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Renowned cartoonist Mangesh Tendulkar passes away at 83
July 11, 2017 13:33 IST
Renowned cartoonist Mangesh Tendulkar passed away on Monday in Pune at 83 years of age. Tendulkar was suffering from bladder cancer for the last three years and was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on Sunday after he complained of pain.
Uttar Pradesh budget session highlights: Rs 36000 crore allocated for farm loan waiver
July 11, 2017 14:53 IST
Uttar Pradesh budget session Live updates: The Finance Minister announced that Rs 55,781.96 crore has been allocated for new schemes.
Misa Bharti appears before ED in money laundering case
July 11, 2017 13:27 IST
ED had on Monday summoned Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) which came two days after it raided three premises in Delhi belonging to Misa and her husband.
Punjab AAP leader HS Phoolka to quit on Tuesday, Bains backs Khaira as next Opposition leaderSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 13:19 IST
Phoolka decided to quit after Delhi Bar Council rejected his plea that he should be allowed to contest the cases of 1984 riot victims after surrendering the perks of Leader of Opposition.
Opposition parties meet to discuss vice-presidential election
July 11, 2017 13:17 IST
The opposition floor management for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which starts on July 17, was also on agenda. The session is likely to see opposition protests on the raids on RJD chief Lalu Prasad.
SC verdict on SYL canal issue: Respect orders, ensure no agitations take place on the matter
July 11, 2017 13:04 IST
The Supreme Court today said the orders passed by it on the SYL canal issue have to be "respected and executed" and the governments of Punjab and Haryana have a duty to obey them. The court also directed the two states to ensure that no agitation take place.
Punjab GST exemption request: Centre yet to respond, SGPC ‘optimistic’Subscriber Only
July 11, 2017 13:01 IST
The Punjab government had provided these exemptions to SGPC and other religious bodies in Punjab. All these exemptions came to an end once the Goods and Services Tax came into force. Now, the state government has no power to exempt SGPC from paying any kind of tax.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Act of cowardice, says Robert Vadra
July 11, 2017 12:57 IST
Amarnath Yatra attack: The bus that was attacked was travelling from Sonmarg and the pilgrims were returning from the Amarnath shrine. The police claimed that the bus driver was at fault of violating rules and the vehicle should not have been on the highway post 7 pm.
Mehbooba Mufti calls Amarnath Yatra terror attack a ‘blot on all Muslims and Kashmiris’
July 11, 2017 18:58 IST
“It is a gruesome attack, not only on unsuspecting guests, but a brazen attack on Kashmir and Kashmiriyat… All of us shall have to rise against this scourge of violence, the sooner the better,” Mehbooba Mufti said.
Gopalkrishna Gandhi is Opposition pick for Vice-President
July 11, 2017 13:17 IST
Gopalkrishna Gandhi was the only person that was reportedly discussed in the meeting that took place in Parliament House between Opposition parties.
World Population Day 2017: India’s population a boon or bane?
July 11, 2017 12:24 IST
The second most populous country in the world is set to surpass China as the most populous country by 2024 and according to estimates, the drop in India's population will only come around 2050.
Kerala govt plans to open rehabilitation centers for stray dogs
July 11, 2017 12:05 IST
Senior counsel V Giri, who appeared for the state, informed the Supreme Court bench comprising of Justices Dipak Misra and M M Shantanagoudar that the state has the jurisdiction and power to implement its own policies.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Govt asks pilgrims to follow safety protocol
July 11, 2017 11:49 IST
“The information that is available is that the bus was not registered with the shrine board, nor was there any security with the bus. However, the administration is probing the matter and something can be said once the final report comes,” Venkaiah Naidu said.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Congress blames Centre for ‘serious security lapse’
July 11, 2017 11:47 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: "If there were intelligence inputs on 25th June that Amarnath Yatra would be attacked, why no preventive measures were taken?" Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.
Darjeeling unrest: All Gorkha parties to meet today, will decide future course of actionSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 14:57 IST
A precise agenda for the hurriedly rescheduled of meeting has not been kept. The leaders are likely decide to continue the indefinite strike- a demand of the people, to not hold any dialogues with the state government but only deal with the central government and to emphasize the one point agenda of a separate Gorkhaland stat.
Sikkim standoff: India has handled border issues in past, not the first time, says Foreign secy Jaishankar
July 11, 2017 12:18 IST
Sikkim standoff: Jaishankar also said Indo-China relations are a factor of stability especially at a time of global uncertainty. But Jaishankar also struck a cautionary note on China's instrumental rise.
India set to become the most populous country, largest producer of milk and wheat by 2026: UN Report
July 11, 2017 11:11 IST
The report said that global food commodity prices are projected to remain low over the next decade compared to previous peaks, as demand growth in a number of emerging economies is expected to slow down and biofuel policies have a diminished impact on markets.
Bihar liquor law: In first conviction, Jehanabad court sentences two brothers to jail for 5 yearsSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 10:58 IST
Over 25,000 people have been facing cases under the liquor law in Bihar and about 15,000 people have been languishing in jail.
Kerala actor Dileep sent to 14-day judicial custody in actress’ abduction, assault case
July 11, 2017 10:21 IST
Dileep was arrested on Monday evening in Kochi in connection with the conspiracy behind the case pertaining to the abduction and sexual assault of a well-known actress in February this year. However, he was taken into police custody in the morning.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Rajnath Singh calls for an emergency meeting to discuss security situation
July 11, 2017 10:47 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Reports suggest National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, senior MHA officiails, IB officials and RAW's chiefs are expected to be in attendance at the meeting.
Assam floods: At least six hog deers killed, most of Kaziranga National Park inundated
July 11, 2017 10:27 IST
The death toll in the current floods has risen to 32. Seven more people were killed on Monday as the Brahmaputra continued to flow above the red mark throughout the state for the fourth consecutive day. Also, the total number of people affected rose to 12.55 lakh on Monday.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: President Pranab Mukherjee, Meira Kumar express condolences over loss of lives
July 11, 2017 08:22 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: "Strongly condemn attack on Amarnath Yatris in J&K; grieve the loss of innocent lives," President Mukherjee said.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack highlights: Army Chief reviews security situation in Srinagar
July 12, 2017 02:01 IST
Amarnath Yatra terror attack LIVE updates: President Pranab Mukherjee has asked Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure that attackers behind Amarnath attack are brought to justice
Dileep arrest: How conversations in jail led to conspiracy charge against starSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 07:40 IST
Leading actor Dileep, who ranks only behind Kerala’s two “superstars” Mohanlal and Mammootty in terms of popularity and box-office draw, was arrested in Kochi for his alleged role in the conspiracy behind the abduction and assault of a well-known actress in February.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: Over 3000 pilgrims continue journey on TuesdaySubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 07:12 IST
Instead of scare in the wake of terror attack, the yatris were eager to reach Valley to embark on their onward journey through treacherous mountainous terrain to reach the holy shrine.
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