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Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said, There were absolutely no problems in EVMs yesterday, yes problems were noticed in the VVPATs which was used for the first time in these constituencies and by the polling parties. (Photo: ANI)

Election Commission makes small changes to prevent VVPAT failures

Over 11 per cent of the 10,300 VVPAT machines across 10 states had developed faults and had to be replaced during the...

12 Aug 2018 4:38 PM IST

The Bench said, We request the acting Chief Justice of Delhi high court to constitute the requisite Committee in respect of the high court and all District Courts at Delhi, if it has already not been constituted. (Representational image)

Delhi HC sentences man to jail for a month for lying on oath

The court was of the view that it struck a blow at the rule of law and no court could ignore such a conduct.

12 Aug 2018 4:27 PM IST

A security personnel looking for clues at the scene of a grenade blast by militants at Jehangir Chowk in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

3 injured in blast in J&K's Budgam district: police

A blast occurred at Tosamaidan in Khag area of Budgam district in central Kashmir, a police official said.

12 Aug 2018 4:23 PM IST

Following the incident, two FIRs were filed, one against the three men transporting cattle and another against those who assaulted them. (Photo: Representational Image)

Muslim man prevented from offering Namaz for participating in Kanwar...

Police along with prominent citizens of the area are making efforts to resolve the matter through talks.

12 Aug 2018 4:16 PM IST

The two were taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead, police said. (photo: Representational)

2 inmates die at Patna shelter home, days after man held for luring...

The inmates, aged 17 and 21 years, were staying at Aasra Shelter Home in Nepali Nagar locality of the city.

12 Aug 2018 4:06 PM IST

Manish Patel admitted to presenting a forged Indian passport to Border Patrol agents. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Overseas Citizens of India seem to enjoy same rights like other...

Dr Christo Thomas Philip had challenged the cancellation of his OCI registration for alleged missionary activities in...

12 Aug 2018 4:04 PM IST

People stand in line to check their names on the first draft of the NRC at Kamrup district of Assam. (Photo: AFP)

MHA starts work on biometric work permit for illegal foreigners in...

Ministry of Home Affairs said that their immediate challenge is to take a decision on fate of those tagged as 'illegal...

12 Aug 2018 3:56 PM IST

A 6-year-old girl has claimed that she was sexually assaulted by a boy at her school in Linconshire. (Representational Image)

Forced to watch porn, have unnatural sex, recounts Bhopal hostel...

The case came to light after an inmate filed FIR against director for repeatedly raping her over last 3 years.

12 Aug 2018 2:40 PM IST

Gaya MP Hari Manjhis son Rahul Manjhi, along with his friend, was arrested by the police in a drunken state on Sunday and was sent to Gaya central jail for violating prohibition law. (Representational image)

Woman, held in murder case, accuses constable of raping her at police...

The woman had been arrested on the charge of murdering her lover, police said.

12 Aug 2018 2:36 PM IST

Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi. (Photo: File)

NRC was my 'baby', claims Tarun Gogoi; says BJP failed to 'nurse' it

Gogoi alleged that BJP was not interested in solving problem of infiltration, but to use it as a poll agenda in next LS...

12 Aug 2018 2:30 PM IST

Jama Masjid Aiwan-E-Begumpet, maintained by Paigahs, an aristocratic family, was built in 1906 and known for its intrinsic beauty and unique architectural style blending Moorish and Turkish features. (Photo : File)

To promote harmony, Spanish Mosque in Hyderabad to open to all faiths...

The 112-year old mosque, for the first time, has invited people from all religions to visit it on August 15, between 10...

12 Aug 2018 2:25 PM IST

PM Modi was interacting with women associated with Self Help Groups through video conferencing on the Narendra Modi (NaMo) app. (Photo: ANI)

Lynching a great 'travesty', politics over it shows perverse mindset:...

PM Narendra Modi said that the opposition should not politicise the issue and ensure that society remains integrated.

12 Aug 2018 2:13 PM IST