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Talking about the Operation Bluestar in Golden Temple in 1984, former president Pranab Mukherjee said Indira Gandhi had never compromised with blind religious faiths or with the social force which was at work to split the country into different parts. (Photo: PTI)India
Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika & Nanaji Deshmukh get Bharat Ratna

The Bharat Ratna will be conferred after a gap of four years.

26 Jan 2019 2:07 AM IST

Systems put in place to monitor clearance of encroachments did not function as the high level committee at the state level did not meet after February 2010, the report added. (Representational Image)India
Tamil Nadu set bad precedent in grabbing water bodies

This information was revealed in the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

26 Jan 2019 2:06 AM IST

The decision to remove the encroachments was taken in September last year but its implementation was delayed. (Representational Image)India
Encroachment on govt lands high in Chennai

The report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India stated this in its conclusion.

26 Jan 2019 2:05 AM IST

Systems put in place to monitor clearance of encroachments did not function as the high level committee at the state level did not meet after February 2010, the report added. (Representational Image)India
7 per cent govt lands encroached: CAG report

It is the policy of the government to remove all objectionable encroachments (earmarked for specific purposes) and...

26 Jan 2019 2:05 AM IST

Further permanent boundary stones were not laid to identify the area of lakes, due to which encroachments were being increased. (Representational image)India
What steps have you taken to stop encroachments on water bodies?

The public were using water for cultivation and drinking from these lakes.

26 Jan 2019 2:05 AM IST

A file photo of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav with other grand alliance leaders in Patna.India
Don among Cong LS ticket aspirants in Bihar gives RJD the jitters

Tejashwi Yadav has taken a stand in public that his party will not accommodate bad elements' in grand alliance.

26 Jan 2019 2:04 AM IST

In 2015, 3,266 farmers committed suicide in the state.India
Veggie farmers struggle due to HP govt apathy

Himachal, popular for its apple economy, has emerged as a major vegetable producer in the past two decades.

26 Jan 2019 2:03 AM IST

A file photo of BJD chief and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik at a public rally. The BJD is hoping to win most of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the next elections.India
Odisha's new front could pinch all 3 big players

The new front is in talks with erstwhile Janata Dal veterans and some estranged BJD leaders.

26 Jan 2019 2:03 AM IST

In his maiden address last year, President Kovind had laid down markers for a New India, one that would be compassionate towards the disadvantaged and would not discriminate on the basis of gender or religion. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)India
In R-day address, Prez Kovind urges people to perform 'sacred act' of...

President said it will be the first when voters born in the 21st century will contribute to electing a new Lok Sabha.

25 Jan 2019 7:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court also referred to the National Crime Records Bureau Data stating every six hour a woman is raped in the country. (Photo: File | ANI)India
CJI Ranjan Gogoi reconstitutes new Ayodhya bench, case to be heard on...

Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Abdul Nazeer have been added to the bench.

25 Jan 2019 6:52 PM IST

Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, speaking by telephone, declined to comment on where Nirav Modi was. (Photo: PTI)India
Nirav Modi's illegal bungalow worth Rs 100 crore in Alibaug to be...

The bungalow is worth over Rs 100 crore, according to Enforcement Directorate estimates.

25 Jan 2019 5:44 PM IST

Sharma also said the \ill-will\ in the mind of the prime minister and BJP chief Amit Shah is clear and the timing is also very clear. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)India
Govt acting out of vendetta: Cong on CBI raid at Hooda residence

Cong warned officials of various agencies to be ready for accountability for working at the best of Modi to target his...

25 Jan 2019 5:19 PM IST

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