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The court also said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was unable to prove that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had gained from the alleged deal. (Photo: PTI)

HC upholds discharge of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, 2 others in graft case

The Kerala HC ruled that prima facie there was no case against Vijayan in the 20-year-old corruption case.

23 Aug 2017 4:11 PM

According to media reports, a special CBI court in Haryana will on Friday decide if the self-styled godman is guilty of raping two women followers about 15 years ago. (Photo: File)

Ram Rahim Singh rape trial: Security on toes ahead of verdict on Friday

Although, Singh has been asked to appear before the court in person, he may choose a videoconferencing instead, reports said.

23 Aug 2017 3:11 PM

Prabhu also said that he had devoted his blood and sweat for the betterment of the Railways in three years of his tenure as the minister. (Photo: File)

Suresh Prabhu offers to quit, takes full responsibility for train mishaps

The railways minister's comments come hours after Delhi-bound Kaifiyat Express got derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya.

23 Aug 2017 2:58 PM

The students had assembled on the school campus for the daily prayer when the ammonia gas leaked from a pipeline at around 10.15 am. (Photo: Representational/File)

MP: At least 50 students hospitalised after ammonia gas leak near school

Nearly 800 students were present on the school campus when the gas leaked from the adjoining cold storage.

23 Aug 2017 2:14 PM

Singh further informed that the concerned chief education officer and the zonal education officer have flung into action. (Photo: PTI/File)

Strict action will be taken: MoS Jitendra Singh on absenteeism of J&K teachers

Singh promptly swang into action and directed the district administration and state education authorities to look into the matter.

23 Aug 2017 1:18 PM

The students alleged that for the last 15 days, the school has not opened and the teachers deployed there always remain absent. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Students in J&K school wait for 2 hrs every day, teachers don't turn up, claim parents

Another local Sushil Kumar said that absenteeism has become a routine of the teachers deputed here.

23 Aug 2017 12:54 PM

He alleged that having failed with the police FIR and chargesheets, they (the government) unleashed the Enforcement Directorate to 'harass and hound'. (Photo: PTI/File)

An attempt to harass, hound: Vadra on CBI probe by Rajasthan govt

The Rajasthan government had on Tuesday written to the CBI for a probe into alleged land scams in Bikaner.

23 Aug 2017 10:20 AM

Home Minister Gulab chand Kataria alleged that Vadra's company was third party to purchase 275 bigha land in the year 2010 and it sold the pieces of land to fourth party in 2012. (Photo: PTI/File)

Rajasthan govt seeks CBI probe into land deals involving Robert Vadra

The Congress reacted to this development by accusing the state government of misusing CBI ahead of assembly elections.

23 Aug 2017 9:25 AM

At least 50 passengers were injured and have been rushed to the hospital, said M C Chauhan, General Manager, NCR. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

50 injured as 9 coaches of Kaifiyat Express derail in UP's Auraiya

The train travelling from Azamgarh to Delhi collided with a dumper at around 2:50 am between Pata and Achalda railway stations.

23 Aug 2017 6:34 AM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI )

CM Yogi Adityanath, Shias welcome top court verdict, Sunnis wary

Muslim women in Lucknow have also expressed their happiness over the SC verdict on triple talaq.

23 Aug 2017 2:24 AM

Another Jodhpur woman, Shagufta, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to abolish this system with immediate effect. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Rajasthan women who challenged talaq misuse

Jodhpur woman had written to PM Modi for abolishing triple talaq.

23 Aug 2017 2:21 AM

Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

No final decision on Teen Murti renovation: Rajnath Singh

Senior Cong leaders however hinted at upgrade.

23 Aug 2017 2:18 AM

Supreme Court has uncovered real Islam, says Salman Khurshid

Many Islamic nations have already ushered in reforms and restricted or banned the practice of talaq-e-bidat.

23 Aug 2017 2:17 AM

Muslim women react on the Supreme Court's decision on 'triple talaq' in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

All eyes on AIMPLB Bhopal meet on September 10

Mr Masood has been assigned the job of coordinating the meeting of the board.

23 Aug 2017 2:14 AM

Aayog to launch scheme to guide students in tech labs

The AIM is one of the flagship programmes of the government to promote innovation and entrepreneurship by setting up ATLs across the country.

23 Aug 2017 2:13 AM

The Supreme Court also observed that the practice of triple talaq was against the basic tenets of Quran. (Photo: PTI)

MHA to soon send advisory to states

The apex court had on Tuesday set aside triple talaq by a majority verdict describing the practice of as unconstitutional.

23 Aug 2017 2:10 AM

On being informed, an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker rescued the woman and contacted 108-ambulance. (Representational image)

Denied help, Odisha woman delivers twins in forest

Gori Pujari (19) on Monday suffered from labour pain while her husband Trilochan Pujari, a tractor driver, was in fields.

23 Aug 2017 2:08 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Injustice to Muslim women undone, says Arun Jaitley

Rajyavardhan Rathore said that the verdict is a huge step forward for women’s rights.

23 Aug 2017 2:07 AM

Muslims women celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision on ‘triple talaq’ in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Triple talaq is a sin, has no sanction in Quran: Supreme Court

The simple question that needs to be answered in this case is only whether triple talaq has any legal sanctity.

23 Aug 2017 2:05 AM

19 AIADMK MLAs oppose EPS

TTV moves loyalists to Puducherry resort till trust vote.

23 Aug 2017 2:01 AM

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