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On Tuesday, Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season with the mercury soaring to 46 degrees Celsius in some parts of the city. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Severe heat wave warning issued for Delhi, Rajasthan, UP, other northern states

Met department also said that parts of Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will also experience dust storm on May 24.

23 May 2018 1:39 PM

Incidents of violence and arson during the February 2016 agitation left 30 people dead and several injured. (Photo: PTI)

2016 Jat stir: Haryana not to act on cases sought to be withdrawn

During resumed hearing in a case related to the agitation, govt told Punjab and Haryana High Court that it has sought to withdraw the cases.

23 May 2018 1:34 PM

Addressing the 'dharma poratam sabha' in Vizag on Tuesday, the Information Technology, Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister said, 'Telugu people showed you just a trailer in Karnataka elections. They will show you the full movie in 2019 elections.' (Facebook/NaraLokesh)

Karnataka just trailer, real cinema in 2019: Andhra IT Minister Nara Lokesh

Lokesh said TDP had collaborated with BJP in 2014 hoping that the new government at the Centre would help the state but all went in vain.

23 May 2018 1:26 PM

Earlier, seven election petitions were filed in the high court seeking sealing and investigation of EVMs used in seven constituencies after the 2017 state assembly elections, alleging tampering with the machines. (Photo: File | Representational)

Uttarakhand HC orders release of EVMs not part of 2017 tampering petitions

Election Commission requested the court that the EVM's which were not part of petitions seeking their sealing be released for use in future.

23 May 2018 1:18 PM

The BSF officials said the Pakistani border guards resorted to unprovoked heavy mortar shelling at its border outposts and civilian areas early Wednesday, prompting it (BSF) to retaliate befittingly. (Photo: Representational | ANI)

4 more civilians killed in Pak shelling across border, thousands flee homes

Among those injured are five Border Security Force (BSF) jawans, three of them critical condition.

23 May 2018 1:13 PM

The chargesheet names managing director of Gitanjali group Mehul Choksi, former PNB managing director and CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian and two serving executive directors of PNB, Brahmaji Rao and Sanjiv Sharan, and PNB deputy manager Gokulnath Shetty among others. (Photo: File)

PNB scam: Court orders issuance of non-bailable warrant against Mehul Choksi

The second chargesheet has been registered for a total amount of Rs 7,080.86 crore, covering 142 LOUs and 58 foreign letters of credit.

23 May 2018 1:13 PM

The doctors of the hospital allegedly turned away the pregnant woman, saying that her condition was not normal. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

UP woman gives birth in railway toilet after hospital refuses to admit her

Due to absence of doctors or medicinal facilities, baby died shortly after birth.

23 May 2018 1:08 PM

'I've demanded investigation in this matter and have also told the authorities to check the CCTV footage. The truth will automatically be out,' the accused, Bharti said. (Photo: ANI)

UP school warden dresses up as ghost at night to molest girls, probe on

The accused warden Poonam Bharti has denied the charges and demanded an investigation in the matter.

23 May 2018 12:55 PM

11 people including a teenager were killed in anti-Sterlite protest in Tuticorin on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Madras HC stays expansion of Sterlite copper plant, day after protest

The company had filed an application in February to obtain environmental clearance to expand its plant in Tuticorin.

23 May 2018 12:00 PM

11 people were killed and several others were injured during police firing on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Tamilians murdered as they refuse RSS ideals: Rahul on anti-Sterlite killings

Rahul Gandhi said the bullets of RSS and PM Modi's supporters can never crush emotions of people of Tamil Nadu.

23 May 2018 11:54 AM

Following the incident, Delhi Metro authorities questioned Mayur about his dangerous act. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

On video, a miraculous escape for man crossing Delhi Metro tracks

Mayur claimed that he did not know how to get to the other platform, so he crossed the track.

23 May 2018 11:47 AM

The video of the incident has gone viral in which the boy sitting in the machine bucket was purportedly seen being lifted off after the driver started the engine. (Representational Image)

Poclain driver starts machine with 8-yr-old boy in its bucket

The incident occurred on Sunday near a nullah in Ganesh Peth area where desilting work was underway.

23 May 2018 11:24 AM

Dr Kafeel Khan requested Kerala CM to allow him to serve at Calicut Medical college to save innocent lives. (Photo: PTI)

Dr Kafeel Khan, Gorakhphur tragedy accused, offers help in Nipah-hit Kerala

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the government was happy to welcome doctors like Khan to work in the state.

23 May 2018 10:52 AM

A Tamil Nadu police personnel in plainclothes placing himself atop a police bus, a few meters away from where people had gathered to hold anti-Steralite protest. (Photo: ANI | Screengrab)

Anti-Sterlite protest video shows cop saying 'at least 1 should die'

Eleven people, including a 16-year-old girl, have died in Tuticorin during the anti-Sterlite protest on Tuesday.

23 May 2018 9:52 AM

The first death in the outbreak in Kerala took place on Friday, the state's health minister, KK Shailaja, said. (Photo: AFP)

Nipah virus outbreak linked to Kerala well with 'many bats'

Nipah Virus: Officials have tied initial deaths to 'many bats' in a well in Kerala from which the victims drew water, the government said.

23 May 2018 9:42 AM

Bandaru Vaishnav suffered a massive stroke while having dinner with his family. (Photo: ANI)

Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya’s 21-yr-old son dies of heart attack

Bandaru Vaishnav was a third year medical student at at Mediciti Medical College in Hyderabad.

23 May 2018 8:46 AM

District Civil Surgeon Dr Ashok Thorat said that Beed district civil hospital records showed that a baby boy was born to the couple on May 11. (Representational Image/Pixabay)

Hospital ‘exchanged’ newly-born son with girl, claims Maharashtra couple

The parents claimed that they shifted their underweight son, born in Beed district civil hospital on May 11, to Shree Child Hospital.

23 May 2018 8:15 AM

While Nitish Kumar's remark drew praise from the leaders of his party, the opposition RJD-Congress combine dismissed it as a political gimmick. (Photo: File/AP)

SC/STs quota may rise after 2021 Census, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar said, 'After the 2021 Census, the quota for SCs and STs may be hiked, in keeping with the rise in their population.'

23 May 2018 8:02 AM

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: ANI)

Mufti slams ex-minister for ‘horrid mentality’

Director General of Police, Shesh Paul Vaid, said, “We have registered a case against him (Rajinder Singh) after receiving a complaint.

23 May 2018 2:21 AM

The Army troops had opened fire in the village after surging crowds had held protests against its hosting an Iftar party against their wish at the main mosque of the village.(Representational Image)

‘Miscreants behind J&K shooting’

Four girls were injured in Shopian district on Monday.

23 May 2018 2:17 AM

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