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Tiwari also said that whenever an incident of rape takes place, the chief minister himself takes cognizance and strict action is initiated against the guilty. (Photo: Facebook)

Rape of minor is rape,' says UP minister, questions rape cases of...

A video clip of the minister's controversial comment was shared on social media websites.

10 Jun 2019 9:55 AM IST

I have spoken to other Chief Ministers also. Since it is a ceremonial program, we thought of attending it, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

Situation 'under control', claims WB govt in letter to MHA

The statement came after MHA issued advisory to the state govt expressing concern over death of people in a clash...

10 Jun 2019 9:44 AM IST

Two days back, in Gangarampur, they had hit police officials. BJP leaders sitting in Delhi and are not understanding the situation of the state, Chatterjee said. (Photo: ANI)

BJP using MHA for 'political conspiracy': TMC's Partha Chatterjee

He maintained, 'BJP does not believe in democracy. We do not have to learn from BJP, We will tackle this.'

10 Jun 2019 9:40 AM IST

Due to the heatwave in Coimbatore, more than 10 out of 20 tanks around the city have become dry. (Photo: ANI)

Heatwave leads to water crisis in Coimbatore

Locals also blame repeated monsoon failure for the condition in the city.

10 Jun 2019 9:35 AM IST

Protests against the Kathua rape case in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI/File)

6 of 7 convicted for rape, murder of 8-yr-old girl in J&K's Kathua

Vishal, son of main accused Sanji Ram has been acquitted in the case.

10 Jun 2019 9:32 AM IST

The Hyderabad MP said that he is still hopeful of getting Muslims place in the country as the community does not want to survive on anyones alms. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi won in Wayanad due to 40 pc Muslim population: Owaisi

Gandhi, who netted 7,05,034 votes in Wayanad, won by 4,31,063 votes against his nearest rival PP Suneer of LDF in the...

10 Jun 2019 9:07 AM IST

One of the passengers in the ambulance and lorry driver sustained injuries and been shifted to the hospital. (Photo: ANI)

8 killed after ambulance collides with lorry in Kerala's Palakkad

The people in the ambulance were being taken to a hospital in Palakkad after their car met with an accident earlier.

10 Jun 2019 9:03 AM IST

The 2014 BJP campaign was of hope, in which Modi sold India a vision for the future, but 2019 was about reminding people of what might happen if not voted again. (Photo: AP)

Some people yet to get over poll debacle: PM Modi's dig at Rahul

'That is their weakness. For us the chapter of elections has ended. A new chapter has opened for us,' PM said.

10 Jun 2019 8:57 AM IST

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Ruckus after girls forced to dance nude' in Assam

Organisers allegedly asked the girls to strip and dance naked, and threatened to attack them with daggers if they didn't...

10 Jun 2019 7:18 AM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Odisha: Man kills nephew, arrested

On the other hand, Chintamani confessed that he sacrificed his nephew for Choru, a local term used for sacrifice.

10 Jun 2019 7:13 AM IST

The head of a private television news channel and its editor were arrested here Saturday for allegedly broadcasting defamatory content against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, police said. (Photo: ANI)

Media bodies condemn arrest of Uttar Pradesh scribe

The Guild sees it as an effort to intimidate the press and stifle freedom of expression, the statement said.

10 Jun 2019 7:08 AM IST

The home ministry also informed the panel that use of the Internet by terror groups in radicalising the youth was a big security challenge for the security agencies.

Centre advisory to West Bengal govt on violence

The Central government expressed deep concern over continuing violence in West Bengal even after the general...

10 Jun 2019 7:03 AM IST