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In Kerala, there are some 44 dams that store river waters. Not being forewarned about the unexpected heavy rains in mid-August, the dams were in danger of overflowing and suddenly released excess water. (Photo: PTI)

India suffered USD 79.5 billion economic loss due to climate disaster:...

The economies of US, China, Japan, India and Puerto Rico have been the worst affected, the report added.

11 Oct 2018 9:12 PM IST

UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma handed over appointment letter for a government job to Kalpana Tiwari, wife of killed Apple executive. (Photo: ANI)

Wife of Apple executive killed by UP policemen gets govt job

On the occasion, Kalpana said, 'I think the probe in the case is moving in the right direction. I am satisfied with it...

11 Oct 2018 8:40 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

PM Modi should first answer why he went for early polls in 2002: TRS...

Amit Shah claimed KCR's move for early polls stemmed from fact that he is 'scared' of PM Modi.

11 Oct 2018 8:31 PM IST

Even men have right to defend themselves: UP minister on MJ Akbar

Even men have right to defend themselves': UP minister on MJ Akbar

On MJ Akbar's resignation, Rita Bahuguna Joshi said the question of his resignation should be raised only after thorough...

11 Oct 2018 8:08 PM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Rahul Gandhi trying to build political career by spreading lies on...

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said Rahul Gandhi has been lying and mocking national security.

11 Oct 2018 7:56 PM IST

Smriti Irani urged people not to mock the women who are speaking out against the harassment meted out to them. (Photo: ANI)

Gentleman concerned' should speak on #MeToo charges: Smriti Irani on...

'I appreciate media accosting his female colleagues but I think it is for gentleman concerned to issue statement', Irani...

11 Oct 2018 7:16 PM IST

N Mahesh, who was holding the post of Primary and Secondary Education Minister in HD Kumaraswamys government said he would however continue to support the ruling coalition. (Photo: Facebook | @NMaheshAnna)

N Mahesh, lone BSP minister in Cong-JD(S) coalition in K'taka, resigns

BSP minister N Mahesh in JD(S)-Congress coalition government in Karnataka resigned citing personal reasons.

11 Oct 2018 7:14 PM IST

Supreme Court said the 3 Amrapali directors will remain under police surveillance confined to the hotel. (Photo: amrapali.in)

15 nights in hotel under police vigil, no phones for 3 Amrapali...

SC issued contempt notice against 3 directors of Amrapali group for defying court orders and sought their reply in 4...

11 Oct 2018 5:08 PM IST

The apex courts order came after the Delhi government said there were around 68 lakh two-wheelers here and it would be impossible to accommodate the people in public transport if the odd-even scheme was made applicable for two-wheelers also. (Representational image)

64-yr-old TN man gets double life term for raping minor girl,...

According to the prosecution, Ramayan, a farmer from Orathanadu, had befriended the 11-year-old girl and raped her.

11 Oct 2018 4:52 PM IST

GD Agarwal was urging the government to take steps to stop construction of hydroelectric projects along the rivers tributaries. (Photo: File | PTI)

Activist GD Agarwal, on indefinite fast to save Ganga, dies at 87

GD Agarwal, who began his indefinite fast on June 22, passed away in AIIMS Rishikesh around 1 pm.

11 Oct 2018 4:32 PM IST

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

AMU PhD scholar who joined Hizbul among 2 militants killed in J&K

Wani was pursuing higher studies at Aligarh Muslim University but in January he returned to his home state only to join...

11 Oct 2018 4:17 PM IST

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar addressing a press conference in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Man hurls slipper at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; arrested

Though slipper did not reach the stage and landed among the gathering, JD(U) supporters slapped, punched and kicked the...

11 Oct 2018 4:03 PM IST