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The government would look at taking stringent action against culprits and would enact a law, if necessary, to curb incidents of lynching, Rajnath Singh said. (Photo: LSTV via PTI)

If required, govt will enact law to curb lynching, says Rajnath Singh

Oppn parties, mainly Congress and TMC raised the issue in Lok Sabha and demanded that Centre take action to curb mob lynching incidents.

24 Jul 2018 1:53 PM

RSS leader Indresh Kumar was in Ranchi in Jharkhand to attend a programme of the Hindu Jagaran Manch on Monday. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Mob killings will end if people stop eating cow meat: RSS leader

UP Shia Waqf Board chief Waseem Rizvi supported RSS leader Indresh Kumar and said Muslims should stop eating beef.

24 Jul 2018 1:48 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community people during a reception at Kigali, in Rwanda. (Photo: PTI)

Indians abroad making a mark, are our rashtradoots: PM Modi in Rwanda

Addressing a gathering of Indian community, Modi said Rwanda's Prez Kagame had told him about the Indian community's work in the country.

24 Jul 2018 1:15 PM

The bridge connects NM Joshi Marg to Elphinstone Road and Lower Parel. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Mumbai’s Lower Parel rail bridge closed for repairs; creates chaos

Lower Parel ROB has been closed for pedestrian and vehicle traffic after an inspection which stated structure as unsafe, owing to corrosion.

24 Jul 2018 1:10 PM

A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi, R Banumathi and Navin Sinha asked the Centre to file a fresh affidavit giving relevant details of the search committee. (Photo: File)

‘Unsatisfied’ with Centre’s reply on Lokpal issue, says SC; seeks fresh affidavit

The apex court expressed dissatisfaction over Centre's response on appointment of search committee members for a Lokpal.

24 Jul 2018 12:38 PM

India's dependence on Russia for its military hardware has experienced sustained reduction over the last one decade. At the same time, India's defence trade with the US has increased. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

US proposes waivers for countries like India from Russia sanctions

CAATSA waiver is intended at preventing US sanctions on India, which is planning to buy five S-400 Triumf air defence systems from Russia.

24 Jul 2018 12:29 PM

28-year-old Khan was lynched to death by a mob over suspicion of cow smuggling on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Alwar lynching victim died of shock from injuries, finds post-mortem

The post-mortem report said Akbar Khan died of shock due to the injuries he suffered before his death.

24 Jul 2018 11:58 AM

'Alwar has become number one in crime in Rajasthan and the functioning of former Alwar SP Rahul Prakash and probationary IPS officer Anil Kumar is responsible. I had demanded action from the Home minister against the SP, but nothing had happened and the crime kept rising in Alwar,' Ahuja said. (Photo: ANI)

Lower rank cops being targeted in Alwar mob attack case: BJP lawmaker

Gyan Dev Ahuja demanded action against ex-SP of Alwar and probationary IPS officer and held them responsible for rise in crime in district.

24 Jul 2018 11:28 AM

'I am shocked by this wide-scale theft of personal data that has compromised the privacy of candidates across the country,' Rahul Gandhi said. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi demands probe into NEET candidates data leak

Media reports said a website had access to records of 250,000 students and data was available for payment of up to Rs 2 lakh.

24 Jul 2018 11:07 AM

A group of volunteers was seen cleaning the streets of Baripada after the commencement of the Bahuda Yatra or return car festival of Lord Jagannath. (Photo: ANI)

Hindus-Muslims join hands to clean up post Bahuda Yatra in Odisha

The volunteers present echoed the importance of cleanliness, adding that it had nothing to do with religion.

24 Jul 2018 9:47 AM

The sewage-filled toxic foam from Bengaluru’s Bellandur lake has now reached Lakshmi Sagara lake in Kolar district. (Photo: ANI)

Toxic foam from Bengaluru’s Bellandur lake reaches Kolar district

The froth spilled after water from sewage treatment plants in Bellandur was released to 126 tanks in Kolar.

24 Jul 2018 9:36 AM

The BJP's attack on Rahul Gandhi came after Goa Congress chief called CM Manohar Parrikar a 'kathputli' (puppet) in the hands of coalition partners. (Photo: File | ANI)

Rahul Gandhi winked like ‘loafer’ in Parliament, says Goa BJP

Goa BJP spokesperson also said Rahul Gandhi lacked understanding of issues and, therefore, he hugged PM Modi.

24 Jul 2018 8:53 AM

Nitish Kumar told the house that the charge that prohibition has failed is not true as illegal liquor is still being seized. (Photo: PTI)

Murders happen despite law against it: Nitish Kumar defends prohibition

Nitish Kumar expressed surprise over opposition walkout as all parties gave unanimous support when prohibition was introduced in the state.

24 Jul 2018 8:32 AM

'It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey,' PM Modi said, adding that India will continue to back Rwanda's development. (Photo: @narendramodi | Twitter)

With PM Modi's visit, India extends USD 200 million credit lines to Rwanda

After the one-on-one talks with President Kagame, PM Modi announced that India will soon open its mission in Rwanda.

24 Jul 2018 8:07 AM

The incident took place at Dawkimari village in Dhupguri block and is the fourth one this month so far in the district in which people were attacked over suspicion of being child-lifters. (Photo: Representational)

4 women assaulted by mob on suspicion of being child-lifter in WB's Jalpaiguri

Amitabha Maity, Jalpaiguri superintendent of police, said four women, aged between 20 and 50 years, were not from the area.

24 Jul 2018 7:55 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Slugfest between Congress, BJP over Alwar lynching

The lynching issue was also raised in Parliament by Alwar MP Karan Singh Yadav, triggering protests from BJP members.

24 Jul 2018 5:14 AM

Rajnath Singh to lead 5-member ministers’ group, report to PM Modi. (Photo: PTI | File)

Mob lynching: Panel, GoM set up to suggest law

The GoM will examine the recommendations and submit a final report about steps to taken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

24 Jul 2018 5:07 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Bihar waters down liquor ban law

Officials say that under the new law, first time offenders can go home after paying a penalty of Rs 50,000.

24 Jul 2018 4:56 AM

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati (Photo: File)

Mayawati says BSP has no presence on social media

Maya said that people should not believe in such fake posts on the social media because people who float these accounts are not related to the party.

24 Jul 2018 4:53 AM

Mufti’s uncle Madni resigns as PDP V-P to placate rebels

Submitted my resignation in larger interests of party, says Madni.

24 Jul 2018 4:49 AM

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