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In a statement, Union MInister Uma Bharti said she had clarified from the dais itself during the programme that she was not aware that she was supposed to take food in the programme, organised by her close associate Harshu Maharaj. (Photo: File/AP)

Union Min Uma Bharti skips meal with Dalits saying ‘I am not Lord Rama’, apologises

At an event held at Dadri village two days back, senior BJP leader had said she does not take part in such community meals.

04 May 2018 12:32 PM

Shail Bala was part of a team of civic officers which was tasked by a court with razing illegal structures in 13 hotels and resorts in the town, 60 km from capital Shimla. (Photo: File/ANI)

Killed her as she refused bribe, wouldn't budge, says Himachal hotelier

Accused Vijay Singh said official Shail Bala refused to spare his building and was behaving like an ideal officer.

04 May 2018 11:21 AM

Seeking to draw a comparison between Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said no jihadi element can raise his ugly head in his state.(Photo: File/PTI)

UP CM in K'taka calls voters to reject Congress’ jihadist mindset

Yogi Adityanath accused his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah of playing the 'most corrupt innings' that divides society.

04 May 2018 10:35 AM

In Karnataka, Pollution Control Board chairman said improved infrastructure, high awareness levels and emphasis on mass transport system contributed significantly in containing air pollution in the state, especially Bengaluru. (Photo: File)

Here’s why no south Indian city featured in list of most polluted

The WHO report said 14 of world's 15 most polluted cities were in India which includes Delhi, Kanpur and Varanasi.

04 May 2018 10:14 AM

Vijaya Kumar, a candidate for the May 12 assembly polls, collapsed during an election campaign in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar constituency. (Photo: Twitter/@BJP4Karnataka)

Karnataka BJP MLA BN Vijaya Kumar dies of heart attack during election rally

Vijaya Kumar, aged 59, was a two-time MLA from Bengaluru’s Jayanagar.

04 May 2018 10:06 AM

Security agencies believe that in April there has seen a conspicuous rise in the number of locals joining various terror groups after 13 local terrorists were killed in encounters with security forces in Shopian and Anantnag. (Photo: File)

J&K: Security agencies taken by surprise as 45 youths join terror groups

According to officials, every funeral of a terrorist spawns at least two additions to the ranks of terror groups.

04 May 2018 9:29 AM

Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, key accused in the Punjab National Bank scam. (Photo: File/PTI)

Delhi HC withdraws Mehul Choksi's interim protection from arrest

The order came after the police told the court that Mehul Choksi was not cooperating with the investigation.

04 May 2018 9:01 AM

Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: File/PTI)

SC/ST Act: No stay on order, apex court says stepped in to fill gaps in law

Attorney General KK Venugopal said the verdict has seriously affected morale of the community, for whom the law was a source of protection.

04 May 2018 8:38 AM

The Centre was rapped by the apex court for failing to finalise the draft Cauvery management scheme. (Photo: File)

Not in a position to release Cauvery water to TN, says Karnataka

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought to know the quantum of water that can be spared by the Karnataka government.

04 May 2018 8:22 AM

Former vice-president Hamid Ansari (Photo: AP/File)

AMU turns into fortress as students sit on protest

A statement by the AMUTA executive committee has strongly condemned the “deliberate criminal activity carried out by the outsiders.

04 May 2018 7:06 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, Sushma Swaraj to visit Nepal, Myanmar

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said an Indian official advance team was already in Nepal ahead of PM Modi's scheduled visit.

04 May 2018 6:56 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: Twitter/@MEAIndia)

China announces duty-free import of 28 Indian drugs

The announcement by the Chinese ambassador comes days after PM Narendra Modi’s China visit.

04 May 2018 6:53 AM

Pakistan repatriates young Indian prisoner

Jitendra Arjunwar, suffering from thalassemia, was released from Karachi’s juvenile jail and was flown to Lahore.

04 May 2018 6:50 AM

Neutrino project adds to Ghats woes

It is true that the study of neutrinos is very important in going beyond the standard model of particle physics.

04 May 2018 6:39 AM

Accused Vijay Singh (brown shirt), owner of one of the hotels, who allegedly shot dead Assistant Town and Country Planning officer Shail Bala Sharma (in blue), in Kasauli during demolition drive, is seen talking to her hours before the incident. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Kasauli murder case: Accused arrested in Mathura

Meanwhile, state authorities continued the drive against unauthorised constructions in the Kasauli town planning area.

04 May 2018 6:22 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a rally in Bengaluru. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi slams JD-S for joining hands with extremists

Modi appealed to voters not to “commit the mistake” of voting for the JD(S) in May 12 elections.

04 May 2018 6:08 AM

A tree, uprooted in the Wednesday night’s storm, blocks a road near Agra on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Massive storm kills over 100 in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan

IMD’s additional director-general Mritunjay Mohapatra said the trigger for the storm was a cyclonic circulation over Haryana.

04 May 2018 5:50 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind confers Best Actress Award on veteran actress Sridevi (posthumously). The award was received by her husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi, during the 65th National Film Awards function at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. MoS for I&B Rajyavardhan Rathore is also seen. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

55 awardees boycott event; President gives out top awards

A new feature introduced this year was a group photograph of award recipients with the President.

04 May 2018 5:43 AM

People watch the passenger bus which caught fire claiming two lives in Motihari district of Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

12 charred to death as bus falls into pit

The death toll, however, may rise as eyewitnesses claim that some local people may have caught in the accident as the bus overturned into a pit.

04 May 2018 5:07 AM

According to the FIR, the CBI has claimed that during 2017 Mr Rai received Rs 79 crore and at the same Rs 78.51 crore were debited from his account the same year.

CBI arrests scribe for dubious money deal

The investigating agency on Wednesday conducted raids at eight different places in Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow and Noida in connection with the case.

04 May 2018 4:59 AM

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