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SC’s decision is a major victory for AAP government which has been in a constant tug-of war with L-G Anil Baijal, and also his predecessor Najeeb Jung, over the power wielded by the two branches of the executive. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP welcomes SC’s verdict, asks AAP to shun ‘demand’ of full statehood

BJP lawmaker Vijender Gupta said SC verdict today has directed the AAP government to follow the law and it is expected that they will do so.

04 Jul 2018 3:07 PM

Tanvi Seth, who got married to Mohammad Anas Siddiqui, was asked to change her name and religion. (Photo: File/ANI)

Passport officer asked irrelevant questions to Lucknow interfaith couple, reveals probe

MEA has also examined the police verification report and found that they too overstepped in finding out details about the couple.

04 Jul 2018 2:54 PM

According to reports, the fire broke out at Bhadrakali Fireworks, situated in the Kashibugga area. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Ten dead as massive fire erupts in cracker factory in Telangana's Warangal

The cause of the fire is unknown; however, the police suspect that it may have been a short circuit.

04 Jul 2018 2:32 PM

Modi also spoke at length about the various schemes undertaken in the state, where the BJP was in the ruling coalition, for the welfare of SCs and STs. (Representational Image)

Won't allow scrapping of quotas, dilution of SC/ST Act 'at any cost': BJP

'PM Modi government has introduced schemes to address these problems which Congress ignored for decades,' Bizay Sonkar Shastri alleged.

04 Jul 2018 2:14 PM

Fernandes’ comments came a day after state Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar talked about the existence of a 'godfather' for illegal drug trade in the coastal state. (Photo: Representational Image)

Drugs responsible for growing rapes in Goa: Congress MLA

The St. Cruz legislator from North Goa was speaking to reporters after attending a meeting of the Congress Legislative Party

04 Jul 2018 1:58 PM

The hospital was sealed thrice for irregularities, but due to 'political connections' of the owner, the hospital reopened. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Class 8th pass UP hospital owner operates patient, video goes viral

In the video, a female compounder first gives anaesthesia to a patient before the student goes forward to administer the operation.

04 Jul 2018 1:32 PM

Women government employees will be able take this leave until their children turn 18.(Photo: Pixabay)

Maharashtra women government employees to get 180 days of paid leave

The same leave can be availed of by a male employee too if his wife is dead and if he has children who are under 18.

04 Jul 2018 1:18 PM

Sanjay Mohapatra said that the dog was quite aggressive when they first got him to the care centre. (Photo: Facebook/Sanjay Mohapatra)

Burari's family dog showing signs of improvement, says activist

Tommy, as he was referred to by his owners, had been tied to a grill upstairs, before the family members allegedly committed suicide.

04 Jul 2018 1:04 PM

The decision is a major victory for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP government which has been in a constant tug of war with L-G Anil Baijal. (Photo: File/PTI)

Big victory for people of Delhi, for democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

CM Arvind Kejriwal will meet all Cabinet ministers at 4 pm on Wednesday to discuss critical projects which were blocked so far.

04 Jul 2018 12:46 PM

In his plea, Tharoor had submitted that the charge sheet in the case was filed and the Special Investigation Team had categorically stated that the probe was concluded and that his custodial interrogation was not required. (Photo: File)

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Delhi court reserves order on Tharoor's anticipatory bail plea

Special Judge Arvind Kumar reserved the judgment after Delhi Police opposed Tharoor's anticipatory bail plea, saying he might flee India.

04 Jul 2018 11:34 AM

Police and other security forces and rescue agencies were on the job, an official said, adding medical response teams were fully alert. (Representational Image/PTI)

Landslide on Amarnath Yatra route claims 5 lives, Rajnath expresses grief

5 people were killed, 3 others injured in a landslide on Baltal route of Amarnath Yatra in Ganderbal district of J&K on Tuesday night.

04 Jul 2018 9:46 AM

Relatives mourn during cremation of the 11 members of a family who were found hanging in their house in Burari at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Monday July 2 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Burari deaths: Police rule out godman's role, to probe ‘shared psychosis’

Policemen questioned 20 family members, all of whom denied that the family indulged in 'occult', said a police officer.

04 Jul 2018 8:53 AM

The Delhi government had accused the L-G Anil Baijal of making a 'mockery of democracy', saying he was either taking decisions of an elected government or substituting them without having any power. (Photo: PTI)

L-G must act harmoniously with Delhi govt, says Supreme Court

'L-G can refer issues on the difference of opinion to President only in exceptional matters and not as a general rule,' SC said.

04 Jul 2018 8:39 AM

EC launches app to help report poll code violation

The app named cVIGIL, or “citizens’ vigil” will be operationalised during state assembly polls scheduled to be held later this year.

04 Jul 2018 2:41 AM

RSS slams ‘alarm bells’ before 2019

An article in RSS mouthpiece Organiser asked if it was a case of “Jaichand approaching Mohammad Ghori to destroy Bharat”.

04 Jul 2018 2:38 AM

Kapil Sibal questions Modi’s silence on lynching

Accusing the BJP, Dr. Singhvi said, “It is high time, the BJP government takes note of this widespread mob frenzy and lynching incidents.”

04 Jul 2018 2:36 AM

Supreme Court fiat to states on DGP appointments

The AG said only five States of Tamil nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan have approached the UPSC for selection of DGPs.

04 Jul 2018 2:34 AM

Five Amarnath pilgrims killed in landslide, 3 hurt

Meanwhile, on the 6th day of the annual yatra on Tuesday as many as 18, 467 devotees paid obeisance at Amarnath.

04 Jul 2018 2:04 AM

Supreme Court questions Rajini’s wife over Rs 6.2 crore dues

The respondent has not complied with the undertaking given to this court. Post this matter for hearing on merits on July 10.

04 Jul 2018 2:02 AM

‘Why wait? I have blocked you,’ Sushma reponds to her troll

A woman instigated Swaraj to block her just like she had blocked the trolls.

04 Jul 2018 1:57 AM

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