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Home Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a rally in Thirivananthapuram. (Photo: Twitter)

BJP demands Opposition's apology after Headley links Ishrat Jahan to LeT

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Congress should apologise to the nation for their 'malicious campaign' against PM, says Rajnath Singh

Mortal remains of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa were brought to Brar Square, Delhi as nation paid tributes. (Photo: Twitter)

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa passes away, nation pays tribute

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The last rites of Lance Naik Koppad will take place on Friday in his hometown in Dhawar, Karnataka.

Counsel said that petitioner had nothing to do with the suicide. (Rohith Vemula)

Hyderabad university V-C seeks quashing of abetment of Rohith suicide

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Hyderabad High Court directed Telangana Home department to produce all records pertaining to Rohit Vemula suicide.

ISIS opens new 'help desk' for militants to evade tracking

Praveen, a former student of Gitam University, Bubaneswar was a native of Tirupati, Chittoor district.

Missing Chittoor student's body found at California's Newport Beach

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: PTI)

ISI trains LeT, Jaish terrorists, says former Pak President Musharraf

Ishrat Jahan, the 19-year-old Mumbai student killed in an encounter by Gujarat police in 2004. (Photo: PTI)

Ishrat Jahan was a Lashkar suicide bomber, David Headley tells court

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: Twitter)

Odd-even phase 2 from April 15 to 30 in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal

The woman always took a metro on her way home and would then take an auto. (Representational Image: PTI)

Snapdeal employee on her way home abducted near Delhi

The Nepali Congress President passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday. He was 79. Yogi also confirmed media reports that a bed was booked for the veteran leader from Monday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Koirala not taken to hospital for want of ambulance: doctor

MMS was introduced by mobile operators in south India in 2000-01.(Representational Image)

Telecom companies to terminate MMS service in phase manner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter)

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince accorded ceremonial welcome, meets Modi

In the latest video, the child dressed in ISIS's trademark camouflage clothing and a black headband, is apparently shown with his hand on the detonator. (Photo: YouTube Video Grab)

ISIS video shows 4-year-old UK boy blowing up car with prisoners

A man drives his motorbike past damaged buildings in Harasta, east of Damascus. (Photo: AFP)

Russia claims US planes bombed Syria's Aleppo

Bombay Stock Exchange

Market mayhem: Sensex crashes 800 points to crack 23,000-level

Social media giant Facebook has decided to shut down its controversial 'Free Basics' programme in India.

Net neutrality: Facebook shuts Free Basics programme in India

MS Dhoni would hope that Indian bowlers continue their good show in Ranchi Twenty20. (Photo: BCCI)

IND vs SL, Second T20: Kohli-less India look to draw parity

Ranveer recently took to his social networking handle to wish Deepika for her first day of shoot.

Ranveer to spend Valentine’s weekend with Deepika in Toronto

The findings were published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

Alcohol allows bacteria to infiltrate into liver: study

Researchers are trying to understand how chronic exposure to drugs of abuse changes the brain to produce addiction-like behaviours. (Photo: Pixabay)

Diabetes drug may help treat cocaine addiction: study

Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman (Photo: video grab)

ISI funded terror operations and my trips to India, says David Headley

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Women set to lose exemption in Delhi's second phase of odd-even scheme

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Indonesia warns messaging apps to drop same-sex emoticons

Indonesia's government has demanded that instant messaging apps remove stickers featuring same-sex couples.

Find out how guy without a penis had sex with over 100 women

Man was born with a condition called bladder exstrophy. (Photo: Screen grab)

Delhi to host 'World Culture Festival' from March 11-13

The event, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi and the National School of Drama, is expected to host people from over 155 countries. (Photo: Facebook/ The World Cultural Festival)

Mughal Gardens to be open for public from tomorrow

President Pranab Mukherjee at the Mughal Gardens. (Photo: AP)

Adorable: Baby boy gets confused on meeting his dad's twin

Who's the daddy? (Photo: Screen grab)

This type of porn is the top favourite among millennials

The reason why millennials have become so receptive to such porn genres is because of the ‘taboo’ factor associated with incest sex. (Flickr)

Kicked about ICC World Twenty20 already, says Kohli

India cricketer Virat Kohli said he is already kicked about the ICC World T20. (Photo: AP)

The government can use your smart devices to spy on you

US intel chief states that spy agencies can make use of these gadgets to track movements, sensitive information.

Watch: Ad celebrates endless love of 100-year-old man for wife

Celebrate this Valentine's Day like never before. (Photo: Screen grab)

Tax season tips: how to smartly save tax on your home loan

With the high property prices, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the salaried class to buy a house on their savings alone. Hence, almost everyone needs a home loan.

Columns

A House in disorder

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay

The BJP wishes the Lok Sabha to prevail completely.

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay

Parity & prosperity

Patralekha Chatterjee

Budget 2016-17 should provide more financial incentives to industries that increase job opportunities for women.

Patralekha Chatterjee

The INA and Independence

Netaji and the INA made a tremendous contribution towards getting our Independence in 1947.

S K Sinha

The strange behaviour of gravity

Jayant V Narlikar

Imagine our Sun suddenly losing all its pressures.

Jayant V Narlikar

Gallery

Sri Lanka will look at their pacers to carry their form in the Ranchi encounter. India, on the other hand, will look to mend its top order and fine tune its bowling. (Photo: AP/PTI)

IND vs SL, Second T20: Time for MS Dhoni and others to shine

IND vs SL, Second T20: Time for MS Dhoni and others to shine

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Sri Lanka will look at their pacers to carry their form in the Ranchi encounter. India, on the other hand, will look to mend its top order and fine tune its bowling. (Photo: AP/PTI)

IND vs SL, Second T20: Time for MS Dhoni and others to shine

UAE Minister for State Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy talks to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj along with her cabinet colleagues during the ceremonial reception of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at the Indian presidential palace in New Delhi. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

India, UAE extend bridges of cooperation in various sectors

'Ki and Ka' couple Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan along with 'Fitoor' star Aditya Roy Kapur were spotted at Mehboob studio in Mumbai. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Kareena, Arjun and Aditya snapped at Mehboob studio

On February 10, Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan and Karan Johar unveiled their upcoming film 'Kapoor and Sons' first official trailer. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Alia, Sidharth, Fawad and Karan at Kapoor and Sons trailer launch

South

The Madras High Court.

Villipuram suicides: HC allows second post mortem of one of the 3 victims

Vemula's mother said while Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi had come twice and consoled the family; there was no such response from the Prime Minister. (Photo: PTI)

I want justice for my son, says Rohith Vemula's mother

Rammohan was declared elected as Mayor by Hyderabad Collector and presiding officer Rahul Bojja at a meeting of the newly elected corporators of GHMC. (Photo: DC)

TRS leader B Rammohan elected GHMC Mayor

said that 20 railway projects announced in successive budgets were yet to take off and wants Modi to intervene. (Photo: PTI)

Jaya seeks Modi's intervention to expedite rail projects in TN

Representational image

Six Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

Kochi corporation

Kochi Corporation desperate to raise tax revenue

P. Harisekaran, Additional Commissioner of Police

Bengaluru: Parents smuggle kids to scale legal barriers

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy

Party flex board wars take ugly turn in Kerala

Entertainment

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson ‘caught’ kissing Nick Jonas

Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee’s divorce is official

Shekhar Ravjiani has sung the Neerja romantic track ‘Gehra Ishq’.

Shekhar Ravjiani shows off his different shades in Neerja

Nimrat stuck by Rubina's side as she walked her to the mandap.

Nimrat Kaur plays perfect bridesmaid for sister’s wedding

Farhan Akhtar, Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and many more tweeted out short messages for the braveheart.

Bollywood mourns death of Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa

Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda along with Suresh Menon were spotted together.

When Comedy Nights With Kapil team re-unites

Technology

Indonesia's government has demanded that instant messaging apps remove stickers featuring same-sex couples.

Indonesia warns messaging apps to drop same-sex emoticons

Intex 's feature-rich smart band FitRist.

Intex launches smart fitness band FitRist at Rs 999

Modern day camera enthusiasts are gradually preferring smartphones over traditional digital cameras.

Modern smartphones pose challenge for digital camera manufacturers

Barrack Obama seeks cybersecurity boost to replace 'ancient' tech The government can use your smart devices to spy on you Zebronics introduces updated Juke Bar speaker with Bluetooth support

Sports

The Caribbeans will meet Ishan Kishan and boys for world title on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter)

U-19 WC: West Indies beat Bangladesh, set up final with India

Rising Pune Supergiants acquired the services of Saurabh Tiwary (L) and Albie Morkel for IPL 2016. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2016: Morkel, Tiwary join Rising Pune Supergiants

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday said its government will decide over the national team's participation in next month's World T20, to be held in India, within this week. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan team await nod for ICC World Twenty20

India cricketer Virat Kohli said he is already kicked about the ICC World T20. (Photo: AP)

Kicked about ICC World Twenty20 already, says Kohli

Team India Director Ravi Shastri said players selected for ICC World T20 should be given chance in the ongoing T20 series against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

World T20 players should be given chance: Shastri

While recognised as one of the game's biggest hitters, Brendon McCullum acknowledged that his desire to bludgeon the bowling did not always pay off but he had no regrets. (Photo: AFP)

McCullum wishes to sign off with sweaty black cap

Pacer Kusal Rajitha, who played a key role in Sri Lanka's five-wicket win against India in first Twenty20 in Pune, won the Man of the Match award for his super show with the ball. (Photo: BCCI)

To dismiss Rohit Sharma was a great feeling: Kasun Rajitha

As many as five games were abandoned in England last year due to violence and the Marylebone Cricket Club has decided to take some action after consulting with umpire associations around the globe. (Photo: AFP)

Marylebone Cricket Club may introduce red card system

Lifestyle

Chennai Railway station. (Representational image)

'An infantile move'

Kylie Jenner (Photos : AFP, AP)

Seeking sibling support

The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, show that the spread of cold viruses, which is heavily influenced by the school calendar, is the primary driver of asthma exacerbations. (Representational image)

Why asthma gets worse for kids after holidays

A session at the gym followed by cycling and then a lap’s run around KBR park.

Hyderabad’s first ‘gymathlon’ attracts thousands of people

Cawnpore turned to Kanpur within a year of Independence — one of the first towns to do so. The Indian name is apparently derived from Karnapur — or the town of Karna from the Mahabharat. Another theory claims the name has its origins in Sufi history. During the Raj, Kanpur served as a crucial British military base with over 7,000 soldiers stationed there. It’s no wonder then, the Brits wanted a more convenient name to one of their garrisons.

An infantile move: British paper refers Mumbai with its old name Bombay

After examining 800 apps for the study, researchers selected 28 apps that were weight management-specific and allowed for logging food intake.

Here's a list of top weight loss apps

The event, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi and the National School of Drama, is expected to host people from over 155 countries. (Photo: Facebook/ The World Cultural Festival)

Delhi to host 'World Culture Festival' from March 11-13

Scientists are trying to determine if the Zika (ZEE'-kuh) virus, spread by mosquito bites, can cause microcephaly.

Babies' eye damage and Zika? Brazil study suggests a link

South Entertainment

A still from Miruthan

Who was behind Jayam Ravi's zombie makeup?

Ram Gopal Varma winds up from tollywood.

Ram Gopal Varma to direct last Telugu film of his career

Adivi Sesh, Samantha and Mahesh Babu at the launch.

Mahesh babu, Samantha launch Kshanam promo

Actor Allu Arjun visited the sets of Okka Ammayi Thappa that stars Sundeep Kishan and Nithya Menen.

Surprise visit: Allu Arjun visits Sundeep’s film sets

Oozham a revenge drama: Jeethu Joseph

Samantha lifted an epic 102.25 kilos — almost double her body weight.

Deadlift!: Samantha lifts 100 kilos during her weight training exercise

Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

5279 villages electrified in 6 months, says Modi

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Governor can't take away Speaker's powers, says Supreme Court

Lt Col Niranjan EK lost his life during the Pathankot anti-terror operation.

Niranjan killed as SOP did not include new bomb trap tech: NSG

Pakistan pitches for mutual demilitarisation of Siachen Pathankot airbase had 6 terrorists; was in full command: NSG Deworming tablet: Govt says not to worry about side effect

World

A junior doctor holds placards as they protest outside Guy's Hospital during a 24-hour strike over pay and conditions in London. (Photo:AFP)

UK imposes new contract on junior doctors

Riot police outside a prison in the northern city of Monterrey in Mexico. (Photo: AFP)

At least 52 dead in Mexico prison riots: reports

In a text message to a friend, he wrote:

British Muslim jailed for joining ISIS in Syria

A vampire bat captured at a camp in Peru's jungle province of Condorcanqui, close to the border with Ecuador (Photo: AFP)

Rabid bats kill 12 children in Peru

Mass shootings are rare in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has faced a series of recent attacks by Islamic State militants. (Photo: Google Maps)

Teacher shoots dead 6 colleagues in Saudi, arrested

According to new data from Cape Verde's health ministry, more than 7,000 cases of Zika have been recorded in the country since the beginning of the epidemic in October 2015, with heavier than normal rains last summer boosting mosquito numbers. (Photo: AP)

Back to its roots: How Zika may threaten Africa

Francois Hollande popularity plunged after a brief surge in the wake of the November terrorist attacks in Paris. (Photo: AP)

French President to announce govt shake-up

Pervez Musharraf at PNS Shifa, a naval hospital in Pakistan. (Photo: Twitter)

Pervez Musharraf in ICU after high blood pressure

Business

The clause 27.3 of the Unified Licence specifically deals in inter-connection between networks of different licensees for carrying circuit-switched traffic.

TRAI recommends licence amendment to facilitate Internet calls

The partnership with HealthPlan Services positions Wipro to participate in the shift of the US health insurance industry towards a consumer-centric business model.

Wipro to acquire US-based HealthPlan Services for $460 million

The process of procuring servers would be completed by May while the testing would start in June to gauge the response of the system in place.

PF may be withdrawn online from August: EPFO official

The CSO's advance estimate for industry growth in the current year is 7.3 per cent and for manufacturing is about 9.5 per cent.

7.6 per cent growth amid global turmoil is noteworthy: Finance Ministry

With the high property prices, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the salaried class to buy a house on their savings alone. Hence, almost everyone needs a home loan.

Tax season tips: how to smartly save tax on your home loan

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Finance ministry, RBI on same page on monetary policy committee: Shaktikanta Das

the company said operating profit grew last year by 20 per cent and its net revenue by six per cent.

Nokia profit fell in 2015 ahead of Alcatel-Lucent acquisition

Globally, gold rallied 1.5 per cent to USD 1,214.64 an ounce, the highest since May 22 in Singapore.

Gold surges further to Rs 28,800 per 10 grams

Science

A bowling ball and a feather being dropped at the same time

Watch: A bowling ball and a feather fall at the same speed

The study also found that coastal submersion could displace as many as 1.3 billion people worldwide (Photo: Pixabay)

Climate change likely to extend for next 10,000 years: study

The rock slammed into the ground at an engineering college over the weekend. (Representative image)

Scientists study whether meteorite killed man in south India

An icky new hero: Roach-like robots may help in disastersa Understanding aerodynamics: NASA turns to sports balls Gravity-defying shoes to simulate Moonwalk

Coffee Break

Man was born with a condition called bladder exstrophy. (Photo: Screen grab)

Find out how guy without a penis had sex with over 100 women

Be like a Unicorn. (Photo: Screen grab)

Braiding your hair like Unicorn horns is the crazy new hair trend

President Pranab Mukherjee at the Mughal Gardens. (Photo: AP)

Mughal Gardens to be open for public from tomorrow

Who's the daddy? (Photo: Screen grab)

Adorable: Baby boy gets confused on meeting his dad's twin

Celebrate this Valentine's Day like never before. (Photo: Screen grab)

Watch: Ad celebrates endless love of 100-year-old man for wife

David Shelley, chief executive of Little, Brown Book Group, said the script was being published due to public demand. (Photo: Flickr)

Harry Potter returns in '8th story' script of London play

The star-struck canine even went on to show some of his service dog skills after running into Pluto in Disneyland. (Screen grab)

Service dog freaks out after meeting Pluto in Disneyland

Pace was fitted with a specially made Iron Boy suit and his 12-year-old brother Joseph played the role of Iron Man sidekick Colonel James Rhodes.(Photo: Twitter/ Make a Wish Foundation Australia)

'Iron Boy' saves Sydney as Downey Jr tweets support

GOKUL

Counter Point

Opinion

Guru Nanak.

Mystic Mantra: The season of happiness

Chetak choppers of Indian Navy fly past the Talwar-class frigate of Indian Navy, INS Teg, during the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. (Photo — DC)

Periscope: Safe seas, safer India

Rafale fighter Jet (Photo: AFP)

The high cost of air power

White House race may be wide open Death of a warrior DC Debate: Save the girl and woman Mystic Mantra: Set spiritual goals The high cost of air power Parity & prosperity The INA and Independence Will, not miracle, in Siachen India morally right on Net neutrality

Editors' Picks

Team India Director Ravi Shastri said players selected for ICC World T20 should be given chance in the ongoing T20 series against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

World T20 players should be given chance: Shastri

India cricketer Virat Kohli said he is already kicked about the ICC World T20. (Photo: AP)

Kicked about ICC World Twenty20 already, says Kohli

Pacer Kusal Rajitha, who played a key role in Sri Lanka's five-wicket win against India in first Twenty20 in Pune, won the Man of the Match award for his super show with the ball. (Photo: BCCI)

To dismiss Rohit Sharma was a great feeling: Kasun Rajitha

A Mumbai-based security firm was incharge of the first T20 between India and Sri Lanka in Pune. (Photo: DC)

Dogs keep fans at bay during first India-Sri Lanka T20

It’s not just the poor parts of the city that see stray dogs on their streets but the posh ones too as garbage has invaded every nook and corner of Bengaluru.

It’s a dog’s life In Bengaluru!

Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad's mother and wife at their home in Betadoor village in Hubli. (Photo: PTI)

Will, not miracle, in Siachen

The INA had managed to do well and it was a proud moment for them when it planted the tricolour on Indian soil. (Representational Image)

The INA and Independence

Facebook will rethink its approach to devise ways to make its plans work for connectivity. (Representational image)

India morally right on Net neutrality

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