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Congress president Rahul Gandhi maintained that there was massive corruption in contract and wondered why CAG report cited by SC on it had not been shared with PAC of Parliament. (Photo: ANI)

RahulGandhi: Democracy strength of India, must be defended

The Congress in the last couple of months has started attacking the government saying that the institutions in the...

17 Jan 2019 1:38 AM IST

Addressing a press conference in Dubai, Rahul Gandhi maintained that PM Modi should have defended himself in the Lok Sabha over the Rafle fighter jet deal. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Host of Congres MLAs in Odisha to quit party

Sources said the BJD was eyeing at least six of the 16 MLAs it has got in the 147-member Assembly.

17 Jan 2019 1:35 AM IST

Whimsical and arbitrary: Bar Council on elevation of junior judges to SC

Whimsical and arbitrary': Bar Council on elevation of junior judges to...

BCI said decision of 5-member collegium headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi was viewed by Bar and common man as 'unjust and...

16 Jan 2019 8:58 PM IST

Kolkata professor who said virgin girl is like sealed bottle removed

Kolkata professor who said virgin girl is like sealed bottle' removed

Kanak Sarkar, a professor of International Relations department, had likened virgin woman to 'sealed bottle' or 'packet'...

16 Jan 2019 8:44 PM IST

Justice RM Lodha. (Photo: PTI)

Elevation of junior judge to apex court surprising': Ex-CJI RM Lodha

'...Every decision taken by the Supreme Court Collegium must reflect its maturity,' RM Lodha said.

16 Jan 2019 8:15 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)

Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Sanjiv Khanna elevated to SC amid row

A five-member Supreme Court Collegium had on January 11 recommended the elevation of the two to the top court.

16 Jan 2019 7:42 PM IST

Asked about the partys strategy for the polls this time, JP Nadda said, Strategy is not meant to be disclosed and will be unveiled at the battleground only. (Photo: ANI)

'Will win 74, one more than last time in UP': BJP dismisses SP-BSP...

Union Minister JP Nadda said elections are not Physics but Chemistry with the voters.

16 Jan 2019 7:18 PM IST

The incident took place in Dombivali area of Thane district on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

BJP worker sent to judicial custody after seizure of weapons from shop

As many as 170 types of weapons worth around Rs 1.86 lakh were seized.

16 Jan 2019 7:14 PM IST

We dont insult anybody. We respect everyone irrespective of their religious affinity, Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

Left to skip TMC rally on Jan 19

This comes a day after the announcement that leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge will represent the party...

16 Jan 2019 7:11 PM IST

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, non-profit organisation, non-governmental organisation based in New York City, has in a letter asked Governor Satya Pal Malik to release journalist Aasif Sultan. (Photo: Facebook | @freeaasifsultan)

Release Kashmiri journalist and drop charges against him, CPJ tells...

Freedom of the press is a vital tenet of democracy and a proud part of India's history,' a letter by CPJ to governor...

16 Jan 2019 7:05 PM IST

Five nuns had protested near the Kerala High Court at Kochi for 13 days, demanding the arrest of the bishop who was accused of repeatedly raping a nun. (Photo: File)

4 nuns who protested against rape-accused bishop transferred

The nuns, who have been staying with their colleague, who alleged rape by Mulakkal, said they won't leave convent in...

16 Jan 2019 6:49 PM IST

Ex-IAF chief Arup Raha, appeals to parties to not halt procurement...

Air warfare is going to be very important,' he also said, adding to his appeal to parties to sort issues and commence...

16 Jan 2019 6:14 PM IST