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After the inauguration, speeches by the guests, the minister began distributing the kits. As the list of the beneficiaries was long, and they took time to reach the stage, Deshpande decided to fling the kits. (Photo: ANI video | Screengrab)

Watch: At event to honour sportspersons, Karnataka minister throws kits at them

The event was to inaugurate an indoor stadium and to honour local sportsperson who had excelled at the district, state and national levels.

01 Nov 2018 1:35 PM

The agency denied all adverse allegations levelled by Asthana, 'whether germane or not germane', in his petition. (Photo: File)

FIR against Rakesh Asthana shows cognisable offences: CBI tells Delhi HC

The agency opposed Asthana's plea seeking quashing of the FIR and said a roving inquiry at this stage was not permissible.

01 Nov 2018 1:23 PM

The Qatar Airways flight, QR 541 from Kolkata to Doha had 103 passengers on board. (Representational Image)

Water tanker hits Qatar Airways plane at Kolkata airport, none hurt

The aircraft that took the hit has been taken away for repairs soon after the incident.

01 Nov 2018 1:01 PM

On Tuesday, Delhi's air quality slipped to the 'severe' category, prompting authorities to issue a slew of directions including ban on construction activities along with halting operations of industries using coal and biomass as fuel between November 1 and 10. (Photo: AP | File)

Delhi's air quality on the brink of turning 'severe', say authorities

Overall air quality index of Delhi was recorded at 392, which falls in the 'very poor' category and is just 8 points from turning severe.

01 Nov 2018 12:28 PM

Karti Chidambaram has been facing several criminal cases including the grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance in the INX-Media case. (Photo: File)

Not important: SC refuses urgent hearing on Karti’s plea to travel aboard

'Karti Chidambaram going abroad is not so important that it will get precedent over other (cases),' the bench said.

01 Nov 2018 11:31 AM

India has expressed in difficulties doing so given galloping energy needs of its 1.3 billion people. (Photo: File)

Less than 100 hours before Iran sanctions, US tight-lipped about India

White House did not immediately responded to question if India's oil purchase reductions from Iran would be considered significant.

01 Nov 2018 10:46 AM

Earlier in August, around 50 live cartridges were seized from one of Verma's residences during a raid, carried out in connection with the shelter home rape case. (Photo: File | ANI)

Non-bailable warrant issued against ex-Bihar minister Manju Verma

The warrant was issued after SC rapped Bihar govt for not arresting Verma. A hunt has been launched for the absconding former minister.

01 Nov 2018 10:43 AM

The store has been set up near Autonagar Arch at Gajuwaka. (Photo: Twitter | @naralokesh)

Walmart India opens 'best price modern wholesale store' in Vizag

This is the company's fourth store in Andhra Pradesh and 23rd in the country.

01 Nov 2018 10:37 AM

The YSRCP leader was attacked at Visakhapatnam Airport by an airport canteen worker on October 25. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy files petition in Hyderabad HC seeking thorough probe into stabbing

Reddy demanded that any appropriate independent agency, not functioning under control of Andhra govt and its DGP should probe the matter.

01 Nov 2018 10:17 AM

He was addressing a farmers’ gathering at Vanthali in Gujarat’s Junagadh district, around 300 km from here. (Photo: PTI)

Don’t forgive PM Modi in 2019 Lok Sabha polls: Yashwant Sinha to farmers

'I want to apologise because I was also part of the BJP when promises were made ahead of 2014 (general) elections,' Sinha said.

01 Nov 2018 10:10 AM

Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, have been recovered from the site of encounter and a case has been registered. (Representational image | PTI)

J&K encounter: Two terrorists gunned down by security forces in Budgam

The terrorists were killed after a joint search operation was launched by a team of police and security forces.

01 Nov 2018 9:56 AM

According to reports, the new bus service will be launched between Lahore in Pakistan and Kashgar in China via Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on November 13. (Representational Image | File)

India lodges strong protests with Pakistan, China over PoK bus service

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Wednesday the bus service will be a violation of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

01 Nov 2018 9:18 AM

The incident occurred in the evening at the JHV Mall in the Cantt police station area. (Representational image | PTI)

Man kills two, injures two others after being denied discount in Varanasi mall

The incident occurred inside a clothing store where an argument broke out between the accused and a salesperson over the rate of discount.

01 Nov 2018 9:04 AM

During one of their interactions, Nitish Kumar had told him that after being in power for 15 years, he doesn’t want to continue any longer, Kushwaha added. (Photo: PTI | File)

Nitish Kumar 'saturated', 'wants to step down', claims Upendra Kushwaha

Kushwaha clarified that his remark doesn’t mean that he is asking for the resignation of the 67-year-old Chief Minister.

01 Nov 2018 8:48 AM

Workers, who were in the unit, managed to rush out as soon as the fire broke out. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Major fire breaks out in Kerala plastic factory, no casualties

Two people, who felt uneasy after inhaling the fumes, have been hospitalised.

01 Nov 2018 8:36 AM

RBI Governor Urjit Patel should also 'restrain his officials from making differences public,' said the RSS official, Ashwani Mahajan, in an interview on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

RBI chief should work with govt or quit: RSS economic wing head

Ashwani Mahajan is chief of the RSS's Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) economic group.

01 Nov 2018 8:10 AM

India leaped 23 places to the 77th position on the World Bank's 'ease of doing business' ranking as GST, insolvency framework and tax reforms made the country more investor-friendly. (Representational Image)

India makes a big leap in ‘Ease of doing Business’ index, ranks 77

The ranking comes as a shot in arm for Modi govt which faces strong dissent from opposition parties, ahead of general elections next year.

01 Nov 2018 8:00 AM

Kumar was addressing Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) workers of his party, Janata Dal (United), from the Magadh region at a conclave in Gaya. (Photo: File)

Nobody has power to abolish reservation, says Nitish Kumar

Kumar said his party introduced reservation for SCs in village panchayats in 2006 and reserved 50 per cent quota for women.

01 Nov 2018 7:54 AM

Former Union minister M.J. Akbar (Photo: PTI/File)

MJ Akbar: #MeToo allegations scurrilous

The woman journalist has accused Mr Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago.

01 Nov 2018 6:44 AM

Shashi Tharoor sends defamation notice to Union minister

Tharoor sought an apology within 48 hours failing which, he said, he will take legal action.

01 Nov 2018 6:38 AM

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