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There was speculation that the poll body would announce schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections along with that of the Jharkhand, but the EC invite only refers to poll schedule for the eastern state. (Photo: File)

EC to announce schedule for Jharkhand Assembly elections today

The term of the 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly ends on January 5 next year.

01 Nov 2019 12:47 PM

Waiting for the government's response, the Congress general secretary said. (Photo: File)

If govt engaged in snooping, it's gross rights violation: Priyanka on Pegasus case

The opposition party demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the 'illegal hacking' of cellphones.

01 Nov 2019 12:41 PM

The cases relate to investments made by various companies in Jagan's firms for various favours allegedly bestowed on them during the tenure of his father late Y S Rajasekhar Reddy as chief minister between 2004 and 2009. (Photo: File)

Plea dismissed, Jagan Mohan Reddy to appear in CBI court in DA case

Jagan sought exemption on ground that as CM it is not always possible to appear before court due to various reasons.

01 Nov 2019 12:25 PM

Narayanasamy went on to accuse the NDA government at the Centre for adopting several "anti-people" measures that were affecting the country's economy and people's welfare. (Photo: File)

Puducherry CM attacks Kiran Bedi, says 'Centre posted a demon here'

'But the Centre has posted a 'demon' here and she has been hindering the implementation of the schemes,' Puducherry CM alleged.

01 Nov 2019 11:30 AM

Rukhsana Begum has alleged that her husband Mustafa and in-laws demanded dowry and in the lieu harassed her. Begum married Mustafa on June 27, 2019. (Photo: File)

Hyderabad man gives triple talaq to wife for having crooked teeth

Begum stated that on October 12, she tried to contact Mustafa, when he again pronounced triple talaq on the phone.

01 Nov 2019 10:32 AM

Merkel was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on her arrival at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (Photo: Twitter)

'Germany, India linked by very close ties': Merkel at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Merkel will hold talks with Modi on various bilateral issues and nearly 20 agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries.

01 Nov 2019 10:27 AM

At 8.30 am, the capital's overall air quality index stood at 459. It was 410 at 8 pm on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Delhi’s air quality dips overnight, breaches ‘severe+’ mark

The number of masked faces continued to grow as the city remained shrouded in pungent haze for the fourth consecutive day.

01 Nov 2019 10:10 AM

'Yesterday, people protested at Punjab and Haryana Bhawan and expressed their anger against the governments there," the Chief Minister said in a tweet. (Photo: File)

‘Gas chamber’: Kejriwal blames Haryana, Punjab for pollution level in Delhi

The air quality has remained hazardous in the national capital for the past several days.

01 Nov 2019 9:50 AM

The sources told news agency Press Trust of India that the Army has approached the Ministry of Defence raising concern over the decriminalisation of the acts in question. (Photo: File)

Army wants homosexuality, adultery to remain punishable uffences: report

Earlier this year, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had said gay sex and adultery will not be allowed in the Army.

01 Nov 2019 9:09 AM

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy (Photo: ANI)

Blow to HD Kumaraswamy’s ‘junket diplomacy’

The legislators were supposed to accompany Mr Kumaraswamy on the junket to Malaysia on November 3 from Bengaluru.

01 Nov 2019 8:53 AM

Under section 45, any officer, junior commissioned officer or warrant officer, who behaves in a manner unbecoming his position and the character expected of him shall, on conviction by court-martial, if he is an officer, be liable to be cashiered or to suffer such less punishment as is in the act.

Indian Army still backs gay sex ban

The officer said that the individual is free to approach the court after being charged under section 45 of Army Act.

01 Nov 2019 8:50 AM

Merkel was received at the airport by MoS Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh. She will be meeting with the Indian leadership, besides a business delegation during her visit. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

German Chancellor arrives in Delhi, to hold talks with PM today

Merkel will be meeting with the Indian leadership, besides a business delegation during her visit.

01 Nov 2019 8:11 AM

The roads outside the T3 were also blocked, they added. (Photo: ANI)

RDX suspected in unattended bag found at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3; security tightened

The black-coloured bag, first detected around 1 am by CISF personnel in the arrival area of Terminal-3, has now been kept in a cooling pit.

01 Nov 2019 8:06 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: File)

No talks for inclusion into Modi Cabinet, says Nitish

KC Tyagi said the party may consider the proposal if there was an invitation from PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah.

01 Nov 2019 7:11 AM

A procession of Sikh devotees cross Attari-Wagah border towards Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to mark the 550th Parkash Purab. (Photo: PTI)

Public servants need clearance to visit Kartarpur: MEA

Guru Nanak Dev had spent more than 18 years of his life at the Darbar Sahib gurdwara in Kartarpur.

01 Nov 2019 7:01 AM

Union minister Jitendra Singh receives German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Merkel won’t stand during national anthems due to medical condition

The German Chancellor arrived in New Delhi on Thursday night. She will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

01 Nov 2019 6:56 AM

WhatsApp said it is suing NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance firm that is reportedly behind the technology that helped unnamed entities’ spies to hack into phones of roughly 1,400 users worldwide.

Give a detailed report: Govt to WhatsApp amid snooping row

Congress slams Modi govt for snooping on activists, scribes.

01 Nov 2019 6:53 AM

In a state of turbulence, J&K splits into two UTs

The two new entities take the total number of UTs to nine and bring down the number of states in India to 28.

01 Nov 2019 6:51 AM

The Naga delegation with state governor R.N. Ravi

Govt seals deal with Nagas, to consult N-E stakeholders

Nagas can use flag for non-govt purposes: Ravi.

01 Nov 2019 6:42 AM

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

AICC clears names for Karnataka polls, many upset

The choice of candidates makes it evident that Opposition leader in the Assembly Siddaramaiah has had his way in the selection process.

01 Nov 2019 1:26 AM

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