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An elderly person is carried to safe place in a flooded locality following a heavy storm at Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Ockhi: 12 dead in TN, Kerala; Lakshadweep on red alert

Rain and strong winds are likely to continue in different places in the next 24 hours.

01 Dec 2017 8:40 PM

Under the draft law, triple talaq in any form -- spoken, in writing or by electronic means such as email, SMS and WhatsApp -- would be bad or illegal and void. (Photo: PTI)

Instant triple talaq illegal, 3-year jail, fine for husband

The draft was prepared by an inter-minister group headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

01 Dec 2017 7:53 PM

The Commission issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh Government, calling for a detailed report in the matter along with action taken against the guilty teachers and steps taken for counselling of the victim students. (Photo: ANI)

NHRC issues notice to Arunachal Govt, HRD Ministry on stripping 88 school girls

The incident took place on November 23. The students were of class VI and VII of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Papum Pare district.

01 Dec 2017 7:04 PM

When terror struck Mumbai in November 2008, 'the US was as obsessed as India' to dismantle the terror network and the US intelligence personnel were deployed to help the Indian government, Obama said at the HT Leadership Summit.(Photo: PTI)

US had no evidence that Pak was aware of Laden’s presence: Obama

Laden was killed by US Navy Seal forces in May 2011 in a surprise raid at Abbottabad.

01 Dec 2017 6:25 PM

The project will boost the Navy’s overall strike capabilities in the face of China’s growing military manoeuvring in the Indo- Pacific region.(AFP File Photo/Representative image)

India starts process to build 6 nuclear-powered attack submarines

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba says that process has started and is classified.

01 Dec 2017 5:40 PM

This case has emerged as another horrifying case of negligence by another big private hospital. (Photo: DC/Representational)

New born twins declared ‘dead’ by Delhi hospital, 1 found alive before burial

Members of the family and their relatives protested at the Max hospital on Friday, demanding action against it.

01 Dec 2017 5:13 PM

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar also asked Central Government Standing Counsel Monika Arora to treat the petition as a representation to inquire into the matter and if required, action taken. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi HC asks Centre to consider plea to ban social networking sites

The plea has sought to ban sites and apps through which abusive and vulgar messages are sent by hiding the sender’s identity.

01 Dec 2017 4:18 PM

The court found them guilty under various sections of the Act on charges of conspiracy and recruiting persons for terrorist activities. (Photo: Representational)

Jaipur court convicts 8 LeT members for terrorist activities

Court convicted LeT members under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on Friday. They were arrested by Rajasthan ATS in 2010 and 2011.

01 Dec 2017 3:53 PM

Lanba remarked that PLA Navy submarine deployed on anti-piracy patrol was an odd task, citing that it's not an ideal platform for anti piracy. (Photo: ANI)

Chinese ships in Pak to pose problems in future: Indian Navy Chief

Lanba also said that eight ships of Chinese PLA Navy are present in the Indian Ocean region at any given point of time.

01 Dec 2017 3:44 PM

Search operations for several missing fishermen resumed this morning with Navy deploying a Dornier and an Advanced light helicopter with divers. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Cyclone Ockhi: Death toll rises to 9 in TN, Kerala; 22 missing

16 rehabilitation centres have been established by the state government in which 1044 people are being given shelter.

01 Dec 2017 3:08 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to examine the validity and contours of Section 29A of the Representation of of the People Act, 1951. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC issues notice to govt on PIL to restrict convicts from heading parties

PIL claims that now even a person who has been convicted for heinous crimes can form a political party and become its president.

01 Dec 2017 2:48 PM

The SC issued the notice after hearing a petition filed by the producer of the film challenging the UP govt decision to ban the film in 8 districts. (Photo: Twitter/@muzaffarnagartb)

SC issues notice to UP govt for banning riot-based movie

The movie is a love story of a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl during the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots and was banned in 8 districts of UP.

01 Dec 2017 2:42 PM

Former US President Barack Obama at the HT Leadership Summit in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Obama stresses on religious tolerance, says India must cherish its Muslims

Obama said that India's Muslim population has successfully integrated itself into the Indian culture and needs to be nurtured.

01 Dec 2017 2:08 PM

The court had earlier said the journalist could put out stories stating the facts related to the investigation of Pushkar's death but could not call Tharoor 'a criminal'. (Photo: Twitter)

Maintain balance, respect right to silence: Delhi HC to Arnab Goswami

Tharoor filed 3 different applications in the HC accusing Goswami and Republic TV of 'defaming and maligning' him.

01 Dec 2017 1:05 PM

The ED case pertains to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2006 by P Chidambaram. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

ED raids in Chennai, Kolkata include Chidambaram's kin

6 locations in 2 cities are being raided in connection with a money laundering probe in the Aircel-Maxis case, official sources said.

01 Dec 2017 12:34 PM

'Amit Shah calls himself a Hindu, but he is a Jain. As far as Rahul Gandhi is concerned, Shiv Bhakti is being practiced in his home since a long time,' Cong leader Raj Babbar said. (Photo: File/ PTI)

Amit Shah not Hindu either: Cong attacks BJP chief

A political row erupted ahead of Gujarat polls, after Rahul Gandhi said his family worships Shiva, but does not use it for political gain.

01 Dec 2017 12:07 PM

The assailants fled the scene immediately after the killing and no arrest was made till late evening. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Adityanath orders express probe into Kanpur journalist's murder

Navin Gupta, a young journalist working for a Hindi daily was sprayed with bullets when he came out of a public toilet, the police said.

01 Dec 2017 11:05 AM

Adityanath undertook a whirlwind campaign, unprecedented for a chief minister, during civic polls. (Photo: File)

'Development,' says PM as BJP wins big in UP civic polls, Cong loses Amethi

BJP's mayor candidates were leading in Meerut, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad and Gorakhpur as per initial trends.

01 Dec 2017 10:10 AM

Gandhi's visit to the Somnath temple yesterday got mired in a controversy after his name was found written on the entry register meant for non-Hindus. (Photo: File/PTI)

We do not want to do 'dalali' over religion: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said he and his family were 'Shiv Bhakts' but asserted that he did not want to use his religion for political gains.

01 Dec 2017 9:36 AM

The request made in an open letter to Obama, said doing so would help generate awareness and catalyse action on air pollution. (Photo: AP)

If you wear face mask, you can potentially save millions: Delhi resident to Obama

The Delhi data scientist said that a lot of people can not afford the masks but Obama wearing one might spur authorities into action.

01 Dec 2017 9:12 AM

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