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During the high level discussions, it was mutually agreed to further streamlining the procedure for release and repatriation of fishermen. (Photo: Representational Image)

Protests in Rameswaram after Indian fisherman shot dead by Lankan navy

Fishermen Association said the fishermen were fishing within Indian waters; Lankan navy did not even fire a warning...

7 March 2017 10:40 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Manmohan didn't assert himself during UPA-II for strange reasons: Cong...

Tewari said that there has been a concerted attempt' to try and tailor the national discourse to BJP's views after the...

7 March 2017 10:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his visit to Mumbai, proposed the formation of a statue of the great Marathi warrior Shivaji. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra spent Rs 8 crore from contingency fund on PM ads

The money was spent to meet publicity expenses for the foundation stone laying ceremonies of various projects by Modi.

7 March 2017 9:34 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

EC's show cause notice to Akhilesh for bribery remark

Akhilesh reportedly asked voters in Bhadhoi on March 4 to accept money but vote for the cycle, his party's election...

7 March 2017 9:05 AM IST

The government formed teams and booked 170 cases against the liquor shops that were violating various rules.

Over Rs 124 crore cash, 23 lakh litres liquor seized in UP,...

Counting of votes in these states as also in Punjab and Goa is scheduled for March 11.

7 March 2017 8:58 AM IST

Indian Mackerel fish available in Visakhapatnam. (Photo: DC)

Higher lead levels found in fish in Visakhapatnam

Need to study impact on consumers from marginalised sections taking these fish stressed.

7 March 2017 7:18 AM IST

AgriGold victims stage dharna near Alankar Chowk demanding sto olve their problems in Vijayawada on Monday. (Photo: DC)

AP AgriGold victims on hunger strike

Mr Nageswar Rao said that the government's apathy has forced them to sit on hunger strike.

7 March 2017 7:16 AM IST

Boys must know that girls are not weak: Gurmehar Kaur

She said that gender equality needs to be taught just the way inequality has been taught for generations.

7 March 2017 6:59 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: AP)

Why can't old notes be deposited: Supreme Court

The SC bench issued notice after hearing the ordinance which makes retaining old notes beyond a limit, a punishable...

7 March 2017 6:54 AM IST

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu welcomes Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan to the AP Assembly in Vijayawada on Monday. (Photo: DC)

Andhra Pradesh govt turned hurdles into opportunities: Governor ESL...

11.06 am of the day will remain a golden moment in AP history.

7 March 2017 6:46 AM IST

Madras High court

Plea to restore essentials for ration card holders dismissed

Moreover, instead of 10 kg free rice to poor, the fair price shops were supplying wheat.

7 March 2017 6:24 AM IST

MDMK leader Vaiko had declared that he would lead a protest against the scheme in Neduvasal on February 28.

Vaiko, Thol Thirumavalavan ask Centre not to back SL in UNHRC session

The Lankan government is refusing to accept the participation of international law experts in the war crimes probe, he...

7 March 2017 6:19 AM IST