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Union Home Minister Amit Shah greets Jagat Prakash Nadda, as the latter formally takes charge as BJP National President after being elected unopposed, at party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. PTI photo

Nadda elected BJP president, unopposed

J.P. Nadda elected as the new national president on Monday.

20 Jan 2020 1:38 AM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh PM says CAA internal to India, calls it unnecessary

Hasina says there is no reverse migration, relation with India at its best.

20 Jan 2020 1:36 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches action plan

Along with it, he promised a clean environment, including a clean Yamuna and housing to every slum dweller.

20 Jan 2020 1:33 AM IST

Incumbent Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat, who retires on December 30, will turn 62 on March 16, 2020. (Photo: DC)

Chief of Defence Staff to look into border disputes

The CDS will look at apprehended foreign defence personnel and ex gratia compensation for land mine casualties.

20 Jan 2020 1:32 AM IST

The envoy, who was part of the delegation of 15 foreign envoys who had visited Jammu and Kashmir on January 9 and 10 also said that many Kashmiris are resigned to the revoking of Article 370 and realise that the clock cannot be turned back.

Economic action plan only way to end uncertainty in J&K, says envoy

â€œMany people in Kashmir are resigned to the fact that the revoking of Article 370 is a done deal and cannot be...

20 Jan 2020 1:29 AM IST

Panel showcasing memorabilia.

Gandhi Smriti: Death by digitisation

At least six large, thematic panels â€” a collage of photographs and text â€” have been removed from Gandhi Smritiâ€™s...

20 Jan 2020 1:27 AM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday released five political leaders who have been under detention since August 5, the day when the Centre announced the abrogation of Article 370 provisions and bifurcation of the state. (Photo: PTI)

J&K didnâ€™t lift ban on news, other key sites

The govt doesnâ€™t understand how internet works: Developer

20 Jan 2020 1:23 AM IST

HoDs exhort nurses, paramedical staff, junior and senior doctors not to use their phones.

Doctor, first heal thyself: â€˜Ek doctor ki mautâ€™ - physicians must...

Dr Meena Kumar, who hails from Tamil Nadu, completed her MBBS and MD at the Gandhi medical college in Hyderabad.

20 Jan 2020 1:17 AM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman releases a book on the CAA in Chennai on Sunday. (PTI)

States opposing central law is unconstitutional: Nirmala Sitharaman

Pointing out that the Centre has granted citizenship to about 4.61 lakh Sri Lankan Tamil refugees between 1964 and 2008.

20 Jan 2020 1:04 AM IST

Protesters display placards during an all-women demonstration against CAA, NRC, NRP in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan Assembly to reject Citizenship Amendment Act

Parliamentary affairs minister Shanti Dhariwal said the Assembly session will begin on January 24.

20 Jan 2020 1:01 AM IST

The Shirdi Saibaba is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike.

Shirdi shutdown called off post midnight

Maharashtra CM calls meeting with temple trust officials to discuss row over seerâ€™s birthplace

19 Jan 2020 9:05 PM IST

Rajasthan govt to bring in assembly resolution against implementing CAA

Rajasthan govt to bring in assembly resolution against implementing...

The resolution is likely to be passed on the very first day of the session, January 24, government sources said.

19 Jan 2020 4:41 PM IST