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Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara after inaugurating the Parakram Parv in Jodhpur. (Photo: PTI)

PM launches Parakram Parv to mark surgical strikes anniversary

Modi was accompanied by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje.

29 Sept 2018 6:56 AM IST

I have resigned as the deputy chief minister of the government. A fresh face from the BJP will be taking over, Nirmal Singh said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K govt's 'surgical strikes' order gets support, censure

Our Army jawans went deep inside PoK and returned after destroying the terror launch-pads, says Nirmal Singh.

29 Sept 2018 6:37 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said PM Modi has achieved huge success in taking the fight against terrorism on international forum. (Photo: PTI | File)

States asked to get biometrics of illegal immigrants

Since Rohingyas were illegal migrants they do not qualify for getting any valid or legal documents.

29 Sept 2018 6:32 AM IST

Karppoorazhi procession is being taken out at Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala. (Photo: PTI)

Temple plans to comply but will appeal

Temple Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru said though the verdict was disappointingâ€, the management accepted it.

29 Sept 2018 6:26 AM IST

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said (Television) Journalists behave as if they have turned Popes or guardians overnight. There are limits. (Photo: PTI)

Giving entry for women won't affect Hinduism: CJI

The CJI rejected the submission that devotees of Ayyappa constituted a separate section of Hindus.

29 Sept 2018 6:20 AM IST

With an eye on elections, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has been actively addressing issues concerning different communities, castes and sub-castes.

UP Parties turn focus on sub-caste matrix

The BJP is keen to wean away a part of the Samajwadi Party's vote base and also make a dent in the BSP's following by...

29 Sept 2018 6:07 AM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

96 out of Bihar's 243 MLAs facing criminal charges

Bihar Election Watch says the JD(U), the BJP and the RJD fielded candidates with criminal records between 2004 and 2014...

29 Sept 2018 6:00 AM IST

Manohar Lal Khattar

Row over ex-minister's name in Ayushman list

The ruling BJP is defending by saying that the list of beneficiaries was made in 2011 when Congress was in power.

29 Sept 2018 5:57 AM IST

Syed Ajaz Ahmed Shah showcases his creations. (Photo: H.U.Naqash)

Awarded craftsman now drives auto-rickshaw

5th generation papier-mache artist suffers due to low demand, govt indifference..

29 Sept 2018 5:54 AM IST

In addition, 22 civilians including two Australian nationals present near Sarchu were rescued and provided medical aid. A vehicle cum foot patrol launched from Patsio to Suraj Tal evacuated 95 civilians and brought them to Patsio.(Representational Image)

168 stranded in HP areas rescued by Army teams

The effect has been more pronounced near Baralacha La and along the road from Killing-Sarai to Bharatpur,â€ he said.

29 Sept 2018 5:18 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj avoids Qureshi by leaving meet midway

Ms Swaraj's early exit from the venue ensured that she had no interaction with Mr Qureshi.

29 Sept 2018 2:25 AM IST

The Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala

Supreme Court allows entry of all women at Sabarimala temple

Sabarimala temple custom barring women of 10-50 age is not backed by the right to practise religion.

29 Sept 2018 1:59 AM IST