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Rescuers and onlookers stand around coaches of a derailed passenger train in Kuneru, Andhra Pradesh.

Hirakhand Express mishap: 1 yr after husband's death, woman loses...

Jashoda had gone to her parents' place at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district from Vizianagaram with her two children.

23 Jan 2017 1:09 PM IST

A protestor holds a placard supporting Jallikattu at the Marina Beach in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Jallikattu row: 69 caveat petitions filed in Supreme Court so far

A caveat means that if a petition against Jallikattu is filed before the SC, it will hear all parties before delivering...

23 Jan 2017 12:59 PM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: Representational Image)

Appoint NHRC DG within a week: SC to Centre

Chief Justice JS Khehar headed a bench that directed the Centre to appoint the members of the human rights body within...

23 Jan 2017 12:55 PM IST

Youngstres and Students during the protest to Lift ban on jallikattu and impose ban on PETA, at Marina Beach in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Bill to replace ordinance on Jallikattu to be placed in TN Assembly at...

Mass movement and spontaneous outpouring of emotion paved the way for Jallikattu, says Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao.

23 Jan 2017 12:48 PM IST

Hundreds of people thronged the Beladakuppe Madeshwara temple in the heart of Bandipur Reserve Forest for a fair on Monday

Cashless transactions in Assam hamlet for over 5 centuries

For over 5 centuries, members of the Tiwa tribe have conducted an annual fair where transactions are completely...

23 Jan 2017 12:05 PM IST

Young men participate in Jallikattu event at Rapoosal village in Pudukkottai district. (Photo: DC)

3 die as Jallikattu restarts in Tamil Nadu

With an ordinance being promulgated for holding Jallikattu, the sport was organised in several parts of the state.

23 Jan 2017 11:21 AM IST

Subhash Chandra Bose (Photo: PTI)

Modi pays tribute to Subash Chandra Bose on 120th birth anniversary

The Prime Minister took to twitter to remember the leader on his 120th birth anniversary.

23 Jan 2017 11:15 AM IST