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Sitharaman said that the NDA got a better deal then what was being negotiated by the UPA government. (Photo: File)

Nobody has right to call me or PM Modi a thief or liar: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman was responding to Gandhi who said that he wanted to speak as his name was taken during a debate on Rafale deal.

04 Jan 2019 7:29 PM

Phoolka has been fighting the legal battle for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims. (Photo: File)

Converting anti-corruption movement into party in 2012 was wrong: Phoolka targets AAP

Phoolka said his resignation as MLA has not been accepted by the Speaker of Punjab Assembly.

04 Jan 2019 7:14 PM

Alleging 'mysterious link between CPI(M) and radical outfits to destroy' the traditions of the Lord Ayyappa temple, a meeting of the Samiti leaders on Thursday also sought an NIA probe into the entry of two women into Sabarimala temple with the support of a Maoist group, hurting sentiments of devotees of Lord Ayyappa. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala Karma Samiti to intensify protests on women's entry into temple

BJP leaders who met RSS leadership said they would support Samiti's agitation to protect faith of Lord Ayyappa devotees.

04 Jan 2019 6:21 PM

Addressing the country's youth, Gandhi said the minister was attempting to mislead them. (Photo: File)

Defence minister 'ran away' from my questions on Rafale: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi's assertion came after Sitharaman gave the government's reply on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue in the Lok Sabha.

04 Jan 2019 5:47 PM

Fifteen miners remain trapped inside a illegal 'rat-hole' coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 after water from a nearby river gushed in. (Photo: PTI | File)

Pumps idle, little progress in Meghalaya miners' rescue

‘Only 3 out of 13 high-powered pumps that were brought to site could be installed and used so far,’ said operation spokesperson R Susngi.

04 Jan 2019 5:45 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured the people of Assam that no genuine citizen will be left out of the NRC and hoped that the citizenship bill will be soon get Parliament’s nod. (Photo: Twitter/BJP4India)

‘No genuine citizen will be left out of NRC,’ assures PM Modi

Modi also spoke about his government’s decision to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord 'hanging' for 35 years.

04 Jan 2019 5:39 PM

In photographs, the leopard cub can be seen at ease and at home with the lioness as well its cubs. (Photo: Twitter | @DGirwest)

In ‘rare phenomenon’, lioness ‘adopts’ leopard cub in Gir forest

This unusual bonding between a lioness and a leopard cub was first spotted by forest staff around six days ago, an official said.

04 Jan 2019 4:48 PM

Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla informed the House that Westminster Magistrates' Court in London has recommended extradition of Vijay Mallya from the UK to India. (Photo: Twitter | @BJPShivPShukla)

27 economic offenders fled India in last 5 yrs, parliament informed

Interpol has been approached to issue RCNs against 20 of them, out of which 8 RCNs have been already issued.

04 Jan 2019 4:04 PM

Addressing a rally in Imphal, Modi alleged that during previous governments, projects worth Rs 100 crore would be completed at an escalated cost of Rs 200-250 crore, and said this 'misuse' of national wealth made him impatient. (Photo: PTI)

Manipur projects ‘lying in ditch’ expedited after 2014, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister inaugurated eight key development projects and laid the foundation stones for four schemes in Manipur.

04 Jan 2019 4:02 PM

Six of the seven deceased, which included a child, have been identified as Ramphal (45), Ajay (22), Munger (55), Hanshu (6), Ajay (25) and Rajesh (40). (Representational Image | File)

Factory unit, which collapsed in Delhi, was given closure notice by SDMC: official

Commercial activity was going on 'illegally' in 2-storey building, which collapsed in Sudarshan Park claiming lives of 7 people.

04 Jan 2019 3:41 PM

The defence minister alleged that Congress is misleading the country stating that the NDA government reduced 126 Rafale jets to 36. (Photo: Video Screengrab)

‘Deal in defence different from defence dealing’: Sitharaman's Rafale attack

Sitharaman said Congress is shedding crocodile tears over HAL not getting the deal and asked why it didn’t settle issues in their tenure.

04 Jan 2019 3:21 PM

Sasikala, who was accompanied by her husband, Saravanan, and son for darshan, told reporters at Pamba that she was not allowed to offer prayers at the temple. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sri Lankan woman entered Sabarimala Temple, say officials; she denies

While Sasikala said she was not allowed to enter shrine and sent back by police, officials say she entered sanctum sanctorum.

04 Jan 2019 2:19 PM

Police beat a protester during a demonstration over two women entering the Sabarimala Ayyapa temple, in Palakkad in Kerala. (Photo: AFP)

Sabarimala protest: Prohibitory orders imposed in Kerala’s Palakkad town

'Prohibitory order has been imposed till 6 pm today after considering tense situation prevailing in the town,' District Collector said.

04 Jan 2019 2:17 PM

The bench directed the Centre and other authorities to file a status report on the steps taken and progress made in the rescue operation on January 7. (Photo: AFP | File)

No blueprint of illegal mine, facing difficulties in rescue ops: Centre to SC

The government told the apex court that the illegal mine was located near a river and seepage of water was hindering the rescue operation.

04 Jan 2019 1:58 PM

Gandhi also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of running away from the debate and said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should answer questions raised by the Congress instead of abusing him. (Photo: File)

Criminal probe into Rafale deal if Cong comes to power in 2019: Rahul

Gandhi asked Sitharaman whether any objections were raised on the Rafale contract file by the negotiating team and the defence ministry.

04 Jan 2019 1:26 PM

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said printing of notes is planned per projected requirement and now, over 35 pc of notes in circulation are those of Rs 2,000. (Photo: File)

'No decision on printing of Rs 2,000 notes,' says govt official

Govt said there was 'no decision' on printing more of Rs 2,000 notes as there are 'more than adequate' in system.

04 Jan 2019 1:25 PM

Supreme Court asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to file the affidavit on the matter by January 17. (Photo: File)

‘So much time is being taken’: SC raps Centre on delay in appointing Lokpal

Supreme Court directs Centre to place affidavit on steps taken since Sep 2018 to set up search committee for Lokpal.

04 Jan 2019 12:57 PM

BJP MLA Vikram Saini opined that government should give him a ministry to bomb the 'unsafe' people, warning that no one would be spared. (Photo: ANI Screengrab)

Watch: ‘Bomb people who feel unsafe in India,’ says UP BJP lawmaker

Vikram Saini questioned intent of people claiming that they do not feel safe in country and termed them as 'traitors'.

04 Jan 2019 12:28 PM

Ramakant Achrekar (87) died of age-related ailments on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter | @sachin_rt)

‘Boycott govt events’: Sena to Tendulkar over no state funeral for Achrekar

'The govt has shown complete disregard towards Ramakant Acharekar,' Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.

04 Jan 2019 12:08 PM

1,400 CCTV cameras will not only keep an eye on safety and security of pilgrims but also monitor the cleanliness arrangements. (Photo: Representational Image)

12 crore devotees expected to visit Kumbh Mela: UP minister

Touted as the biggest cultural and religious event in the world, the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad).

04 Jan 2019 11:23 AM

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