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Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

Allahabad HC's verdict should not end up like Shah Bano case: Sena

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday termed the Islamic practice of divorcing a woman by uttering the word talaq thrice...

8 Dec 2016 3:29 PM IST

Lok Sabha in session (Photo: PTI)

Four-day break for Parliament

Parliament will now meet on Dec 14, as Dec 13 has already been declared a holiday on account of Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi.

8 Dec 2016 3:22 PM IST

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. (Photo: PTI)

For God's sake, do your job, transact business in Parl: Prez to MPs

Mukherjee said today that continuous disruption of Parliament proceedings was not acceptable.

8 Dec 2016 3:04 PM IST

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressing at the PETROTECH-2016: 12th International Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, in New Delhi. (Photo:PTI)

Farmers the economic backbone of India, note ban will benefit them:...

Modi said on Twitter that the government's measures would cause some inconvenience, but would be beneficial in the long...

8 Dec 2016 2:53 PM IST

Karnataka High Court. (Photo: PTI)

Karnataka HC dismisses petition; calls demonetisation laudable

Karnataka High Court upheld certain restrictions that accompanied the decision saying they are matters for central govt...

8 Dec 2016 2:25 PM IST

Union Minister M J Akbar. (Photo: File)

Denial of rights to women against Sharia: MJ Akbar

The Union Minister of State for External Affairs was speaking on the occasion of SAARC Charter Day at the SAARC...

8 Dec 2016 2:24 PM IST

GHMC Commissioner B Janardhan Reddy said cash rewards worth Rs 1.25 lakh would be given to 18 people, among those who pay their property tax online, every week. (Photo: Representational Image)

GHMC comes up with rewards offer to promote cashless payments

The first prize of Rs 50,000, second prize of Rs 20,000, Rs 10,000 for two persons and Rs 2,500 for eight persons would...

8 Dec 2016 2:20 PM IST