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The petitions claimed that the order is against the fundamental right to privacy and must be cancelled in the interest of justice. (Representational Image | AFP)

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over contentious 'snooping' order

Allowing a batch of petitions against Centre's order, the apex court gave 6 weeks to the government to file its reply.

14 Jan 2019 11:39 AM

Incredible statement of the week that people should remember after May 2019, P Chidambaram said of her remarks adding that the truth is the opposite. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Is Sitharaman giving clean chit to Pak on Uri, Pathankot attacks?’ asks Chidambaram

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had reportedly stated that no major terror attack took place during BJP-led government's rule.

14 Jan 2019 11:25 AM

BEST employees are also seeking resolution of the issue of employee service residences and recruitment. (Photo: File | PTI)

BEST buses strike in Mumbai enters 7th day, private cabs get costlier

Mumbai's civic transport, comprising a workforce of 32,000 people, has been demanding the merger of BEST budget with 'A' budget of BMC.

14 Jan 2019 11:09 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to attend an official function where he will launch a host of projects, besides addressing BJP rally in western Odisha town during his visit. (Photo: File | PTI)

Row over cutting of trees for helipad ahead of PM Modi's Odisha visit

Several trees were cut near railway station ground in Balangir to build temporary helipad without taking prior permission, says official.

14 Jan 2019 10:52 AM

After the SC verdict, Rahul Gandhi had said that all women should be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple, noting that his view on the issue was different from that of his party's Kerala unit. (Photo: File | Twitter | @INCIndia)

Can’t take ‘open-and-shut’ stand on Sabarimala, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the issue is 'much more complicated' and he would leave it to the people of Kerala to decide on the matter.

14 Jan 2019 10:39 AM

Sukanya Poddar was pursuing research in microbiology at Jadavpur University. (Representational Image)

Research scholar found hanging with face covered in Kolkata hostel room

Early investigations revealed that Sukanya, who was a part-time teacher at a nearby college, was to get married later this year.

14 Jan 2019 10:19 AM

Some 166 people, including US nationals, were killed in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks carried out by 10 Pakistan-based Let terrorists. (Photo: File)

26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana, in US jail, may be extradited: report

In 2013, Rana was sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment. According to US officials, he is set to be released in December 2021.

14 Jan 2019 10:07 AM

Justice AK Sikri is due to retire on March 6. (Photo: File | PTI)

Justice AK Sikri, who voted against CBI chief, declines govt offer amid row

Sikri withdrew his consent to govt offer to nominate him for president/member of Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal.

14 Jan 2019 9:27 AM

Mahila Congress members during a protest rally demanding expulsion of state's agriculture minister Pradeep Maharathy in Bhubaneswar. — PTI , charged with sheltering the accused in the Pipili case, as they march towards the chief minister's residence, in Bhubaneswar, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (PTI)

Congress eyes power in Odisha sans groundwork

Niranjan Patnaik claims ‘disenchantment’ of the voters with the BJD would naturally benefit the Congress

14 Jan 2019 7:06 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath (Photo: PTI)

Kamal Nath govt uses perception tricks to win votes

The chief minister’s had gone back on his decision on it in the wake of BJP making it an issue.

14 Jan 2019 6:58 AM

Babar Afzal with a herd of Pashmina sheep and goats in the Himalayas.

A film on real life story from Kashmir makes it to silver screens in Europe

The Call of Pashmina highlights lives of nomads, shepherds, weavers, craftsmen and women associated with trade in Kashmir.

14 Jan 2019 6:54 AM

While the ordinance makes it a “non-bailable” offence, an accused can approach a magistrate even before trial to seek bail.

Ordinance on instant triple talaq is re-issued

A bill to convert the earlier ordinance, issued in September 2018, was cleared by the Lok Sabha on December 27, 2018.

14 Jan 2019 6:22 AM

Preliminary probe reveals that the headmistress Radharani Dalai during interrogation admitted that a Class VIII girl student has delivered a baby girl. (Representational image)

Class 8 student delivers baby in Odisha district

Vehicular traffic between Daringbadi and Berhampur and other parts of the district was adversely affected due to the road blockade agitation.

14 Jan 2019 6:19 AM

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: PTI)

Will carry out duties entrusted to me: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The BJP had won 27 out of 29 seats in MP in the last Lok Sabha elections.

14 Jan 2019 6:10 AM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (Photo: File)

Naveen Patnaik woos anganwadi workers with eyes on poll

The hike will come into effect retrospectively from October 1, 2018, a government release said.

14 Jan 2019 6:02 AM

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

Assam Congress to CM: Quit BJP, form unity govt

The BJP has 62 seats in the 126-member Assembly, while coalition partner Bodo Peoples’ Front has 12.

14 Jan 2019 3:23 AM

Congress spokesman Abhishek “Manu” Singhvi (Photo: File)

Congress: Remove CVC, he’s govt ‘puppet’

There was no immediate reaction from the Central Vigilance Commission or the government about this.

14 Jan 2019 3:13 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former PM Manmohan Singh release a `350 commemorative coin to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi targets Cong over 1984 riots, ‘mistake’ of Partition

Modi said be it Guru Nanak or Guru Gobind Singh, they had taught us to be on the side of justice.

14 Jan 2019 3:09 AM

A file photo of Sonia Gandhi, Mayawati and Mamata Banerjee with Rahul Gandhi at a political rally.

Bridging gender gap in politics: India lagging behind the rest of South Asia

Nepal also has a policy of 33 per cent reservation for women in all state institutions, including the national legislature.

14 Jan 2019 12:49 AM

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