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Earlier in the day, Swaraj and Sitharaman held separate meetings with Pompeo and Mattis respectively. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

India, US hold inaugural edition of 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi

Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman held the talks with US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Defence Secretary...

6 Sept 2018 12:46 PM IST

Protesters stopped trains in Bihars Darbhanga and Munger and high alert was issued in 35 districts of Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Bharat Bandh on SC/ST Act: Trains stopped in Bihar, petrol pumps shut...

Security has been stepped up and school closed in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and some other states onâ€‰Thursday.

6 Sept 2018 12:02 PM IST

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

Gay sex not a crime in India: Supreme Court decriminalises Section 377

The five judge-bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra delivered the verdict on Thursday.

6 Sept 2018 11:55 AM IST

Section 377 of IPC refers to unnatural offence and says whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may be extended to 10 years, and shall also be liable to pay a fine. (Photo: AP)

1861-2018: Section 377, a sorry British-era law that dies to give hope

Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on pleas challenging validity of Sec 377 of IPC that criminalises gay...

6 Sept 2018 11:23 AM IST

Hardik Patel had launched his fast on August 25 for demands, including farm loan waiver and reservation for the Patidar community under OBC category in government jobs and education sector. (Photo: PTI)

Hardik Patel will give up water if BJP doesn't talk in 24 hrs: PAAS

Hardik patel's health is deteriorating, but the government has not shown any intention to find a solution, PAAS convener...

6 Sept 2018 10:14 AM IST

The Supreme Court also referred to the National Crime Records Bureau Data stating every six hour a woman is raped in the country. (Photo: File | ANI)

Media runs 'parallel trials' in sub-judice matters, SC told

'It is one thing to report court proceeding. It is another thing to run a parallel trial,' senior advocate Indira...

6 Sept 2018 10:01 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents bouquet to US Secretary of Defence James Mattis on his arrival in Delhi, to attend Indias first ever 2+2 Dialogue between the two nations. (Photo: PTI)

2+2 talks: Jim Mattis says ready to discuss 'anything' with India

Focus of dialogue will be to resolve differences over India's defence engagement with Russia, crude oil import from...

6 Sept 2018 9:49 AM IST

During an interaction with Delhi CM Minister Arvind Kejriwal, wrestler Divya Kakran said the city government offered her help only after she won the medal, but no assistance came her way at the time of need. (Photo: PTI)

Wrestler Divya Kakran takes on Delhi CM, says athletes not supported

'Good you are congratulating and rewarding us today but no support was given when we needed most,' said wrestler Divya...

6 Sept 2018 8:44 AM IST

Acting on a call from neighbours, police broke open the door of the flat of Moumita Saha and found her hanging from the ceiling of a room of the flat, which she had rented for the last couple of months.

22-yr-old TN man commits suicide, police suspect Blue Whale challenge

Seshadri committed suicide by hanging himself at his house Tuesday night when his family members were away.

6 Sept 2018 8:31 AM IST

With Ram Kadams remarks triggering an outrage, the MNS and NCP Wednesday likened him to demon king Ravan for making the anti-women remark. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

He apologised, chapter over: BJP after lawmaker's 'kidnap women'...

BJP MLA Ram Kadam bragged to young men that he would 'kidnap' girl they like, if she rejects their proposal.

6 Sept 2018 8:18 AM IST

The action that was being taken earlier would continue, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

If Pak stops terror, we will also 'be like Neeraj Chopra': Army Chief

The picture of Neeraj Chopra shaking hands with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won bronze, on the podium went viral on...

6 Sept 2018 8:11 AM IST

Rural banking has been a great hurdle race ever since the government nationalised major commercial banks and mandated them to focus their thrust on villages.

The price of social banking

The IRDP alone accounted for 40 per cent of the losses incurred by commercial banks in rural lending in India.

6 Sept 2018 6:20 AM IST