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Bihar midday meal tragedy: Everything you need to know about the incident
August 29, 2016 18:22 IST
The court has treated it as rarest of the rare case and awarded maximum punishment to the school principal Meena Devi for culpable homicide, not amounting to murder and criminal negligence.
Tamil Nadu: DMK chief Karunanidhi demands all-party meet on Cauvery dispute
September 7, 2016 12:13 IST
Referring to Karnataka's proposal to construct a dam on Cauvery at Mekedatu, he said all parties in that state are united on this matter and pointed out that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah often conducts all-party meetings on the issue.
Pakistani helicopter strays into Indian air space near international border
August 29, 2016 17:53 IST
Official sources told The Indian Express that the violation happened around 1 pm when a two-seater civil helicopter strayed into the Indian air space.
Mayawati frustrated over exodus of BSP leaders: BJP leader Vijay Bahadur Pathak
August 29, 2016 17:46 IST
BJP state general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said Mayawati's desperation was because of a rise in BJP's graph among the voters and at the same time the "deep dent" in BSP's vote bank.
Gujarat quota for backward classes: Supreme Court extends stay on High Court order
August 29, 2016 17:36 IST
The court was hearing a petition by Gujarat government challenging the Gujarat high court's August 4 order quashing the ordinance providing 10 per cent quota for economically backward among the unreserved category, including the agitating Patel community.
Panama papers: SC grants 2 more weeks to Centre to file reply
August 29, 2016 17:33 IST
A Multi-Agency Group (MAG) of various investigative agencies has been formed by the government to go into the disclosures made in the list which includes about 500 Indian entities.
Aarushi murder case: Nupur Talwar gets 3-week parole to visit unwell mother
August 29, 2016 20:03 IST
The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted parole for three weeks to Nupur Talwar, convict in the sensational Aarushi Talwar murder case, to visit her unwell mother.
Kashmir: Clashes in Srinagar, Budgam districts, nobody hurt
August 29, 2016 17:16 IST
Clashes were reported from a number of places in Srinagar city and parts of Budgam district but nobody was hurt in these incidents, police said. Groups of miscreants pelted stones on security forces at Chattabal, Kani Kadal, Khanyar and Batamaloo areas of Srinagar, a police official said. The security forces used tear gas to chase […]
Azam Khan’s remark on Bulandshahr gangrape comes under scanner
August 29, 2016 17:08 IST
SC took note of alleged controversial statement of Azam Khan that the Bulandshahr gangrape was "political conspiracy" and sought a plea to shift the probe and trial in case out of the state due to distrust
Vadodara Ganesh Mandals compete to keep festival eco-friendly
August 29, 2016 16:59 IST
Modi in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme on Sunday had urged those celebrating Durga Puja and Ganesh Utsav to use idols made from clay.
Gujarat solar cooperative: Model for generating additional farm income, conserving ground water, says experts
August 29, 2016 16:50 IST
These farmers own solar-powered irrigation pumps that is connected to the power grid. So when they are not irrigating their farms, the power gets diverted to the grid.
Time to find permanent solution to Naga political problem: Governor P B Acharya
August 29, 2016 16:45 IST
He appealed to all political parties, NGOs, students' organisations and civil societies to take a positive step for meeting different group leaders for a positive dialogue.
Patel quota body PAAS threatens agitation against Narendra Modi in Jamnagar
August 29, 2016 16:44 IST
Rajkot PAAS convener Brijesh Patel said they want to seek "clarification" from the PM on his "silence" on the "atrocities" committed on Patels during last year's agitation for reservation.
Visakhapatnam: Two external fuel tanks of Navy’s MiG-29K plane fall off, no casualty
August 29, 2016 16:35 IST
Ground support staff quickly doused the flames and no one was injured in the fire. There was also no damage to the aircraft or the runway, the sources maintained.
Chhapra midday meal tragedy: School principal sentenced to 17 years imprisonment
August 29, 2016 18:29 IST
Twenty three children had died after consuming a midday meal at a primary school in Bihar.
WB assembly passes resolution to rename state as Bangla, Bengal
August 29, 2016 18:42 IST
"The people of Bengal have accepted the name ‘Bangla'," said Mamata Banerjee
Fares of special trains to Velankanni church feast hiked, alleges Congress
August 29, 2016 16:29 IST
The special trains for Velankanni would leave on September 3 and 8 in addition to the regular trains.
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate first phase of SAUNI project in Gujarat tomorrow
August 30, 2016 16:10 IST
BJP's Saurashtra-Kutch spokesperson and vice chairman of Yatradham Vikas Board, Rajubhai Dhruve, said with the implementation of the project, the Saurashtra region would witness green revolution.
Delhi court says that obscenity against women cannot go unpunished
August 29, 2016 16:19 IST
The accused, a van driver who used to ferry kids in the same locality, stopped in front of her, passed lewd comments, showed her his private parts and opened the door of his car offering her a lift.
NGT issue showcause notice to UP government over potable water
August 29, 2016 16:07 IST
The Akhilesh Yadav government was also directed to file response on what steps it has taken to bring the polluted groundwater within the permissible limits so that it may be used for drinking.
Pathankot attack: India likely to confront Pakistan based on inputs received from US
August 29, 2016 16:05 IST
The sources said that the NIA is compiling a detailed report based on Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) request sent to the US and the information received in the matter.
Speaker allows 6 Congress MLAs who joined TMC to retain membership
August 29, 2016 15:32 IST
Six Congress MLAs who had joined Trinamool Congress in Tripura this year have been allowed by the Speaker to keep their membership of the 60-member House.
Punjab: Vedanta’s Talwandi Saboo power plant becomes fully operational
August 29, 2016 19:14 IST
Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd (TSPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vedanta, had set up a coal-based supercritical thermal power plant in district Mansa of Punjab.
Noted painter, art historian Dinanath Pathy passes away
August 29, 2016 15:25 IST
Known for his versatility, Pathy was a former secretary of Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi and Bhubaneswar and is regarded as the pioneer of the art movement in Odisha.
Telangana Legislature special session tomorrow to ratify GST Bill
August 29, 2016 18:07 IST
State Finance Minister Etela Rajender had earlier said it was decided to pass the bill as Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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