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'How has economy failed when marriage halls, hotels are full': BJP leader Suresh Angadi

Naysayers who claim that the Indian economy has failed are wrong because marriage halls and hotels are filled to capacity, Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi said on Friday, Feb 28.

Feb 28, 2020

Maharashtra govt proposes 5% quotas for Muslims in education, says Nawab Malik

Informing the Maharashtra legislative council today, Malik said, "We will ensure that the legislation to this effect is passed soon." He also said that the state government will introduce legislation to the effect soon in the matter, which has been pending since long.

Feb 28, 2020

National Science Day: Salute the talent of Indian scientists, PM Modi, Prez Kovind, others greet nation

The theme for the National Science Day 2020 is 'Women in Science', which aims to celebrate the contribution of women in the field of science. Senior leaders, including PM Modi as well as social media users.

Feb 28, 2020

Kashmiri Pandit activist Satish Mahaldar detained in Srinagar ahead of 'Saath do' march

The march to be led by Mahaldar and supported by Bollywood singer Saim Bhat was supposed to start from Srinagar's Batmaloo and move through downtown before culminating at the Kashmir Press Club.

Feb 28, 2020

Muslims offer last Friday prayers at the Jama Masjid (Grand Mosque) ahead of Eid-al-Fitr in the old quarters of Delhi August 17, 2012.

Delhi violence: Security increased in northeast Delhi for Friday Namaz

At least 38 people lost their lives in the worst mayhem that the capital witnessed in decades after a clash between CAA opponents and supporters turned violent.

Feb 28, 2020

India suspends Visa on Arrival for South Korea, Japan nationals amid Coronavirus scare

The decision has been taken keeping in view the rising cases of the virus in South Korea and Japan. South Korea, in fact, has the biggest outbreak outside mainland China.

Feb 28, 2020

Who is SN Shrivastava, the new Delhi Police chief?

IPS officer SN Srivastava, a 1985-batch AGMUT cadre officer, takes over as the new Delhi Police chief after Amulya Patnaik's extended tenure ends on February 29.

Feb 28, 2020

Javed Akhtar supports accused AAP leader Tahir Hussain, says targeted for his religious identity; receives backlash

Javed Akhtar recently tweeted about the riots in Delhi and received flak for his comment on Tahir Hussain being targeted by the Delhi Police because he happens to be Muslim.

Feb 28, 2020

Coronavirus fear tanks Sensex over 1,100 points, Nifty 335; set for worst week in 4 years

As the coronavirus outbreak fear plummeted the global markets Sensex also dropped 1,083.85 points to 38,661.81 on Friday, Feb 28. Nifty also tanked 312 pts to 11,321.30.

Feb 28, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar

The Indian Multi-Role Helicopter is aimed at replacing the existing medium-lift helicopters such as Mi17's, Kamovs and Seakings which will be phased out in the coming 10-12 years.

Feb 28, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll hits 2,788 in China; 82,000 infected globally

Chinese health authorities said it received reports of 327 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 44 deaths on Thursday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

Feb 28, 2020

People mourn next to the body of a riot victim in New Delhi on February 27, 2020. (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)

Delhi violence: 38 dead, over 200 injured; security forces remain on alert

According to the officials, 34 people died in Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in Dilshad Garden while three other deaths have been reported from Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital.

Feb 28, 2020

Can women get pregnant in swimming pool? Strong sperm makes it possible, says child protection chief

Sitti Hikmawatty, the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) commissioner for health, received a lot of backlash after her claim about women getting impregnated in swimming pool without penetration.

Feb 27, 2020

Muslims find shelter in Hindu homes, Gurudwara open doors to people seeking shelter

Places like Babarpur, Maujpur, Seelampur and Vijay Park in Northeast Delhi went up in flames and saw bloodshed as protestors vandalised shops, homes and killed people.

Feb 27, 2020

South Indian playback singer Anoop Sankar with Kerala tusker Padmanabhan

RIP 'Gajaratnam' Padmanabhan: A tusker who carried the weight of lord Krishna for years

Guruvayur temple's celebrated elephant 'Gajaratnam' Padmanabhan died at the Punathoorkotta, a training center for captive elephants near the Sri Krishna temple.

Feb 27, 2020

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'How has economy failed when marriage halls, hotels are full': BJP leader Suresh Angadi

Maharashtra govt proposes 5% quotas for Muslims in education, says Nawab Malik

National Science Day: Salute the talent of Indian scientists, PM Modi, Prez Kovind, others greet nation

Kashmiri Pandit activist Satish Mahaldar detained in Srinagar ahead of 'Saath do' march

Delhi violence: Security increased in northeast Delhi for Friday Namaz

India suspends Visa on Arrival for South Korea, Japan nationals amid Coronavirus scare

Who is SN Shrivastava, the new Delhi Police chief?

Javed Akhtar supports accused AAP leader Tahir Hussain, says targeted for his religious identity; receives backlash

Coronavirus fear tanks Sensex over 1,100 points, Nifty 335; set for worst week in 4 years

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll hits 2,788 in China; 82,000 infected globally

Delhi violence: 38 dead, over 200 injured; security forces remain on alert

Can women get pregnant in swimming pool? Strong sperm makes it possible, says child protection chief

Muslims find shelter in Hindu homes, Gurudwara open doors to people seeking shelter

RIP 'Gajaratnam' Padmanabhan: A tusker who carried the weight of lord Krishna for years

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]