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Aligarh mufti orders namaaz on terrace, instead of roads

The announcement by the Shehar mufti came after the members of the community met the district administration officials who had banned all religious activities on the streets.

Jul 31, 2019

Bengaluru water crisis will only worsen as governments chase wrong policies

Desilting of lakes, watershed management, recycling and reusing of wastewater should be implemented widely by the government, according to experts.

Jul 31, 2019

16-year-old killed by classmate at residential school in Kodaikanal

The victim was a bright and disciplined student. The accused was irritated because he was always being compared with the victim, police say.

Jul 31, 2019

Don't need delivery from non-Hindu, says customer; Zomato gives a fitting reply

The customer did not want his food delivered by a Muslim because it's the holy month of Shravan .

Jul 31, 2019

Over 20 trapped as roof of building collapses in Maharashtra's Solapur

Maharashtra building collapse: More than 20 people are feared trapped inside the building while 10 people have been evacuated.

Jul 31, 2019

CJI Ranjan Gogoi allows CBI to prosecute Allahabad HC judge over corruption charges

This is the first time a High Court judge is being investigated by the CBI as a case cannot be filed against a sitting judge without the permission of the CJI.

Jul 31, 2019

Russian Instagram influencer Ekaterina Karaglanova killed, stuffed in a suitcase

Ekaterina Karaglanova's body was found with multiple knife wounds in the neck and chest by her parents who visited her locked apartment after she didn't answer their calls.

Jul 31, 2019

CCD boss VG Siddhartha's death: Biz failure need not destroy self-esteem, says Anand Mahindra

Reacting to the demise of the CCD boss, Anand Mahindra said that entrepreneurs must not allow business failure to destroy their self-esteem.

Jul 31, 2019

Yogi Adityanath transfers 26 IAS officers in UP

Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar was transferred to the Transport Department and Additional Chief Secretary (Information) Awanish Awasthi was given additional charge of the Home Department.

Jul 31, 2019

Dubai ruler's runaway wife applies for forced marriage protection order

Princess Haya is reportedly living in her mansion worth $107 million in Kensington Palace Gardens, Central London.

Jul 31, 2019

In true filmy style, Hyderabad Police solves kidnapping mystery within 3 hours

Gajendra Parakh was reportedly abducted from near AV College in the heart of the Hyderabad city and taken to a godown nine km away. The police have arrested three men and recovered a large sum.

Jul 31, 2019

VG Siddhartha death news LIVE: CCD appoints SV Ranganath as interim chairman of board

Hoige Bazaar is less than a kilometre from the bridge where Siddhartha was last seen on Monday evening.

Jul 31, 2019

Eco-friendly cow dung rakhis are now the trend for Raksha Bandhan; do you also want one?

Shree Krishna Gaushala in UP is selling the cow dung rakhis. They are available at nominal rates and if they don't sell well, Alkha Lahoti will distribute them for free on Raksha Bandhan.

Jul 30, 2019

Triple talaq bill passed by Rajya Sabha; 'will contribute to women empowerment,' says PM Modi

The contentious Bill was passed with 99 members voting in favour and 84 against it. It was passed by the Lok Sabha last week.

Jul 30, 2019

WATCH | Telangana deputy speaker stuffs a wad of cash into child's mouth, enrages activists

The boy kept playing with the money in his mouth. What was more shocking was that onlookers just smiled and did not do anything to stop it.

Jul 30, 2019