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Devotees may land in trouble if they burst firecrackers or collect funds forcibly for religious functions during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations between September 2 and September 12 in Hyderabad. (Representational Image)

Hyderabad police prohibits firecracker, forcible fund collection during Ganesh Chaturthi

However, he clarified that the order does not apply on voluntary contributions for the organisation of ceremonies during the festival.

20 Aug 2019 1:55 PM

'For 30 minutes, our heart was almost stopping,' he said after the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuvre was completed successfully at 09:02 am. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Our heart almost stopped: ISRO Chief on Chandrayaan-2 manoeuvre

'Now the tension has only increased, not reduced,' Sivan said while addressing a press conference.

20 Aug 2019 12:56 PM

The horrific visuals of the woman lying in the hospital corridor with blood all around her can be seen in the video shot on a mobile camera. (NDTV/ youtube video screen)

Doctors claim 'no bed', UP woman delivers baby in hospital corridors

However, this is not the first case in the state where the patients are not admitted in the hospital owing to place constraint.

20 Aug 2019 12:49 PM

According to marine experts, the blue glow in water is known as bioluminescence. (Photo: Twitter)

Chennai beach sparkling with blue glow leaves netizens with breathtaking visuals

Blue waves were seen at the Thiruvanmiyur, Injambakkam, Besant Nagar's Eliot's Beach and Palavakkam beaches.

20 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

Fatima, the 65-year-old petitioner, submitted that though over a year had passed, no steps have been taken to restore the area and remediate the damage caused to the environment. (Photo: File)

Retd prof moves Madras HC seeking directive to demolish Vedanta's Sterlite plant

The Tamil Nadu government closed down the copper smelter unit on May 28, 2018 over pollution concerns.

20 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

Sonowal was replying to a question on whether the government will explore some legislative options to deal with those whose names may be wrongfully included in the final NRC. (Photo: File)

Govt may explore legislative options to deal with NRC anomalies: Assam CM

Sonowal said the Assam government will ensure peaceful publication of the NRC on August 31 as mandated by the Supreme Court.

20 Aug 2019 12:12 PM

The development comes a day after Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the phone tapping case filed during the previous (HD Kumaraswamy) government will be handed over to the CBI as many leaders including Congress legislative party leader Siddaramaiah have demanded a probe into the matter. (Photo: File)

Karnataka government orders CBI probe into phone tapping case

The order was issued on Tuesday on the recommendation by Director General (DG) and Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the state.

20 Aug 2019 12:07 PM

The hearing is underway before the bench also comprising justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya case: 'Temple destroyed to build mosque,' says Ram Lalla's advocate

The submissions were made during the eighth day hearing in the case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

20 Aug 2019 11:35 AM

Water level in the Yamuna river on Tuesday morning crossed 'danger mark' as Haryana released more water from Hathni Kund barrage. (Photo: ANI)

Over 55 killed as rain hits north India; Yamuna above 'danger mark' in Delhi

A flood alert was sounded in parts of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

20 Aug 2019 10:19 AM

Islamabad said the unexpected release of water into the River Sutlej that flows from India to Pakistan was part of an attempt by New Delhi to flout the longstanding treaty between the countries. (Photo: File)

India rejects Pak's claim of using water as 'weapon of war' amid Kashmir turmoil

Relations between the neighbours, already hostile, have been further strained after India revoked the special status of J&K region.

20 Aug 2019 9:35 AM

Priyanka Gandhi's husband and businessman Robert Vadra and her daughter Miraya Vadra were also present at the occasion. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Leaders across parties pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 75th birth anniversary

Rahul had tweeted that party would be holding several memorial events across the country this week to mark his father's birth anniversary.

20 Aug 2019 9:17 AM

elugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA from Visakhapatnam South and ex-Army soldier Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar has been serving meals to poor people at Rs 5 by investing his own money at King George Hospital (KGH) Anna Canteen, after Ann Canteens were closed by the YSRCP government. (Photo: ANI)

TDP MLA provides meal at Rs 5 outside Andhra hospital

With the outsourcing agency stopping supply of food following the state government's orders, all canteens of Andhra downed their shutters.

20 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

On Monday, Yediyurappa said: 'Within 2-3 hours, I am going to get the final list from Amit Bhai (BJP President Amit Shah). So, cabinet expansion will be done tomorrow.' (Photo: ANI)

17 ministers to take oath today in K'taka cabinet expansion

CM who drew Oppn's criticism for delay in cabinet expansion, proposed names of 17 MLAs including K S Eshwarappa, Jagdish Shettar, C T Ravi.

20 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

They also claimed that there was no law and order incident reported from Jammu region while urging people not to pay heed to rumours. (Representational Image)

J&K administration announces opening of middle-level schools from tomorrow

This came after several primary schools across the Valley opened on Monday.

20 Aug 2019 8:25 AM

Ratul Puri, the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, along with four directors on Tuesday have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged Rs 354 crore bank fraud case. (Photo: File)

Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri arrested in Rs 354 crore bank fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had also filed a First Information Report (FIR) in the case and raided six locations on Monday.

20 Aug 2019 8:20 AM

According to ISRO, by firing Chandrayaan-2 on-board motors, the space craft will be moved into the lunar orbit. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrayaan-2 makes it to lunar orbit, ISRO chief calls it 'major milestone'

After successful insertion, ISRO would carry out 4 more orbit maneuvers (Aug 21, 28, 30 and Sep 1) before Sep 7 landing on the moon.

20 Aug 2019 7:58 AM

The Army chief informed the government about preparedness of his force when it was considering various options, including carrying out an aerial raid, to punish Pakistan for the Pulwama terror attack. (Photo: PTI)

With plans to go inside Pak, Army was ready for war after Pulwama: report

Explaining Rawat's comments, official said what the Army Chief meant was that Indian Army was ready to take battle into Pak.

20 Aug 2019 7:47 AM

The number of Wi-Fi equipped railway stations in India reached 3,010 on Sunday evening after 56 more stations were connected to the free internet services by Railways.

Over 3,000 railway stations now linked to Wi-Fi

In the first phase, the Wi-Fi was made live at 1,600 stations across country.

20 Aug 2019 7:13 AM

NSA meets Amit Shah, discusses J&K security after his return

Officials claimed the government was in “no hurry” to start Internet services as of now.

20 Aug 2019 7:04 AM

Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram (Photo: PTI)

Enforcement Directorate to quiz P Chidambaram in aviation scam

Former civil aviation minister Praful Patel has already been questioned by the ED in connection with this case.

20 Aug 2019 6:43 AM

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