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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also said it is time to throw out 'this dictatorial and undemocratic regime'. (Photo: File)

'In its last weeks in office, Modi govt shamelessly unleashing CBI’: Kejriwal

According to reports, CBI is likely to quiz former Uttar Pradesh chief minister in an illegal mining case.

07 Jan 2019 1:21 PM

In 2015, the Supreme Court had scrapped Section 66(A) of the Information Technology Act that prescribed a three-year jail term for online content that could be construed to be offensive or false, holding that this provision violates the constitutional freedom of speech and expression. (Photo: File)

'Officials will be jailed': SC on 'arrests' under scrapped Section 66A of IT act

The bench, led by Justice RF Nariman, has given the Centre four weeks to file a response.

07 Jan 2019 1:11 PM

Her statement comes amid a political furore over her statement in the House regarding orders placed with the defence public sector undertaking. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Incorrect, misleading': Sitharaman on doubts raised over HAL contracts

Sitharaman said over Rs 26,000 Cr worth of contracts have been awarded and work amounting to Rs 73,000 Cr are in pipeline.

07 Jan 2019 12:56 PM

Raut wrote that in 2014 there was a wave in Modi’s support as voters were determined to defeat the Congress, but 'the picture has changed today'. (Photo: File)

‘Modi’s larger-than-life image has lost shine’, writes Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut

'The country is heading for a fractured mandate and prime minister Narendra Modi is responsible for it,' Raut said.

07 Jan 2019 12:43 PM

The judge made it clear that it has not examined the controversy raised in the plea. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC refuses to plea seeking ban on trailer of 'Accidental Prime Minister'

Justice Vibhu Bakhru disposed of the plea which was filed by the petitioner in her personal capacity.

07 Jan 2019 12:37 PM

With Thakur, 20 others have been accused, including the staff, been charged with serious crimes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). (Photo: File)

Girls forced to dance to vulgar songs, have sex: CBI on Muzaffarpur shelter

Thakur used to beat the girls on their private parts if they refused to have sex with guests.

07 Jan 2019 10:25 AM

According to their family members said that the sisters had gone out on Saturday and were scolded by their mother when they returned home. (Representional Image)

2 sisters found hanging from tree in UP, cops say mother scolded them

'We're being told they were thrashed by their mother for not giving fodder to their cattle. The bodies were sent for autopsy,' police said.

07 Jan 2019 9:19 AM

For nearly a week, rescuers have been struggling to pump out water from the 370-foot-deep pit, further dimming chances of the miners' survival. (Photo: File)

2 killed in another Meghalaya mine collapse; rescue stumbles at older site

'It is suspected that boulders hit them when they tried to extract coal,' police said.

07 Jan 2019 9:03 AM

'There is no danger to the boy’s brain after removal of the nut. He will be kept under observation for a few days,' the doctor said. (Representational Image)

‘Flying nut’ pierces 5-year-old’s skull in Bihar, removed surgically

The accident took place when the fan belt of the water pump snapped, sending its nuts and bolts flying and a nut piercing the boy’s skull.

07 Jan 2019 8:41 AM

His remarks assume significance as speculations are making rounds that a pre-poll alliance is possible in Delhi between the AAP and the Congress to stop the BJP in 2019 parliamentary elections. (Photo: File)

Amid talks of tie-up, Kejriwal warns people against voting for Cong in LS polls

Delhi CM asked people not to vote for the BJP, alleging that all the seven sitting MPs of the party did nothing for Delhi’s development.

07 Jan 2019 8:23 AM

About 5,769 people have been arrested and 1,869 cases registered so far. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala violence: Peaceful Sunday in Kerala, over 5700 people arrested

Pinarayi Vijayan has asked the BJP national leadership to instruct its cadre in Kerala to stop creating violence in the state

07 Jan 2019 8:14 AM

Shah and Fadnavis addressed BJP workers from Latur, Osmanabad, Hingoli and Nanded districts in Latur city Sunday. (Photo: File)

‘If there is no tie-up, BJP will defeat ex-allies,’ says Amit Shah

Shah’s statement came immediately after Maharashtra CM set BJP workers a target of winning 40 of 48 LS seats in state.

07 Jan 2019 8:09 AM

The first meeting of Bihar’s opposition to discuss the 2019 Lok Sabha polls will be held at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s house in Patna on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Grand Alliance’s first meeting on seat sharing at Tejashwi’s house today

Leaders of Alliance have been stating that public announcement about seat-sharing arrangements will be made only after Jan 14.

07 Jan 2019 8:05 AM

Sabarimala violence continues, Kerala irked over advisory

The advisory issued by the two countries was described as an “insult” to the southern state by tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran.

07 Jan 2019 6:29 AM

Congress trying to protect those who believe in Jinnah line: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Citizenship Bill: BJP says ‘intellectuals spreading rumours’.

07 Jan 2019 6:18 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is garlanded by BJP leaders and workers during a rally in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

Unfazed by poll setbacks in 3 states, BJP builds its strength in Odisha

PM Modi is taking the lead in challenging Naveen Patnaik-led BJD and bringing the party back on the winning track.

07 Jan 2019 6:14 AM

A file photo of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti interacting with students during an event in Jammu and Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti desperate to reconnect with her voters

Mufti quickly made her mark as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, taking on the government of the then chief minister Farooq Abdullah.

07 Jan 2019 6:10 AM

Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

BJP accuses Akhilesh Yadav of allowing loot in UP

Interestingly, these raids were conducted on the day SP and BSP indicated their intent to join hands to counter the BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

07 Jan 2019 6:08 AM

BJP allies deserting sinking ship, says Shashi Tharoor

The BJP is also under pressure from its allies in Uttar Pradesh — Apna Dal (S) and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP).

07 Jan 2019 6:01 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI | File)

Rajnath Singh to head BJP’s manifesto panel of 20

Amit Shah assigns key responsibilities to Arun Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari.

07 Jan 2019 5:57 AM

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