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Agrarian distress has yet again reared its head, with another farmer of Ayakkaranpulam village near Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam district collapsing in his field in the wake of crop failure this year due to lack of adequate water in Cauvery for irrigation. (Representational image)

Farmers suicide is sensitive matter, will examine reason behind it: SC

SC seeks response from Centre, states and RBI to examine the likely reasons behind suicides by farmers.

27 Jan 2017 1:41 PM IST

SC rejects PIL seeking ban on cow slaughter throughout country

SC rejects PIL seeking ban on cow slaughter throughout country

The top court said that it has already passed orders on measures to stop illegal interstate transportation of cattle.

27 Jan 2017 1:21 PM IST

Protestors supporting Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming ritual throw stones as they clash with police in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Anti-social elements hijacked Jallikattu stir, cops used least force:...

More than 135 people, including 100 policemen, were injured and several hundred vehicles were burnt on Monday.

27 Jan 2017 1:07 PM IST

Thiruvananthapuram airport. (Photo: Representational Image)

Russian man jumps to death at Thiruvananthapuram airport

He took the extreme step on Thursday night after completing the immigration clearance and other procedures, police said.

27 Jan 2017 12:54 PM IST

Two avalanches hit army personnel in Gurez sector on Wednesday evening trapping several soldiers under the debris. (Photo: Representational Image)

J&K: Death toll of Army jawans killed in Gurez avalanche climbs to 14

While seven personnel were rescued alive by the teams, bodies of 10 soldiers were recovered on Thursday.

27 Jan 2017 12:16 PM IST

The wedding was just like any other regular event, but with a different zing of thrill and courage in the air. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Breaking stereotypes: In a first, eunuch ties knot with man in Odisha

The bride said that it was an arranged marriage and that she had received the marriage proposal from Basudev's family.

27 Jan 2017 11:37 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

SC to hear Nirbhaya gangrape convicts' plea challenging Delhi HC order

Delhi High Court in its hearing sentenced the culprits to the gallows after keeping in view the fact that it was a...

27 Jan 2017 11:31 AM IST