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Mumbai-based preacher Zakir Naik. (Photo: Facebook)

Zakir Naik responds to ED summons, says ready to give statement via...

Zakir Naik also said that he is an NRI and has not received any summons.

21 Feb 2017 5:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with 26-member bi-partisan US Congressional delegation. (Photo: Twitter)

Have farsighted view on H1B visas for skilled workers: Narendra Modi...

At present, 65,000 H1B visas are issued by the US every year and Indians account for a major chunk in it.

21 Feb 2017 5:16 PM IST

P. Sathyagopal on Thursday conducted a high-level meeting with the state water managers and district collectors to gauge the drought situation in all the districts.

TN CM orders release of Rs 2,247 crore relief assistance to 32 lakh...

Survey estimated that Rs 2,247 cr as relief would have to be disbursed to 32,30,191 farmers who suffered crop losses in...

21 Feb 2017 5:07 PM IST

Kappatralla village in Devanakonda mandal of Kurnool district that was once synonymous with faction murders has been transformed into a zero-crime unit, thanks to the relentless efforts of concerned officials.

Kolkata: Man who lived with sister's skeleton for 6 months kills self

45-year-old Dey was released from a home for the mentally ill a couple of months back and was staying alone at a flat...

21 Feb 2017 5:03 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

No cap on visa for Indian students: British envoy

As per estimates, the number of study visas issued to Indian nationals, have fallen drastically.

21 Feb 2017 4:30 PM IST

CRPF deploys woman commandos in anti-Naxal operation for the first time in Ranchi. (Photo: PTI)

Barber to become hairstylist, as CRPF gets a 'nomenclature facelift'

The changes have also been shared with other paramilitary forces like CISF, ITBP, BSF, SSB and Assam Rifles.

21 Feb 2017 4:06 PM IST

In an appalling tragedy, a 42-year-old laborer working in a hotel was set on fire on Wednesday. (Representational image)

Bus catches fire near Bengaluru, 1 killed

One among those injured is critical, while others have sustained minor injuries and are being treated at the hospital.

21 Feb 2017 3:41 PM IST

A file photo of British PM Theresa May with Indian PM Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

India, UK discuss pending deportation, extradition cases

The meeting comes barely weeks after India made an extradition request for liquor embattled baron Vijay Mallya.

21 Feb 2017 3:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Speaker P Dhanapal. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Tamil Nadu trust vote: DMK serves no-confidence notice against Speaker

MK Stalin's counsel argued in the Madras HC that the Speaker tried to tamper with the records of Saturday's trust vote.

21 Feb 2017 3:03 PM IST

The new rules will apply to high-speed, high-in-demand trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi. (Photo: File)

Passengers to give feedback on cleanliness in Rajdhani, Duronto trains

A passenger can send photos related to cleanliness in trains and stations to a central control room to be set up soon.

21 Feb 2017 2:46 PM IST

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. (Photo: Facebook)

Willing to talk with UNC to end blockade: Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh

The land-locked state is witnessing an indefinite economic blockade by UNC since November 1, 2016.

21 Feb 2017 2:33 PM IST

AIADMK General secretary VK Sasikala arrives to surrender at the special court after she convicted in DA case in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Sasikala to serve 13 more months in jail, if she fails to pay Rs 10...

If she pays the fine, Sasikala will be in jail for 3 years and 11 months, out of the 4-year sentence awarded to her.

21 Feb 2017 2:18 PM IST