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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Officers failed to act against Deoria shelter despite govt order: UP...

The UP govt has now recommended a CBI probe in the Deoria shelter case from where 21 girls and three boys were rescued.

8 Aug 2018 2:59 PM IST

The government had earlier told the court that begging should not be a crime if it was done due to poverty. It had also said begging will not be decriminalised. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Delhi High Court decriminalises begging in national Capital

On May 16, the court had asked how begging could be an offence in a country where the government was unable to provide...

8 Aug 2018 2:51 PM IST

Each transgender person has a different story and different need including general healthcare and support system that is unrelated to his/her transition status.

Transgender activists urge state govt's to 'learn a lesson' from...

Kerala, one of the most transgender-friendly states, recently announced that they would cover the cost of gender...

8 Aug 2018 2:32 PM IST

Mortal remains of the DMK patriarch are placed at Rajaji hall since Wednesday morning for visitors to pay their tribute to the late leader. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch: Cops resort to lathicharge after scuffle with Karunanidhi...

Seeing the swelling crowd, police blocked entrance of Rajaji hall following which people were seen climbing walls, trees...

8 Aug 2018 2:06 PM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

GST 'milestone reform' but India should consider simpler rate...

In its annual country report, IMF said that a dual rate structure can be progressive and preserve revenue neutrality.

8 Aug 2018 1:37 PM 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)

SC seeks J&K's reply on plea over custodial torture of Kathua case...

A relative of Hussain sought his protection in police custody alleging that he had been brutally beaten up in an alleged...

8 Aug 2018 12:55 PM IST

Karunanidhis son and DMK working president MK Stalin broke down soon after the Madras High Court ruled. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Stalin breaks down after HC ruling on Karunanidhi's burial at Marina

Madras High Court ruled that M Karunanidhi will be buried next to his mentor CN Annadurai at Marina Beach in Chennai.

8 Aug 2018 12:13 PM IST

Party supporters pay their last respect to DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall, in Chennai on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

In a first, Parl adjourns to pay tribute to Karunanidhi who was never...

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day today after paying obituary to DMK chief M Karunanidhi who passed...

8 Aug 2018 12:08 PM IST

Over 20 Kanwarias damaged a grey Santro car, police said. (ANI Screengrab)

Watch: Kanwarias create ruckus, damage car that brushed past them in...

The Kanwarias left the spot after the police arrived.

8 Aug 2018 10:41 AM IST

B K Hariprasad of Congress is partys candidate for the post of Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson, said sources. (Photo: ANI)

BK Hariprasad to be Congress candidate for RS Dy Chairperson post

The elections will be held on the second last day of the monsoon session of Parliament, on August 9.

8 Aug 2018 10:23 AM IST

Srinivas Kuchibhotla (R) was killed in the February 22, 2017, attack. (Photo: AP)

US navy veteran gets 3 life terms for killing Indian techie Srinivas...

Adam Purinton of Olathe shot and killed Srinivas Kuchibhotla, and wounded two others at Austins Bar & Grill in Olathe,...

8 Aug 2018 10:02 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and former Tamil Nadu chief minister K. Karunanidhi. (Photo: PTI/File)

Pall of gloom descends on native village of Karunanidhi

Villagers turned up in large numbers to pay floral tributes at a portrait of the DMK patriarch at his house in...

8 Aug 2018 9:58 AM IST