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MDMK chief and a key architect of the DMDK-PWF-TMC combine Vaiko. (Photo: DC)

Vaiko appeals to TN CM Panneerselvam to release 7 convicts in Rajiv...

In a letter to the Chief Minister, Vaiko also sought release of convicts who had completed ten years of jail term.

8 Jan 2017 3:42 PM IST

Officials said Qureshi arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Sunday night.

8.5 kg gold missing from customs vault at Indira Gandhi international...

There have been many cases of gold, both in form of bullion and jewellery, going missing in the last over 4 years from...

8 Jan 2017 3:07 PM IST

A total of 702 flying squads and 712 surveillance teams are operating in the state for curbing the use of black money at the hustings, according to the latest data. (Photo: Representational Image)

Rs 4,807 crore black money seized post note ban, Rs 112 crore in new...

The agency has also referred a total of 526 cases to its sister agencies like the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate...

8 Jan 2017 2:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Get your People of Indian Origin Card converted by June 30: Modi to...

He also spoke about the various measures for welfare and safety of Indians abroad.

8 Jan 2017 1:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the 14th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), an annual gathering of the Indian diaspora in Bangalore, India. (Photo: AP)

Those opposing note ban are 'political worshippers' of black money:...

It is very saddening to see some black money supporters maligning the moves against corruption, Modi said.

8 Jan 2017 12:55 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

PM thought of next generation; Rahul of disrupting LS, RS: FM on note...

Arun Jaitley said that the queues outside banks had 'disappeared' and that the period of inconvenience was getting over.

8 Jan 2017 12:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Note ban: Imam issues fatwa against Modi, BJP demands his arrest

Terming Modi 'communal', the imam claimed that most of the people in the country now want Mamata Banerjee to be the PM.

8 Jan 2017 11:58 AM IST

Kerala student Jalees Kodur, who was denied a hall ticket for the Ph.D entrance test at the city-based English and Foreign Languages University due to alleged violation of law has got an admission in Ph.D (Arabic) in JNU, New Delhi.

JNU gender panel polls delayed for 9 months amid student-admin

The polls could not be held last time as the sedition row sparked a series of controversies on the campus.

8 Jan 2017 11:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the inauguration of the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas at Bangalore International Exhibition Center in Bengaluru on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Want to turn 'brain drain' into 'brain gain': PM at Pravasi Bharatiya...

Modi also thanked overseas Indians for supporting the government's efforts to fight black money and corruption.

8 Jan 2017 10:59 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: PTI)

AAP to campaign against BJP in UP, but not to contest polls

After completion of the election process in Punjab and Goa, where AAP will be contesting, its leaders will focus on...

8 Jan 2017 10:25 AM IST

The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA) provides for adoption of Hindu children by adoptive Hindu parents. This is not applicable to others like Muslims and Christians.

New rules enable step parents to have legal relationship with adopted...

The latest regulations, which will come into effect from January 16, will also allow relatives to adopt children.

8 Jan 2017 10:19 AM IST

Air India, which has been in the red for the past many years, has posted an operating profit of Rs 105 crore in the last fiscal first time in a decade.

Air India to keep handcuffs on flights to restrain unruly passengers

AI's decision comes after a flyer on its Muscat-Delhi flight allegedly molested an airhostess on January 2.

8 Jan 2017 10:12 AM IST