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The widespread protests, including threats, over the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film seemed to have led to the launch of the film getting deferred. (Photo: File)

Won't let 'Padmavati' release in UP unless makers remove controversial parts: Dy CM

A fringe group targeted Deepika Padukone, announcing a reward of Rs 1 cr for anyone 'burning her alive.'

20 Nov 2017 9:45 AM

Soon after the list was released, PAAS workers, led by Hardik Patel, expressed anger and started protesting in various parts of the state claiming they were not given proper representation. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Guj polls: Got 2 asked for 20; Hardik-led PAAS protests after Cong releases list

Only two PAAS members were given tickets by Congress, while the Hardik Patel-led organisation had originally demanded 20.

20 Nov 2017 8:27 AM

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi (centre) greets former President Pranab Mukherjee as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh looks on as they meet to pay tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at her memorial in New Delhi on her birth anniversary. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Leaders pay rich tributes to Indira Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted his tributes to Ms Gandhi, saying “tributes to former PM Mrs Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.”

20 Nov 2017 6:18 AM

Jammu and Kashmir police chief S.P. Vaid

No Islamic State imprints in Kashmir, says J&K DGP

The DGP’s statement came at a joint press conference of top police, Army and CRPF officials at Badamibagh Cantonment here.

20 Nov 2017 6:13 AM

Fair teaches how to save Hindu girls from ‘love jihad’

The VHP, along with Bajrang Dal and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have also joined hands as organizers for the five-day event.

20 Nov 2017 6:08 AM

TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien (Photo: PTI)

Modi Vs 29 should be 2019 electoral strategy: Derek O’Brien

Derek says Oppn should counter allegations of corruption by raising the issue of competence .

20 Nov 2017 6:05 AM

Potable water a pipe dream for tribals

Odisha govt adopting solar technology options to run drinking water projects.

20 Nov 2017 3:11 AM

Illegal opium trade thrives across Arunachal Pradesh

It is significant then that Arunachal Pradesh tops the list of states with illegal poppy cultivation.

20 Nov 2017 3:10 AM

The police has filed the FIR against Mr Rana on Saturday under sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 147 (rioting) and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the IPC after the mill workers staged a demonstration on Saturday morning, demanding that the MLA be arrested.

UP: FIR against BJP MLA for beating up mill staff

The demonstration was called off after police assured mill workers of required action in the matter.

20 Nov 2017 2:38 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

UP: Bajrang Dal workers invade police station

The activists alleged that one of their fellow members, Vipin Shakya, was wrongly beaten by policemen from the station.

20 Nov 2017 2:33 AM

Odisha: BJP strives for Amit Shah’s ‘Mission 120 plus’ target

Patnaik, it was learnt, has been taking regular updates from BJD cadre in Bijepur.

20 Nov 2017 2:19 AM

Mulayam Singh Yadav pits Lord Krishna vs Lord Ram

It is clear that the SP is now ready to join the Hindutva battle by laying its claim on Lord Krishna.

20 Nov 2017 2:13 AM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (Photo: PTI)

Manmohan Singh to receive Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace

Singh had played a pivotal role as Reserve Bank of India, Governor, and Finance Minister in PV Narasimha Rao government.

20 Nov 2017 1:58 AM

Children pose for a group photo with the Dalai Lama at the launch of the Smile Foundation’s ‘The World of Children’ initiative in New Delhi. (Photo: Asian Age)

India, China must live side by side, says Dalai Lama

India and China can “do something for a more compassionate world, more compassionate humanity”, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate said.

20 Nov 2017 1:49 AM

Dynasty is a lazy word for political succession: Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh was speaking at a discussion on ‘Remembering Indira Commemorating Her Centenary’ at the Tata Litfest 2017 here.

20 Nov 2017 1:40 AM

Deepika Padukone in a still from 'Padmavati.'

Amid threats, producers defer release of Padmavati

The filmmaker said, “We stand firm in our commitment to tell endearing tales that resonate with our audiences.”

20 Nov 2017 1:37 AM

Indira ‘was a mother to this nation’, says Varun Gandhi

Varun Gandhi also tweeted a picture in which the former PM is seen holding him, then a small child, in her lap.

20 Nov 2017 1:34 AM

Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmini in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati.

Fringe group announces Rs 1crore for ‘burning Deepika alive’

Padmavati has been facing protests over the alleged “distortion of historical facts” in the film.

20 Nov 2017 1:32 AM

Floods a cause for chaos in Chhattisgarh village

The situation of village Manjarkud, located about 80 km from Chhattisgarh's district Janjgir Champa and approx.

20 Nov 2017 1:18 AM

The home ministry had forwarded a proposal to the Cabinet Secretariat more than a year ago to increase salaries of the President, vice-president and governors for consideration of the Union Cabinet but no final decision has been taken on it so far. (Photo: PTI)

Rs 5 lakh Prez pay: Cabinet sits on MHA’s proposal

As of now, the President gets Rs 1.50 lakh every month while the vice-pre-sident gets Rs 1.25 lakh and a governor Rs 1.10 lakh.

20 Nov 2017 1:05 AM

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