deliberate...

Dr Singh was speaking at the birth centenary memorial meeting of veteran CPI leader Indrajit Gupta.

21 July 2019 9:27 PM IST

Photo: Representational image

Indian Navy to get fifth Dornier Aircraft squadron on Monday

Dornier aircraft is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment -- advanced surveillance radar, electronic sensors and...

21 July 2019 9:16 PM IST

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy speaks at the Assembly session at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Attend Assembly session, expose BJP: K'taka CM appeals rebel MLAs

'I want to make it amply clear that I am not trying to cling onto power,' Kumaraswamy said.

21 July 2019 9:09 PM IST

BJP legislators met at Hotel Ramada in Bengaluru. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of trust vote, BJP, Congress leaders simultaneously hold...

A meeting of the BJP legislators was convened at the Ramada Hotel, while the meeting of the Congress leaders took place...

21 July 2019 8:56 PM IST