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It noted that India, through unique identification programme Aadhaar, has been at the forefront of data and technology revolution which is unfolding. (Photo: ANI)

Economic Survey: Data must be 'of the people, by the people, for the...

Economic Survey for 2018-19 asserted that benefits of creating data as public good can be generated within legal...

4 July 2019 1:40 PM IST

Before flagging off ISKCON Rath Yatra, Mamata also offered prayers at the ISKCON temple. She was accompanied by TMC MP Nusrat Jahan. (Photo: ANI)

'Jai Hind, Jai Bangla': Mamata flags off ISKCON's Rath Yatra in big...

Her presence at the events was seen as her bid to reach out to the Hindu community.

4 July 2019 1:37 PM IST

Whenever a train approaches, these children climb railways track and jump into a nearby canal, throwing caution out of the window. (Photo: ANI)

Ludhiana: Boys perform dangerous stunts, jump into canal from railway...

Local police say whenever they attempt to nab those boys, they fail as the boys inevitably manage to give them the slip.

4 July 2019 1:31 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday submitted a breach of privilege motion against Zee TV and its editor Sudhir Chaudhary for allegedly falsely reporting her maiden address in the Lower House of Parliament. (Photo: ANI)

Mahua Moitra submits breach of privilege motion against Zee TV,...

In her 'fascism' speech, Moitra lambasted the Modi government, which drew a lot of praise on social media.

4 July 2019 1:29 PM IST

The Tiware dam in Chiplun taluka of Ratnagiri district breached late on Tuesday night. (Photo: File)

Tiware dam breach: Death toll rises to 15

Total 23 persons are feared dead in the incident and bodies of 11 persons were recovered till Wednesday.

4 July 2019 1:26 PM IST

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK stages protest against Kiran Bedi over remarks on TN govt

Leader of legislature wing of AIADMK A Anbalagan, urged Centre to recall Bedi as her remarks were highly derogatory and...

4 July 2019 1:25 PM IST

Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel had a meeting with officials of Twitter earlier this week and requested them to create a dedicated mechanism. (Photo: Twitter)

Tourists may soon be able to tweet their grievances to govt

The ministry wants to replicate the External Affairs Ministry's Twitter Seva Service, which was launched in 2016.

4 July 2019 1:24 PM IST

I wanted to solve the water crisis issue in my village so I first dug a pool to collect rainwater. Gradually, more people joined me and we all started digging more polls in the area and nearby villages. The water level increased the time. The collected rainwater helps us in irrigation. People are praising us and joining us in our move, Sharma said. (Photo: ANI)

Once listed as drought-hit, these UP villages find way to tackle water...

Almost nine years back, Sharma had started digging up barren lands to collect rainwater.

4 July 2019 12:51 PM IST

Hesitating from taking actions against terrorists is also kind of encouraging terrorism. Being a part of G20 countries, its also important that we implement 11 point agenda of Hamburg Leaders Statement, PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Work for people, attend Parl regularly': PM's advice to BJP MPs

The advice came in the backdrop of controversies involving leaders like Akash Vijayvargiya, Pragya Thakur and Sunny...

4 July 2019 12:50 PM IST

Indrani Mukerjea has sought the Call Data Records (CDR) of Peters phone to ascertain if he was in touch with other persons who caused the disappearance of Sheena. (Photo: File)

INX media case: Court allows Indrani Mukerjea's plea to turn approver

The next date of hearing in the matter is July 11.

4 July 2019 12:40 PM IST

If it is found that the contractor had used sub-standard material for the construction or whosoever is responsible for its faulty design, then action will be taken against them as per the law, an official said. (Photo: Representational)

BMC appoints team of experts to probe Malad wall collapse

The team which comprises experts has been asked to submit a report within 15 days.

4 July 2019 12:27 PM IST

Referring to the DMK manifesto, Udhayanidhi claimed it has covered all the issues faced by the people,including NEET. (Image: File)

MK Stalin's son, Tamil film producer Udhayanidhi, to head party's...

The party's general secretary K Anbazhagan is likely to make an official announcement on Thursday.

4 July 2019 12:21 PM IST