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Victim Shahrukh Khan was alive when the police rescued him and was rushed to the hospital. However, he died during treatment. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Muslim youth lynched on suspicion of stealing buffalo in UP's Bareilly

Victim Shahrukhan Khan and his 3 friends were allegedly trying to steal a buffalo when villagers spotted and gheraoed them.

30 Aug 2018 2:09 PM

The issue was discussed by a committee of secretaries, which was constituted following the lynching of nearly 40 people in last one year suspected due to the circulation of fake news. (Representational Image)

Govt mulls action against India heads of social media on failure to halt fake news

Abide by law or face prosecution -- this is the tough message likely to be sent across to India heads of social media platforms.

30 Aug 2018 1:09 PM

Lalu Yadav was released on six weeks' provisional bail on May 11 by the Jharkhand HC for medical treatment and was restrained from taking part in any public function, political activity or issuing statements to the media during the period. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Lalu Yadav surrenders after HC refuses to extend his provisional bail

The high court had extended the period of Lalu's bail and on August 24 refused to extend it further.

30 Aug 2018 11:52 AM

Shakeel's father Mohammed Yusuf Shah -- better known as Syed Salahuddin -- was declared a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the US Department of State. (Photo: File)

NIA arrests Hizbul Mujahideen chief's son for terror funding

The NIA arrested Syed Shakeel Yousuf, son of globally wanted terrorist Syed Salahuddin, for allegedly receiving money from his father.

30 Aug 2018 11:36 AM

Nandamuri Harikrishna was apparently driving at a high speed and not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. (Photo: File)

Nandamuri Harikrishna was not wearing seat belt during car crash: Police

According to eye-witnesses, the vehicle was flung into the air and fell on the other side of the road, police official said.

30 Aug 2018 11:23 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by dignitaries upon his arrival in Nepal. (Photo: Twitter | @PIB_India)

PM Modi reaches Nepal to attend BIMSTEC Summit

Participation in BIMSTEC signals India's highest priority, commitment to deepening ties with 'extended neighbourhood' in SE Asia, Modi said.

30 Aug 2018 10:46 AM

The woman, Basanti Ho, was rescued by Karanjia Sub-Collector Ashok Purohit and later referred to district headquarter hospital - PRM Medical College in Baripada. (Representational Image)

Schizophrenic woman kept chained at home for 6 years, rescued in Odisha

According to her father, the woman 'starts tearing her clothes, runs away from home, and breaks things when she is left free'.

30 Aug 2018 10:08 AM

Amit Shah said Rahul Gandhi had quoted different prices of the aircraft at different places. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

On Rahul's Rafale demand, BJP retorts with 'Jhoothi Party Congress' dig

In a stinging reply, Amit Shah said the Congress chief's 'lies to fool the nation are self-evident'.

30 Aug 2018 9:50 AM

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Hajin area following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. (Representational image)

J&K: Two terrorists killed, exchange of fire ongoing in Bandipora encounter

A search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards security forces positions.

30 Aug 2018 9:26 AM

The official said what is under investigation in the current case are the linkages of these individuals with the CPI (Maoist), a banned organisation operating with the devious objective of overthrowing democratic order. (Photo: File)

7 arrested activists part of outfits linked to Maoists: Home Ministry

Officials presented a list, prepared by the then UPA govt in 2012, of organisations 'having connections with the Maoists'.

30 Aug 2018 8:21 AM

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra. (Photo: PTI)

Disintegration and dissent are different: BJP

Meanwhile voices across the social and political spectrum condemned the arrests made.

30 Aug 2018 6:55 AM

Activists dub arrest as a ‘political ploy’

In a statement issued by the civil rights group People’s Union for Democratic Rights of which Mr Navlakha is a part.

30 Aug 2018 6:53 AM

Devotees near the flooded Aluva Siva Temple in Kochi on Monday, as heavy rain continued to lash Kerala (Photo: PTI)

Who funds the rebuilding of Kerala?

Refusing foreign aid is fine if the Central government were to provide adequate financial assistance to rebuild Kerala.

30 Aug 2018 5:11 AM

Given the barriers women face in accessing formal financial institutions, some prior experience in enterpreneurship likely to benefit from microfinance activities

Unravelling the fundamental design of microfinancing

Microfinance, including microcredit, is often considered to be an instrument that promotes empowerment.

30 Aug 2018 5:06 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI/File)

Lynching cases: Panel submits report to Rajnath Singh

As many as 40 people have been killed in incidents of lynching in nine different States over the past one year.

30 Aug 2018 4:45 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Pak on J&K: 1 minister talks peace, other blames India

But it seems overtures of talks and blame-game, piggy-riding on PoK, may continue to be the norm.

30 Aug 2018 4:35 AM

The dog squad enters Gate no. 4 of Pune session's court, on Wednesday where three of the activists are likely to be produced. (Photo: PTI)

Pune Police: Probing links of activists with Naxals

The arrests are being described as “absolutely chilling” and a “virtual declaration of Emergency”.

30 Aug 2018 4:26 AM

Modi stressed the need to create an atmosphere of positivity about the country and share information that strengthens society.

Modi: Don’t use social media to ‘spread dirt’

Modi lamented that a quarrel between two families in a “mohalla” becomes national news now.

30 Aug 2018 1:54 AM

People from various organisations stage a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday agai-nst police raids at the premises of activists and their subsequent arrests. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court orders house arrest of five activists, seeks Maha govt reply

Rights panel says standard operating procedures not followed.

30 Aug 2018 1:47 AM

Hospital authorities held nurses in the hospital responsible for the incident. (Photo: Pixabay)

Madhya Pradesh: Wrong injection leaves 1 dead, 25 sick

Normal water was used instead of distilled water for injection, preliminary investigation by the hospital authorities revealed.

30 Aug 2018 1:39 AM

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