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We (Air India) are assessing the situation and all efforts are being made to minimise delays or disruption, an airline spokesperson said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Air India flights delayed in Mumbai after ground staff go on strike

The contractual ground staff of Air Transport Services Limited at Mumbai airport are on strike since Wednesday night.

8 Nov 2018 10:22 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performs arti of the aristises dressed as Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman after their arrival for the Deepotsav on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

UP CM visits Ayodhya on Diwali, inspects site for planned Lord Ram...

Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday also visited disputed Ram Janmabhoomi site and several ancient temples in Ayodhya.

8 Nov 2018 9:49 AM IST

Overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 302 at 11 pm, which fell in very poor category, pollution control board said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Thick haze engulfs Delhi as SC's cracker curbs violated on Diwali

SC had allowed bursting of crackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only and also manufacture, sale of only 'green crackers'.

8 Nov 2018 8:16 AM IST

HAL chairperson R Madhavans reply came when he was asked to clarify that defence PSU HAL had been deprived of an offset contract from the Rafale deal. (Photo: hal-india.co.in)

Not contending to be offset partner, focus is on production: HAL MD

He also said basic focus was on the manufacturing of aircraft, helicopters, associated accessories and their repair and...

7 Nov 2018 5:23 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performs arti of the aristises dressed as Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman after their arrival for the Deepotsav on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

On Diwali, Yogi Adityanath says Ram statue will be Ayodhya's 'new...

The announcement came a day after the chief minister said that Faizabad district will henceforth be known as Ayodhya.

7 Nov 2018 3:02 PM IST

Hundreds of members of the Young Mizo Association continued their picketing in front of the CEOs office from 8 am. (Photo: Twitter | @JamiKoshy)

EC summons Mizoram poll officer amid protests seeking his removal

Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) S B Shashank said he would meet the poll panel on Thursday in Delhi.

7 Nov 2018 3:02 PM IST

As a goodwill gesture, the BSF and Pakistani Rangers exchange pleasantries with each other every year on the national and religious festivals of the two countries, like Republic Day, Independence Day, Eid and Diwali, despite cross-border tensions. (Photo: ANI)

India, Pakistan troops exchange Diwali sweets at Wagah Border

Earlier, the two sides had exchanged sweets on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and India's 72nd Independence Day.

7 Nov 2018 2:13 PM IST

In Chhattisgarh village with only 4 voters, EC to set up polling booth

In Chhattisgarh village with only 4 voters, EC to set up polling booth

In Sherandandh village of Bharatpur-Sonhat Assembly constituency, there are only 4 voters, out of which 3 are from same...

7 Nov 2018 12:57 PM IST

Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are first Muslim women elected to the US Congress (Photo: File | AP)

In a first, 2 Muslim women elected to US Congress

Both Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib are Democrats from Midwest and outspoken advocates of minority communities.

7 Nov 2018 12:18 PM IST

We can think of changing the name at an appropriate time, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Willing to change Ahmedabad's name to Karnavati', says Gujarat govt

Gujarat Deputy CM said BJP govt was willing to change Ahmedabad's name if it gets past legal hurdles and receives...

7 Nov 2018 11:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Harsil near Indo-China border

On Diwali, PM visits Kedarnath, meets soldiers at Indo-China border

PM Modi said soldiers' devotion to duty in remote icy heights, is securing future and dreams of 125 crore Indians.

7 Nov 2018 10:38 AM IST

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadavs elder son Tej Pratap Yadav with fiancee Aishwarya Rai granddaughter of former Bihar CM Daroga Prasad Rai during their engagement function in Patna on Wednesday. Tej Prataps mother and former Bihar CM Rabri Devi, sister Misa Bharti and brother Tejashwi Yadav are also seen. (Photo: PTI)

Tej Pratap not back home after divorce talks with father Lalu Yadav:...

Tej Pratap met his father for couple of hours at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Ranchi, where he is...

7 Nov 2018 10:18 AM IST