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Congress spokesperson Onkar Singh said that the region where Kumbh takes place is already called Prayagraj. (Photo: File | PTI)

After 444 years, Allahabad to be known as Prayagraj

The Congress and the SP have strongly opposed the move to rename the historic city.

17 Oct 2018 2:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)

Now, BJP eyes legacy of Netaji

PM Modi to launch mega events to mark 75th anniversary of INA.

17 Oct 2018 1:54 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting in Sheopur, MP. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi highlights Vemula suicide to woo MP dalits

Earlier in the day, a video went viral in which Digvijay Singh is heard saying that his party's votes get reduced if he...

17 Oct 2018 1:49 AM IST

Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

3 more women share their horrific Akbar experiences

Earlier another journalist Kadambari M. Wade revealed how Mr. Akbar, in the very first meeting, stared down at her...

17 Oct 2018 1:43 AM IST

The big brother of the Sangh Parivar in its mouthpiece Organiser said that common women, who face uncomfortable situations at the hands of common men, do not fall in the category of #MeToo campaign. (Representational image)

RSS brands #MeToo elitist, steers clear of MJ Akbar charges

Questions silence of liberal class' on harassment of Kerala nuns.

17 Oct 2018 1:41 AM IST

Buddha Dhan Chakma

Blow to Congress in Mizoram as top leader joins BJP

Buddha Dhan Chakma is the third heavy-weight Congress leader who deserted the party in the run up to the state Assembly...

17 Oct 2018 1:31 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the media in Bhopal.

Shrines are no place to play politics, says Shivraj

Rahul Baba should realise that one cannot get votes by moving around sporting tilak' on one's forehead during election...

17 Oct 2018 1:25 AM IST

Om Prakash Rajbhar

Shivpal is working for BJP, says Rajbhar

Mr Rajbhar also warned the BJP that it will suffer losses in the Lok Sabha elections if it did not clarify its stand on...

17 Oct 2018 1:22 AM IST

Kishor, who has worked for a number of parties as a poll strategist, had recently joined the ruling party in Bihar. (Photo: File)

Nitish Kumar appoints Prashant Kishore as JD-U vice-president

A public health expert by training, Mr Kishore had worked for the United Nations for eight years before beginning his...

17 Oct 2018 1:19 AM IST

Congress Secretary Digvijay Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Emotional Digvijay Singh video puts Congress in tight spot

Party loses votes when I campaign, says AICC member.

17 Oct 2018 1:16 AM IST

The I&B ministrys proposal to integrate a chip in DTH set-top boxes to monitor the television channels that people are watching is bound to be a non-starter. (Representational image)

I&B plans move to ease telecast of sports events

The move comes after the I&B ministry received the opinion of the law and justice ministry regarding the issue.

17 Oct 2018 1:10 AM IST

Victims must be heard while giving punishment'

SC: Victim should seek permission in HC for filing appeal.

17 Oct 2018 1:04 AM IST