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At 4 am, Akbar Khan was taken to a local hospital which was about 20 minutes away the spot where Akbar was beaten by mob around 1 am. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Took photo in police van, he looks fine: Man who accompanied lynching victim

The photograph of Akbar in the police van, however, proved that he was not grievously injured, contended Naval Kishore.

23 Jul 2018 10:19 PM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will head a high level committee of group of ministers who will suggest laws against lynching and mob violence. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajnath Singh to head minister's panel on lynching, mob violence; report to PM Modi

The high level committee will submit its recommendations to the Government within four weeks.

23 Jul 2018 6:31 PM

The two cows recovered from the victim were seemed to be the police’s priority. (Photo ;PTI | Representational)

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan over Alwar lynching after Oppn criticism

Reports said the victim was in police custody for 3 hours 45 minutes before being taken to a hospital.

23 Jul 2018 4:19 PM

In the letter, Kejriwal urged Baijal to implement the apex court's order in letter and spirit and asserted that the Ministry of Home Affairs does not have powers to interpret the order. (Photo: PTI)

How can you be selective in accepting SC verdict: Kejriwal to L-G Anil Baijal

Kejriwal urged L-G to approach SC immediately for clarification, in case of confusion while saying 'but don't violate order of apex court'.

09 Jul 2018 1:10 PM

As many as 41,893 such incidents were recorded in 2015 and 37,854 in 2014. The figures for 2017 are yet to be published. (Representational Image)

Nearly 55,000 children kidnapped in India in 2016, says govt report

Charge sheets were filed in only 40.4 per cent of such cases with a conviction rate of 22.7 per cent.

08 Jul 2018 2:32 PM

'The ministry has recently issued six look-out circulars in such cases and in five cases, passports were revoked by the Ministry of External Affairs,' Maneka Gandhi said (Photo: PTI)

NRI marriages to be registered within 48 hrs else no passport, visa: Maneka Gandhi

The ministry had earlier constituted an Integrated Nodal Agency (INA) to look into matrimonial disputes involving NRI's.

07 Jun 2018 12:45 PM

The forces have been sent to help the police maintain law and order in the Meghalaya capital. (Photo: PTI)

Army called after violence escalates in Shillong over row between two groups

Curfew has been imposed in many areas of Shillong after the recent violence was reported on Sunday night.

04 Jun 2018 5:34 PM

Security sources said that government has also formed a screening committee at the district and the state levels to look into withdrawal of cases pending against the surrendered militants. (Representational image)

‘Lucrative’ surrender deal to N-E militants

Rs 4 lakh fixed deposit, Rs 6,000 monthly stipend proposed.

28 May 2018 12:18 AM

Counting of votes for West Bengal Panchayat Election delayed at a counting centre in North 24 Parganas. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

WB Panchayat results: TMC leading, party workers clash in Birbhum

The booths, where re-polling took place, include 63 in Murshidabad, 52 in Coochbehar, 28 in West Midnapore and 10 in Hooghly among others.

17 May 2018 9:02 AM

The TMC leadership expressed satisfaction over 'free and fair' polls conducted by state poll panel. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

68 pc turnout in WB panchayat repolls, voting more or less peaceful: Official

The repolls were held following reports of widespread violence during panchayat polls on May 15 which had claimed at least 12 lives.

16 May 2018 8:50 PM

The poll panel has asked the state government and the police to make elaborate security arrangements so that polling can be held in a free and fair manner. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

WB panchayat polls: Re-polling underway in 568 booths, violence reported

This happened as a result of people's agitation when the re-polling started late in booth number 36/37.

16 May 2018 9:52 AM

The number of worst Left Wing Extremism-hit districts has also come down to 30 from 35. (Photo: Representational)

Maoists area of influence shrinks; 44 districts removed from affected list: Union Home Secy

Incidents of violence have seen a 20 per cent decline with a 34 per cent reduction in related deaths in 2017 as compared to 2013.

15 Apr 2018 1:30 PM

Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: PTI)

Centre asks states to tighten security for Bharat Bandh today

MHA said district magistrates and superintendents of police will be personally held responsible for violence in their area of jurisdiction.

10 Apr 2018 8:00 AM

'Discussions are on with the state governments to relax the Restricted Area Permit provisions for some areas for foreign tourists,' Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju said. (Photo: File)

Except Pak, China, Govt may allow foreign tourists to visit forbidden areas

The move is being initiated to promote tourism, create employment for the locals and generate revenue for the state, an MHA official said.

25 Mar 2018 6:54 PM

Addressing the youth, Singh expressed happiness that these youth have visited various parts of the country and witnessed the rich cultural and historical heritage of the country. (Photo: ANI)

Watan Ko Jano: Rajnath Singh meets J&K children, spreads message of love

'Every human being should love each other. Some people don't understand this message of God,' he said.

18 Feb 2018 7:26 PM

NSCN (I-M) and Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has given commitment not to interfere in to the electoral process. (Photo: Representational | File)

NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs commit not to interfere with elections in Nagaland

Security sources said, 'Peace-process was progressing very well and both parties have reached to an agreement on major substantive issues'.

12 Feb 2018 4:48 PM

Alarm bells vs jingle bells

Three and half years of high-decibel Hindutva has done much for Modi and his party.

28 Dec 2017 3:29 AM

India and China have agreed that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is an important prerequisite for sustained growth of bilateral relations, Union minister VK Singh said. (Representational Image)

No interference allowed: India on Chinese criticism of projects near LAC

VK Singh said India, China reviewed the situation in all sectors of the border during the 10th round of talks on boundary issues in Nov.

21 Dec 2017 9:24 PM

A 1986-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, Mr Prakash has been "prematurely repatriated" to his parent cadre from the Union rural development ministry. (Photo: Screen grab from YouTube)

Anshu Prakash appointed chief secretary of Delhi government

Prakash, who succeeds M M Kuty, will have to strike a fine balance between the AAP government and the office of the Lieutenant Governor.

02 Dec 2017 1:19 PM

Under the latest policy of the Centre, those belonging to minority communities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, namely -- Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians-- staying in India on long-term visas, are allowed to purchase a small dwelling unit sufficient to serve the needs of a family for self-use and suitable accommodation for carrying out self-employment. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

431 Pak Hindus granted long-term visas by Govt, to get PAN, Aadhaar cards

The move is in line with the Modi government's policy to help minorities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who come to India.

29 Oct 2017 3:06 PM

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