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Naga tribals set ablaze the Kohima Municipal Council office and the office of the district collector to protest against Chief Minister TR Zeliangs refusal to meet their ultimatum, in Kohima on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Nagaland: Govt offices, press club set on fire in protest against...

The protesters turned violent when their demand for Chief Minister's resignation, over killing of two youths in police...

2 Feb 2017 9:09 PM IST

The Election Commission has asked the poll machinery in the five poll-bound states to either cover or remove photographs of political leaders on all hoardings and advertisements. (Photo: Representational Image)

Ask ministries to approach us through you: EC to Cabinet Secretary

In a strongly-worded note, the poll panel also said it will not entertain last-minute requests seeking approvals.

2 Feb 2017 9:05 PM IST

Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed. (Photo: AP)

Enough evidence against Hafiz Saeed, need political will to act: India...

All the 'concrete evidence' on Hafiz Saeed's involvement in Mumbai terror attacks is in Pakistan: India.

2 Feb 2017 7:07 PM IST

Sources said a cabin crew member of Air India has also been slapped with one-year suspension after post flight checks found traces of alcohol. (Representational Image)

Air India woman pilot, cabin crew member fail alcohol test, grounded

As part of the DGCA safety regulations, all pilots and cabin crew must undergo breath analyser test before and after...

2 Feb 2017 6:47 PM IST

Members of the Pollution Response Team removing black oil washed ashore as a thick oily tide from the sea lapped at the coast, days after an oil tanker and an LPG tanker collided near Kamarajar Port in Ennore in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Chennai oil spill clean-up nears completion, fishermen help clear...

The pollution response team of the Indian Coast Guard has removed more than 60 tonnes of sludge.

2 Feb 2017 6:22 PM IST

The report also noted that one of the launch pads was located just opposite the BSF border outpost at Paharpur in Kathuas Hiranagar sector. (Photo: PTI)

First ceasefire violation this year as Pak fires gunshots, hurl...

BSF said rapid rounds of gunfire and about half a dozen grenades were shot at the border post.

2 Feb 2017 5:57 PM IST