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Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has been shifted to Uttar Pradesh and her place will be filled by Bihar Governor Lal ji Tandon. (Photo: PTI)

Two governors transferred, new appointments in some states

Phagu Chauhan will fill replace Tandon as Bihar governor and Ramesh Bais has been appointed as the governor of Tripura.

20 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

Cyberabad Police claim to have rescued 300 children in July

Under the operation Muskaan-V, it rescued 267 boys and 33 girls from child labour, begging, rag picking and runaway.

20 Jul 2019 2:00 PM

With the CJI himself asking the investigating agency to deploy its officers, it will be interesting to see if the CBI can now register cases automatically upon witnessing any aberration. (Photo: File)

For first time, CJI asks CBI to deploy its officers, cops in SC registry

Confirming the deployment of his officers, CBI director Rishi Kumar Shukla, said: 'the SC has asked us to send officers on deputation'.

20 Jul 2019 1:54 PM

Varun Mehta, the Pradesh Head of Hindu Tatva (L) and Sukhminder Pal Singh Grewal (R), the National Secretary of BJP KIssan Morcha. (Photo: ANI)

Activists in Punjab ask Khalistani extremists to stop fuelling separatism

Indian Sikh pilgrims, who are visiting historical gurudwaras in Pakistan, have remained at the target of Inter-Services Intelligence.

20 Jul 2019 1:51 PM

The petition was filed by Tej Bahadur, ex-BSF jawan and SP candidate, whose nomination to contest from Varanasi was rejected by the Election Commission. (Photo: ani)

Allahabad HC issues notice to PM Modi on plea challenging his election to LS

The court will hear the case on August 21.

20 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

While addressing BJP workers on Thursday, Singh allegedly said if injustice was done to the poor, blood would spill on the roads and it will be ‘of Kamal Nath’. (Photo: File)

‘Blood would spill on roads, it will be of Kamal Nath,' says BJP leader; held

State BJP president Rakesh Singh said, 'The BJP doesn’t approve the language used by Singh if he really used it.'

20 Jul 2019 1:05 PM

Speaking at the International Business Conference of Nagarathar, she said: 'For Budget 2019, I did not carry a suitcase. We are not a suitcase-carrying government. A suitcase also denotes something else: suitcase-taking, suitcase-giving. Modiji's government is not a suitcase government.'

'We are not a suitcase-carrying govt': Nirmala Sitharaman

She connected the former ministers carrying suitcases with alleged corruption in previous UPA government at the Centre.

20 Jul 2019 1:04 PM

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting searches at various locations in Tamil Nadu as part of its probe into the 'Ansarullah' terror module case, police said Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

NIA conducts raids across TN after special court sends 16 to custody in terror case

The accused supported the ISIS and Al-Qaeda terror outfits, according to the prosecution in the NIA court.

20 Jul 2019 12:49 PM

Reacting to the notice sent by Speaker, Sirsa said that such notices can't stop him from raising voice against corrupt practices by the AAP leadership. (Photo: ANI)

After legal notice, SAD spokesperson Sirsa reiterates allegations against Delhi speaker

Sirsa alleged that over half of AAP MLAs were facing cases by CBI, ED or other agencies.

20 Jul 2019 12:33 PM

'I will be back,' says Priyanka after meeting kin of victims

Two family members of the victims of Sonbhadra’s firing case were allowed to meet Priyanka Gandhi at Chunar Guest House.

20 Jul 2019 12:13 PM

Until now, the lady cops had to adjust with the gear designed for men. (Photo: Representational I File)

In a first, women cops and CRPF to get customised full body protectors

The idea for a gender-specific gear was put forth at the National conference for women in police.

20 Jul 2019 11:36 AM

A tweet by Trinamool Congress said: “Trinamool Parliam delegation detained at Varanasi airport. ADM,SP have not told us under which section.("Doing as told from topmost"). '(Photo: Screengrab)

TMC delegation on way to meeting Sonbhadra victims' families detained

Derek O'Brien said the police officers, while stopping them at the airport, said they were 'doing as told from topmost'.

20 Jul 2019 10:54 AM

Heavy rains have been predicted in the state and there is a red alert in some districts of the state. (Representative Image)

7 fishermen missing as heavy rains lashes Kerala; shutters of Idukki dam opened

Local authorities in Kerala on Saturday issued alerts across the state anticipating heavy downpour in the next few days.

20 Jul 2019 10:37 AM

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale hit Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng on Saturday morning. However, no casualties have been reported so far. (Representational Image)

4 earthquake hits Arunanchal Pradesh in 24 hours, highest of 5.5 magnitude

The first quake occurred at 2.52 pm and had its epicentre in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district, reported IANS.

20 Jul 2019 10:22 AM

He added that all nine occupants of the car, who were in the age group of 19-23 years, were killed in the accident. (Photo: ANI)

9 students killed as car crashes into truck on highway near Pune

The accident took place at around 1:30 am near Kadamwak Wasti, around 20 km from Pune city.

20 Jul 2019 10:03 AM

Surjewala had said the Adityanath government has become infamous for 'all crimes that happen in the state be it murder, atrocities against women, and robbery.' (Photo: ANI)

Cong says 'jungle raj' in UP, claims no water, electricity supply for Priyanka

Surjewala said that BJP government wants to deport Priyanka from Uttar Pradesh.

20 Jul 2019 9:30 AM

A large scale flood relief operation by the Indian Army troops is underway in flood-hit areas of lower Assam since 11 June after the torrential rain hit the region. (Photo: ANI)

Assam floods: Large scale relief operation by Indian Army underway

In spite of incessant heavy rains, rescue columns are operating round the clock in the flood-affected areas.

20 Jul 2019 9:21 AM

The Congress party workers, who were with her at the Chunar Fort, alleged that the district administration was doing this to force her to leave the place, news agency ANI reported. (Photo: ANI)

Won't go without meeting families: Priyanka, spends night in Mirzapur

She added that according to her lawyers, the arrest was illegal in all ways.

20 Jul 2019 9:18 AM

'Leaving New Delhi for Drass on a day-long visit to J&K. Shall visit the Kargil War Memorial to pay tributes to the fallen soldiers.' Singh tweeted. (Photo: File)

Rajnath Singh to visit Kargil today on Kargil Vijay Diwas

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War and the milestone is being celebrated in a grand manner by the Indian Army.

20 Jul 2019 8:55 AM

Lenders to Jet Airways agreed on Friday to provide some interim financing to the bankrupt airline to help it cover legal and other costs, as resolution experts look to find a potential buyer. (Photo: File)

Jet Airways’ lenders approve interim finance plan of USD 10 million: report

Apart from this, about 2,400 operational creditors have made claims worth some 123.72 billion rupees, according to reports.

20 Jul 2019 8:51 AM

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