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The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by a death row convict seeking review of its verdict affirming capital punishment imposed on him for "horribly" gangraping a minor girl and later killing her along with her brother in Coimbatore in 2010. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court reconfirms death penalty in Coimbatore rape and murder case

'In view of the majority judgement, the review petition stands dismissed in its entirety,' the bench said.

07 Nov 2019 11:20 AM

Tehsildar of Kurnool's Pattikonda Mandal, Uma Maheshwari has tied a rope in her office to serve as a barricade between her and the visitors after the visit of some people who were allegedly drunk. (Photo: ANI)

After Tgana woman officer burnt, Andhra woman puts rope barricade inside office

The Tehsildar, however, clarified that she had removed the rope after an hour.

07 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

Sher Khan, who is 8 feet and two-inch tall, visited several hotels in search of a place to stay but no hotel allegedly agreed to rent him a room courtesy to his height. (Photo: ANI)

8-feet tall Afghan cricket fan struggles to find place to stay in Lucknow

Ranu said the man will be staying in the city for the next four to five days.

07 Nov 2019 10:34 AM

An engineering student in Tamil Nadu allegedly stabbed his hostel warden to death after he complained to his parents about his absence from college, the police said. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu student kills warden after complaint to parents over absence

According to police, student did not attend the college and was absent from the hostel for 4 days recently without informing authorities.

07 Nov 2019 10:23 AM

A UK court has rejected a bail plea of the fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Wednesday despite an offer of an "unprecedented bail package", which included 4-million pounds in security as well as house arrest akin to those imposed on terrorist suspects. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi tells UK court he'll ‘kill himself’ if extradited to India

Nirav Modi was taken back to Wandsworth prison in south-west London and will next appear via videolink before the same court on December 4.

07 Nov 2019 10:09 AM

ED refuses bail to alleged aide of Iqbal Mirchi

The ED stated that the investigation is at a crucial stage and the accused may hamper the investigation if bail is allowed.

07 Nov 2019 7:06 AM

Youth Congress volunteers during protest against pollution in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Time to hold state govts, bureaucrats liable for air pollution: SC

States to pay Rs 100/quintal to farmers for not burning stubble.

07 Nov 2019 5:54 AM

The Indian Army has clarified that the proposed code of conduct for retired defence personnel will be voluntary and will not carry any punitive provisions.

After row, Army softens stand on code of conduct for veterans

At present, Army Act only cover serving officers and therefore, the retired officers are out of its preview.

07 Nov 2019 5:06 AM

In a heart-wrenching incident of child abuse inside an Anganwadi centre in Odisha, a man entered into a classroom and thrashed a minor boy by hanging him upside down for a trivial cause. (Photo: Representational)

Minor thrashed inside class in Odisha, video goes viral

The incident had occurred at an Anganwadi centre at Shivanarayanpur village under Hatadihi block in Keonjhar district on November 2.

07 Nov 2019 5:00 AM

Supreme Court rejects plea to review collegium system ruling

The judges rejected the plea for the reconsideration of 1993 judgement by circulation.

07 Nov 2019 4:57 AM

Nightlong searches on passengers and their baggage at the airport here has created a record of sorts as nearly 50 kilos of gold was seized from about 100 passengers who arrived from Colombo, Singapore and Malaysia, sources said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI, Representational)

50 kg gold seized from 100 people at Tiruchy airport

The officers also seized several mobile phones from the kuruvees and kokkoos so as to check on their call-lists for tracking down the big fish.

07 Nov 2019 4:54 AM

While Gurgaon, Delhi and several modern cities are still struggling to get housewives to segregate wet and dry waste for proper management of solid waste, in Danapur, Khagaul, Phulwari Sharif blocks of Patna district of Bihar, representatives of women’s self-help groups are spearheading the charge to reduce the waste discarded in the open dumping grounds.

Wet waste becomes black gold for Bihar’s smart homemakers

Every 300 kg of wet waste turns into about 30 kg of khaad or manure in about 40 to 45 days. It can be sold or used by the local body.

07 Nov 2019 4:48 AM

National president Of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Maulana Arshad Madani addresses a press conference on Babri Masjid in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: GN JHA)

Ayodhya verdict test case of law: Syed Arshad Madani

The RSS had also appealed for peace and harmony over the verdict.

07 Nov 2019 4:41 AM

Train services in Kashmir Valley to resume from November 11

The authorities are also contemplating to restart the Short Messaging Service (SMS) facility on post-paid mobile phones soon.

07 Nov 2019 4:37 AM

MP police’s advisory sparks caste row, invites criticism

A row erupted on Wednesday over an advisory issued by director general of police (DGP) of Madhya Pradesh V.K. Singh.

07 Nov 2019 4:29 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: File)

JD-U to set up Bihar booth-level bodies

During the meeting party leaders were also asked to form centers at the panchayat level and nominate booth presidents and secretaries.

07 Nov 2019 4:22 AM

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath

Kin of two MP mantris rough up civic officials

Indore Municipal Corporation mayor Malini Gaur on Wednesday ordered to lodge FIR against the two accused.

07 Nov 2019 4:13 AM

Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari (Photo: PTI)

Congress MP meets Nitin Gadkari, says no politics discussed

The meeting sent the rumor mills running in the political circles into overtime.

07 Nov 2019 3:12 AM

Former chief minister and octogenarian Congress leader Tarun Gogoi

12 Assam MLAs request Sonia Gandhi to replace LoP

Tarun Gogoi, however, dismissed rumours that he sought the sacking of Mr Bora as state party president when he met Mrs Gandhi in New Delhi Monday.

07 Nov 2019 3:10 AM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

JD-U keeps close watch on Maharashtra

Nitish Kumar-led party wants same Cabinet berths at Centre as Shiv Sena.

07 Nov 2019 3:03 AM

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