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Firefighters and volunteers try to clean up oil that has washed ashore, in Chennai (Photo: PTI)

NGT to hear plea on recent oil spill off Tamil Nadu coast

The petition has also sought constitution of an expert committee to oversee and monitor the entire clean up process.

5 Feb 2017 2:50 PM IST

36 injured in Jallikattu event at Avanipuram

More than 700 bull-tamers participated in the events, which were witnessed by thousands of spectators.

5 Feb 2017 2:27 PM IST

The inmates of Chhattisgarh jails will soon get rid of their stinky and dirty blankets as the state Home department has decided to get them washed. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Blankets in Chhattisgarh jails to be washed as inmates get skin...

The decision to this effect was taken after several complaints of skin-related diseases and allergy to prisoners.

5 Feb 2017 2:05 PM IST

Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall overnight even more wet weather has been forecast over the next 24 hours. (Photo: PTI/File)

J&K: NH remains closed for 3rd day, Valley receives fresh snow

An official said many vehicles are stranded along the highway and would only be allowed to proceed further once the...

5 Feb 2017 1:56 PM IST

CIC asks PMO to furnish historical facts about national anthem, song

'This silence gives rise to doubts whether the Union Government has any records about Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram,'...

5 Feb 2017 1:44 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: AP)

Woman seeks nod for abortion of 21-week-old foetus: SC constitutes...

She has sought permission to abort as the over 21-week-old foetus lacks kidneys, besides having multiple anomalies.

5 Feb 2017 1:32 PM IST