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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, passed last week in LS, has been received with outcry from the transgender group, urging the govt to either withdraw or send the Bill for review. (Photo: ANI)

Transgender community protests against Transgender Persons Bill (2018)...

If you cannot provide us employment, don't take our livelihood away,' said Vicky Shinde, a member of transgender...

27 Dec 2018 1:26 PM IST

Enraged over the death of Balkishan, a mob also went violent and ransacked the car of a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). (Photo: ANI)

8 cops suspended over Dalit's death in UP's Amroha

Deceased was identified as Balkishan, who according to relatives, died in police custody on Monday night.

27 Dec 2018 12:10 PM IST

Indias manufacturing sector activity fell to a four-month low in February

'Manufacturing sector posts strong sales growth in Q2'

The RBI said companies in manufacturing sector posted a net profit of Rs 47,100 crore in the reported quarter.

27 Dec 2018 11:06 AM IST

During a press interaction after a function where he felicitated the panchayat election winners of South Salmara district, the journalist asked AIUDF chief if he would ally with the Congress or the BJP in the future. (Photo: ANI)

I will smash your head, AIUDF chief threatens scribe, tries to hit him

Ajmal allegedly tried to hit journalist too, while his supporters forced scribe to tender apologies publicly.

27 Dec 2018 10:38 AM IST

RUpee on Monday tumbled 50 paise to close at 71.32 against the dollar as nagging worries on global trade war front and uncertain crude prices hurt forex market sentiment.

Rupee slips 19 paise against US dollar in early trade

The domestic unit moved in a tight range of 70.31 to 70.22 in the morning trade.

27 Dec 2018 10:37 AM IST

The 30-share BSE Sensex had opened higher in the morning at 31,299.52. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex rallies over 300 points on positive global cues, Nifty reclaims...

The 30-share index was trading 322.71 points, or 0.91 per cent, higher at 35,972.65.

27 Dec 2018 10:11 AM IST

Man caught smoking in IndiGo flight toilet, detained after landing in...

The cabin crew alerted the flight captain and told the passenger about the policy that bans smoking in planes.

27 Dec 2018 9:24 AM IST

The move came after CM Ashok Gehlot and Deputy CM Sachin Pilot held meetings with Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Portfolios allocated to ministers in Rajasthan; Gehlot keeps 9, Pilot...

Apart from the chief minister and deputy chief minister, 13 cabinet and 10 ministers of state were allocated portfolios.

27 Dec 2018 9:17 AM IST

RLSP president Upendra Kushwaha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to meet the expectations of the people of Bihar. (Photo: ANI)

Would ensure educational reforms if grand alliance wins power: Upendra...

Kushwaha had suggested drastic proposals like recruitment of teachers through SPSC, making 75 per cent attendance...

27 Dec 2018 9:13 AM IST

The judge said the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, and sentenced Abbas to undergo RI for two years. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000. Representational Images)

Fed up with harassment, Maharashtra woman cuts off man's gentials

The man continued to allegedly make unwanted advances towards the woman and stalked her for last few weeks, woman told...

27 Dec 2018 9:08 AM IST

Golfer Jyoti Randhawa (2nd from left) arrested on charges of poaching in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve protected area, in Bahraich district, Wednesday. (PTI)

Jyoti Randhawa held on poaching charges in Uttar Pradesh

Equipment used for hunting, a telescope-mounted .22 bore rifle, 80 live cartridges and cash were seized from his...

27 Dec 2018 12:51 AM IST

Willing to ally with Congress to defeat BJP in 2019 polls: Shivpal...

Yadav also said that Ram temple should not come up on a land which was under dispute.

26 Dec 2018 6:26 PM IST