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Amid protests in several parts of the country over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Union Minister of State (MoS) Railways, Suresh Angadi on Tuesday warned the concerned district administration and railway authorities to shoot at sight if anybody destroys the public property. (Photo: ANI)

'If anybody destroys railway property shoot them at sight': Railway...

The minister further asserted that it is taxpayers' money and to develop one train it takes years together.

17 Dec 2019 8:57 PM IST

A section of the students of the Madras Universtiy continued their protest for the second day on Tuesday against the amendment to the Citizenship Act by staying put inside the Marina campus here, as police entered the premises. (Photo: ANI)

Police enter Madras varsity as students continue protest against...

The Madras University is one of the oldest in India and students of the varsity are among others who have been...

17 Dec 2019 8:47 PM IST

Over eight staff benefitted from the training, which covered various techniques and methods of handling people with special needs. (Photo: RAJIB CHOWDHURI)

UK and AAI train Kolkata Airport Staff on handling passengers with...

Over 80 staff benefitted from the training, which covered various techniques and methods of handling people with special...

17 Dec 2019 8:35 PM IST

While a contingent of the Jammu and Kashmir police stands guard at the Sheikhs grave round-the-clock throughout the year, its neighbourhood was placed under the strict security restrictions. (Photo: PTI)

After France vetoed, UNSC turns down proposal to convene meet on...

This comes ahead of the 22nd round of boundary talks between India and China that is expected to take place in a few...

17 Dec 2019 8:27 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir also said that the Fast Track Courts (FTC) verdict should be taken as the final verdict in rape cases. (Photo: ANI)

'Protest at Jamia University politicised by AAP': BJP's Gautam Gambhir

'It is not about taking citizenship from any Indian but it is about giving citizenship,' added BJP leader Gautam...

17 Dec 2019 8:16 PM IST

After an emphatic win in the recently concluded polls, Jagan Reddy took oath as Chief Minister on May 30. (Photo: ANI)

We may have three capitals borne out of decentralisation: AP CM Jagan...

Indicating that the government could shift to Visakhapatnam, the CM pointed out that the port has the required...

17 Dec 2019 7:31 PM IST

Responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans speech at the United Nation General Assembly, India on Saturday said his speech qualifies as brinkmanship and not statesmanship. (Photo: PTI)

India rejects Pak assembly motion on Citizenship Act, says 'poorly...

Pakistan's Parliament on Monday unanimously passed a resolution terming India's citizenship amendment law against the...

17 Dec 2019 7:17 PM IST

A fire broke out again on Monday morning in the same factory building where 43 people died after the structure got engulfed in a massive fire at Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road in North Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Fire at 10-storey residential building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area

The blaze erupted at ground-plus-10 Shriji Tower on Rajawadi Road around 5.42 pm, a fire official said.

17 Dec 2019 7:04 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: File)

Oppn parties knock on Prez's doors, seek intervention on violence,...

Leaders of at least 12 parties, including Congress, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, SP, TMC, RJD, NC, IUML and AIUDF, were part of the...

17 Dec 2019 6:55 PM IST

Notwithstanding opposition to the amended Citizenship Act, Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted the Modi government will ensure that non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan get Indian nationality and live in the country with honour. (Photo: ANI)

'Non-Muslim refugees will live with honour,' assures Shah amid CAB...

Shah also challenged the people, who are against the new law, to oppose the legislation as much as they can.

17 Dec 2019 5:24 PM IST

Leaders of some opposition parties led by Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday met President Ram Nath Kovind over the police action in Jamia Millia Islamia here. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

'Modi govt implements legislations not acceptable': Sonia on Jamia...

The opposition has demanded a judicial probe into Sunday's police action against Jamia students.

17 Dec 2019 5:06 PM IST

On Monday, Yediyurappa said: Within 2-3 hours, I am going to get the final list from Amit Bhai (BJP President Amit Shah). So, cabinet expansion will be done tomorrow. (Photo: ANI)

'K'taka cabinet expansion by month-end,' says Yediyurappa

The Karnataka government can have 34 ministers, including Chief Minister, of which 18 have been filled.

17 Dec 2019 4:59 PM IST