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Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Munir Khan denied that Iltija was detained and said the Ananantnag district administration did not give clearance for her visit. (Photo: Twitter)

-'Detained by police after I tried to visit grandfather-'s grave-':...

Iltija, a Special Security Group protectee, said she had sought permission to visit her grandfather-'s grave in...

2 Jan 2020 6:58 PM IST

On being asked over reports of a deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan wherein an OIC meeting will be called to discuss the Kashmir issue, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in his weekly briefing said, The reports are entirely speculative. We are not aware of any such meetings of OIC on India related matter. (Photo: ANI)

-'Speculative-': MEA rebuffs reports of Saudi-Pakistan plans for OIC...

The reports came after recently appointed Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud undertook a maiden...

2 Jan 2020 6:14 PM IST

Expressing displeasure on the response to the tragedy, Mayawati also questioned the silence of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying if she does not meet mothers of the deceased children, then her meeting with the kin of the victims of violence during the anti-CAA protests in UP will be construed as pure theatrics. (Photo: PTI)

-'Don-'t politicise deaths of infants-': Gehlot as over 100 infants...

His remarks came amid criticism by the BJP and BSP supremo Mayawati, who accused the state govt of being insensitive.

2 Jan 2020 4:23 PM IST

Vikas, a resident of Sangam Vihar, was challaned by the traffic police for riding the motorcycle without helmet. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi man sets bike on fire after being challaned for riding without...

The traffic police challaned him and impounded the motorcycle, following which Vikas set the bike on fire.

2 Jan 2020 11:23 AM IST

Several feared trapped after burning factory collapses in Delhi

Several feared trapped after burning factory collapses in Delhi

Total 35 fire tenders are working and the rescue operations are underway.

2 Jan 2020 10:41 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM greets people on birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

PM Modi also posted a brief video on the guru describing how he fought against injustice and caste discrimination.

2 Jan 2020 10:25 AM IST

In Noida also, the air quality was not satisfactory in the morning as the AQI at PM 10 was 359 and PM 2.5 at 424. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Delhi pollution levels remain -'severe-', citizens advised to avoid...

An advisory has asked people to keep windows of their houses closed and asthmatics to keep medicines handy.

2 Jan 2020 10:12 AM IST

Cow shelters will be set up in all districts except Lahaul Spiti, to provide shelter to stray cattle in the natural environment. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Cow sanctuaries to be set up in 11 districts of Himachal Pradesh

The government is also planning to provide facilities for grazing as per the availability of land resources in the...

2 Jan 2020 9:57 AM IST

Kannan has been booked under Sections 504, 505(1) and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil writer arrested for hate speech against PM Modi, Shah

The police have booked him on the basis of multiple complaints filed by BJP leaders.

2 Jan 2020 9:32 AM IST

Students take part in a protest rally against the National Register of Citizens and the amended Citizenship Act. (File photo) (PTI Photo/Ashok Bhaumik) (PTI12_30_2019_000142A)

IIT Kanpur launches inquiry into students reciting Faiz poem at CAA...

They sang the poem â€˜Hum Dekhengeâ€™ by the great poet to express solidarity with students of Jamia Milia Islamia

2 Jan 2020 9:06 AM IST

The Mamata Banerjee governments proposal was rejected after an Expert Committee examined it in two rounds of meeting. (Photo: File)

Republic Day 2020 parade: Centre rejects West Bengal-'s tableau...

The Ministry had received 32 tableau proposals from states and union territories and 24 from central ministries and...

2 Jan 2020 9:01 AM IST

Hyderabad Metro Rail trail run being carried out between JBS metro station to MGBS on Monday. (Photo: S. Surender Reddy)

4.6 lakh passengers travelled on Metro on the New Year Eve

He said that HMRL had made special arrangements for safe travel on New Yearâ€™s Eve.

2 Jan 2020 2:34 AM IST