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The Thar Express to Karachi left Bhagat ki Kothi station here at its scheduled time at 1 am Saturday, officials said, amid apprehension that its run may end a few hours later at Munabao, the last station on the Indian side of the border. (Photo: ANI)

Thar Express departs for Karachi on time but uncertainty looms

Hindu Singh Sodha, president of the Seemant Lok Sangthan, said it would be unfortunate if train falls victim to the...

10 Aug 2019 8:26 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi has expressed that he would like to see a broad consultation involving state leader and the Congress Legislature Party. (Photo: File)

Congress Working Committee meets to elect party president

On Friday, after a meeting at Sonia Gandhi's home, Mukul Wasnik has emerged as the frontrunner for the post.

10 Aug 2019 8:00 AM IST

DMK candidate Kathir Anand defeated AIADMK nominee AC Shanmugham in the bypoll, which was rescinded before the General Elections in May after unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from an office said to be that of a close associate of Anand. (Photo: ANI)

DMK wins Vellore Lok Sabha bypoll

With this win, the DMK has bagged 38 of 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu, while one is with the AIADMK.

9 Aug 2019 5:11 PM IST

Senior leaders including AK Antony, Ahmed Patel and KV Venugopal were at the meeting at Sonia Gandhis house. Sources say the leaders decided that there would be no more delay on picking the next Congress president. (Photo: ANI)

Mukul Wasnik frontrunner for Cong chief, decision tomorrow: sources

Mukul Wasnik, say sources, is seen as a strong choice to repair Congress's organizational weaknesses with his long...

9 Aug 2019 5:09 PM IST

Mishras counsel argued that proceedings and order are clearly in violation of the law of natural justice. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi HC adjourns hearing in Kapil Mishra's plea against...

Justice Vibhu Bakhru directed Mishra to file an affidavit within two weeks on the Delhi Assembly Speaker's version.

9 Aug 2019 4:37 PM IST

On the need to modernise the Parliament complex, Naidu said the Parliament Building has become quite old and during his tenure as Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, he had held meetings on the prospective modernisation of the parliament premises. (Photo: ANI)

Vice President calls for code of conduct for lawmakers

He would appeal to the parties for voluntary code of conduct instead of it being mandatory so that compliance is good.

9 Aug 2019 4:06 PM IST

Amid a security clampdown and suspension of internet services in the state, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma on Friday said that normalcy is returning to the region and that the authorities are doing everything in their power to facilitate people. (Photo: ANI)

Normalcy returning to Jammu, regulating to control situations:...

Verma also appealed that the people approach concerned authorities if they face any problems and avoid rumours.

9 Aug 2019 4:05 PM IST

I request all the members to seriously ponder over the issues and see to it that the House functions smoothly, effectively and meaningfully and everybody be it small or big party get a reasonable opportunity to raise their issues, Venkaiah Naidu said. (Photo: ANI)

Naidu calls on parties to frame code of conduct for lawmakers

Naidu said Parliament and Assemblies are constitutional entities and their efficient functioning was a must for a...

9 Aug 2019 3:49 PM IST

On being asked about Pakistans reactions on the revocation of Article 370, Hooda said, Revocation of Article 370 is an internal matter of India and Pakistan has no right to speak about it. (Photo: ANI)

'It is up to BJP govt to develop trust, peace in Kashmir Valley':...

'The government should talk to all political forces in the valley who believe in India and who believe in peace,' Hooda...

9 Aug 2019 3:45 PM IST

I do not want to prejudge the judgement of Indian people. We will take the decision on the basis of what people decide, Rahul Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI)

New Congress chief to be decided tomorrow in CWC meeting

The meeting is scheduled to take place at 11 am at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi.

9 Aug 2019 2:20 PM IST

Abhishek Singhvi recalled court judgements that termed defections a constitutional sin and unprincipled defections a social evil. (Photo: PTI/File)

Slightest delay not an option: Abhishek Singhvi on appointment of new...

A number of partymen have expressed their opinion in public, saying the delay in selecting the new Congress chief is...

9 Aug 2019 12:19 PM IST

Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra govt to waive farmers' loans in flood...

The NCP also said all public representatives of the party will donate one month's salary for flood relief.

9 Aug 2019 11:02 AM IST