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An Aedes aegypti mosquito known to carry the Zika virus, is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

First case of Zika virus surfaces in Rajasthan after woman tests...

The woman was admitted to Sawai Man Singh hospital on September 11 with joint pain, redness in eyes, and weakness.

23 Sept 2018 3:37 PM IST

According to reports, the politicians were returning from a function when they were shot at point-blank range by the Maoists. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Andhra MLA, former TDP MLA shot dead by Naxals in Vishakapatnam

Araku MLA Sarveswara Rao and former MLA S Soma were killed in a Naxal-related attack in Dumbriguda Mandal, police said.

23 Sept 2018 2:45 PM IST

Indian Navy Ace Sailor Abhilash Tomy who was injured and incapacitated day before has been tracked by the Indian Navy Reconnaissance aircraft. As seen, boat mast broken and hanging on the side. (Photo: Twitter | @indiannavy)

Injured naval officer stranded in south Indian Ocean located by Navy

Abhilash Tomy suffered back injury on Friday after his yacht was hit by a vicious storm mid-way across south Indian...

23 Sept 2018 2:40 PM IST

Chandrashekhar Azad

Bhim Army chief not released for Dalit votes, says UP minister

The Dalit leader was arrested in June 2017 in connection with May 5 clashes in which a person died and 16 injured in...

23 Sept 2018 2:17 PM IST

The flagship scheme will provide a coverage of Rs five lakh per family annually. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PM Modi launches biggest govt health plan 'Ayushman Bharat'

Apart from the health scheme, PM Modi also launched 10 health and wellness centres in Jharkhand.

23 Sept 2018 2:12 PM IST

A red and blue wristband denotes the suppressed caste or leanings towards a regional Dalit-based political outfit, while a yellow-green one points to Vanniyars or support to a political party known to be backing the community. (Representational Image)

Colourful bands, tattoos in TN schools keep caste cauldron simmering

School compound walls are painted with graffiti of outfits espousing respective causes and with students asserting their...

23 Sept 2018 1:44 PM IST

BJP President Amit Shah speaks at a press conference in Hyderabad. (Photo: AP)

'Has Congress formed grand alliance with Pak against PM Modi', asks...

The BJP president used the hashtag #NaPakNaCongress (Neither Pakistan not Congress) to make his point.

23 Sept 2018 12:53 PM IST

All three accused -- Manish (left), Nishu (top right) and Pankaj - an Army personnel (bottom right) -- are from a village in Rewari district. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

2 key accused, including Armyman, arrested in CBSE topper gangrape

Armyman Pankaj and Manish were arrested by Haryana Police's SIT for allegedly raping 19-year-old girl on Sept 12.

23 Sept 2018 12:22 PM IST

...former French President, Hollande, is countering statement made against him with regard to a conflict of interest in his dealing with the Reliance Defence, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley wrote. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

'Truth can't have 2 versions': Jaitley questions Hollande over Rafale...

Arun Jaitley questioned Hollande over claims that India proposed private company to partner with Dassault Aviation.

23 Sept 2018 11:40 AM IST

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

J&K: One militant killed in Pulwama encounter, search operations on

A cordon and search operation in Dar Ganie Gund village in Tral's Aribal area turned into an encounter when militants...

23 Sept 2018 11:14 AM IST

AIADMK lawmaker Karunas, also a well-known actor and founder of a small outfit, was picked up from his house Sunday morning by a special team, police said. (Photo: File)

AIADMK MLA Karunas arrested for making abusive remarks against TN CM

Karunas was earlier booked for criminal conspiracy, promoting enmity and disharmony, attempt to murder and issuing death...

23 Sept 2018 10:21 AM IST

War of words have intensified between the BJP and Congress after former French presidnet Francois Hollandes claims escalated Rafale row. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul Gandhi 'repeating untruth': BJP hits back at Cong as Rafale row...

Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of 'repeating untruth' and slammed him for using 'abusive language' against PM.

23 Sept 2018 9:45 AM IST