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The big tree, known as peepal in Hindi, is considered sacred by many in India and cutting one down is considered inauspicious. (Photo: AFP)

MP family refuses to cut 150 years old tree, now lives around it

'We are nature lovers and my father insisted that we keep the tree,' said Yogesh Kesharwani, whose parent built the...

18 Jun 2019 2:22 PM IST

However, it is yet to be ascertained whether the device contained explosives or cement, police said. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

Suspected IED defused near a school in Mumbai

We have received the CCTV footages and an investigation will be carried out on the basis of the evidence,' the senior...

18 Jun 2019 2:13 PM IST

The first step every woman who has faced any kind of harassment should take is filing a complaint.

Gurgaon: Woman complains harassment; says man masturbated on her

The woman used Facebook messenger to approach Gurugram police but did not get a response.

18 Jun 2019 2:06 PM IST

Building a robust data protection framework will achieve the dual purpose of privacy and innovation besides strengthening Indias position as a global tech leader, said Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. (Photo: ANI)

India to address concerns on e-commerce data storage requirements

Each and every concern of the industry will be addressed, the ministerPiyush Goyal said while referring to the data...

18 Jun 2019 1:59 PM IST

Karnataka government had constituted an 11-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged fraud by the IMA, which has an estimated Rs 200 crore investment of Muslim women alone. (Photo: ANI)

IMA Jewels case: CCB raids at Mansoor Khan's wives in Bengaluru

CCB collected some important documents of investments and details of Khan's financial issues, 1.5-kilogram gold and Rs...

18 Jun 2019 1:59 PM IST

There are around 550 teachers working in 136 state-run night schools in the city.

Govt teachers to get salary after getting 'attendance certificate' in...

They said the order was issued following complaints that the teaching staff of several schools were not attending duties...

18 Jun 2019 1:41 PM IST

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and another injured in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh Friday, police said. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Chhattisgarh: Body of Naxal recovered, arms seized

The recovery was made after an encounter broke out between the forces and Naxals in the area.

18 Jun 2019 1:36 PM IST

The decision by BJPs highest decision-making body was announced by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after the meeting, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. (Photo: File)

Panneerselvam greets Nadda on becoming BJP's working president

Jagat Prakash Nadda was appointed as BJP's working president during the party's parliamentary board meeting on Monday.

18 Jun 2019 1:21 PM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

BMC all set to welcome monsoon in Mumbai

Owing to the heavy downpour that Mumbai receives, BMC is gearing up for the onset of rains.

18 Jun 2019 1:07 PM IST

In Muzaffarpur, the death toll due to encephalitis mounted to 104 on Monday, officials said. (Photo: File)

Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey skips Yoga Day campaign

State Sports Minister Pramod Kumar said that Pandey was unable to take part on Monday as he was busy with other...

18 Jun 2019 12:55 PM IST

Police said it had seized the statue and also the lorry in which the statue was brought in. (Photo: ANI)

2 Cong leaders arrested for trying to set up Ambedkar's statue in...

The duo was arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday and taken into custody by the Panjagutta Police.

18 Jun 2019 12:43 PM IST

The body bore no external injury marks, said reports. (Representational Image)

Unidentified body found at Juhu beach in Mumbai

The body was sighted by the coast guard which informed the police.

18 Jun 2019 12:27 PM IST