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Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. (Photo: ANI)

Stopping water to Pakistan is priority: Jal Shakti Minister

Shekhawat's remarks come amid tensions between India and Pakistan following abrogation of Article 370.

21 Aug 2019 10:55 PM

P Chidambaram arrested by CBI and brought to CBI headquarters. (Photo: ANI)

Top Congress leader P Chidambaram arrested for money laundering

Chidambaram would spend the night at CBI HQ and will be presented before CBI court on Thursday.

21 Aug 2019 10:48 PM

NSA Ajit Doval with Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

Russian NSA meets NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow ahead of PM Modi's visit

Both sides reaffirmed their intention to intensify counter-terrorism cooperation during the talks.

21 Aug 2019 9:35 PM

India has signed a deal with France for the acquisition of 36 Rafale combat jets from France, which will start arriving India from May next year. (Photo: Representational)

Rajnath, IAF chief to visit France to receive first Indian Rafale jets

Rajnath Singh and the IAF Chief will receive the first aircraft from the French authorities near the plane manufacturing plant in Bordeaux.

21 Aug 2019 7:56 PM

Satyanarayana on Tuesday apparently stirred controversy by stating that Amaravati, which lies in a flood-prone area is not a safe place for the capital city and much of the public's money had been wasted in developing it. (Photo: ANI)

K Ramakrishna asks Satyanarayana to withdraw statement on Amaravati

Ramakrishna demanded clarity from the YSRCP government on whether Amaravati will remain capital of the state.

21 Aug 2019 7:44 PM

Karnataka with a SARAL score of 78.8 was top state followed by Telangana and Gujarat, which had SARAL score of 72.2 and 67.9. Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked last on the index with 14.4 SARAL score. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka to set up rooftop solar project: Renewable Energy Ministry

Minster of New and Renewable Energy and Power Singh launched SARAL at RPM meeting with states and state Power Utilities in Delhi.

21 Aug 2019 7:37 PM

The Ordnance Factories were set up to serve the needs of the Armed forces, but have been facing the performance issues for a long time. (Photo: Representational)

No privatisation, No Job loss, OFB says on its corporatisation plan

OFB also came out with a list of advantages if the corporatisation takes place.

21 Aug 2019 6:44 PM

According to Sanjay Lalwani, Medical Director of Bharti Hospital, the students along with a teacher were rushed to the hospital when they complained of vomiting and loose motion after they allegedly consumed mid-day meal at the school. (Photo: ANI)

Pune: 22 students, one teacher admitted in hospital after consuming mid-day meal

The students were admitted after they allegedly consumed Kichhdi from the school.

21 Aug 2019 6:35 PM

'He (Chidambaram) should co-operate with the authorities,' Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said. (Photo: ANI)

INX Media case: Kiren Rijiju dismisses Congress allegations of 'vendetta politics'

BJP leader Satya Pal Singh also quashed Congress party's allegations and urged Chidambaram to respect the Delhi High Court's order.

21 Aug 2019 6:22 PM

‘Belgaum has strong historical significance, nature tourism presents huge potential for enhancing tourism, trade,’ Boulter said. (Photo: Representational)

IndiGo launches flights to Belgaum, adds more flights between Bengaluru and Madurai

Further strengthening its connectivity out of Bengaluru, these new routes will be serviced by an ATR-18 aircraft.

21 Aug 2019 6:04 PM

His petition was first mentioned by senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Wednesday morning before a bench, comprising Justices N V Ramana, M Shantanagoudar and Ajay Rastogi, which sent it for being placed before the CJI for his consideration to accord it urgent hearing. (Photo: ANI)

INX case: Chidambaram eludes investigators, SC likely to hear bail plea Friday

High Court on Tuesday had turned down anticipatory bail; desperate lawyers failed to impress top court today.

21 Aug 2019 4:48 PM

BJP leader Chander Mohan Gupta and People's Conference leader Junaid Maattu are the mayors of JMC and SMC, Respectively. They were given the status of Ministers of State. (Photo: File)

Srinagar, Jammu mayors get MoS status post article 370 abrogation

The elections for the municipal corporations were held in four phases in October last year after a gap of 13 years.

21 Aug 2019 3:25 PM

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury. (Photo: PTI)

BJP injecting posion into society, economic growth impossible in this environment: Yechury

'The government was not addressing the issues plaguing the country,' he said.

21 Aug 2019 3:24 PM

A carpender, named Anand, was travelling on the MMTS train from Hitech City in Hyderabad during which he suffered a heart attack and collapsed. (Photo: Representative)

Ambulance door stuck for 10 minutes, patient dies in Hyderabad

‘The door was stuck for a few minutes, but by the time we tried to give him emergency care, patient was already dead,’ a paramedic said.

21 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

The decision assumes significance in the context of allegations of violation of human rights by the army in conflict zones like Kashmir and the north east. (Photo: Representational)

Army to set up Human Rights section

This was approved by Defence Minster Rajnath Singh as part of a number of decisions taken regarding reorganisation of Army Headquarters.

21 Aug 2019 3:04 PM

The water level swells following the release of 1.43 lakh cusec water from Haryana. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: DDMA rescues family after Yamuna breaches danger mark

Presently, the river is flowing above at 206.25 metre, above the danger mark, of 205.33 metre.

21 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

Chatterjee, who was once a trusted lieutenant of the TMC supremo, mocked her and the party's leadership for appointing poll strategist Prashant Kishor to revive its prospects in the next assembly polls. (Photo:Twitter | MukulAdhikary5 )

'Ready to contest against Mamata,' says former TMC loyalist Sovan Chatterjee after joining BJP

He also dismissed allegations that he had switched over to the saffron camp to avoid CBI interrogations into the Narada tape scam.

21 Aug 2019 2:48 PM

‘France makes a call to the parties for restraint, de-escalation, and easing the situation. It is essential to abstain from any measure likely to aggravate tensions,’ the statement added. (Photo: AP)

French Foreign Ministry calls Pak, urges for ‘restraint, de-escalation’ over J&K

French put out a statement after the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affaris, Jean-Yves Le Drian, spoke to Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday.

21 Aug 2019 2:25 PM

Officials said airdropping of food packets will continue in the marooned villages with the help of the Army till the situation normalises. (Photo: ANI)

Food packets, water bottles airdropped by Army helicopters in flood-hit areas of Jalandhar district

The food packets comprising 36,000 'paranthas', 18,000 packets of dry ration and water bottles were transported to Jalandhar Cantt.

21 Aug 2019 2:21 PM

The road was cleared and vehicular traffic returned after the stranded vehicles were moved. (Photo: ANI)

Himachal Pradesh: Traffic on major highways moving smoothly after rains created havoc

Around 127 people are stranded at Chhatru village and the state government is making arrangements to rescue them.

21 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

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