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The first phase of UP polls in 73 assembly seats in UP witnessed 64.22 per cent turnout on February 11. (Photo: PTI)Nation
Hold Tamil Nadu civic polls before May 14: Madras HC to state EC

The state civic poll was earlier scheduled to be conducted in two phases - October 17 and October 19.

21 Feb 2017 1:53 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: PTI)Nation
Mumbai civic polls: BJP expects at least 55 per cent turnout, sure of...

For the BJP, the stakes are high for the polls as it is pitted against its alliance partner, the Shiv Sena on its home...

21 Feb 2017 11:59 AM IST

Old Rs 1,000 notes, which were demonetised on November 8. (Photo: File)Nation
RBI to introduce new Rs 1,000 notes, printing already underway: report

The logic behind introducing the new Rs 1,000 note is that it will make transactions in Rs 2,000 notes easier.

21 Feb 2017 11:50 AM IST

Foreign work visas were brought into force so that US companies could hire foreign employees in case they couldnt find qualified local recruits.Nation
US Congressmen to visit India, discuss H1-B visa issue with IT...

Indian IT companies are heavily dependent on the US market that accounts for over 60 per cent of the sector's exports.

21 Feb 2017 11:03 AM IST

The villagers thought that Srinivas died as three men were practicing black magic against him. (Representational image)Nation
Kozhikode: Woman held for performing black magic, injuring customer

The accused Najima was arrested and remanded to judicial custody yesterday, after the victim Shemina, suffered 60 per...

21 Feb 2017 10:43 AM IST

Palanisamy won a resounding majority with 122 AIADMK MLAs supporting him during the vote of confidence after those of the DMK were evicted and its allies staged a noisy walkout. (Photo: PTI/ File)Nation
Madras HC to hear DMK plea to declare Palanisamy trust vote null and...

Palanisamy had won the trust vote 122-11 in the 234-member Assembly, aided by the eviction of DMK.

21 Feb 2017 10:06 AM IST

The operation by BSF was carried out to locate and secure cross-border tunnels used by terrorists to enter the Indian territory and defuse improvised explosive devices. (Photo: Representational Image)Nation
J&K: BSF foils infiltration bid in Rajouri, kills 1 terrorist

The BSF 163 Battalion gunned down the terrorist in Keri Sector of Rajouri in the gunbattle that ensued between both...

21 Feb 2017 9:26 AM IST

DMK Working President MK Stalin addressing a press conference at the party office after a meeting in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)Nation
Karunanidhi recovering, undergoing speech therapy: MK Stalin

Karunanidhi was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai in December for breathing difficulty due to throat and lung...

21 Feb 2017 9:08 AM IST

Dubbed as a \mini Assembly election\, over 1.95 crore voters across the state are entitled to exercise their franchise to choose representatives for ten city corporations. (Photo: ANI Twitter)Nation
BMC polls begin in Mumbai, all eyes on tussle between BJP, Shiv Sena

In Mumbai, a total of 2,275 candidates are in fray for the 227 seats. 92 lakh people are eligible to cast the vote.

21 Feb 2017 8:05 AM IST

When customers avail of power from outside the state through open access, power sourced by KSEBL remain idle.Nation
Telangana rejects Rs 8,000-crore power subsidy plea

The energy department has estimated that Rs 31,984 crore would be needed next year and the revenue gap would be about Rs...

21 Feb 2017 7:05 AM IST

Madras High CourtNation
DMK files petition against trust vote

The decision taken by the Tamil Nadu State Assembly Speaker on the floor of the assembly on February 18

21 Feb 2017 6:48 AM IST

Responding to the MPs doubts, Deputy Commissioner N Jairam said the government had decided to link Aadhaar to ration cards only with an aim to plug illegal business. (Representational image)Nation
Karnataka: MP Prakash Hukkeri slams PDS delay over Aadhaar linkage

He slammed the district administration asking them not to create stories to justify the government's stand.

21 Feb 2017 6:44 AM IST

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