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Meant to wish residents on Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan on August 15, the ads also had photos of Sengar's wife. (Photo: ANI)

Rape, murder accused Kuldeep Sengar features in Independence Day ads

Last week, a Delhi court had framed charges against Sengar in the rape case against him.

16 Aug 2019 1:57 PM

The advocate for Ram Lalla Virajman, one of the parties in the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri masjid case, on Friday told the Supreme Court that there were several pictures of deities found on pillars at the disputed site in Ayodhya. (Photo: File)

Photos of deities found at disputed site in Ayodhya: Ram Lalla’s advocate to SC

These images of deities on pillars of the structure are not found in mosques and found in temples, the counsel for the deity told SC.

16 Aug 2019 1:36 PM

Prayers, along with tea, coffee and bananas, are rendred to Gandhi's idol by the temple priest at Shri Bramha Baidarkala Kshetra, three times a day. (Photo: ANI)

Temple in Karnataka worships Mahatma Gandhi; offer tea, coffee and bananas

The temple is cleaned fortnightly by the devotee to spread the awareness about the sanitation.

16 Aug 2019 1:11 PM

The CJI also said there were six petitions filed on Jammu and Kashmir issue but four of them were still 'defective', which showed the seriousness of the petitioners on the issue, including Sharma. (Photo: File)

Read petiton for 30 mins but didn't understand: CJI slams Article 370 plea

'What kind of petition is this? What are your pleadings, prayer?' CJI said told Advocate Sharma.

16 Aug 2019 12:44 PM

On Tuesday, Yediyurappa sought financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore from Centre. (Photo: File)

Flood-hit villages in Karnataka to be named after donors: B S Yediyurappa

Yediyurappa said on Wednesday at a meeting with industrialists and corporates.

16 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

His remarks came a day after Modi during his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. (Photo: File)

Chidambaram hails 3 announcements made by PM Modi on I-Day

Chidambaram hailed Modi’s vision over population explosion, eliminating single use plastic and respecting wealth creators.

16 Aug 2019 12:23 PM

Kashmiris walks past paramilitary troops patrolling a street in Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

J&K govt offices to resume today, ease on restrictions to be mulled after namaaz

The governor also ordered for making arrangements to facilitate the government employees’ movement to work.

16 Aug 2019 11:48 AM

In recent times, IS has carried out more activities outside West Asia than inside and also restructured its group, under the directions of its leader Abubakr al-Baghdadi. (Photo: Representational)

Islamic State eyes India, Sri Lanka as next operational hub: report

The monitor showed that the increase in its activity outside West Asia -- mostly across South Asia and Africa-- is drastic.

16 Aug 2019 11:19 AM

Justice SA Bobde, one of the two other judges on the bench, added that the landlines appeared to have already started working since he had received a call from the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. (Photo: File)

Situation in J&K will improve over next few days: Centre to SC

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi noted that there had been some change in the situation.

16 Aug 2019 11:14 AM

She demanded an explanation for her alleged detention and said that security personnel cited her media interviews as the reason for her detention. (Photo: Social media)

'Kashmiris caged like animals': Mehbooba Mufti's daughter writes to Shah

As lockdown in Valley continues, state’s prominent political leaders remain under arrest, including Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah.

16 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

He also announced that village secretariats will be launched from October 2, transforming the volunteers into a bridge between the government and the people. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM launches new system to ensure doorstep delivery of basic facilities

Reddy listed out the welfare schemes and legislations that his government has undertaken during its two-and-a-half months of governance.

16 Aug 2019 9:53 AM

The Indian Army has also strengthened its vigil along the LoC and kept its personnel on high alert to effectively deal with any 'misadventure' by Pakistan, a senior military official said. (Representational Image)

'Baseless, fictitious': Army rejects Pak's claim of killing 5 Indian soldiers in J&K

The response by Indian Army came after Pakistan military's spokesperson claimed that 3 of its soldiers and 5 Indian personnel were killed.

16 Aug 2019 9:21 AM

Locals believe that the goddess was pleased only after blood, equivalent to a human sacrifice, is shed during the sport, which was witnessed by thousands of people. (Photo: ANI)

U'khand's unique stone throwing festival leaves over 100 injured in 10 minutes

Though there is a High Court ban on use of stones during the festival, locals manage to sneak in with stones, hoodwinking the authorities.

16 Aug 2019 9:05 AM

In a tweet, Ganguly said the law should take its own course. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP MP Roopa Ganguly's 'drunk' son rams car into wall in Kolkata, held

Ganguly's son was taken to the Jadavpur police station by cops, as the locals alleged that he was driving in an inebriated condition.

16 Aug 2019 8:54 AM

President, PM Modi remember Vajpayee on his first death anniversary

Vajpayee served as Prime Minister thrice -- briefly in 1996, and then for two terms between 1998 and 2004. (Photo:ANI)

16 Aug 2019 8:50 AM

Recounting the chain of events of the two operations, the officer said after conducting the Balakot airstrike successfully, the IAF was expecting retaliation by the enemy, which ultimately came. (Photo: File)

'Witnessed Abhinandan shooting down Pak's F-16 fighter jet,' says Squadron Leader

'I was the one who was providing him with the air situation picture. I saw the fading of F-16 blip from my screen,' Agarwal said.

16 Aug 2019 8:46 AM

Karnataka had recently requested the Centre to release Rs 3,000 crore as interim relief immediately. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa in Delhi for next 2 days to discuss K'taka cabinet expansion

Yeddy said he would discuss several developmental works concerning state and central relief to flood and ravaged districts.

16 Aug 2019 8:38 AM

A special bench, comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer, will hear the petitions filed by advocate M L Sharma and Executive Editor, Kashmir Times, Anuradha Bhasin. (Photo: File)

SC begins hearing on pleas challenging Centre’s move to scrap Article 370

National Conference, the main political party of J&K, has also filed petition posing legal challenges in apex court.

16 Aug 2019 8:13 AM

Elections to the 90-member Assembly are due in the state later this year. (Photo: PTI)

Amit Shah to address 'Astha Rally' in Haryana's Jind today

Shah, through the rally, will set the tone for the party's election campaign.

16 Aug 2019 8:11 AM

Incessant rainfall has led to flooding in various parts of Chhattisgarh. (Photo: ANI)

Human chain formed by CRPF jawans to help local cross flooded bridge

CRPF personnel also carried several children on their shoulders across the inundated bridge.

16 Aug 2019 8:02 AM

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