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Assembly elections 2017 live updates: CEC Nasim Zaidi to visit Lucknow to review poll preparedness

Assembly elections 2017 live updates: CEC Nasim Zaidi and other senior officials visit Lucknow to review poll preparedness for upcoming elections.

Feb 7, 2017

Late-night earthquake in Uttarakhand frightens Delhi and northern India; people then joke about Rahul Gandhi

The earthquake, which measured 5.8 on the Richter scale, had its epicentre in Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand, and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Feb 7, 2017

US not so innocent? Don't moralise things, President Trump; you are screwing things up further | Opinion

President Trump's saying the US is not so innocent hints at something sinister. Such externalisation of the system is not what a president can afford to do.

Feb 6, 2017

This MLA was suspended for live streaming his speech on Facebook

The MLA, Aminul Islam, wanted to take his speech to a wider audience.

Feb 6, 2017

Sofia Ashraf strikes at Sasikala with new rap song 'My Vote Isn't For You'

While the youth of Chennai are voicing their opinions on Facebook and Twitter, rapper Sofia Ashraf protested against the new CM with her new rap song 'My vote isn't for you'.

Feb 6, 2017

Kumbalangi Aquatic Floating Resort: An ideal underwater honeymoon destination in Kochi [PHOTOS]

Aquatic Floating Resort is situated in a 30-acre expanse of backwater body in a village named Kumbalangi near Kochi.

Feb 6, 2017

Sahara case: SC orders attachment of Aamby Valley

The apex court ordered Sahara to furnish a list of properties that were free from litigation and mortgage so that they can be attached for public auction.

Feb 6, 2017

Andaman & Nicobar Islands to get first railway route: Here are 3 ways in which it will benefit the Union Territory

The railways has announced that Andamans will have their first railways project connecting Diglipur with Port Blair. It will boost defence, tourism and communication.

Feb 6, 2017

Mamata's minister slams President Trump, says if US can't give jobs, Bengal will

The Opposition and IT sector experts ridiculed Education Minister Partha Chatterjee's remarks; says forget USA, people are leaving Bengal for other states to get jobs.

Feb 6, 2017

Jayalalithaa was suffering from septicaemia and severe infection that caused her death: Doctors

'It was infection with damage to organs that led to her death,' said Dr Richard Beale.

Feb 6, 2017

Supreme Court: If you don't vote, then you have no right to blame government

The apex court made the observation after a petitioner, accusing governments of taking no action on encroachments, said he has never voted in his life.

Feb 6, 2017

People oppose Sasikala as Tamil Nadu CM: Today's India has no tolerance for such undemocratic trends

In 1984, Rajiv Gandhi became the PM after Indira Gandhi's assassination. Today, ground realities have changed to carry out such succession without resistance.

Feb 6, 2017

SC orders Central government to frame rules to stop SIM card misuse

The Centre has told the apex court it will link all SIM cards to Aadhaar cards within a year.

Feb 6, 2017

Tamil Nadu Governor accepts O Panneerselvam's resignation; Chinamma will be next CM

Sasikala Natarajan was chosen as the CM on Sunday.

Feb 6, 2017

J&K: India retaliates to ceasefire violation at IB in Samba sector

The Pakistani forces fired twice along the International Border at Samba on Monday.

Feb 6, 2017