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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

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

Humanitarian crisis feared as Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire buckles

Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of violating a ceasefire agreed three days ago to quell fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, drawing warnings from international groups of a humanitarian crisis

Oct 14, 2020

Cars float, walls collapse as Hyderabad records highest rainfall in 24 hrs; 13 dead

Several residential areas in Hyderabad and suburbs remained inundated on Wednesday as unprecedented rainfall has left at least 13 people dead. Hyderabad has been lashed by rains since Tuesday evening.

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

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

Kim Jong Un says sorry to North Korean people as tears rolled down his eyes

And while Kim Jong Un wept, it was his new 26-metre missile, believed to be one of the world's largest of its kind, that attracted the world's attention.

Oct 13, 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

Kangana Ranaut's reaction to Tanishq ad: It doesn't only promote love-jihad but also sexism

Kangana Ranaut has spoken about the latest advertisement by the Titan Group's jewellery brand Tanishq and said that it is wrong on many levels. The ad not only promotes love-jihad but also sexism.

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

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

Humanitarian crisis feared as Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire buckles

Cars float, walls collapse as Hyderabad records highest rainfall in 24 hrs; 13 dead

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

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

Kim Jong Un says sorry to North Korean people as tears rolled down his eyes

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

Kangana Ranaut's reaction to Tanishq ad: It doesn't only promote love-jihad but also sexism

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

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]