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The sexual exploitation case was registered against the Dera chief in 2002 by the CBI on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court after anonymous letters were circulated about the alleged sexual exploitation of two 'sadhvis' (female followers) by Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: AP)

Dera chief verdict: Punjab, Haryana tense; mobile internet services blocked

Dera Sacha Sauda has a huge following in Punjab as well as Haryana and both the states are on a high alert.

24 Aug 2017 7:48 PM

The police said the talaq was 'invalid' according to the ruling of the apex court. (Photo: Representational/File)

Hours after SC verdict, pregnant woman given triple talaq; FIR filed

The woman in a complaint filed with the police alleged that her husband beat her up for dowry and drove her out of their house.

24 Aug 2017 6:43 PM

At least 72 children died due to alleged lack of oxygen supply. (Photo: PTI)

Gorakhpur kids' deaths: FIR filed against ex-hospital principal, 9 others

Adityanath had formed the committee on August 12, a day after the deaths of children were reported at the hospital.

24 Aug 2017 5:09 PM

The Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, said the government has been of view that Right to Privacy should be fundamental right. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Govt welcomes SC verdict, yet right to privacy not absolute: RS Prasad

'Govt has been of view, particularly with regard to Aadhaar, that Right to Privacy should be fundamental right,' he said.

24 Aug 2017 4:15 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba before their meeting in New Delhi. Deuba is on a five-days visit to India. (Photo: AP)

Nepal assures no anti-India activities from its soil, ink 8 pacts

Earlier, Deuba was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he is staying as a state guest.

24 Aug 2017 3:03 PM

P Chidambaram said, privacy was at the core of personal liberty and 'an inalienable part' of life itself. (Photo: PTI)

SC's verdict on right to privacy most important since birth of Constitution: Chidambaram

P Chidambaram also criticised the government's approach in its interpretation of Aadhaar under Article 21.

24 Aug 2017 2:54 PM

In a decision that will affect the lives of all Indians, the Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously declared that the right to privacy was a Fundamental right under the Constitution. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

SC's privacy verdict progressive, but experts unsure of impact on Aadhaar

Advocates said the verdict's impact on the Aadhaar scheme could be assessed once the full judgement is examined.

24 Aug 2017 2:35 PM

High alert has been sounded in Ludhiana ahead of the verdict in a rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and public have been asked to maintain peace. (Photo: PTI)

Ram Rahim Singh confirms his appearance in court tomorrow for rape case verdict

Section 144 has been imposed in Punjab ahead of the final verdict of CBI over the 14 yr-old rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

24 Aug 2017 1:21 PM

The Prime Minister told the government officials that the world is looking up to India with positive expectations and the entire world feels that a successful India is vital for global balance. (Photo: PTI)

Good governance, development to aid welfare of citizens, says Modi

Narendra Modi said all officers must keep the poor and the ordinary citizens in their minds while taking decisions.

24 Aug 2017 11:19 AM

The nine-judge bench comprising of the Chief Justice of India JS Khehar and Justices J Chelameswar, Bobde, RK Agrawal, Rohinton Nariman, AM Sapre, Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Nazeer, has passed the judgement on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Individual privacy a fundamental right, rules Supreme Court

The question of 'Right to Privacy' arose over making the Aadhaar scheme mandatory.

24 Aug 2017 10:48 AM

Hours after issuing the order, Mamata Banerjee, however, clarified that immersion of Durga idols on Dashami will be halted only for 24 hours. (Photo: AP)

Mamata trying to create rift between Hindus and Muslims: BJP

WB CM earlier issued an order against Durga idol immersion on Dashami during the procession of Muharram which will be observed on Oct 1.

24 Aug 2017 9:51 AM

Kaifiyat Express was running at 105 kms per hour when the collision took place early on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Kafiyat Express mishap: Case filed against dumper's driver, contractor

The engine and 9 coaches of the express derailed in the wee hours on Wednesday when it rammed into a dumper.

24 Aug 2017 9:09 AM

Responding to a question, Arun Jaitley said a proposal to extend the decision to public sector undertakings was under 'active consideration' of the government. (Photo: PTI)

Govt raises 'creamy layer' income cap for OBCs to Rs 8 lakh per annum

Arun Jaitley said that the Union Cabinet was on Monday formally apprised of the decision to hike the limit for central government jobs.

24 Aug 2017 8:56 AM

The meeting was held in the backdrop of numerous ceasefire violations and casualties to civilian population in the past several months. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: India, Pak hold flag meeting, decide on durable peace along LoC

Resumption of trade and transit through Chakan-Da-Bagh was also discussed during the flag meeting.

24 Aug 2017 8:00 AM

Ahmed Patel shows Congress can fight till the end and win

Personally, the election victory to the Rajya Sabha would mean a lot to Mr Patel.

24 Aug 2017 7:07 AM

Since this type of work does not come by on a daily basis, Ranjit also takes up other part time jobs such as cleaning cars in the locality.

The unsafe and unhygienic life of a manual scavenger

Since 1993, 1,471 people have died due to manual scavenging in India. On an average, 100 people die every year cleaning the sewers.

24 Aug 2017 7:05 AM

Suresh Prabhu offers to quit, PM Modi says wait

Rail Board chairman resigns; replaced by Air India chief, a railway service officer.

24 Aug 2017 3:36 AM

Kaifiyat Express travels between Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi and the collision has impacted the train operations on the Delhi-Howrah route. (Photo: PTI)

Kaifiyat Express derailment: 74 hurt after train hits truck in UP

Locals rushed to help passengers out of the derailed bogies, and soon a medical relief train reached the accident site.

24 Aug 2017 2:50 AM

Assam health and education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (Photo: PTI/File)

Assam govt tells Delhi to seek China data

Sarma admitted that state govt had very limited role in getting this data but it would continue to take up this issue with the central govt.

24 Aug 2017 2:24 AM

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet raises income cap for OBCs to Rs 8 lakh a year

t is mandatory for the panel to submit its report within 12 weeks from the date of appointment of the chairperson.

24 Aug 2017 2:20 AM

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