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The havan was organised in the premises of Mrityunjaya temple in Chowdepalle, Andhra Pradesh, where a large number of devotees took part to offer special prayers. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: Special havan performed to appease rain God

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Varun is considered as the God of Rains.

23 Jul 2019 12:47 PM

In an emergency meeting convened on Monday, Chief Secretary D K Tiwari asked officials to meet farmers and prepare a strategy to provide them with relief materials as per their requirements, within a week. (Photo: File I Representational)

Officials asked to be prepared for drought in Jharkhand

According to MeT office data, the state has recorded a rainfall deficit of 45 per cent this year.

23 Jul 2019 12:46 PM

'The Shimla Agreement & the Lahore declaration provide the basis to resolve all issues between India & Pakistan bilaterally,' the minister said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘No such request made by PM Modi’: Centre to Parl on Trump’s mediation claim

The minister added that it has been India’s consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally.

23 Jul 2019 11:45 AM

Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy clarified that though he initially promised to give pensions to women of 45 years of age, he subsequently modified it based on the suggestion of the TDP. (Photo: File)

3 TDP MLAs suspended from Andhra Assembly for obstructing proceedings

K Atchannaidu, Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary and Nimmala Ramanaidu, who are deputy leaders of TDP in the Assembly, have been suspended.

23 Jul 2019 11:36 AM

'No Indian PM has ever dared to breach the cardinal principle of 'no third party mediation' in terms of the 1972 Simla Agreement. Why is PM mum?' Surjewala said. (Photo: File)

Opposition slams PM Modi for keeping mum on Trump's Kashmir mediation offer

Trump, who is known to make inaccurate statements, claimed that Modi asked him to mediate on the Kashmir issue.

23 Jul 2019 11:12 AM

The 46-day-long Yatra began on July 1, the day of Masik Shivratri, and will conclude on August 15, the day of Shravan Purnima. (Photo: ANI)

Over 161 Amarnath pilgrims administered oxygen: ITBP

A total of 2,85,381 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave during the first 22 days of the ongoing Yatra.

23 Jul 2019 11:04 AM

The resolution has been passed by Kanukanta Sarpanch Neelamma, Vice Sarpanch P Govardhan Reddy, and others. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana: Gram Panchayat passes resolution to banish sexual predators

The resolution comes in the midst of increasing cases of sexual assault on girls and women.

23 Jul 2019 11:02 AM

'It's my humble appeal that she would be apt as the party president to lead ahead,' he added. (Photo: File)

Shatrughan Sinha praises Priyanka Gandhi, says she is 'apt as party president'

He also compared her with former prime minister Indira Gandhi.

23 Jul 2019 10:57 AM

The incident is of July 13 when an inspector along with his constable went to the ice-cream seller and ate ice-cream. (Photo: ANI)

Noida: Policemen beat ice cream seller after being asked to pay

The entire episode was caught on a camera.

23 Jul 2019 10:53 AM

His medical test was done on Monday at Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru. (Photo: ANI)

IMA ponzi scam: ED to produce Mansoor Khan in court today to extend judicial custody

On Saturday, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court sent Khan to ED custody till July 23.

23 Jul 2019 10:44 AM

Government sources said they were keen on extending the session for a week and have enough business for the two houses for the next 10 days. (Photo: File)

Government to take decision on extending parliament session

A Congress leader said that there is "no urgent business" and only bills are there.

23 Jul 2019 10:39 AM

Cong-JD(S) govt collapses in Karnataka; CM loses trust by 6 votes

HD Kumaraswamy submits his resignation to Karnataka Governor, Vajubhai Vala.

23 Jul 2019 10:35 AM

Chief Minister said that a digital museum based on Lord Ram theme, interpretation centre, library, parking, food plaza etc will be the part of Ayodhya's development. (Representational image)

UP Govt to install 251-metre-tall statue of lord Ram in Ayodhya

The CM said that lord Ram's statue would be installed on the 100 hectares of land near River Sarayu in Ayodhya.

23 Jul 2019 10:29 AM

As per the new Andhra Pradesh law, if the locals with the required skills are not trained then these companies will have to train them in association with the state government and then hire them. (Photo: File)

In a first, Andhra Pradesh reserves 75 per cent private jobs for locals

The Andhra assembly passed the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019 on Monday.

23 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

The letters were similar in content and informed the Speaker that they had not received the copy of the petition and other documents seeking their disqualification. (Photo: File)

‘Give us 4 weeks to appear’: 13 MLAs to K'taka Speaker on disqualification plea

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar promised that the trust vote will be held by 6 pm on Tuesday.

23 Jul 2019 9:41 AM

He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of winning the election based on lies. (Photo: ANI)

'Rahul Gandhi is captain, no crisis within Congress,' says Ashok Gehlot

'Congress Working Committee (CWC) will take a final call on it but there is no leadership crisis,' he added.

23 Jul 2019 9:30 AM

In the meeting of high-power committee chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday here in the state capital, the CM said that lord Ram's statue would be installed on the 100 hectares of land near River Sarayu in Ayodhya. (Photo: File)

UP government to install 251-metre-tall statue of lord Ram in Ayodhya

The statue will be taller than the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue of Unity in Gujarat. It would be the world's tallest statue.

23 Jul 2019 9:18 AM

India on Monday successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on board its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1 from the spaceport in Sriharikota to explore the unchartered south pole of the celestial body by landing a rover. (Photo: AP)

On Chandrayaan-2 launch by ISRO, a congratulatory message from NASA

'Congrats to ISRO on the launch of Chandrayaan 2, a mission to study the Moon,' NASA tweeted.

23 Jul 2019 9:16 AM

Trump said that he is ready to help, if the two countries ask for it. (Photo: AP)

MEA rejects Trump's claims, says Modi never asked him to mediate on Kashmir

Trump, who is known to make inaccurate statements, claimed that Prime Minister Modi asked him to mediate on the Kashmir issue

23 Jul 2019 8:44 AM

A file photograph of Atal Behari Vajpayee at the PMO.

AB Vajpayee shaped India’s ambition

Ex-Isro chief says former PM was catalyst behind project.

23 Jul 2019 7:01 AM

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