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Former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu. (Photo: PTI)

Punjab election: Congress calling for Navjot Singh Sidhu?

Mr Sidhu met Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi for about 45 minutes.

21 Dec 2016 2:35 AM IST

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at Congress Working Committee meeting at AICC HQ in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi's decisions leave Congress top brass upset'

Though no senior leader is coming out in the open, in private conversation they are extremely critical.

21 Dec 2016 2:33 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at a Sangat Darshan programme in Jalandh-ar on Tuesday (Photo: PTI)

BJP-SAD win shot in the arm for Centre; alliance sweeps Chandigarh...

The results of the largely urban dominated city may now well be viewed as an endorsement of the demonetisation drive.

21 Dec 2016 2:28 AM IST

The ambitious programme of the state government to strengthen English language skills of students at primary level seems to be hit by teachers inadequate English language teaching skills, especially in Nellore district. (Representational image)

CBSE decides to make board exams compulsory for Class X students

Currently, it is optional for CBSE students to choose either the board exam or a school-based examination.

21 Dec 2016 2:23 AM IST

Smoking cigarettes can increase the likelihood that certain harmful bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis. (Representative Photo)

Rich haul of cigarettes in Delhi; DRI seizes foreign cigarette brands

The consignment which was concealed in a 40-feet container had reportedly been declared as a packaging material.

21 Dec 2016 2:16 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee (Photo: AFP/File)

Telangana: Traffic curbs for President Pranab Mukherjee's visit

Traffic police has imposed curbs on December 22, from Hakimpet IAF station to Rashtrapati Nilayam.

21 Dec 2016 2:13 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: AP)

Rail services must be paid for, says Arun Jaitely

The government had in September scrapped the 92-year old practice of presenting a separate railway budget.

21 Dec 2016 2:12 AM IST