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Menthol cigarettes may be harder to quit than other cigarettes. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

India asks its states not to partner with Philip Morris-funded...

India's federal health ministry has sent a letter to chief secretaries of all states, saying they should not partner...

1 July 2019 4:28 PM IST

A Bangladeshi polling official helps a woman to place her finger on a biometric reader for verification before casting her vote at a polling station in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Biometric system to track attendance at UP secretariat

Officials are seemingly happy with the new system that has been put in place and say that it is a good initiative by the...

1 July 2019 4:21 PM IST

The three juveniles have been charged under the IPC and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act by Vasai police, Palghar police spokesperson said. (Photo: Representational I File)

3 students booked for sodomy in Maharashtra's Vasai

As per the 13-year-old complainant, the incidents of sodomy happened between 2016 and December 2017.

1 July 2019 3:52 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday moved the Jammu and Kashmir reservation bill in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Holding election by 2019 end in J-K is EC's decision: Amit Shah

His remarks came in Rajya Sabha after he moved a statutory resolution to extend President's Rule for another six months,...

1 July 2019 3:51 PM IST

Sharmas remark comes shortly after the Supreme Court served a notice to the West Bengal government on a contempt petition filed by Sharmas brother, alleging that the police did not immediately release her despite the courts order. (Photo: ANI)

Happy that WB govt being held accountable: BJP's Priyanka Sharma on...

Sharma alleged that the state government mentally harassed her and her family.

1 July 2019 3:50 PM IST

Arun Jaitley said the Congress does not deserve even a single vote for its promises. (Photo: ANI)

Chappal and Mercedes can't be taxed at same rate: Jaitley on GST

In the review, Jaitely presented numbers to show the benefit rendered through 'One Nation One Tax' system.

1 July 2019 3:48 PM IST

Earlier on May 22, Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Armys Northern Command, Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh met Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan and briefed him regarding the security arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra this year. (Photo: ANI)

Barcodes introduced to ensure safety of Amarnath pilgrims

The first batch of pilgrims left for cave shrine from Baltal base camp, near Sonmarg.

1 July 2019 3:45 PM IST

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet had approved his appointment as director for operations, which is a board-level position, for a period of five years. (Photo: Facebook | Screengrab | @arvind.kathpalia)air india, air india pilot, arvind kathpalia, dgca

Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to Air India pilot

Pilot had moved bail plea in the case pertaining to January, 2017 when he had refused to undergo mandatory pre-flight...

1 July 2019 3:35 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: File)

SC to hear pleas challenging 10% reservation to general category on...

A bench headed by Justice S A Bobde will decide whether interim order should be passed to stay its implementation.

1 July 2019 3:21 PM IST

A forest officer, Chole Anita, sustained serious injuries in the attack and was rushed to a hospital for treatment. (Photo: ANI)

BJP and Congress hit out at TRS for attack on woman forest officer

The Police was very much there but they were watching as spectators. This is the attitude and culture of TRS,' Cong...

1 July 2019 3:13 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: File)

SC judge Indu Malhotra recuses from hearing Maharashtra beef ban case

A clutch of petitions and cross-petitions are pending in the apex court challenging the Bombay High Court's order.

1 July 2019 3:07 PM IST

Amit Shah tables extension of Prez rule, J&K Reservation bill in Rajya Sabha

Amit Shah tables extension of Prez rule, J&K Reservation bill in Rajya...

Both the bills have been passed by the Lok Sabha.

1 July 2019 3:05 PM IST