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India to participate in talks with Taliban at 'non-official' level

The Indian government says it supports efforts that aim to bring peace in Afghanistan and restore its struggling economy.

Nov 9, 2018

Gangotri shrine in Himalayas closed for devotees for winter season

The gates of the famous Himalayan temple were closed at 12.30 pm on the auspicious occasion of Annakoot festival, Gangotri Mandir Samiti president Suresh Semwal said.

Nov 8, 2018

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan thanks Delhi Assembly for flood relief donation

"I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the people of Kerala for the contribution of Rs 32,28,000 made by the Members of Delhi Assembly towards the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.

Nov 8, 2018

Scars and wounds caused by demonetisation more visible with time: Manmohan Singh

Describing demonetisation as an "ill-fated" and "ill-thought" exercise, Singh said the havoc unleashed on the Indian economy and society is now evident to everyone.

Nov 8, 2018

Govt land near Annayyappa lake in Bengaluru encroached using forged sketches - report

The government officials are willing to change the location of a footpath to accommodate the encroaching builders, says local activist group.

Nov 8, 2018

Pakistan seizes Indian DTH equipments worth Rs 7.83 cr in nation-wide crackdown

The report recalled that the Federal Board of Revenue has also enhanced enforcement measures adopted by the customs field formations which resulted in seizures of goods and other contraband items, including DTH equipment worth Rs24.8 billion during 2017-18.

Nov 8, 2018

State-wise alliances to benefit Congress: Chidambaram

Apparently emboldened by the victory of the ruling Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance in the recent Karnataka bypolls, Chidambaram said similar alliances should be formed in other states as well.

Nov 8, 2018

Madhya Pradesh elections: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law gets Congress ticket

In the latest list, the Congress has changed the candidature of Ashok Tyagi with Masarrat Shahid, a confidante of senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, and Hamid Kazi with Ravindra Mahajan from Sironj and Burhanpur seats respectively.

Nov 8, 2018

Telangana Police constable commits suicide over domestic problems in Khammam district

Srinivas shot himself in his room at the 15th battalion of Telangana State Special Police (TSSP) in Gangaram village.

Nov 8, 2018

California: 12 killed, gunman dead in mass shooting at bar in Los Angeles

A gunman killed 12 people, including a deputy sheriff, when he opened fire in a bar in Southern California on Wednesday night, Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said on Thursday.

Nov 8, 2018

Bengaluru: IVF centre dupes man of Rs 4 lakh; Court orders clinic to pay compensation

Sujay, who hails from Mysore, had come across an advertisement for the IVF centre in a Kannada newspaper. When asked, the IVF centre had told him that he will be able to have children via surrogacy.

Nov 8, 2018

After Faizabad and Allahabad, Shiv Sena asks Maha CM to rename Aurangabad, Osmanabad

Sanjay Raut, the spokesperson of Shiv Sena, has now tweeted to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to raise the issue.

Nov 8, 2018

California bar shooting: Several injured as gunman opens fire

The gunman was still on the loose, reported ABC7 Eyewitness News, which showed images of the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, surrounded by dozens of police vehicles.

Nov 8, 2018

Only 200 devotees visited Sabarimala out of pure devotion, rest were political cadres - report

The Supreme Court (SC) verdict allowing women's entry to the Sabarimala temple resulted in many protests which led to several fights and police action.

Nov 8, 2018

India's unemployment rate is now at 6.9% — highest in 2 years

This drop in employment is "the most worrisome measure of the labour markets".

Nov 8, 2018