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Prakash Belawadi and Priya Chetty- Rajagopal

Steelers are silenced!

The government's decision to drop the steel flyover has led to widespread jubilation in Bengaluru.

3 March 2017 12:00 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: AP)

India must be prepared for chemical, biological warfare: Parrikar

Echoing Parrikar's concerns, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said the Armed Forces must be prepared for all kinds of...

2 March 2017 8:56 PM IST

Studies show about 60-90 percent of people who die by suicide had visited their medical provider within the past year. (Photo: Pixabay)

'More people die from drug abuse than terror attacks'

The report states that one-third of global drug users are females and only one-fifth of them receive any kind of...

2 March 2017 8:56 PM IST

The girl was allegedly raped by two men when she had gone to relieve herself in a field. (Photo: Representational Image)

'Over 3,000 rape cases registered in Chhattisgarh in last 2 years'

During this period, 3,094 rape cases, 1,763 cases of murder, 636 cases of loot and 115 of dacoity were registered,.

2 March 2017 8:47 PM IST

Delhi High Court. (Photo: PTI)

Govt opposes PIL in Delhi HC on Lok Sabha poll losers getting into RS

The Delhi High Court also raised a question on the locus of the petitioner.

2 March 2017 8:30 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee. (Photo: PTI/File)

Make room for dissent, criticism, not intolerance: President on DU...

Delivering a lecture on 'India at 70' today, he also said 'when we brutalise a woman, we wound a civilisation's soul'.

2 March 2017 8:11 PM IST

Shobha De had used the photo of the MP cop to mock Mumbai police.

Mumbai: Cop fat-shamed' by Shobhaa De undergoes surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is aimed at reducing the volume of the stomach to curb the food intake.

2 March 2017 7:54 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: Gold ornaments worth Rs 1.5 crore looted at knife point

Tamil Nadu: Gold ornaments worth Rs 1.5 crore looted at knife point

Three persons in the pretext of buying gold entered the shop and brandished knives at salesmen and decamped with the...

2 March 2017 7:47 PM IST

In his address, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon also mentioned Indus Water Treaty, saying it withstood frequent tensions between India and Pakistan, including wars. (Photo: Representational Image)

Indo-Pak talks on Indus Water Treaty likely this month

The meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission will be held before March 31 as it is mandated' under the treaty.

2 March 2017 7:33 PM IST

Gayatri Prajapati with SP chief Mulayam. (Photo: PTI)

UP police to withdraw 'Y' category security to rape accused leader...

A person enjoying 'Y' category has a security cover of 11 personnel, including one or two commandos.

2 March 2017 7:22 PM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Verdicts on SYL canal have to be executed: SC to Punjab govt

The decree passed by this court has to be given effect to,' the bench said.

2 March 2017 7:10 PM IST

It is estimated that 68 lakh abortions occur in India every year. (Credit: YouTube)

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against abortion law

The bench, however, said it would list the matter for adjudication after it decides 'national important issues'.

2 March 2017 6:46 PM IST