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Of the 2,56,186 students who took the Inter advanced supplementary exams, 1,65,971 cleared them. (Representational Image)

Goa exam: Accounts dept proposes re-evaluation after all 8,000...

Meanwhile, political parties hit out at the Goa government with the Congress stating that it was a 'cruel joke' on the...

23 Aug 2018 7:54 PM IST

Further investigation in the matter is underway. (Photo: ANI)

Three children among 11 killed after car plunges down hill in Himachal...

The victims were on their way from Manali to Lahaul-Spiti when the incident took place near Rohtang at Rani Nallah.

23 Aug 2018 7:33 PM IST

Former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were among over 400 guests present in the ceremony, which also saw the presence of legislators, senior leaders of BJP, PDP, National Conference, Congress and other political parties. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Satya Pal Malik sworn in as governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Malik was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Gita Mittal at the Raj Bhawan...

23 Aug 2018 7:00 PM IST

Pointing at the need for a legal framework, Rawat ruled out holding simultaneous elections any time soon. (Photo: AP)

No chance at all, says Election Commission on simultaneous polls

O P Rawat emphatically ruled out the possibility of holding simultaneous elections without 'legal framework' in place.

23 Aug 2018 6:35 PM IST

Vinesh soon rubbished the report saying it was just a sign of encouragement by the Indian flag bearer and she was disappointed that it was portrayed in the wrong way. (Photo: PTI/AP)

Asiad gold medallist Vinesh Phogat rubbishes alleged Neeraj Chopra...

A national newspaper published a story that read there was something brewing between Phogat and Neeraj Chopra.

23 Aug 2018 5:27 PM IST

The examination of the crime scene and dead bodies indicated that the death was caused by firearms. Bijarani received one gunshot in the head while his wife three bullets one on head and two on abdomen. (Photo: File/Representational)

Uttar Pradesh: 5 injured in firing near Gorakhpur commissioner house

Police said that one of those who was shot at was threatened earlier in the day by one of the attackers.

23 Aug 2018 4:16 PM IST

Women rights activists protest in New Delhi on July 30 over the sexual assault of girls at a state-funded shelter home in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. Police dug up the grounds of the rescue home after allegations that one girl was killed there.

Patna HC pulls up CBI for no progress report in Bihar shelter home...

The sexual assault of 34 girls over a period of time in the government-funded Muzaffarpur shelter home came to light...

23 Aug 2018 3:04 PM IST

Her announcement means that she wont participate in the upcoming womens World T20, slated to take place in West Indies during November 2019.(Photo: AP)

Veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami announces international retirement from...

Goswami is currently the leading wicket-taker in the women's ODI format and also the first woman to pick up 200 ODI...

23 Aug 2018 2:59 PM IST

At least 10,000 new jobs will be created with the implementation of the Centres ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission.

Ayushman Bharat scheme credit positive for insurers: Moody's

Health insurance contributes around 23 per cent of general insurance premiums and is one of insurers main drivers of...

23 Aug 2018 2:57 PM IST

Minister KJ Alphons stayed at the Changanassery SB high school camp. (Photo: Facebook)

KJ Alphons' picture from Kerala relief camp starts hilarious Twitter...

Twitter users came up with #Kannanthanamsleepchallenge and shared their pictures while sleeping with hilarious captions.

23 Aug 2018 2:40 PM IST

The prime minister arrived in Gujarat on Thursday morning on a days visit and headed to Valsad. He will launch some more projects later in the day in Junagadh. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

I dream of every family owning a house by 2022: PM Modi in Gujarat

More than one lakh houses have been built in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana which envisions housing for...

23 Aug 2018 2:02 PM IST

The flood situation in all 14 districts of Kerala, particularly in Pathanamthitta, remained grim on Thursday. At least 75 people have been killed so far. (Photo: PTI)

'Dog in the manger' policy: Kerala on Centre's refusal to foreign help

Thomas Isaac said Kerala had asked for Rs 2,200 crore but were just granted a 'precious' Rs 600 crore.

23 Aug 2018 1:57 PM IST