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Hitting out at the government, Chidambaram said, 'Until yesterday a single standard rate of GST was a stupid idea. Since yesterday, it is the declared goal of the government!' (Photo: File)

P Chidambaram attacks Centre over change in stance on GST

Chidambaram's sharp criticism of government comes days after GST council at its 31st meeting slashed tax rates for 23 commonly-used items.

27 Dec 2018 9:30 AM

A First Information Report was filed against the passenger, who was then handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force. (Photo :File)

Man caught smoking in IndiGo flight toilet, detained after landing in Goa

The cabin crew alerted the flight captain and told the passenger about the policy that bans smoking in planes.

27 Dec 2018 9:24 AM

The move came after CM Ashok Gehlot and Deputy CM Sachin Pilot held meetings with Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Portfolios allocated to ministers in Rajasthan; Gehlot keeps 9, Pilot 5

Apart from the chief minister and deputy chief minister, 13 cabinet and 10 ministers of state were allocated portfolios.

27 Dec 2018 9:17 AM

He was referring to an exercise undertaken by Nitish Kumar during the 2015 assembly polls when in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis DNA remark he had sent samples of nails and hair of Biharis to New Delhi. (Photo: File)

Would ensure educational reforms if grand alliance wins power: Kushwaha

Kushwaha had suggested drastic proposals like recruitment of teachers through SPSC, making 75 per cent attendance mandatory for students.

27 Dec 2018 9:13 AM

All three were sent in police custody for four days by a local court, he said, adding that further probe was on. (Representational Image)

Fed up with harassment, Maharashtra woman cuts off man's gentials

The man continued to allegedly make unwanted advances towards the woman and stalked her for last few weeks, woman told police in Thane.

27 Dec 2018 9:08 AM

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

PM poses for pics as miners gasp for breath: Rahul Gandhi

“His government refuses to organise high pressure pumps for the rescue. PM please save the miners,” Gandhi tweeted.

27 Dec 2018 8:00 AM

Inside a jeans washing unit in Bhiwandi. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Jeans unit leaving taps in Bhiwandi contaminated

Katai village is about 30 minutes away from the main city of Bhiwandi by car and depends mainly on power looms for its livelihood.

27 Dec 2018 6:55 AM

Dr Manjula B.C. Gynaecologist and IVF specialist, Indira IVF hospital

Guest Column: ‘Never take steroids without doctor’s advice’

Steroids are prescribed when the body is deficient of certain hormone or supplementation, says doctor.

27 Dec 2018 6:02 AM

And the trend is not confined to the youth; many middle aged men and women have also become very figure conscious.

Risking lives for that dream figure

Youngsters, who are keen to develop muscles, and are often lured by gym instructors to the use of steroids.

27 Dec 2018 5:56 AM

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal (Photo: File)

AIUDF chief threatens scribe

The incident has created anger among the journalists as video footage showed AIUDF MP also snatching away the boom of the television journalist.

27 Dec 2018 5:49 AM

The spokesman said that the Indian Army retaliated to the “Pakistan belligerence in a befitting manner.” (Representational Image)

Army porter killed in Pak firing along LoC in J&K

A defence spokesman in winter capital Jammu said that the Pakistani troops resorted to “unprovoked” firing in the area at around 12 pm.

27 Dec 2018 5:45 AM

Chhattisgarh Chief minister-designate Bhupesh Baghel (Photo: File)

LS poll candidates: Baghel gets free hand in selection

Sources stated that the Congress may also field some of these names in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

27 Dec 2018 5:41 AM

The probe revealed that the man had been sexually harassing the woman and passing explicit comments against her in public.

Mumbai: Woman, 2 held for castrating her ‘harasser’

The victim was later shifted to AIMS Hospital in Dombivali MIDC where he is now undergoing treatment, the police said.

27 Dec 2018 2:42 AM

Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha (Photo: File)

More parties in NDA fold begin to flex their muscle

Both Apna Dal (Sonelal) and SBSP have alleged that the BJP leadership wasn’t giving due respect and due share to them.

27 Dec 2018 1:56 AM

The NIA displays in New Delhi several weapons and a cache of ammunition recovered during its raids at 17 locations across Delhi, Meerut, Lucknow, Hapur and Amroha in connection with a probe into a new Islamic State-inspired module. (Photo: PTI)

NIA busts ‘ISIS-inspired’ ring; 10 arrested in Delhi, UP raids

Huge cache of weapons, rocket launchers, suicide vests and bomb-making material found; VIPs, key buildings targeted.

27 Dec 2018 1:45 AM

TRS chief and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

KCR meets Modi; SP and BSP cold to Front move

Akhilesh Yadav to meet TRS chief in Hyderabad; Mayawati mum.

27 Dec 2018 1:36 AM

Ulfa Chief Paresh Baruah. (Photo: PTI/File)

India, Myanmar plan joint ops to flush out holed-up N-E militants

The sources said military cooperation between India and Myanmar was also at its best.

27 Dec 2018 1:30 AM

BJP chief picks in-charges in 17 states for 2019

Interestingly, Mr Jhadapia had left the BJP in 2007 complaining against the “autocratic” attitude of the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi.

27 Dec 2018 1:19 AM

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