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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Modi govt has Tughlaqi style of functioning: Mamata Banerjee

She alleged that anyone who spoke out against the Centre was branded as corrupt and central agencies were sent after...

10 Jan 2017 5:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Modi speaks about farmers to hide pro-capitalist image: UP farmer

By not allowing cooperative banks to exchange old notes, the PM has broken the backbone of the farmers, Dixit said.

10 Jan 2017 5:24 PM IST

Tamil Nadu unit BJP President Tamilisai Sounderrajan. (Photo: PTI)

Pongal holiday: Efforts to paint central govt as 'anti-Tamil', says...

The Centre's notification reportedly converted compulsory holiday for the harvest festival of Pongal into a restricted...

10 Jan 2017 5:16 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (Photo: PTI)

Cooperatives became collateral damage in note ban: Kerala CM

The high value note ban of November 8, last year is a Tughlak like reform, the Kerala CM said.

10 Jan 2017 5:09 PM IST

Candidates from Mulayam and Akhilesh camps cannot fight election on cycle symbol at the same time, therefore, the EC will have to take a call on the issue before the filing of nominations begins.

Cycle symbol war: EC to hear warring SP factions on Jan 13

The 'cycle' symbol faces the threat of being frozen if the Election Commission is not able to decide.

10 Jan 2017 5:00 PM IST

The incident occurred last night in Aliganj area when the woman, a journalist with a leading Hindi daily, was returning home after work, police said. (Photo: Representational Image)

UP: Youths booked for teasing woman journalist in Lucknow

The accused youths travelling in a car started following her, overtook her vehicle and misbehaved with her.

10 Jan 2017 4:51 PM IST

Three police personnel were injured during Republic Day celebration in Rajasthan. (Photo: PTI)

India says no to UAE military paratrooper at Republic Day Parade

The Ministry of Defence has, instead, insisted on sending a marching contingent for the parade.

10 Jan 2017 4:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat (Photo: PTI)

BJP devoid of issues, hurling 'baseless charges': Congress

BJP claimed that proper procedures had been followed in the purchase of laptops for SC/ST in Uttarakhand.

10 Jan 2017 4:37 PM IST

More than 10 students had committed suicide last year with stress blamed for the children taking the extreme step. (Photo: Representational Image)

Meditation session for students of Kota coaching classes

The event will develop self-confidence and encourage students to lead a stress-free life while preparing for entrance...

10 Jan 2017 4:32 PM IST

The chief ministers statement comes in the wake of opposition claims that over 100 farmers have died in the state due to shock or committed suicide due to distress over crop failure. (Photo: Representational Image)

17 farmers committed suicide in TN in 2 months: CM Panneerselvam

Though they have committed suicide due to various reasons, a sum of Rs 3 lakh each will be provided to their families,...

10 Jan 2017 4:22 PM IST

In its chargesheet, CBI has alleged that HEPL had grossly misrepresented about its status of preparedness, not only in its application form, but also in the feedback form. (Photo: Representational Image)

Coal scam: Court frames charges against Himachal power plant,...

The court found prima facie there was evidence which suggested that the accused committed the offence under sections...

10 Jan 2017 3:54 PM IST

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As video goes viral, BSF says constable an alcoholic, habitual...

BSF IG DK Upadhyay said that Tej Bahadur Yadav also indulged in habitual absenteeism and was rude to superiors.

10 Jan 2017 3:51 PM IST