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Militants, pretending to be cricketers, kill 5 jawans

Militants, pretending to be cricketers, kill 5 jawans

An injured jawan props himself up during an encounter with the militants who attacked a CRPF camp in Bemina area of...

14 March 2013 9:42 AM IST

Marines row: India-Italy standoff worsens

New Delhi: Under fire from the opposition and the Kerala government for letting the marines “escape,” the...

14 March 2013 7:50 AM IST

Indian boys register 1st win in junior Davis Cup

San Luis Potosi (Mexico): Sumit Nagal won the second singles and then combined with Sahil Deshmukh to win the doubles as...

27 Sept 2013 11:10 AM IST

The government may shortly include Aadhaar card as a valid document for filing income tax returns. (Photo: PTI/File)

Aadhaar raj: Targeting the poor & vulnerable

There are many reasons why Aadhaar and biometric identification fails in rural areas.

28 Oct 2017 12:17 AM IST

The countrys serious hunger level is driven by high child malnutrition and underlines need for stronger commitment to the social sector, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said in its report. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Hungry India: Are we angry enough?

The fact is that even if India was a few notches higher, it still would be among the severe cases in terms of the...

19 Oct 2017 2:47 AM IST

Waterlogging and uprooted trees blocked some thoroughfares of the city, delaying the morning rush hour traffic. (Representational Image | PTI)

Heavy rains with gusty wind hit southern districts of West Bengal

Incessant rain and squally wind affected normal life in the metropolis on the first working day of the week.

9 Oct 2017 12:54 PM IST

The girl was raped inside a car on Thursday.

West Bwngal: Minor girl gangraped on night of Durga Puja

Two persons have been arrested and the third one is on the run, a senior officer said The girl's boyfriend is also...

5 Oct 2017 5:38 AM IST

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Cong fumes after Rahul Gandhi told to delay Amethi visit

The last time Gandhi visited his parliamentary constituency was on February 19 this year for the campaigning of Uttar...

2 Oct 2017 2:12 AM IST

Vehicles set on fire after a clash between two communities during a Muharram procession at Parampurva in Kanpur. (Photo: PTI)

Fresh communal clashes in UP leave many hurt

More than half a dozen people from both sides were injured and have been hospitalised.

2 Oct 2017 1:13 AM IST

The speciality of the Durga Puja outside India is that it is celebrated on a weekend during the Puja dates or one that is closest to the Pujas.

Celebrating Pujas, festivals on foreign soil brings a special joy

In America, Durga Puja is celebrated in many places, which is not surprising as it is a vast country.

16 Nov 2017 1:56 AM IST

The idea behind the bamboo idol is not only to create an eco-friendly structure but also to promote bamboo craft. (Photo: AFP)

Assam: 100-ft bamboo Durga idol previously destroyed by storm stakes...

The idea behind the bamboo idol is not only to create an eco-friendly structure but also to promote bamboo craft.

28 Sept 2017 1:03 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Goddess Durga Puja pandal on the occasion of Mahalaya, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Bengal CM composes theme song for a community Durga Puja

The song is being played at the 'Suruchi Sangha' puja, a popular puja in Kolkata and winner of multiple awards.

28 Sept 2017 9:24 AM IST