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Fact-check: Tanishq store in Gujarat not attacked amid ad controversy

A store of popular jewellery brand Tanishq was said to have been attacked in Gujarat amid a row over an advertisement that has been withdrawn after vicious trolling on social media. The store manager was reportedly made to write an apology letter by the mob. Here's the truth behind it.

Oct 14, 2020

Quran cannot be taught with Govt money: Assam to shut down Madrasas for 'uniformity'

The Assam government has decided to close down all state-run madrasas and Sanskrit tols (schools) as it claims that it is unable to afford to teach religious scriptures with public funds. The state government will issue a formal notification in this regard in November.

Oct 14, 2020

Bangladesh about to overtake India's per capita GDP in 2020: IMF

As per the IMF's prediction, these figures would make India South Asia's third poorest region, with only Pakistan and Nepal reporting lower GDP per capita

Oct 14, 2020

Sensex, Nifty slip as IMF again cuts GDP forecast; Wipro slides

Indian shares fell on Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for the country for second time in nearly four months, while Wipro's quarterly profit miss also weighed on sentiment.

Oct 14, 2020

Amrita Rao reacts on being pregnant: 'Baby isn't demanding'

Amrita Rao has finally reacted on her pregnancy news. And also shared her experience on being 'to-be-mom' soon.

Oct 14, 2020

The new recruits of Central Armed Police Forces` Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) contingent during their Passing Out Parade in Bhopal on Jan.3, 2014. Around 300 cadets from all over the country participated in the parade. (Photo: IANS)

First SSB constable, now police official decamps with AK47 rifles in Budgam, Kashmir

After a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) constable absconded from Budgam camp for the last two days in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, a Special Police Officer (SPO) also went missing from his camp along with two AK-47 rifles in Chadoora area of Budgam district.

Oct 14, 2020

Coronavirus Karnataka update: COVID recoveries cross 6 lakh-mark; total tally hits 7,26,106

The recovery of Covid patients across Karnataka crossed the six lakh-mark, with 10,421 cases discharged and outnumbering 8,191 new cases in the last 24 hours.

Oct 14, 2020

'Cannot forget the insult of Aug 5': Mehbooba Mufti vows to fight for restoration of Article 370 post release

In her first statement after she was released from detention, former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the decision of abrogating Article 370 was weighing on her mind during her detention and that she will fight for the reversal of the decision.

Oct 14, 2020

PAK's propaganda against India continues; accuses India of inflicting terror

In a lengthy interview on wide ranging issues, Pak NSA also talks about Mumbai terror attacks of 2008, Gilgit Baltistan and Kulbhushan Jadhav

Oct 14, 2020

HomePod mini launched in India for Rs 9,900; what makes it worth it

HomePod mini delivers an incredibly rich and detailed acoustic experience, using computational audio to deliver peak performance.

Oct 14, 2020

Remembering IFS Venkat Rao, Kirti Chakra awardee who lost his life July 2008 Kabul terror attack

The suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul on July 7, 2008 left 58 people killed and over 140 injured was much later found to have been sanctioned and monitored by Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI).

Oct 14, 2020

Breaking: Mehbooba Mufti released after 14 months detention; to address media on Oct 16

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter confirmed the news of PDP chief's release on Twitter on Tuesday evening.

Oct 13, 2020

Regulate minors' access to social media; SC seeks Centre's response on plea

The apex court today sought a response from the Central government on a PIL filed by law students seeking age-based control on access to social media.

Oct 13, 2020

Tanishq ad controversy: Leave Ratan Tata out of it; here's why

Ratan Tata became a part of the Tanishq ad controversy, with netizens demanding the billionaire to take a stand even after the ad has been pulled down.

Oct 13, 2020

UP IAS officer brings 3-week-old baby to work; gimmick or duty, Twitter divided

In the viral video IAS officer Soumya Pandey, SDM of Uttar Pradesh's Modinagar, resumed work three weeks after delivering her child. She attended office with her newborn baby. Here's how Twitter reacted after watching her video

Oct 13, 2020

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Fact-check: Tanishq store in Gujarat not attacked amid ad controversy

Quran cannot be taught with Govt money: Assam to shut down Madrasas for 'uniformity'

Bangladesh about to overtake India's per capita GDP in 2020: IMF

Sensex, Nifty slip as IMF again cuts GDP forecast; Wipro slides

Amrita Rao reacts on being pregnant: 'Baby isn't demanding'

First SSB constable, now police official decamps with AK47 rifles in Budgam, Kashmir

Coronavirus Karnataka update: COVID recoveries cross 6 lakh-mark; total tally hits 7,26,106

'Cannot forget the insult of Aug 5': Mehbooba Mufti vows to fight for restoration of Article 370 post release

PAK's propaganda against India continues; accuses India of inflicting terror

HomePod mini launched in India for Rs 9,900; what makes it worth it

Remembering IFS Venkat Rao, Kirti Chakra awardee who lost his life July 2008 Kabul terror attack

Breaking: Mehbooba Mufti released after 14 months detention; to address media on Oct 16

Regulate minors' access to social media; SC seeks Centre's response on plea

Tanishq ad controversy: Leave Ratan Tata out of it; here's why

UP IAS officer brings 3-week-old baby to work; gimmick or duty, Twitter divided

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh