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SC asks Karnataka Chief Secy to take steps to stop devadasi system

SC asks Karnataka Chief Secy to take steps to stop 'devadasi' system

A 'devadasi' is a woman "dedicated" to worship and service of a deity or a temple for the rest of her life.

14 Feb 2014 7:09 PM IST

BJP pulls further ahead; Cong may slump: Opinion poll

BJP pulls further ahead; Cong may slump: Opinion poll

The latest poll was conducted in a sample of just over 14,000 voters across 28 states.

14 Feb 2014 3:24 PM IST

Ex-JK minister arrested in sexual assault case, freed on bail

Ex-JK minister arrested in sexual assault case, freed on bail

Shabir Ahmad Khan was arrested and released on bail soon after he appeared at a police station.

14 Feb 2014 5:34 AM IST

MP Rajagopal, who used pepper spray in LS, once moved a bill to curb unruly behaviour in Parliament

MP Rajagopal, who used pepper spray in LS, once moved a bill to curb...

MP Rajagopal, who used pepper spray in LS, once moved a bill to curb unruly behaviour In Parliament.

14 Feb 2014 5:19 AM IST

No proposal to increase duration of MBBS course, says govt; doctors call off strike

No proposal to increase duration of MBBS course, says govt; doctors...

No proposal to increase duration of MBBS course, says govt; doctors call off strike.

14 Feb 2014 3:05 AM IST

Hong Kong Bazar in Hyderabad notorious market for piracy: US

Hong Kong Bazar in Hyderabad notorious market for piracy: US

US identifies 6 markets in India on global piracy and violation of intellectual property rights.

14 Feb 2014 1:25 AM IST

Telangana Bill tabled in LS; Violence breaks out as Cong MP blasts pepper spray; 16 MPs suspended

Telangana Bill tabled in LS; Violence breaks out as Cong MP blasts...

Cong MP uses pepper spray; 18 MPs suspended; BJP, other parties say bill not introduced.

14 Feb 2014 12:48 AM IST

Telangana Bill promises new capital for Seemandhra within 45 days, economic sops

Telangana Bill promises new capital for Seemandhra within 45 days,...

Govt promises tax incentives to promote region's economic growth in the bill.

13 Feb 2014 11:44 PM IST

AP Assembly passes two bills amid ruckus, adjourned sine die

AP Assembly passes two bills amid ruckus, adjourned sine die

Bills passed amid slogan shouting by TRS and other members from Telangana.

13 Feb 2014 9:30 PM IST

Veteran filmmaker Balu Mahendra passes away

Veteran filmmaker Balu Mahendra passes away

75-year-old cinematographer-director dies in Chennai following cardiac arrest.

13 Feb 2014 7:55 PM IST

Strict action against MPs involved in gassing of LS: Govt; Attempt to kill MPs, says Shukla

Strict action against MPs involved in 'gassing' of LS: Govt; Attempt...

What has happened has shamed us, says LS Speaker; CPI leader demands Rajagopal's arrest.

13 Feb 2014 7:00 PM IST

HC issues slew of directions to check hate crimes in Delhi

HC issues slew of directions to check hate crimes in Delhi

Court asks Centre, city govt to come up with law to prevent hate crimes.

13 Feb 2014 7:03 AM IST