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PM Modi has been conferred with Prize for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. (Photo: File)

PM Modi to be conferred with Seoul Peace Prize 2018

The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul.

24 Oct 2018 10:52 AM

The militants opened fire on security forces, triggering a gunbattle in which two ultras were killed. (Photo: Representational | File)

Two militants killed in encounter in J&K's Nowgam, internet suspended

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the city on information that some militants had sneaked in the area.

24 Oct 2018 9:47 AM

The CBI building has been sealed and neither the staff nor outsiders are being allowed. (Photo: cbi.gov.in)

CBI boss Alok Verma, deputy sent on leave, Nageshwar Rao takes over

CBI Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao will take charge as the interim director of the investigating agency.

24 Oct 2018 9:07 AM

Last month, Prakash Ambedkar had announced an alliance with Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

Those who sing Vande Mataram are anti-India: Prakash Ambedkar

'If I sing Jana Gana Mana, I'm anti-India; if I sing Vande Mataram, I'm true Indian? Who are you to give these certificates?' Ambedkar said.

24 Oct 2018 9:05 AM

Social media, however, had a different take on the 'green crackers', with a large number of jokes and memes doing the rounds, including some associating the green colour with certain political parties. (Representational Image | File)

'No such thing exists': Mixed reactions to green firecrackers SC order

Police said they do not have any equipment to measure decibel levels or smoke they emit to ensure only 'green' firecrackers are being used.

24 Oct 2018 8:55 AM

'Keeping in line with our values of ushering in transparency in public life, the BJP has started an initiative of seeking micro donations from our karyakartas and well wishers through the NaMo app. You can donate any amount between Rs 5 and Rs 1,000,' Shah tweeted. (Photo: File)

For 'transparency in public life', Amit Shah donates Rs 1000 to PM Modi's app

BJP President Amit Shah also donated Rs 1,000 and posted the receipt on Twitter.

24 Oct 2018 8:43 AM

The bench has posted the matter for hearing on October 31. (Photo: File)

'You're stalling everything': Supreme Court raps Centre over Delhi sealing

'Ministry is stalling everything. For an agreed procedure, two adjournments have been taken. What is this happening?,' SC bench asked.

24 Oct 2018 8:37 AM

'Pakistani troops fired rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms at around 1035 hours during ceasefire violation. One round landed on a barrel type store shelter in Poonch causing it to catch fire,' Jammu-based defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said on Tuesday evening. (Representational Image)

Blast inside Army brigade headquarters as Pakistan violates ceasefire

Ceasefire violation came just two days after 3 Indian soldiers and 2 heavily-armed Pakistani intruders were killed in a gunfight along LoC.

24 Oct 2018 8:23 AM

In a notification, the ministry said a person, who is a foreign-origin spouse of a citizen of India or of an OCI cardholder, and who fulfil the laid down conditions shall be eligible to apply for registration as OCI card holder. (Photo: File)

Foreigners married to Indians now eligible for OCI card: Govt

Centre has simplified the process of renunciation of Indian citizenship, providing relief to Indians who have applied for foreign passports.

24 Oct 2018 7:51 AM

Mr Brahmpura is the senior most SAD leader from Majha region of Punjab. He is currently a Lok Sabha MP from Khadoor Sahib constituency. (Representational image)

SAD leader Brahmpura resigns from all party posts

Senior Akali Dal leader said he was upset with the handling of sacrilege incidents by the Badal govt.

24 Oct 2018 2:04 AM

Let party go to hell: Congress MLA

The firebrand leader was then heard saying in the clip in his characteristic style, “You just protect my honour, let the party go to hell”.

24 Oct 2018 2:02 AM

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

Shivraj’s Kamal Diwali letters to reach MP households

The party workers would make a miss call to a number of BJP from the numbers of these beneficiaries during the mass contact programme, he added.

24 Oct 2018 2:00 AM

Gunvant Patidar, a local BJP leader and vice-president of Mandsaur zilla parishad in Madhya Pradesh, has resigned from the party. (Representational image)

BJP leader resigns from party over police ‘harassment’

He was earlier sentenced to five years imprisonment by a local court after being convicted of opium smuggling.

24 Oct 2018 1:58 AM

Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh (Photo: PTI)

Chhattisgarh CM, Atal niece file papers for Assembly polls

Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh on Tuesday filed nomination from Rajnandgaon Assembly constituency, he currently represents.

24 Oct 2018 1:51 AM

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha chief, Poonam Mahajan, said the three-day ‘Yuva Maha Adhiveshan’ would be held from October 26. (Photo: AP)

BJP to hold summit of youth leaders in Hyderabad

The exercise is aimed to prepare the party’s youth workers for the 2019 general elections & a political resolution would be passed during the event.

24 Oct 2018 1:39 AM

Have a green Diwali says SC, burst firecrackers only from 8 to 10 pm

Top court also bans ‘ladis’; gives 35-min window on NY eve.

24 Oct 2018 1:33 AM

During the hearing, the CBI said charges against Asthana are serious and the agency was investigating the matter and is likely to add more offences in the FIR.

Asthana gets HC shield against arrest till October 29

It was alleged that Mr Sana had paid Rs 50 lakh as bribe to Mr Qureshi which was shown as investment in his company to get relief in a bribery case.

24 Oct 2018 1:28 AM

Rajasthan: PM Modi to focus on voters, Amit Shah on angry cadre

BJP strategy aims to undo damage by lax Raje regime.

24 Oct 2018 1:24 AM

Union home minister Rajnath Singh arrives to address a press conference in Srinagar on Tuesday. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Talks and terror can’t go together: Rajnath Singh

On J&K visit, home minister assesses security, interacts with political parties.

24 Oct 2018 1:17 AM

According to sources, a special ‘Mishrana Parba’ was organised at the Saurasahi Kalyan Mandap where Nabarangpur BJP district president Govind Jain and former parliamentarian Parshuram Majhi welcomed him to the party.

BJD leader joins BJP, says he was neglected

As per reports, the brawl started after Soumya Ranjan’s supporters allegedly raised slogans against the Khandapada MLA.

24 Oct 2018 1:05 AM

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