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Jishnu Pranoy's death: Family members end hunger strike following Kerala CM's intervention

Jishnu Pranoy's mother Mahija and family members were on a hunger strike since April 5.

Apr 9, 2017

By-elections 2017 round-up: Violence mars polling in Srinagar, 6 killed; brisk polling in Karnataka, Delhi

Clashes between protesters and security forces in Budgam resulted in six deaths, while voter turnout was only 6.5 percent.

Apr 9, 2017

Delhi Bypolls: Poor voter turnout in Rajouri Garden byelection

The bypolls were necessitated after the seat fell vacant with the resignation of AAP's Jarnail Singh, who quit to contest the Punjab Assembly polls against SAD leader Parkash Singh Badal.

Apr 9, 2017

Karnataka Bypolls: Voting across Nanjangud and Gundlupet constituencies with an eye on 2018

No complaints of tampering or malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) or newly introduced voter verifiable print audit trail (VVPAT) machines were reported either.

Apr 9, 2017

Violent clashes between Anti-Maduro protesters and police in Caracas

Protesters clashed with riot police during violent protests in Caracas. The protests started when opposition leader Henrique Capriles was banned from office for 15 years. Authorities accuse opposition leaders, including Capriles, of fomenting violence by organising protests against unpopular leftist President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela is suffering an economic crisis, leaving many people unable to buy food.

Apr 9, 2017

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Meet the top candidates in Srinagar, Anantnag Lok Sabha constituencies

Opposition party National Conference (NC) had criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying either terrorism or tourism could sustain in the Valley

Apr 9, 2017

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says violence in the name of cow protection 'defames cause'

"Any violence in the name of cow slaughter defames the cause and the law must be obeyed," Bhagwat said, adding that cow protection must continue in accordance with law.

Apr 9, 2017

Hyderabad BJP MLA Raja Singh threatens to behead those who do not want Ram Mandir built

"To those who warn of dire consequences if Ram Mandir is built, we were waiting for you to say this so we can behead you," Singh said.

Apr 9, 2017

Only 6.5 percent voter turnout in Srinagar bypolls; worst in 30 years

At least six people have been killed and 36 others injured in clashes between protesters and security personnel near polling stations.

Apr 9, 2017

Internet shutdown in Kashmir during bypoll; 25-year-old candidate taking on bigwigs

The J&K Chief Election Officer had reportedly asked the police to not shut the internet down as it would also hamper their planned webcast from various polling stations. Brisk polling going on amidst reports of unrest at some polling booths.

Apr 9, 2017

Possibility of ISIS involvement in Kashmir is a serious issue, says BJP leader Subramanian Swamy

Swamy said that India should take the help of the United States and Israel to eliminate ISIS terrorists from Kashmir.

Apr 9, 2017

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RK Nagar by-polls could be countermanded after Income Tax raids

Income tax investigators found Rs 89 crore in the possession of Tamil Nadu health minister C Vijayabaskar during raids at 35 locations.

Apr 9, 2017

Each vote for RK Nagar by-election worth Rs 4,000: I-T officials

Around Rs 100 crore has been distributed to RK Nagar voters by the AIADMK faction led by the now jailed VK Sasikala, according to Income Tax Department officials.

Apr 9, 2017

Sheikh Hasina in India: Read the full text of the speech PM Modi delivered after his meeting with Bangladesh PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signed several important agreements on Saturday.

Apr 8, 2017

Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

The Dalai Lama visited 17th-century Tawang monastery to speak to thousands of worshippers. The monastery is the largest in India for the Tibetan diaspora. It lies in the disputed Arunachal Pradesh region also claimed by China as South Tibet.As a reaction, China summoned India’s ambassador to warn him of damaging their relationship. India asked China to avoid artificial controversy over the Dalai Lamas purely spiritual visit.

Apr 8, 2017

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Politics

Jishnu Pranoy's death: Family members end hunger strike following Kerala CM's intervention

By-elections 2017 round-up: Violence mars polling in Srinagar, 6 killed; brisk polling in Karnataka, Delhi

Delhi Bypolls: Poor voter turnout in Rajouri Garden byelection

Karnataka Bypolls: Voting across Nanjangud and Gundlupet constituencies with an eye on 2018

Violent clashes between Anti-Maduro protesters and police in Caracas

Meet the top candidates in Srinagar, Anantnag Lok Sabha constituencies

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says violence in the name of cow protection 'defames cause'

Hyderabad BJP MLA Raja Singh threatens to behead those who do not want Ram Mandir built

Only 6.5 percent voter turnout in Srinagar bypolls; worst in 30 years

Internet shutdown in Kashmir during bypoll; 25-year-old candidate taking on bigwigs

Possibility of ISIS involvement in Kashmir is a serious issue, says BJP leader Subramanian Swamy

RK Nagar by-polls could be countermanded after Income Tax raids

Each vote for RK Nagar by-election worth Rs 4,000: I-T officials

Sheikh Hasina in India: Read the full text of the speech PM Modi delivered after his meeting with Bangladesh PM

Dalai Lama visits monastery in disputed Arunachal Pradesh region

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]