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Businessman and actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Bitcoin scam. (Photo: File)

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra summoned by ED in Bitcoin scam case

Enforcement Directorate is questioning businessman Raj Kundra in Mumbai in connection with Bitcoin case.

05 Jun 2018 12:45 PM

The Archbishop has called upon the people to strive to know the Constitution and to protect it with values like secularism, freedom of speech and freedom to practise one's religion. (Photo: ANI)

Constitution in danger, people living in insecurity: Goa Archbishop

The Archbishop has also called for the participation of Catholics and Church communities in politics and social causes.

05 Jun 2018 12:38 PM

'In 1977, the downfall of one party started, and at one point, the government collapsed. A similar situation can be a possibility now if the opposition comes together,' Sharad Pawar told media persons in Mumbai. (Photo: File)

Today's political environment similar to one in 1977: Sharad Pawar

The NCP supremo's comments came days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost by-elections in Kairana and Noorpur seats in UP.

05 Jun 2018 12:32 PM

Nadda further noted that scientists from the AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, National Institute of Virology in Pune and doctors from the National Centre for Disease Control are supporting health authorities in Kerala in managing the outbreak. (Photo: File)

Nipah Virus outbreak result of tampering with nature, says JP Nadda

Addressing a press conference in Raipur on Monday, Nadda assured that the Centre is closely monitoring the situation in Kerala.

05 Jun 2018 12:20 PM

According to reports, the plane was on a routine training mission from the Jamnagar Air Base and crashed near a village. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

IAF pilot dies after Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Gujarat’s Jamnagar

Court of Inquiry ordered to investigate cause of accident.

05 Jun 2018 11:59 AM

Modi said the focus is to ensure more women, ‘divyang’ (differently abled) , people from SC, ST, OBC and minority communities get access to housing. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Govt working to free housing sector from corruption, middlemen: PM Modi

PM Modi said that use of latest technology is ensuring faster building of houses for the poor in rural and urban areas at affordable cost.

05 Jun 2018 11:24 AM

A Delhi court has fixed the matter for further hearing on July 10, the same date on which hearing against Karti Chidambaram, son of P Chidambaram, in Aircel-Maxis case is scheduled. (Photo: PTI)

P Chidambaram can't be arrested till July 10 in Aircel-Maxis case: Court

The ED today sought time from a Delhi court time for filing a detailed reply in the Aircel-Maxis case.

05 Jun 2018 10:35 AM

The comprehensive package of more than Rs 8000 crore will include creation of buffer stock of 30 LMT, for which the money will be transferred directly to the accounts of the sugarcane farmers. (Photo: File | Representational)

Govt to support sugarcane farmers with over Rs 8000 Cr package

Government has implemented series of interventions in past 4 months to provide relief to farmers and to ensure clearance of their dues.

05 Jun 2018 10:14 AM

Madkaikar is the BJP legislator from Cumbharjua constituency in North Goa district. (Photo: ANI)

Goa minister suffers heart attack in Mumbai; hospitalised

Madkaikar, 53, was in Mumbai on Monday for a visit when he fell ill. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital last night.

05 Jun 2018 10:01 AM

A photograph of the incident at Tudigadia near Soro town went viral on social media, leading to a public outcry, the officials said, adding that an investigation has been ordered. (Photo: File | Representational)

Odisha: Picture of woman carried in waste trolley goes viral, probe ordered

The body, wrapped in a polythene sheet, was carried through a market. The trolley belonged to the local municipality, officials said.

05 Jun 2018 9:19 AM

Trinamool Congress leaders had denied any involvement of the party in the two deaths. (Facebook | Screengrab | Kailash Vijayvargiya)

BJP to move high court, SC to know truth behind murders of workers in Purulia

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya alleged the two were murdered because of instigation by senior Trinamool leaders.

05 Jun 2018 8:40 AM

'This is a special occasion when I would like to see happiness on all faces. Please do not ask about any other face right now,' Kumar quipped in response to queries by reporters. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar quips after party's message to BJP over 'face' of Bihar

Earlier in the day, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi said Nitish Kumar is the ruling alliance' leader in Bihar.

05 Jun 2018 8:35 AM

The amendments to widen the scope of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 are based on the observations made by a parliamentary standing committee and recommendations from the National Commission for Women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indecent depiction of women on digital platforms proposed to be made punishable

The amendments have been proposed keeping in mind the recent technological advancement in the field of communications.

05 Jun 2018 8:24 AM

The Congress-JD(S) alliance on June 1 announced the allotment of portfolios among them. (Photo: File | ANI)

No contention between Congress-JD(S) over cabinet expansion: Kumaraswamy

The committee will be headed by Congress leader and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, while JD(S)'s Danish Ali will work as its convenor.

05 Jun 2018 8:05 AM

Sushil Modi (R) asserted that the NDA will win all 40 seats in Bihar in 2019, saying the opposition RJD-Congress alliance has weakened after Kumar left it to join the NDA and 70 per cent voters are with the ruling alliance. (Photo: File)

NDA to seek votes in names of Nitish Kumar, PM Modi: Sushil Modi

Bihar deputy CM asserted that division of seats will be a smooth affairs, saying 'When hearts have met, then seats are not a big issue'.

05 Jun 2018 7:59 AM

The police reached the spot and began relief and rescue operations. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the blast.

Blast in Lucknow outskirts kills two

A team of the Anti-Terrorist Squad was also present at the spot along with the Special Task Force.

05 Jun 2018 6:50 AM

Security sources keeping a close watch on Naga issues admitted that the raid has come as surprise for many intelligence agencies too, as there was no major incident of violence in Nagaland in recent past. (Photo: Representational Image)

Naga body scraps talks with Centre

The Assam Rifle neither informed the local police nor took any witness for search operation.

05 Jun 2018 6:46 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Big 2019 battle on screen too

BJP banks on Modi biopic, hopes films on ex-PMs will ‘expose’ Congress.

05 Jun 2018 6:30 AM

Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh will visit J&K on June 7 to review security

Singh had claimed that Centre was willing to talk to all stake holder, including Hurriyat, within the constitutional framework.

05 Jun 2018 5:40 AM

As many as 76,778 candidates from Uttar Pradesh cleared the test.

Bihar girl tops NEET, 2 boys share second rank

A total of 13.36 lakh candidates had registered for the exam, a 16.49-per cent increase from last year.

05 Jun 2018 5:34 AM

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