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Lord Ayyappa devotees protest against the entry of women in Sabarimala temple (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala: Need for a review of narrative, not verdict

True questioning of even the fundamental pillars of any religion can come from any quarter; religious leaders should not...

25 Oct 2018 2:15 AM IST

A file photo of artist Jaishri Abichandani protesting in New York

#MeToo will take time... at last women are speaking up

It was gratifying to see Hindustan Times' Prashant Jha step down as the chief of bureau after allegations of sexual...

25 Oct 2018 2:02 AM IST

Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan move SC, seek FIR in...

They have sought direction to CBI to probe offences mentioned in their complaint in time-bound manner, submit periodic...

24 Oct 2018 9:07 PM IST

Undeclared emergency': Stalin slams PM over CBI chief Verma's removal

Stalin alleged that CBI may be used against Opposition during elections and help government on Rafale issue.

24 Oct 2018 8:17 PM IST

#MeToo: Kannada film director Ravi Srivatsa accused of sex harassment

Activist Ekta M also shared account of her close friend accusing screenwriter of popular contemporary movie of seeking...

24 Oct 2018 7:31 PM IST

The Supreme Court has accepted Alok Vermas petition. It has agreed to take up his hearing on Friday, October 26. (Photo: File | PTI)

Decision to deprive me of powers as CBI chief 'illegal': Alok Verma to...

The apex court has agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision.

24 Oct 2018 6:57 PM IST

The boat belongs to the Maharashtra government and was carrying several senior officials of the state government, including state chief secretary. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Boat carrying Maharashtra chief secy capsizes off Mumbai coast

The boat with 25 onboard capsized near Shivaji Smarak in Mumbai's Nariman point; one died while remaining 24 were...

24 Oct 2018 6:01 PM IST

Harish, who had set up his firm Unocoin Technologies Private Limited to undertake business in virtual currency, had inaugurated the ATM kiosk in a city mall last week. (Photo: Twitter | @Unocoin)

Unocoin co-founder installs Bitcoin ATM kiosk in Bengaluru mall;...

Harish B V, 37, was arrested Tuesday; 2 laptops, mobile phone, device for cryptocurrencies and Rs 1.79 lakh cash were...

24 Oct 2018 5:27 PM IST

The encounter broke out after the militants fired upon the forces who retaliated, a police official said. (Representational | PTI)

Former PhD scholar-turned-terrorist among 2 killed in encounter in J&K

Official said incriminating material besides arms and ammunition were recovered from encounter site.

24 Oct 2018 4:52 PM IST

The CVC also observed that the CBI director has been non-cooperative, non-compliant with the requirements/directions and has created willful obstructions in the functioning of the commission. (Photo: File)

Alok Verma did not cooperate with CVC, failed to produce records: Govt

Verma did not cooperate with the Central Vigilance Commission and defended its decision to send him on leave.

24 Oct 2018 4:30 PM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

CBI chief Verma removed as he wanted to probe Rafale deal: Rahul

CBI Director Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana have been 'divested of all powers' amid an ongoing spat between...

24 Oct 2018 2:54 PM IST

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses the TMC Chhatra Parisad foundation day rally at Mayo Road in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo:Asian Age)

CBI has become BJP Bureau of Investigation: Mamata Banerjee

'CBI has now become so called BBI (BJP Bureau of Investigation) -- very unfortunate!' Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

24 Oct 2018 2:45 PM IST